The WISE Prize-2012, also known as the "Nobel Prize for Education" was conferred by the WISE Summit in Doha on:

Options

A. Dr. Madhav Chavan
B. Dr. Yash Pal
C. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
D. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Answer

A

Explanation

The 2012 WISE Prize for Education was awarded to Dr. Madhav Chavan, a former chemistry lecturer who devised a simple formula to bring education and literacy to millions at minimum cost. Established by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the WISE Prize for Education recognizes an individual or team of up to six people for an outstanding, worldclass contribution to education.