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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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Correct Answer: C — Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)Step-by-step Solution:The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2014 was awarded to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). A jury chaired by Vice-President Hamid Ansari selected ISRO for this prestigious award, given annually by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust to individuals or organisations that promote international peace, development, and scientific discoveries for public good.ISRO was recognised particularly for its remarkable achievements in space science and technology for peaceful purposes, including: the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan, 2013-14) — making India the first country to successfully reach Mars orbit in its maiden attempt; the PSLV's consistent success in launching satellites for multiple countries; developing space technology for developmental applications (communication, remote sensing for agriculture and disaster management, weather forecasting); contributing to space technology for humankind at an extremely cost-effective scale.Why other options are incorrect:Option A (BARC): The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is India's premier nuclear research facility, known for nuclear energy and research. While it has received various recognitions, the 2014 Indira Gandhi Prize went to ISRO.Option B (IISc): The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, is India's premier research university. It was not the 2014 recipient of this award.Option D (TIFR): The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (Mumbai) is a national centre for nuclear science, mathematics, and theoretical physics. It was not the 2014 recipient.Key Concept: Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development: awarded annually since 1986; given by Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust (Congress-affiliated); recipients — individuals or organisations promoting global peace, development, environment; past notable recipients: Gro Harlem Brundtland (1986), UN Peacekeeping Forces (1988), Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (1991), Nelson Mandela (1989), UNICEF (1989), David Attenborough (2019). ISRO achievements: PSLV success record; Mars Orbiter Mission (2014) — cheapest Mars mission ever ($74 million); Chandrayaan-1 (2008 — discovered water molecules on Moon); Chandrayaan-2 (2019); Chandrayaan-3 (2023 — first soft landing near lunar south pole); Gaganyaan (astronaut mission); commercial launch services via Antrix/NSIL.

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