Question

The first Rajiv Gandhi National Goodwill Award was given to whom?

Hint:

Think of the nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Mother Teresa.

• The award recognizes contributions to peace and communal harmony.
• It was set up in memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
• Mother Teresa was chosen as the first recipient for her humanitarian work.
• She had already won the Nobel Peace Prize a few years earlier.