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Q12 (CDS-II/2019) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings › United Nations system Answer Verified

'The Sasakawa Award' of United Nations is given in recognition of the work done in the field of-

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The United Nations Sasakawa Award is specifically given in recognition of excellence in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction [1]. Established in 1986 by the founding Chairman of the Nippon Foundation, Mr. Ryoichi Sasakawa, it is one of three prestigious prizes alongside the Sasakawa Health Prize and the Sasakawa Environment Prize. The award is managed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and is presented biennially to individuals or institutions that have made significant efforts to reduce disaster risk and advocate for community resilience. It aligns with global frameworks like the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Recent laureates include Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra from the India Meteorological Department, who received the 2025 award for his contributions to building disaster-resilient communities [1].

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  1. [1] https://internal.imd.gov.in/press_release/20250606_pr_4033.pdf
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