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Current Affairs question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026

Consider the following UN organisations/agencies:
1. World Food Programme
2. United Nations Children's Fund
3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
4. International Labour Organisation
How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?

Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — 1
Only one organization from the list has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize twice: the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Here is the detailed breakdown of the Nobel Peace Prizes won by these organizations:

World Food Programme (WFP): Awarded 1 time (2020) for its efforts to combat hunger and prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): Awarded 1 time (1965) for promoting brotherhood among nations and assisting children.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Awarded 2 times (1954 and 1981) for its assistance and protection to refugees worldwide.

International Labour Organisation (ILO): Awarded 1 time (1969) for improving working conditions and promoting social justice.

(Note: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has won it three times, and the UNHCR is the only UN agency to win it twice).

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Exam UPSC CSE
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Year 2026
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