China Confucius Peace Prize - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which political figure has been awarded the China Confucius Peace Prize 2015?

a. Tony Blair
b. Robert Mugabe
c. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
d. Angela Merkel
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Robert Mugabe

Explanation:
Robert Mugabe, who is accused of using violence and torture in Zimbabwe to capture power has become the latest recipient of China’s Confucius Prize beating competition from Microsoft founder Bill Gates and S. Korean president Park Geun-hye. News of his winning award sparked outrage and ridicule among opposition groups and human rights activists.