Nobel Prize
• It is the most coveted international award of the world.
• It was instituted by the inventor of dynamite, Alfred
Bernard Nobel (1833-96)
• The award is given on Dec.10, which is the death
anniversary of its founder.
• Nobel made a trust from the money that he earned through
the patent of his invention whose interest is used to give
the money for the Nobel Prizes.
• Nobel Prize is given every year to those eminent person
who have made pioneering achievements in the field of
Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Peace, Literature and
Economics.
• Apart from Economics, all other categories have been given
since 1901. Economics Nobel Prize was in 1967 and was first
given in 1969.
Other Awards and Prizes
Pulitzer Prize
• It was instituted in 1970 and named after the US Publisher
Joseph Pulitzer.
• It is conferred annually in the USA for accomplishments in
journalism, literature and music.
Magsaysay Awards
• They were instituted in 1957 and named after Ramon
Magsaysay, the late President of Philippines, who died in an
air crash.
• This award is given annually on August 31, for outstanding
contributions to Public service, community leadership,
journalism, literature and creative arts and international
understanding.
• They are often regarding as the Nobel Prize of Asia.
Booker Prize
• It is the highest literary award given to the authors of
British, Irish and Commonwealth countries.
• It is instituted in 1968 by the Booker Company and the
British Publishers Association along the lines of Pulitzer
Prize of US.
• Booker Prize has been renamed as Man Booker Prize, as the
sponsorship has been taken by the Man Group, an
international stockbroker.
Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding
• It was instituted in 1965 by the Government of India.
• It is given annually to persons for outstanding
contributions to the promotion of international
understanding and goodwill among the people of the world.
Oscar Awards
• These awards were instituted in 1929 and conferred
annually by the Academy of Motion Pictures in USA.
• These are considered the most prestigious award in the
cinema world.
• The first Indian to get an Oscar was Bhanu Athaiya for the
movie ‘Gandhi’.
• Satyajit Ray was the First Indian who was awarded Oscar
for lifetime achievements in cinema in 1992.
Right Livelihood Award
• It was instituted in 1980 by the Right Livelihood Society,
London.
• It is renowned as alternate Nobel Award to promote and
contribute in the field of environment and social justice.
Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize
• It was instituted in 1995 by the Government of India.
• It is presented for international peace on the lines of
Nobel Prize.
UNESCO Peace Prize
• It is presented by United Nation Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for extraordinary
contribution for international peace.
UNESCO Human Right Award
• It is also presented by UNESCO for contributions in the
field of Human Rights Awareness.
• It is given every alternate year.
UN Human Right Award
• It is presented by United Nation (UN) for personal
contribution for the cause of human rights.
• It is presented every sixth year.
World Food Prize
• It is presented by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),
one of the branches of UNO, for the cause of agriculture and
food development.
Olympic Gold Order
• It is presented by the International Olympic Committee for
distinguished services in the development of the OLYMPIC
MOVEMENT.
Indira Gandhi Award for International Peace, Disarmament and
Development
• It is presented by Indira Gandhi Memorial Fund for
specialized contribution in the filed of International
disarmament and development.
Bharat Ratna
• It is the highest civilian award of India. It is presented
by the Government of India.
• It is presented for exceptional public service and rarest
achievements in the field of art, literature and science.
• It was instituted in 1954 and the first recipient was Dr.
Radhakrishnan.
• Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award for
distinguished services in any field including Government
service.
• Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree are the other important
civilian awards.
Bhartiya Jnanpeeth Awards
• It was instituted in 1965 and is given for distinguished
works in any reconised language by a scholar.
Sahitya Akademi Award
• It was instituted in 1955 and is given for any exclusive
writing in any of the 22 languages including English
literature during last 5 years.
Murtidevi Award
• It was constituted in 1948 and is given in any Indian
language or English literature, for distinguished
contribution to Indian values.
Saraswati Samman
• It was instituted in 1991 by the K. K. Birla Foundation and
is given for any distinguished literary work made during
last 10 years in any of the Indian language.
Tansen Awards
• These awards are given by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for the
outstanding contribution in the field of music.
Vyas Samman
• It was instituted in 1992 by K. K. Birla Foundation for
outstanding contribution to Hindi literature.
Iqbal Samman
• These awards are given by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for the
outstanding contribution in the field of literature.
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards
• These awards are given to the Indian scientist for their
exceptional performance.
R. D. Birla Award
• These awards are given in the field of medical sciences.
Dhanvantri Award
• These awards are given for the extra ordinary performance
in medical sciences.
Arjuna Awards
• These were instituted in 1961and given by Sports Ministry,
Government of India.
• These are given for the special achievements in different
types of sports.
Dronacharya Awards
• These were instituted in 1985 and given by Sports
Ministry, Government of India.
• These are given to sports coaches.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
• It was instituted in 1962 and is presented for commendable
display by the players.
Gallantry Awards
• Param Vir Chakra : It is India’s highest award for
bravery.
• Mahavir Chakra : It is the second highest gallantry award.
• Vir Chakra : It is the third highest gallantry award.
• Ashok Chakra : It is the highest peace-time gallantry
award.
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