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Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?

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The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)[1]. ISRO won this prestigious award for forty years of pioneering work culminating in the successful launch of India's first Mars orbiter in September 2014[2]. The prize was formally presented at a function on May 18, 2017 in New Delhi[3]. This recognition highlighted ISRO's significant contributions to space technology and its applications for peaceful purposes and national development. The award acknowledged ISRO's achievements in satellite technology, remote sensing, and interplanetary missions that have benefited not just India but also the global community.

Sources
  1. [1] https://www.isro.gov.in/IndiraGandhiPrize.html
  2. [2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/isro-chosen-for-indira-gandhi-prize-for-peace-disarmament/article6614424.ece
  3. [3] https://www.isro.gov.in/IndiraGandhiPrize.html
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Q. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following? [A] Bhabha Atomic Research …
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Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 10/10

This is a classic 'Headline Current Affairs' question. In 2014-15, ISRO's Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter) success was the single biggest Indian scientific achievement. If an organization dominates the news cycle for a historic feat, it becomes a magnet for national awards. You cannot solve this with static books; you solve it by tracking the 'Event of the Year'.

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Statement 1
Did the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)"
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states which organization received the 2014 prize.
  • Names the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as the 2014 recipient, contradicting the claim about Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"has won the Indian Space Research Organisation the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014"
Why this source?
  • News article reports ISRO 'won' the 2014 Indira Gandhi Prize.
  • Provides independent media confirmation that ISRO, not BARC, was the 2014 awardee.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"ISRO chosen for Indira Gandhi prize for peace, disarmament"
Why this source?
  • Citation notes 'ISRO chosen for Indira Gandhi prize for peace, disarmament' for 2014.
  • Supports the record that ISRO was the named recipient for 2014 rather than BARC.

INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources > Nuclear Energy Resources > p. 61
Strength: 5/5
“Atomic Energy Commission was established in 1948, progress could be made only after the establishment of the Atomic Energy Institute at Trombay in 1954 which was renamed as the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 1967. The important nuclear power projects are Tarapur (Maharashtra), Rawatbhata near Kota (Rajasthan), Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu), Narora (Uttar Pradesh), Kaiga (Karnataka) and Kakarapara (Gujarat).”
Why relevant

Identifies the Atomic Energy Institute at Trombay as renamed Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and lists it among India's principal nuclear institutions.

How to extend

A student could use this to recognize BARC as a major national atomic institution likely to be considered for awards related to nuclear policy or development and then check awardee lists for 2014.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 9: Distribution of World Natural Resources > nucleaR eneRgy. > p. 24
Strength: 4/5
“Te Atomic Energy Institution at Trombay was established in 1954. Tis was renamed as the 'Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)' in 1967. Te frst nuclear power station with a capacity of 160 MW was set up at Tarapur near Mumbai in 1969. Subsequently, the Rawatbhata Atomic Plant”
Why relevant

Gives historical fact that the Trombay institute became BARC and situates it as the central atomic research body.

How to extend

Knowing BARC's central role, one could infer its activities might intersect with peace/disarmament themes and therefore search prize records or announcements mentioning BARC.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > The Smiling Buddha > p. 703
Strength: 4/5
“She was guided by the belief that it was in the interests of the stability and security of India if it was to develop independently of the nuclear superpowers. The nuclear device, which was of the implosion type and was said to resemble the American nuclear bomb called 'Fat Man', was developed under the guidance of Raja Ramanna who was then the Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). The project was overseen by the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Homi Sethna. Some of the other scientists of renown involved in the projects were P.K. Iyengar, R. Chidambaram, Basanti Nagchaudhuri and Waman Dattatreya Patwardhan.”
Why relevant

Shows BARC personnel (e.g., its Director Raja Ramanna) were directly involved in India's nuclear weapons programme, linking the centre to nuclear policy and technology.

