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Who recently won the prestigious 2021 World Food Prize?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14 May 2021

Who recently won the prestigious 2021 World Food Prize?

A. Dr. Howarth Bouis

B. Dr. Fazle Hasan Abed

C. Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram

D. Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted

Explanation:

A global nutrition expert of Indian descent, Dr Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted has won the prestigious 2021 World Food Prize for her ground breaking research in developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquaculture and food systems. The Prize was created in 1986 and was first awarded in 1987 with M. S. Swaminathan of India being the first recipient. The prize is open to every individual without regard to race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.

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