UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:

Consider the following UN organisations: 

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? 

Answer: 1 

Explanation:  

• The World Food Programme has received the Nobel Peace Prize once, in 2020, for its efforts to  combat hunger and improve conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas. So, point 1 is not correct.
• The United Nations Children's Fund has received the Nobel Peace Prize once, in 1965, for its work  relating to children’s welfare and international solidarity. So, point 2 is not correct. 
• The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has received the Nobel Peace Prize twice. It  was awarded the prize in 1954 for its work for refugees and again in 1981 for promoting the fundamental  rights of refugees. So, point 3 is correct. 
• The International Labour Organisation has received the Nobel Peace Prize once, in 1969, for its  work in creating international norms on working conditions and labour justice. So, point 4 is not correct. So, only one of the above has been awarded the Nobel Prize twice. 

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.