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Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’?

Q. 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

53. निम्नलिखित में से किनसे मिलकर 'गाँधी शांति पुरस्कार' के प्राप्तकर्ता का चयन करने के लिए जूरी बनती है?
I. भारत का राष्ट्रपति
II. भारत का प्रधानमंत्री
III. भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश
IV. लोक सभा में प्रतिपक्ष का नेता

नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए।
(a) केवल II और IV
(b) I, II और III
(c) II, III और IV
(d) केवल I और III

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

As per the Ministry of Culture , the jury typically includes the Prime Minister (II), the Chief Justice of India (III), and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (IV). The President (I) is not part of the selection jury.

About the Gandhi Peace Prize:

  • Institution: Established by the Government of India in 1995 during Mahatma Gandhi’s 125th birth anniversary.
  • Purpose: Recognizes contributions to social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and Gandhian methods.
  • Eligibility: Open to all individuals and organizations, regardless of nationality, race, creed, or sex.
  • Award Components: Includes ₹1 crore cash, a citation, and a trophy.
  • Notable Recipients: Nelson Mandela (2000), ISRO (2014), Ramakrishna Mission (2019).

Source:
https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/33692/Gandhi_Peace_Prize_for_Year_2020_announced
https://www.indiaculture.gov.in/gandhi-peace-prize