Some Important International Awards

Nobal Prize

Year of Institution : 1901
Founder : Alfred Bernhard Nobel (1833–96)
Number of Awards : Six (Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, Economics.
Date on which it is awarded : December 10, Death anniversary of its founder

Nobel Foundation’s Prize Awarding Bodies

• The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awards the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry.
• The Nobel Assembly of Karolinska Chirugical Institute, Sweden, awards the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology.
• The Swedish Academy awards the Prize in Literature.
• The Committee of the Norwegian Parliament awards the Prize for Peace.
• The Bank of Sweden Awards the Nobel Prize in Economics.

Note: The Award given maximum three person in the same field at the same time

Pulitzer

Awarded for : journalism, literature and music
Presented By : Columbia University
Country : USA
First Award : 1917

Ramon Magsaysay Award

Awarded for : Public Service, Community Leadership, Journalism, Literature and Creative Arts and International Understanding
Presented By : Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
Country : Philippines
First Award : 1957
Note : This prize also know as Nobel Prize of Asia

Man Booker Prize

Awarded for : English Novel
Presented By : Man Group plc
Country : United Kingdom
First Award : 1968

Oscar Awards or Academy Awards

Awarded for : Excellent in cinematic achievements
Presented By : Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Country : USA
First Award : 1929

Grammy Awards

Awarded for : Music
Presented By : National Academy of Recording Arts and Science
Country : USA
First Award : 1959

Some Important National Awards

Bharat Ratan

India’s Highest Civilian Award
Awarded for : Exceptional work
First Award : 1954

Padma Awards

• Padma Vibhushan (2nd highest award)
• Padam Bhushan (3rd highest award)
• Padam Shri (4th highest award)

Note – All Padma awarded for exceptional and distinguished work in any field

Gallentry Awards

• Param Vir Chakra – Highest bravery award in the presence of enemy
• Mahavir Chakra – 2nd Highest bravery award in the presence of enemy
• Vir Chakra – Bravery award in the presence of enemy
• Ashok Chakra - Bravery award away from battle field

Sports Awards

• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – Highest award for sports person for outstanding achievement
• Arjuna Award – Outstanding achievement in National Sports
• Dronacharya Award – Excellence in sports coaching
• Dhyan Chand Award – excellent contribution on sports

Literacy Awards

• Jnanpith Award – It is presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith(Highest Literacy Awards in India)
• Vyas Samman – It is presented by the K.K. Birla Foundation.literary work must be in the Hindi language
• Saraswati Samman:  Outstanding prose or poetry literary works in any Indian language listed in Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India. Given by K. K. Birla Foundation.