Nobel Prize History and 2023 Winners
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Which of the following is one of the five original fields in which the Nobel Prize was established?

  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics (correct)
  • Engineering

What is the official title for the Nobel Prize in Economics?

  • International Prize in Economic Studies
  • Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences
  • Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economics (correct)
  • Royal Academy Economic Award

In which year was the Nobel Prize for Economics established?

  • 1950
  • 1975
  • 1968 (correct)
  • 1895

Which committee awards the Nobel Prize for Peace?

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When are the Nobel Prizes awarded each year?

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Jon Fosse received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2023 for his work that was described to give voice to what?

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Who awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology?

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Who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2023?

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What was the achievement of Claudia Goldin that contributed to economics?

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What was the primary reason C.V. Raman received the Nobel Prize in Physics?

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Who were the awardees for the discovery of microRNA in 2024?

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Which Nobel Prize was awarded to Amartya Sen in 1998?

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Which field did John Hopfield and Geoferry Hinton contribute to with their discoveries?

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Which of the following individuals was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at the youngest age?

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What did David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper achieve in the field of chemistry?

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What is a significant application of the discoveries by John Hopfield and Geoferry Hinton?

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How many unshared Nobel Prizes has Linus Pauling won?

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Which scientist is known for the experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light?

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Which of the following contributions is associated with Claudia Goldin?

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Which award category did Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun receive recognition in?

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In what area does the work of David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper primarily focus?

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Who were awarded for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modification that enabled effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19?

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Which Nobel Prize category did not have any Indian awardees as mentioned?

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What did Moungi G. Bawendi discover that contributed to modern chemistry?

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Which of the following scientists contributed to the development of experimental methods in physics?

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Which scientist collaborated with Katalin Kariko in the development of effective mRNA vaccines?

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Which scientist's research focuses primarily on quantum technology?

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Who is associated with the study of electron dynamics through experimental physics methods?

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Which scientist is not linked to mRNA vaccines but is significant in chemistry?

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What is the primary contribution of Han Kang as mentioned in the content?

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Which organization is highlighted for its quest for a nuclear-free world?

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What theme is prevalent in Han Kang's literary work as per the content?

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What approach does Nihon Hidankyo utilize to convey their message against nuclear weapons?

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Which of the following is NOT associated with Han Kang's writing?

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What is a significant concern addressed by both Han Kang's writing and Nihon Hidankyo's activism?

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What element is central to Nihon Hidankyo's efforts?

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Jumper focuses on which aspect related to protein?

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What was Emil von Behring awarded the Nobel Prize for?

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Which scientist discovered X-rays and received a Nobel Prize in Physics?

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For what reason was Jacobus H.van 't Hoff awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

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Which of the following awardees is known for their poetic composition?

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What did Henry Dunant contribute to earn a Nobel Prize?

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Who was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize?

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Which of these individuals was awarded a Nobel Prize in Peace?

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What common theme is shared by the awards given to Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy?

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Flashcards

Nobel Prize fields

The Nobel Prize is given in five categories: Peace, Literature, Physiology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Economics Nobel Prize

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, is a Nobel Prize in economics established in 1968.

Nobel Prize establishment

Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize in 1895 through his will.

Nobel Peace Prize recipient 2023

Narges Mohammadi received the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

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Prize Awarding Date

The Nobel Prizes are awarded every year on December 10th, Alfred Nobel's death anniversary.

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2023 Literature Prize recipient

Jon Fosse received the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative plays.

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Nobel Prize categories

The annual Nobel Prize recognizes achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economics.

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Primary Nobel Prize Giver

Nobel Prize in Peace is given by the Norwegian Nobel Committee and awarded on December 10th.

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2024 Economics Nobel Prize

Claudia Goldin received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for her research on women's labor market outcomes, which enhances our understanding of the topic.

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2024 Physiology/Medicine Nobel Prize

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun earned the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation.

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2024 Physics Nobel Prize

John Hopfield and Geoferry Hinton received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Their foundational discoveries and inventions have revolutionized machine learning with artificial neural networks.

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2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize Recipient: David Baker

David Baker won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on computational protein design. He developed innovative methods to design and build new proteins.

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2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize Recipient: Demis Hassabis & John Jumper

Demis Hassabis and John Jumper shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work in computational protein design. They developed a groundbreaking AI system called AlphaFold that predicts protein structures.

