Who presented the prize for the winners of South Asia Regional WASH Innovation?
Options
A. Pullela Gopichand
B. Pankaj Advani
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. MS Dhoni
Correct Answer
Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation
India's legend cricketer and UNICEF Ambassador for South Asia, Sachin Tendulkar gave away prizes to the winners of South Asia Regional WASH innovation in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. The event was organised by UNICEF in association with BRAC, a Bangladesh based international organisation. The basic aim of the challenge was to identify innovative solutions to promote the practice of hand washing with soap.
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Options
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Explanation:
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