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HONOURS AND AWARDS
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The BAFTA award
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TheFiFi Awards
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The Green Star Awards
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The Kalinga Prize
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is administered by the Science Analysis and Policies Division of UNESCO. Applications from individuals are not accepted. The laureate is selected by the Director-General of UNESCO upon the recommendation of a five-member jury designated by him.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to lay people. It was created in 1952, following a donation from Biju Patnaik, Founder President of the Kalinga Foundation Trust in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains. Q. Who was the first Indian to be awarded UNESCO’s Kalinga Prize? Notes: Jagjit Singh was the first Indian to be awarded UNESCO’s Kalinga Prize in 1963.