(Video) Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) In Depth: All 2019 Nobel Prize (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature)

Topic: All 2019 Nobel Prize (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace)

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The 2019 Nobel Prize announcements were made this week.

The first prize in the category of physiology or medicine have been given to a trio of scientists for their work on cells’ ability to sense and react to oxygen availability.

The Nobel Prize in Physics has also been announced for three scientists for their contribution to the understanding of the evolution of the universe.

While for Chemistry as well, the Nobel Prize has been given to three scientists who have worked to develop and advance lithium-ion batteries.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who made peace last year with bitter foe Eritrea, has been awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Nobel Prize is widely regarded as the most prestigious award given for intellectual achievement in the world. They are awarded annually from a fund bequeathed for the purpose by Alfred Nobel.

The laureates will be honoured at an elegant ceremony on December 10 - the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel.