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Which of the following is one of the five original fields in which the Nobel Prize was established?
Which of the following is one of the five original fields in which the Nobel Prize was established?
What is the official title for the Nobel Prize in Economics?
What is the official title for the Nobel Prize in Economics?
In which year was the Nobel Prize for Economics established?
In which year was the Nobel Prize for Economics established?
Which committee awards the Nobel Prize for Peace?
Which committee awards the Nobel Prize for Peace?
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When are the Nobel Prizes awarded each year?
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?
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?
Who awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology?
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Who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2023?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What element is central to Nihon Hidankyo's efforts?
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Jumper focuses on which aspect related to protein?
Jumper focuses on which aspect related to protein?
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What was Emil von Behring awarded the Nobel Prize for?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What did Henry Dunant contribute to earn a Nobel Prize?
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Who was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize?
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?
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?
What common theme is shared by the awards given to Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy?
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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.
