UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 95 of 100
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Question 95
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
Consider the following UN organisations/agencies :
1. World Food Programme
2. United Nations Children’s Fund
3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
4. International Labour Organisation

How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice ?

Options

A
a) 1
Correct Answer
B
b) 2
C
c) 3
D
d) 4

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Explanation:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the only organization to have won the Nobel Peace Prize exactly twice.

The details of their recognition are as follows:
First Award (1954): Awarded for their pioneering efforts in aiding European refugees and addressing the mass displacement following the aftermath of World War II.
Second Award (1981): Honored for their continued global humanitarian operations, particularly in assisting displaced populations and victims of international conflicts in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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