Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with which award in 2019 by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for his leadership and commitment to improve access to sanitation in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Global Goalkeeper Award
Explanation:
· In 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Global Goalkeeper Award from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
· The award recognized his Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), which aimed to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation across rural and urban India.
Information Booster:
· The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on 2 October 2014.
· Under this mission, over 10 crore toilets were constructed across the country.
· The award ceremony took place in New York during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week in 2019.
· The Global Goalkeeper Award celebrates global leaders working towards achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
· It is one of the most prestigious honors for commitment to public health and sustainable development.
Additional Knowledge:
· (a) Seoul Peace Prize – PM Modi received this in 2018 for contributing to international cooperation and economic growth.
· (b) Champions of the Earth Award – Received in 2018 from the UN Environment Programme for environmental leadership.
· (c) Philip Kotler Presidential Award – Awarded in 2019 for outstanding leadership in nation-building and public welfare.