Consider the following statements about X X is an annual prize with monetary award of USD 250 000 X ...........

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Consider the following statements about X:

X is an annual prize with monetary award of USD 250,000.
X was conceived in 1986 by Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug.
X has been recently awarded to Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro.

Which of the following best represents X:

World Hunger Prize

World Green Revolution Prize

World Food Prize

World Nutrition Prize

Explanation:

Third option is correct.

World Food prize recognizes achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. It was conceived in 1986 by Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug (considered as father of the Green Revolution). The prize is annual award carrying monetary award of $250,000. Since its formation, 7 Indians have won it.

They are Dr Sanjaya Rajaram (2014), Dr Modadugu Vijay Gupta (2005), Dr Surinder K. Vasal (2000), Dr B. R. Barwale (1998), Dr Gurdev Khush (1996), Dr Verghese Kurien (1989) and Prof. M. S. Swaminathan (1987, he was first recipient of the prize). It was in news recently as World Food Prize 2018 was awarded to Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro for their individual but complementary global leadership in elevating maternal and child undernutrition within food security.