How to extend

A student might use this to judge whether BARC's work is of the kind (nuclear-related) that an Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development could plausibly recognize, then verify awardee lists.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 88: Foreign Policy > II I Disarmament > p. 610
Strength: 3/5
“The foreign policy of India is opposed to arms race and advocates disarmament, both conventional and nuclear. This is aimed at promoting world peace and security by reducing or ending tensions between power blocs and to accelerate economic development of the country by preventing the unproductive expenditure on the manufacture of arms. India has been using the UNO platform to check the arms race and to achieve disarmament. India took the initiative of holding a six-nation summit. At New Delhi in 1985 and made concrete proposals for nuclear disarmament. By Ilot signing the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) of 1996, India has kept its nuclear options open.”
Why relevant

Describes India's foreign policy stance advocating disarmament and using international forums, which is the thematic domain of the Indira Gandhi Prize (peace, disarmament, development).

How to extend

This connects the prize's subject matter to national institutions involved in nuclear issues; a student could therefore check if institutions like BARC were ever awarded for contributions to disarmament or peaceful nuclear development in 2014.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 38: Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947-64) > Foreign Policy > p. 649
Strength: 2/5
“Article 11 of the Charter advocates international disarmament. India supported the formation of the Atomic Energy Commission in 1947 and sponsored the Eighteen Nations Disarmament Conference in 1962.”
Why relevant

Notes India sponsored disarmament initiatives (e.g., Eighteen Nations Disarmament Conference), illustrating governmental engagement with disarmament topics tied to awards in that field.

How to extend

A student could use this to justify searching official records of peace/disarmament prizes to see if state-linked institutions such as BARC were recipients in 2014.

Statement 2
Did the Indian Institute of Science receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at a function today, May 18, 2017 in New Delhi."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states which organization received the 2014 prize.
  • Names the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as the 2014 recipient, not the Indian Institute of Science.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Forty years of pioneering work culminating in the successful launch of India’s first Mars orbiter this September has won the Indian Space Research Organisation the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014."
Why this source?
  • Reports that ISRO won the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014.
  • Provides supporting contemporary news coverage attributing the award to ISRO rather than IISc.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"ISRO chosen for Indira Gandhi prize for peace, disarmament"
Why this source?
  • Contains a citation noting ISRO was chosen for the Indira Gandhi Prize for the relevant year.
  • Corroborates other sources that the award went to ISRO in 2014.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Foreign Relations > p. 716
Strength: 4/5
“Indira Gandhi became its chairperson. She brought attention to bear on the relationship between disarmament and economic development. She actively worked to project the need for a new international economic order that would be of benefit to the developing countries.”
Why relevant

States Indira Gandhi 'brought attention to the relationship between disarmament and economic development', which defines the thematic link in the prize's title (Peace, Disarmament and Development).

How to extend

A student could infer that recipients are likely those contributing to disarmament-related policy or development work and check whether IISc's 2014 activities matched that focus.

History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 9: Envisioning a New Socio-Economic Order > b) Science and Technology > p. 126
Strength: 3/5
“(b) Science and Technology India has made great strides in developing institutions of scientific research and technology. The only science research institute in India before Independence was the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) established in 1909 in Bangalore with funding from J.R.D. Tata and the Maharaja of Mysore.”
Why relevant

Identifies the Indian Institute of Science as India's principal scientific research institute, a potential actor in development and technology.

How to extend

One could check whether IISc had programs or achievements in 2014 that align with 'development' or 'peace/disarmament' aims to judge plausibility of it receiving the prize.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 88: Foreign Policy > II I Disarmament > p. 610
Strength: 2/5
“The foreign policy of India is opposed to arms race and advocates disarmament, both conventional and nuclear. This is aimed at promoting world peace and security by reducing or ending tensions between power blocs and to accelerate economic development of the country by preventing the unproductive expenditure on the manufacture of arms. India has been using the UNO platform to check the arms race and to achieve disarmament. India took the initiative of holding a six-nation summit. At New Delhi in 1985 and made concrete proposals for nuclear disarmament. By Ilot signing the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) of 1996, India has kept its nuclear options open.”
Why relevant

Describes India's foreign policy emphasis on disarmament to promote development, illustrating the national importance of the disarmament–development nexus recognized by the prize.

How to extend

Use this pattern to reason that institutions advancing disarmament or reducing military expenditure could be prize candidates, then examine IISc's 2014 record for such contributions.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 38: Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947-64) > Foreign Policy > p. 649
Strength: 2/5
“Article 11 of the Charter advocates international disarmament. India supported the formation of the Atomic Energy Commission in 1947 and sponsored the Eighteen Nations Disarmament Conference in 1962.”
Why relevant

Notes India’s institutional involvement in disarmament (e.g., sponsoring conferences), reinforcing that disarmament is an institutional/policy field which prizes might reward.

