The Nobel Prize is a prestigious international award given annually in recognition of outstanding achievements in various fields. It was established by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor, engineer, and philanthropist, through his will in 1895.

Categories of the Nobel Prize

1. Peace – For efforts to promote peace and resolve conflicts.

2. Literature – For outstanding literary works.

3. Physics – For significant discoveries in physics.

4. Chemistry – For groundbreaking work in chemistry.

5. Medicine (Physiology or Medicine) – For major contributions to medical science.

6. Economic Sciences (added later in 1968) – For advancements in economics.

Key Facts

First awarded in 1901.

Winners receive a gold medal, diploma, and a cash prize.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Norway, while others are given in Sweden.

Some famous Nobel laureates: Albert Einstein (Physics, 1921), Malala Yousafzai (Peace, 2014), Rabindranath Tagore (Literature, 1913).

It is considered one of the highest honors in the world.