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The Nobel Prize is widely regarded as the most prestigious award available in the fields of literature, medicine,
physics, chemistry, peace, and economics.

Important facts about Nobel Prize:

• Most coveted international award of the world.

• Instituted by Alfred Bernard Nobel (inventor of dynamite).

• The award is giver on December 10 (death anniversary of Alfred Bernard Nobel).

• Apart from Economics, all other categories have been given since 1901.
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• Instituted in 1968 by the Booker Company and the British Publishers Association along the lines of Pulitzer
Prize of US.

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past 10 years.
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• Instituted in 1992 by the K.K. Birla Foundation

• For outstanding contribution to Hindi literature.

6. Oscar Awards

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• The first Indian to get an Oscar was Bhanu Athaiya for the movie ‘Gandhi’.

• Satyajit Ray was the first Indian awarded Oscar for lifetime achievements in cinema in 1992.

7. Moorti Devi Award

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work which emphasizes Indian philosophy and culture.

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poetry literary works in any 22 Indian languages.

9. Jnanpith Award
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• The award was instituted in 1961 and it is It is presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith, a trust founded by the
Sahu Jain family, the publishers of the newspaper The Times of India.

• It is an annual award given for outstanding prose or poetry literary works in any 22 Indian languages.
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guidelines a sports person must have very good consistent performances for the previous 3 years at the

Important facts about Arjuna Award:

• Instituted in 1961
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• These are given for the special achievements in different types of sports.

13. Dronacharya Award

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The award is named after the very famous archery coach, mentioned in the epic of India known as the
Mahabharata. This very award is not related with the sports persons who are still playing in the field; instead this is
related to those eminent coaches of any particular sport.

Important facts about Dronacharya Award:

 • Instituted in 1985.

• Given by Sports Ministry, Government of India.

• These are given to sports coaches.

14. UNESCO Peace Prize

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15. Right Livelihood Award

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• Right Livelihood Award is given in the fields of Environment and Social Justice.

• Instituted in 1980 by the Right Livelihood Society, London.

• Known as alternate Nobel Award

• To promote and contribute in the fields of Environment and Social Justice.

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• Presented by UN for personal contribution for the cause of human rights.

• It is presented every sixth year.

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19. Dhyan Chand Award

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The award that is given to the veteran sports persons of India for their lifetime achievement in their respective field
of sport is named as the Dhyan Chand Award for Life Time Achievement in Sports and Games.

20. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

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India.

• It was instituted in 1992

• Presented for commendable display by the players.

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22. Aga Khan Award

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• The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) is an architectural prize established by Aga Khan IV in 1977.

• It aims to identify and reward architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of
Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design, social housing, community development and
improvement.
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among the people of the world.

30. Gallantry Awards

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• 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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• Instituted in 1965

• Given for distinguished works in any recognized language by a scholar.

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among the people of the world.

35. Magsaysay Awards

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• Instituted in 1957 and named after Ramon Magsaysay, the former President of Philippines.

• This award is given annually on August 31

• Award is given for outstanding contributions to public service, community leadership, journalism, literature
and creative arts and international understanding.

• Regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia.