Which Indian writer has been awarded the 'Erasmus Prize 2024' for highlighting the climate change crisis?
Practice MCQ for SSC, UPSC, RRB Exams
A. Amitav GhoshA.
B. Vikram SethB.
C. Aravind AdigaC.
D. Chetan BhagatD.
Correct Answer: Aসঠিক উত্তর: A
Explanationব্যাখ্যা
Indian writer Amitav Ghosh has been awarded the 'Erasmus Prize' 2024 for highlighting the climate change crisis.
67-year-old Ghosh has been honoured with the award by the Premium Erasmianum Foundation of the Netherlands.
In 2023, this award was received by South African comedian 'Trevor Noah'.
About the Erasmus Prize:
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Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands founded the Premium Erasmianum in 1958.
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It is a distinguished award for individuals or institutions who have made an extraordinary contribution to culture or scholarship in Europe and beyond.
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The prize carries an incentive amount of 150,000 Euros.
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It is also accompanied by decorations designed by Bruno Nienaber van Eyben.