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With reference to prestigious international awards, honors, and organizations frequently featured in news, consider the following statements:

1. The Abel Prize is awarded annually by the King of Norway to outstanding mathematicians.
2. The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize honors individuals or organizations for outstanding contributions to the defense of press freedom worldwide.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A
    1 and 2 only
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 onlyCevap
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

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Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.
The correct combination includes statements 1 and 3 only. The Abel Prize is indeed presented by the King of Norway for contributions in mathematics, and the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Prize recognizes press freedom defenders globally. Statement 2 is wrong because the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

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1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the Abel Prize.
The Abel Prize was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 2002 and is awarded annually by the King of Norway to one or more outstanding mathematicians. Statement 1 is correct.
Verify administrative authority and discipline associated with the Abel Prize.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in memory of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay and is administered by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation based in Manila, Philippines (not Geneva, Switzerland). Statement 2 is incorrect.
Check institutional headquarter details for Asia's premier award.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.
Created in 1997, this prize honors an individual, organization, or institution that has made a significant contribution to press freedom anywhere in the world, especially in the face of danger. Statement 3 is correct.
Verify the mandate and scope of the UNESCO press freedom award.

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