How to extend

A student could look for institutional awardees (not only individuals) in 2014 and see if IISc fits that institutional award pattern.

Statement 3
Did the Indian Space Research Organisation receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at a function today, May 18, 2017 in New Delhi."
Why this source?
  • Official ISRO page explicitly states the 2014 Indira Gandhi Prize was presented to ISRO.
  • Provides date and names of presenters/receiver, confirming the award was received on behalf of ISRO.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Forty years of pioneering work culminating in the successful launch of India’s first Mars orbiter this September has won the Indian Space Research Organisation the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014."
Why this source?
  • News report states ISRO won the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014.
  • Mentions ISRO's achievements (e.g., Mars orbiter) as the basis for the 2014 prize, corroborating the award year.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"ISRO chosen for Indira Gandhi prize for peace, disarmament"
Why this source?
  • Wikipedia references an ISRO item indicating ISRO was chosen for the Indira Gandhi prize for peace/disarmament (linking to ISRO content about the 2014 prize).
  • Acts as an additional secondary source corroborating the award to ISRO.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Space Venture to Mars > p. 771
Strength: 5/5
“Amidst all the negative aspects that occupied the political discussion, it was heartening to watch the success of Indian space scientists. In November 2013, the first interplanetary mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), officially called the Mars Orbiter Mission and popularly known as Mangalyaan, was launched. [On September 24, 2014, India's space agency became the fourth agency to have launched a spacecraft that was successful in reaching Mars orbit, after the Russian, American, and the European space agencies. What is more, India became the first country to have succeeded in reaching Mars in its very first attempt, and at a remarkably low cost.]”
Why relevant

Notes ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) reached Mars orbit on Sept 24, 2014, marking a high-profile, low-cost scientific achievement for India.

How to extend

A student could infer that a major national achievement in 2014 might have made ISRO a candidate for national/international awards that year and then check award lists for 2014.

Science ,Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 13: Our Home: Earth, a Unique Life Sustaining Planet > Our scientific heritage > p. 216
Strength: 4/5
“India's Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission), launched in 2013 by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was a big step in exploring Mars (Fig. 13.7). It carried tools to study the planet's atmosphere, surface, and signs of past water. Some of these sensors help scientists ask big questions—like was Mars Fig. 13.7: Mangalyaan ever suitable for life? Mangalyaan showed the world that India could do space science with smart, low-cost technology—and it helped bring Mars closer to all of us.”
Why relevant

Describes Mangalyaan as a significant, low-cost scientific milestone that 'showed the world' India could do space science—an accomplishment with development and prestige implications.

How to extend

Use this to argue ISRO's work had development impact in 2013–14, then look up recipients of development-related prizes in 2014 to see if ISRO appears.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > Phase I: 1960–70 > p. 55
Strength: 3/5
“Thiruvananthapuram in south Kerala. Subsequently, India developed indigenous technology of sounding rockets called Rohini Family of sounding rockets. Recognising the need for indigenous technology, and possibility of future instability in the supply of parts and technology, the Indian space programme endeavoured to indigenise every material supply route, mechanism, and technology. As the Indian Rohini Programme continued to launch sounding rockets of greater size and complexity, the space programme expanded and was eventually given its own government department, separate from the department of Atomic Energy. In 1969, the India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was created and finally the Department of Space was established in 1972.”
Why relevant

Explains ISRO's institutional status (creation in 1969 and purpose to indigenise space technology), showing it's a national organisation capable of receiving institutional prizes.

How to extend

A student could combine this with knowledge of prize rules (which often allow organisations) to assess plausibility and then check the 2014 prize recipient list.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Foreign Relations > p. 716
Strength: 4/5
“Indira Gandhi became its chairperson. She brought attention to bear on the relationship between disarmament and economic development. She actively worked to project the need for a new international economic order that would be of benefit to the developing countries.”
Why relevant

States Indira Gandhi 'brought attention' to the relationship between disarmament and economic development, linking her legacy to disarmament and development themes the prize covers.

