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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who will receive the 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize?
A
Marianna Vardinoyannis
B
Morissana Kouyate
C
Both A and B
D
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 2020 Prize is awarded to Mrs. Marianna Vardinoyannis of Greece and Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté of Guinea, selected by the UN selection Committee which was advised by a group of eminent persons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thus, Nelson Mandela Award is given for Humanitarian service.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 14th Dalai Lama was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022 at Thekchen Choeling in Dharamshala’s McleodGanj by Himachal Pradesh Governor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Also at today’s ceremony, Khadeja Raven Anderson (she/her) and Michael Duffy (he/him) were named Human Rights Champions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Who is Eligible? The Prize aims to recognize the achievements of those who dedicated their lives to the service of humanity as guided by the purposes and principles of the UN, while honouring and paying homage to Mandela’s extraordinary life and legacy of reconciliation, political transition and social transformation.

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