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M.S. Swaminathan was a president of which of these international entities?

United Nations
World Bank
Pugwash Conferences
European Union

Answer

M.S. Swaminathan was a president of the Pugwash Conferences. The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs are a series of conferences, begun in 1957, of scientists from around the world that promote dialogue and cooperation on reducing the risk of armed conflict, especially nuclear war. The conferences are named after Pugwash, Nova Scotia, where the first conference was held.