How to extend

Since the prize is for 'Peace, Disarmament and Development', a student could use this to justify searching prize archives for recipients whose work relates to development (like ISRO's contributions).

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > India's Man in Space > p. 715
Strength: 2/5
“It was during the rule of Indira Gandhi that an Indian went travelling in space. As a part of the joint programme between Indian Space Research Organisation and the Soviet Intercosmos, Rakesh Sharma, an Indian Airforce pilot was selected in 1982 as a cosmonaut for a joint Soviet-Indian spaceflight. On April 2, 1984, Sharma flew on board Soyuz T-11 with two Soviet cosmonauts to the space station Salyut 7. During his stay of nearly eight days on the space station, he performed certain experiments in the fields of bio-medicine and remote sensing and exercises to study the effects of yoga on the body during weightlessness.”
Why relevant

Gives an example of the historical connection between Indira Gandhi's era and India's space programme (Rakesh Sharma flight in 1984), showing a long-standing association between the prize's namesake and space-related milestones.

How to extend

A student could view this as contextual support for why a space organisation might be considered relevant to an Indira Gandhi–named prize and then verify actual 2014 award records.

Statement 4
Did the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)"
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states which organization received the 2014 prize.
  • Names Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as the 2014 recipient, directly contradicting the claim that TIFR received it.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Forty years of pioneering work ... has won the Indian Space Research Organisation the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014."
Why this source?
  • News article reporting the 2014 prize winner.
  • Specifically states ISRO won the Indira Gandhi Prize for 2014, refuting that TIFR was the recipient.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"ISRO chosen for Indira Gandhi prize for peace, disarmament"
Why this source?
  • References the selection of ISRO for the Indira Gandhi prize (2014) in its citations.
  • Corroborates other sources that ISRO — not TIFR — was chosen for the 2014 prize.

History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 9: Envisioning a New Socio-Economic Order > Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru > p. 126
Strength: 4/5
“The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) was set up in 1945 on the initiative of Homi J. Bhabha, with some funding from the Tatas. It was intended to promote research in mathematics and pure sciences. The National Chemical Laboratory, Pune and the National Physics Laboratory, New Delhi were the first institutes set up in India around the time of Independence. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the umbrella organisation under which most of the scientific research institutions function. The CSIR also advances research in applied fields like machinery, drugs, planes etc. The Atomic Energy Commission is the nodal agency for the development of nuclear science which is strategically important, focusing both on nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons.”
Why relevant

States the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) was set up to promote research in mathematics and pure sciences, defining its institutional focus.

How to extend

A student could use this to judge alignment between TIFR's pure-science research mission and the Indira Gandhi Prize’s stated themes (peace, disarmament, development) to assess plausibility that TIFR would be a typical recipient.

History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 9: Envisioning a New Socio-Economic Order > Summary > p. 128
Strength: 3/5
“11. MGNREG Act provided days work for an individual. 12. When was Tata Institute of Fundamental Research established? • How many public sector enterprises were functioning in India in 1951? • (a) 5 • (b) 7 • (c) 6 • (d) 225”
Why relevant

Explicitly references the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research as an item of factual knowledge (establishment date question), confirming TIFR is a notable, named institution in these sources.

How to extend

A student could take this as confirmation that TIFR is a prominent Indian institute and therefore a plausible candidate for national/international awards, then check a 2014 winners list externally.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Foreign Relations > p. 716
Strength: 5/5
“Indira Gandhi became its chairperson. She brought attention to bear on the relationship between disarmament and economic development. She actively worked to project the need for a new international economic order that would be of benefit to the developing countries.”
Why relevant

Notes Indira Gandhi’s role in linking disarmament and economic development, clarifying the prize’s thematic emphasis on disarmament and development associated with her name.

How to extend

A student could use this to infer the prize likely rewards contributions related to disarmament/economic development and then test whether TIFR’s activities in 2014 match those themes.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 88: Foreign Policy > II I Disarmament > p. 610
Strength: 4/5
“The foreign policy of India is opposed to arms race and advocates disarmament, both conventional and nuclear. This is aimed at promoting world peace and security by reducing or ending tensions between power blocs and to accelerate economic development of the country by preventing the unproductive expenditure on the manufacture of arms. India has been using the UNO platform to check the arms race and to achieve disarmament. India took the initiative of holding a six-nation summit. At New Delhi in 1985 and made concrete proposals for nuclear disarmament. By Ilot signing the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) of 1996, India has kept its nuclear options open.”
Why relevant

Describes India’s foreign policy emphasis on disarmament and economic development, reinforcing the interpretation of the prize’s scope (disarmament linked to development).

