Who among the following was one of the three Indian teachers shortlisted in the top 50 for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2020, held in partnership with UNESCO?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Shuvajit Payne.
He was recognized for his work as the Head of Education at Shiksha Niketan Barefoot College in Rajasthan, where he is responsible for the curriculum and operations of informal community schools addressing the needs of rural India. His efforts focus on integrating citizenship education and sustainable development into the curriculum, particularly for marginalized communities. The other two Indian teachers shortlisted were Ranjitsinh Disale (who later won the prize) and Vineeta Garg.