Question

Who was the other person along with Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2014?
1. Kailash Satyarthi
2. Jean Tirole
3. Patrick Modiano
4. Eric Betzig

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Kailash Satyarthi

The correct answer is Kailash Satyarthi.

• Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian social reformer who advocated the universal right to education.
• Kailash Satyarthi was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 along with Malala Yousafzai.
• Bachpan Bachao Andolan is the largest movement campaigning for the rights of children in India started by Kailash Satyarthi.
• He is one of the brains behind the introduction of RUGMARK certification.
  • RUGMARK is a certification trademark that certifies the products are manufactured/exported without illegal child labour.
• Major social activist organisations founded by Kailash Satyarthi are:
  • Bachpan Bachao Andolan.
  • Global March Against Child Labour.
  • Global Campaign for Education.
  • Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation.
• Every Child Matter is a famous book written by Kailash Satyarthi.

• Jean Tirole was honored with the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2014.
• Patrick Modiano was honored with the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2014.
• Eric Betzig was honored with the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2014.