How to extend

A student could combine this definition of the prize’s topical scope with TIFR’s research remit to assess whether TIFR’s work would fit typical award criteria, before checking award records.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > project tiger (panthera tigris) > p. 43
Strength: 2/5
“Project Tiger was launched in India on April 1, 1973 by the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. In 2014, there were 44 tiger reserves. Of these 27 tiger reserves, Manas National Park of Assam has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Project Tiger recognised the fact that tigers cannot be”
Why relevant

Mentions the year 2014 in a contemporary context (Project Tiger had 44 reserves in 2014), establishing 2014 as a referenced recent year in these materials.

How to extend

A student can note that 2014 is within the modern period covered by these sources and thus seek the 2014 Indira Gandhi Prize recipient list externally to confirm or refute the statement.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC rarely asks for obscure awards. They ask for awards that acknowledge a *national narrative* (e.g., India's space prowess). When Science meets National Pride, it becomes a high-probability question.
How you should have studied
  1. Bullet 1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter (Current Affairs). If you read the newspaper in late 2014, this was front-page news.
  2. Bullet 2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Major National Awards & Honours linked to Science & Tech achievements.
  3. Bullet 3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize the 'Big 4' Indian Awards for that year: Gandhi Peace Prize (Govt), Indira Gandhi Prize (Trust), Bharat Ratna, and Padma Vibhushan. Also, map the HQs of the options: BARC (Trombay), IISc (Bengaluru), ISRO (Bengaluru), TIFR (Mumbai).
  4. Bullet 4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Awards follow impact. Don't memorize lists blindly. Ask: 'Who did something historic this year?' ISRO reached Mars in 2014. The award acknowledges that specific 'Development' milestone.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC): origin and institutional role
💡 The insight

The statement names BARC; several references document BARC's origin, renaming, and its role in India's nuclear programme.

Knowing key national research institutions (founding dates, renaming, core functions) is high-yield for UPSC questions on science & technology and modern Indian history. It connects to topics on technological development, nuclear energy policy, and institutional architecture. Expect questions asking to identify roles, dates, or linkages between institutions and national programmes; learn by making a timeline and noting each institution's mandate.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 9: Distribution of World Natural Resources > nucleaR eneRgy. > p. 24
  • INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources > Nuclear Energy Resources > p. 61
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 8: Energy Resources > Source: Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, March 2018 > p. 27
🔗 Anchor: "Did the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Atomic Energy institutional framework (Atomic Energy Commission / Department of Atomic Energy)
💡 The insight

The references mention the Atomic Energy Commission (est. 1948) and the Department of Atomic Energy as the nodal agency — context needed when assessing awards or recognitions related to nuclear bodies.

Mastering the institutional framework of India's nuclear establishment helps answer polity, governance and security questions that probe agency mandates, administrative control, and historical origins. This concept links to questions on leadership (e.g., Homi Bhabha), policy-making, and civil-military/strategic dimensions. Prepare by mapping agencies, founding years, and key leaders.

📚 Reading List :
  • Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 38: Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947-64) > Progress of Science and Technology > p. 647
  • History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 9: Envisioning a New Socio-Economic Order > Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru > p. 126
  • Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > The Smiling Buddha > p. 703
🔗 Anchor: "Did the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 India's disarmament and peace diplomacy posture
💡 The insight

The Indira Gandhi Prize relates to peace/disarmament; references describe India's official stance against arms race and its use of UN platforms for disarmament initiatives.

UPSC frequently tests India's foreign policy and disarmament positions in both GS and essay papers. Understanding India's advocacy, multilateral engagement (UN), and historical initiatives enables answers on continuity/change in foreign policy and on security-diplomacy intersections. Study official policy statements, major conferences India hosted/supported, and link them to institutional actors.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 88: Foreign Policy > II I Disarmament > p. 610
  • Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 38: Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947-64) > Foreign Policy > p. 649
🔗 Anchor: "Did the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Indira Gandhi: linking disarmament and economic development
💡 The insight

Reference [1] describes Indira Gandhi emphasising the relationship between disarmament and economic development, which is central to the prize's thematic focus.

