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Awards & Honors MCQs - 2026-04-23

1.
The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize is named after Guillermo Cano Isaza, a Colombian journalist who was assassinated in 1986. What is the primary objective of this award?
A To promote investigative journalism in developing countries
B To honor journalists who have been victims of violence
C To defend and promote press freedom globally, especially in the face of danger
D To support media literacy programs worldwide
2.
The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize recognizes individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the defense and promotion of press freedom. In which country is the 2026 laureate, Dawit Kebede, based?
A Eritrea
B Sudan
C Ethiopia
D Somalia
3.
Who was announced as the recipient of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2026?
A Maria Ressa
B Deyan Ranko
C Dawit Kebede
D Nour El-Din Al-Jirbi
4.
What was the primary area of work for which Kiran V. Reddy received the Goldman Environmental Prize 2026?
A Promoting renewable energy sources
B Combating illegal mining and advocating for sustainable land use
C Wildlife conservation in national parks
D Water resource management and conservation
5.
The Goldman Environmental Prize is often referred to as the 'Green Nobel'. In which region of the world was the 2026 prize awarded to the Indian activist primarily focused on?
A Himalayan Region
B Western Ghats
C Indo-Gangetic Plain
D Deccan Plateau
6.
Which Indian activist was honored with the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in 2026 for their exceptional contributions to environmental protection?
A Medha Patkar
B Rachna Singh
C Sunita Narain
D Kiran V. Reddy
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