Q. 1996 was UN’s fiftieth anniversary year and this year was declared by United nations as “Year for Tolerance”. The same time frame also coincided with 125th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. In this connection, UNESCO had established a new award in the name of an Indian philanthropist for Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence. Who is this Indian philanthropist?
Answer: Madanjeet Singh
Notes: The correct answer is Madanjeet Singh. In 1995, UNESCO established the "Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence" to honor his contributions to peace and tolerance. Singh was an Indian diplomat and a prominent advocate for non-violence, aligning with the UN's declaration of 1995 as the "Year for Tolerance" and the 125th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is renowned for his philosophy of non-violence.