OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsOdisha SpecificQuestion 3
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
The Kalinga Prize is given for
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) Achievements of a science popularizer
The Kalinga Prize is awarded by UNESCO for outstanding contribution to the popularization of science.
Key Facts about Kalinga Prize
- Full name: UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science
- Established: 1952
- Founded by: Biju Patnaik — former Chief Minister of Odisha, who donated to UNESCO to create this prize
- Awarded by: UNESCO
- Purpose: To recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to interpreting and communicating science to the general public.
