2026Multi-statement (How Many Style)Global Institutions & Nobel Laureates
Consider the following UN organisations/agencies:
1. World Food Programme
2. United Nations Children's Fund
3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
4. International Labour Organisation
How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
Explanation: * Only 1 agency has received it twice: * World Food Programme (WFP): Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize once, in 2020. * United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize once, in 1965. * United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize twice, first in 1954 and again in 1981. * International Labour Organisation (ILO): Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize once, in 1969. * Therefore, only the UNHCR has won the prize twice, making (a) the correct answer.
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2026Current AffairsDirect Conceptual / Factual MCQNobel Prizes & Laureate Profiles
'X', born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify 'X':
A.Michel H. Devoret
B.Richard Robson
C.John Clarke
D.Joel Mokyr
Explanation: * John Clarke: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was co-awarded to John Clarke. He was born in the United Kingdom and was serving as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley (an American university) at the time of the announcement. He is globally celebrated for his pioneer work on SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices).
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2025Multi-statement (Traditional Style)National Peace Awards & Juries
Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?
I. The President of India
II. The Prime Minister of India
III. The Chief Justice of India
IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.II and IV only
B.I, II and III
C.II, III and IV
D.I and III only
Explanation: * The Jury for the Gandhi Peace Prize is composed of the Prime Minister of India (acting as Chairperson), the Chief Justice of India, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and two eminent persons. * The President of India is not a member of this selection jury.
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