MCQs - 2026-04

The 'Green Shield' collective was recognized for their grassroots efforts to combat oil pollution and advocate for corporate accountability.

Maria Elena Rodriguez was honored for her work defending indigenous land rights against destructive mining projects.

The International Space Agency was not among the recipients. The awardees included Maria Elena Rodriguez, the 'Green Shield' collective, Dr. Kenji Sato, and the 'Voice of the Voiceless' foundation.

The award recognized outstanding efforts in providing practical and exemplary solutions to global challenges, specifically focusing on environmental justice and human rights.

The World Food Prize was established in 1986 by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug.

They have also championed sustainable agricultural practices, including precision farming and water-efficient irrigation systems.

Their work has focused on developing drought-tolerant and flood-resistant strains of staple crops, addressing resilience to extreme weather events.

Dr. Priya Singh (India) and Professor David Chen (USA) were the joint recipients of the 2026 World Food Prize.

The prize was awarded for pioneering research and development of novel crop varieties and farming techniques that are highly resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Dr. Ananya Desai is the first Indian architect to receive the Pritzker Prize.