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SAKHAROV PRIZE

20th October, 2023

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Context

  • Mahsa Amini has been awarded the EU's Sakharov human rights prize 

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Sakharov Prize

  • The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is commonly known as the Sakharov Prize.
  • It is an honorary award for individuals or groups who have dedicated their lives to the defense of human rights and freedom of thought.
  • Named after Russian scientist and dissident Andrei Sakharov, the prize was established in December 1988 by the European Parliament.
  • The first prize was awarded jointly to South African Nelson Mandela and Russian Anatoly Marchenko.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Sakharov Prize relates to which of the following?

1.Peace

2.Human Rights

3.Contributions to public service

4.Exceptional breakthroughs in Life Sciences

Select the correct code.

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

Answer: B) 2