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.
Oscar Award
Instituted in 1929
Conferred annually by the Academy of Motion Pictures in the USA.
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.
Pulitzer Prize
Instituted in 1917 and named after the US Publisher Joseph Pulitzer.
Conferred annually in the USA
For accomplishments in journalism, literature, and music.
Bahrat Ratna
Highest civilian award of India.
Presented by the Government of India.
Presented for exceptional public service and rarest achievements in
the field of art, literature and science.