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Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman's contribution

Their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modification that enabled effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

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Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, and Aleksey Yemikov's contribution

Their discovery and synthesis of Quantum Dots.

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Ferenc Krausz, Anne L'Huillier, and Pierre Agostini's contribution

They developed experimental methods to generate attosecond pulses of light for studying electron dynamics in matter.

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Nucleoside base modification

A change in the structure of nucleoside bases that enables the development of mRNA vaccines.

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Quantum Dots

Small semiconductor crystals used in various technological applications.

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Attosecond pulses

Ultra-short bursts of light used to study electrons' movement.

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mRNA vaccines

Vaccines that use messenger RNA to trigger an immune response against diseases.

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Electron dynamics

The study of how electrons move in atoms and molecules.

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Nobel Prize in Literature 2021

Han Kang won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature for her powerful and poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.

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Nobel Peace Prize 2021

Nihon Hidankyo (Japan Confederation of A- and H-bomb Sufferers Organizations) won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for its tireless efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.

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Nobel Prize in Economics 2021

David Card, Alan Krueger, and Joshua Angrist won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics for their empirical contributions to labor economics.

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What is the Nobel Prize in Literature awarded for?

The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded to individuals who have produced outstanding literary works in the field of literature.

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What is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded for?

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or organizations who have worked for peace, international cooperation, and the abolition of war.

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What is the Nobel Prize in Economics awarded for?

The Nobel Prize in Economics is awarded to individuals who have made groundbreaking contributions to the field of economics.

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What is the purpose of the Jumper program?

The Jumper program is designed to predict protein structure based on its amino acid sequence.

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Han Kang's writing style

Han Kang's writing is characterized by intense poetic prose that explores historical traumas and the fragility of human life.

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First Woman Nobel Laureate

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win in two different scientific fields: Physics and Chemistry.

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Youngest Nobel Prize Winner

Malala Yousafzai received the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17, making her the youngest Nobel laureate.

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Most Nobel Prizes Unshared

Linus Pauling is the only recipient to have won two unshared Nobel Prizes. He received both the Chemistry Prize and the Peace Prize.

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Mahatma Gandhi's Nobel Recognition

Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times, but never received it.

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Institutions & Prosperity

Institutions are the rules, norms, and organizations that shape economic and social activity. These institutions affect a country's prosperity by influencing factors like property rights, contract enforcement, and access to education.

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Nobel Prize in Economics

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel is a Nobel Prize in economics established in 1968, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field.

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First Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine

Emil von Behring won the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1901 for his work on serum therapy, especially its application against diphtheria.

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First Nobel Prize in Physics

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen received the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his discovery of X-rays.

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First Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Jacobus H. van 't Hoff won the first Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1901 for his work on chemical dynamics and osmotic pressure in solutions.

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First Nobel Prize in Literature

Sully Prudhomme received the first Nobel Prize in Literature in 1901 for his poetic work, known for its idealism and artistic perfection.

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First Nobel Prize in Peace

Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy shared the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 for their humanitarian efforts, Dunant for helping wounded soldiers and Passy for advocating for international peace.

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Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize

Rabindranath Tagore, an Indian writer, won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his poetic and philosophical works, known for their sensitivity and artistry.

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Study Notes

Nobel Prize History

  • Established by Alfred Nobel in 1895 through his will.
  • Most prestigious award globally.
  • 5 fields of recognition: Peace, Literature, Physiology or Medicine, Chemistry, and Physics.
  • Economics Prize added in 1968 (officially known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel).
  • Awarded annually on December 10th (Alfred Nobel's death anniversary).

Nobel Prize Awarding Bodies

  • Peace: Norwegian Nobel Committee
  • Literature: Swedish Academy
  • Physiology or Medicine: Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet
  • Chemistry: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
  • Physics: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
  • Economics: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

2023 Nobel Prize Winners

  • Peace: Narges Mohammadi, for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.
  • Literature: Jon Fosse, for his innovative plays that give voice to the unsayable.
  • Physiology or Medicine: Katalin Kariko, for discoveries concerning nucleoside base modification.

2024 Nobel Prize Winners (Partial List)

  • Physiology or Medicine: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
  • Physics: John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.
  • Chemistry: David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper, for computational protein design.

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Explore the origins and significance of the Nobel Prize, established by Alfred Nobel in 1895. This quiz covers its various fields, awarding bodies, and highlights the 2023 winners, including Narges Mohammadi and Jon Fosse, among others. Challenge your knowledge about this prestigious global award.

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