Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the FAO Agricola Medal conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2026: 1. The medal was conferred in Rome on 21 May 2026 in recognition of leadership in food security and sustainable agriculture. 2. It marked the first visit by an Indian Head of Government to the FAO Headquarters in three decades. 3. The Agricola Medal is awarded annually by the World Trade Organization to heads of state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. PM Modi was conferred the FAO Agricola Medal in Rome on 21 May 2026 for leadership in food security and sustainable agriculture, and it was the first visit by an Indian Head of Government to FAO Headquarters in three decades. Statement 3 is incorrect: the Agricola Medal is awarded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, not the World Trade Organization.
