Consider the following statements regarding the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection: 1. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental conservation, sustainable development and the protection of natural resources. 2. The award is instituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and is presented annually by the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection:
1.The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental conservation, sustainable development and the protection of natural resources.
2.The award is instituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and is presented annually by the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: The Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection recognizes notable contributions towards environmental conservation and sustainable development, reflecting Dr. M.S. Swaminathan’s emphasis on sustainable and ecologically sound development.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The award is not instituted by MoEFCC nor presented annually by the President of India. It is associated with the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and recognizes contributions in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development.

Source: TH

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