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 Aug. 31, for outstanding contributions to public service, community leadership journalism, literature and creative arts and international understanding.
• They are often regarded 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 was 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 over 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 awards in the cinema world.
• The first Indian to get an Oscar was Bhanu Athaiya for the movie ‘Gandhi’.
• Satyajk 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 fields 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 Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for extraordinary contributions for international peace.

UNESCO Human Rights Award

• It is also presented by UNESCO for contributions in the field of Human Rights Awareness.
• It is given every alternate year.

UN Human Rights Award

• It is presented by United. Nations (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 Organisation (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 specialised contribution in the field 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 recognised language by a scholar.

Sahitya Akademy Awards

• 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.

Moortidevi Award

• It was constituted in 1948 and is given in any Indian language or in 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 M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of music.

Vyas Samman

• It was instituted in 1992 by the K.K. Birla Foundation for outstanding contribution to Hindi literature.

Tansen Awards

• These awards are given by the Government of M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of music.

Iqbal Samman

• These awards are given by the Government of M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of literature.

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards

• These awards are given to the Indian scientists 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 1961 and 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.