High-yield for modern Indian history and foreign policy: questions often probe leaders' policy priorities and their international initiatives. Understanding this linkage helps answer questions on India's policy rationale and legacy. Prepare by reviewing leaders' speeches/policies and how they framed development vis-à-vis security.

📚 Reading List :
  • Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Foreign Relations > p. 716
🔗 Anchor: "Did the Indian Institute of Science receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, D..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 India's stance and actions on international disarmament forums
💡 The insight

References [3] and [6] show India's opposition to arms races and its use of UN and multilateral forums (e.g., sponsoring conferences) to advance disarmament.

Relevant for UPSC's international relations and modern history segments: questions ask about India's role in disarmament, NPT/CTBT positions, and diplomatic initiatives. Master by mapping India's major disarmament initiatives, UN engagements, and treaty positions to answer cause–effect and policy-evolution questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 88: Foreign Policy > II I Disarmament > p. 610
  • Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 38: Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947-64) > Foreign Policy > p. 649
🔗 Anchor: "Did the Indian Institute of Science receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, D..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Indian Institute of Science (IISc): origin and institutional significance
💡 The insight

Reference [5] records IISc's founding (1909) and its role as a major scientific research institution in India.

Useful for questions on science & technology institutions and their historical origins. UPSC often asks about flagship institutions, their founders, and roles in national S&T capacity. Study by listing major institutions, founding years, patrons, and core mandates.

📚 Reading List :
  • History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 9: Envisioning a New Socio-Economic Order > b) Science and Technology > p. 126
🔗 Anchor: "Did the Indian Institute of Science receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, D..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
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👉 Milestones of India's space missions (Mangalyaan/Mars Orbiter Mission)
💡 The insight

Several references describe ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and its 2013–2014 achievement of reaching Mars orbit, which is central to ISRO's public recognition in that period.

High-yield for UPSC: questions often ask about landmark missions, their dates, significance and cost-effectiveness. Connects to India's scientific diplomacy and technology policy. Prepare by memorising mission names, years, objectives, and distinctive achievements.

📚 Reading List :
  • Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Space Venture to Mars > p. 771
  • Science ,Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 13: Our Home: Earth, a Unique Life Sustaining Planet > Our scientific heritage > p. 216
🔗 Anchor: "Did the Indian Space Research Organisation receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for P..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'Indira Gandhi Prize' is managed by a private trust (Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust), whereas the 'Gandhi Peace Prize' is awarded by the Government of India. UPSC loves to swap the 'Awarding Body' or the 'Jury Chairman' (often the CJI or PM) in statement-based questions.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Analyze the Prize Title: 'Peace, Disarmament and **Development**'. BARC (Option A) is nuclear (strategic/weapons implications), making 'Peace/Disarmament' a complex fit. TIFR (Option D) and IISc (Option B) are academic/theoretical. ISRO (Option C) directly drives 'Development' (satellites for agriculture/weather) and had the massive 'Mars Mission' soft-power victory in 2014. It was the only candidate with a global 'Peace/Development' headline that year.

🔗 Mains Connection

Link this to GS-3 (Science & Tech > Indigenization). The prize cites 'Development'—use this to argue in Mains how Space Technology (ISRO) is not just for prestige but for 'Development' (tele-education, disaster warning, resource mapping), fitting the prize's mandate perfectly.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CDS-I · 2014 · Q58 Relevance score: 5.98

Consider the following statements about Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Develop- ment : 1. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, was selected for the Prize for the year 2013. 2. The award is accorded annually to individuals only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CDS-I · 2013 · Q117 Relevance score: 4.98

Who among the following was selected for the prestigious India Gandhi Prize for peace, Disarmament and Development, 2012

IAS · 2003 · Q54 Relevance score: 1.83

The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, 2002 was awarded to

CDS-II · 2021 · Q115 Relevance score: 1.54

Who amongst the following was honoured with Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 ?

IAS · 2025 · Q93 Relevance score: -0.90

Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'? I. The President of India II. The Prime Minister of India III. The Chief Justice of India IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below.