Consider the following statements about the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal: 1. It is an international honor presented annually at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). 2. It is given to films that best reflect Gandhi’s vision of harmony, intercultural dialogue and non-violent resolution of conflict. 3. It was instituted in year 2015 on occasion of completion of 100 years of Gandhi's homecoming from South Africa to India. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal:
1.It is an international honor presented annually at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
2.It is given to films that best reflect Gandhi’s vision of harmony, intercultural dialogue and non-violent resolution of conflict.
3.It was instituted in year 2015 on occasion of completion of 100 years of Gandhi’s homecoming from South Africa to India.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal is an international honor presented annually at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Statement 2 is correct: It recognizes films that best reflect Gandhi’s vision of harmony, intercultural dialogue, and non-violent resolution of conflict.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The UNESCO Gandhi Medal was first introduced in 1994 to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrating his legacy of peace, non-violence, and tolerance.

Source: PIB

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