Q. Who is the winner of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2024 from the region of Asia ?
a) Thai Van Nguyen, Vietnam
b) Alok Shukla, India
c) Chibeze Ezekiel, Ghana
d) Delima Silalahi, Indonesia
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
The correct answer is: b) Alok Shukla, India
Explanation:
The winner of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2024 from the region of Asia is Alok Shukla from India. He received this honor for his significant efforts in protecting the Hasdeo Arand Forest, which is crucial for biodiversity and local communities in Chhattisgarh. His activism led to the cancellation of plans for 21 coal mines in the area, preserving approximately 445,000 acres of forest.
