Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Maria Ressa and Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov
Explanation:
● The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Maria Ressa (Philippines) and Dmitry Muratov (Russia).
● They were honored for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.
Information Booster:
● Maria Ressa is the co-founder of Rappler, and Dmitry Muratov was the editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta.
● The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, unlike other Nobel prizes which are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.
Additional Knowledge:
● Nobel Peace Prize 2020 was won by the World Food Programme.
● Nobel Peace Prize 2022 was awarded to Ales Bialiatski, Memorial, and Center for Civil Liberties.