Multiple choice

Two Indian NGOs � Mumbai-based "Prerana" and "Sense International India," Ahmedabad � are among the six selected for this year's "Stars Impact" awards by London-based charity Stars Foundation. Which of the following statements are correct? I.          Each of the six winners gets a cash prize of $100,000 II.         NGOs in Asia and Africa were considered for the awards III.        The Stars Foundation works to prevent the spread of AIDS and cure of the HIV +ve

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. I and II only

  4. II and III only
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The STARS Foundation improves the well-being of disadvantaged children around the world by supporting organisations which meet their health, education and protection needs. The awards are given in the following categories: Education Africa 2009, Protection Africa 2009, Rising STAR Africa 2009, Health Asia 2009, Education Asia 2009 and Protection Asia 2009. Since 1986, Prerana has worked in the red-light districts of Mumbai, protecting children vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking. Sense International (India) focuses on developing comprehensive services for deaf, blind children, youth and adults.

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