UPSC Prelims 2007 Q32: Current Affairs – Awards & Honours
Which one of the following organizations won the CSIR Award for Science and Technology
Innovations for Rural Development, 2006?
- (a) CLRI
- (b) IARI
- (c) NDDB
- (d) NDRI
Answer: (a) CLRI
Explanation
CSIR Award for Science and Technology Innovations for Rural Development, 2006
| Organisation | Winner of 2006 award? |
|---|---|
| CLRI | Yes — Central Leather Research Institute |
| IARI | No — Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR, not CSIR) |
| NDDB | No — National Dairy Development Board |
| NDRI | No — National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR, not CSIR) |
The Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), a CSIR laboratory, won this award in 2006 for its rural-development-oriented science and technology innovations, notably in leather processing and allied rural livelihoods.
Answer: (a) CLRI.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. CLRI (Central Leather Research Institute) won the 2006 CSIR rural-innovation award.
- (b) Incorrect. IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) was not this award's 2006 winner.
- (c) Incorrect. NDDB (National Dairy Development Board) is not a CSIR laboratory and was not this award's winner.
- (d) Incorrect. NDRI (National Dairy Research Institute) was not this award's 2006 winner.
Key point
CSIR Award for S&T Innovations for Rural Development, 2006: won by CLRI (Central Leather Research Institute).
Remember
2006 CSIR rural S&T innovation award: CLRI.
Common mistakes
- Confusing CSIR's own laboratories (like CLRI) with agriculture-focused ICAR institutes (IARI, NDRI).
- Not knowing CLRI's rural-development focus extends beyond core leather research.
- Mixing up this specific 2006 award cycle with other CSIR recognitions.
Exam tip
CLRI, though known for leather research, also works on rural livelihood tech — hence this CSIR rural-innovation award.
Sources
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research — CSIR Awards for Science and Technology Innovations for Rural Development (CAIRD)
- CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai — About CLRI