Consider the following statements about the Seoul Peace Prize 2018 The Seoul Peace Prize was establ...........

Download Solution PDF

Consider the following statements about the Seoul Peace Prize 2018:

The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul.
The prize for the year was awarded to PM Narendra Modi.
The prize is awarded biennially to individuals who have made significant contribution to harmony of mankind, reconciliation between nations and to world peace.

Which of the given above statement (s) is/ are correct?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

Explanation:

All the three statements correctly explain the Seoul Peace Prize.

The Seoul Peace Prize was established to reflect the wishes of the Korean people and to crystallize their desire for everlasting peace on earth. The nominating group consists of 500 Korean nationals, and 800 internationals. The awardee receives a diploma, a plaque and honorarium of US$200,000.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for 2018