Question
General Knowledge Question on Awards and Honours
Who among the following has won the 'Sakharov Human Rights Prize 2013'given by the European Union (EU)?
A
Malala Yousafzai
B
Nelson Mandela
C
Kofi Annan
D
MS Swaminathan
Answer
Malala Yousafzai
Explanation
Solution
Malala Yousafzai,a Pakistani activist and student,won the Sakharov Human Rights Prize 2013.She was recognized for her courageous advocacy for girls'education and her opposition to the Taliban's ban on female education in Pakistan.So the correct option is (A) :