The correct answer is A. UNESCO for exceptional contribution of efforts to popularise science.
The Kalinga Prize is an international award given by UNESCO for exceptional contribution to the popularization of science. It was established in 1951 by the Indian government in honor of the Indian scientist and philosopher Bibhu Bhusan Raychaudhuri. The prize is awarded every two years to a person or organization that has made a significant contribution to the popularization of science in the following areas:
- The dissemination of scientific knowledge to the general public through books, articles, radio, television, or other media.
- The promotion of public understanding of science through education and outreach programs.
- The development of new and innovative methods for communicating science to the public.
The Kalinga Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of science communication. It is a recognition of the importance of communicating science to the public and the role that science communicators play in promoting scientific literacy and understanding.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B is incorrect because the Indian Military does not award the Kalinga Prize.
- Option C is incorrect because Jnanpith is a cultural literacy society for encouraging creative writing in modern languages. It does not award the Kalinga Prize.
- Option D is incorrect because the Indian Adult Education Association does not award the Kalinga Prize.