1.
The
Nobel Prize:
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| Nobel Award |
The Nobel Prize is an international award given
annually since 1901 for achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine,
literature and peace. The prize consists of a medal, a personal diploma, and a
prize amount. In 1968, the Sveriges Rikxbank (Bank of Sweden) instituted the
prize in Economic Sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of Nobel Prize.
The festival day of the Nobel Foundation is on 10 December, the death
anniversary of the testator.
2.
Bharat
Ratna:
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| Bharat Ratna |
The Bharat Ratna is
India’s highest civilian honour. It is generally conferred on 23rd
of January each for rendering outstanding
services to the world community. The award was instituted by the President of
India on 2nd January 1954. The Bharat Ratna medallion is made of
bronze and shapped like a pipal leaf. The ribbon is white. A replica of the sun
with radiating can be seen on the medallion with the words ‘Bharat Ratna’
inscribed beneath it. Our national emblem (the lion capital of Sarnath) is
embossed on the reverse with the national motto ‘Satyameva Jayate’ (Only truth
shall prevail). The award can also be granted posthumously. The awards are
produc at Kolkata Mint.
3.
Param
Vir Chakra:
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| Param Vir Chakra |
Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest gallantry
award. It is awarded for the highest degree of valour in presence of the enemy.
Officers and other enlisted personnel of all the military branches of India are
eligible for this award. The award was established on 26 January 1950 by the
President of India, with effect from 15 august 1947. The Param Vir Chakra medal
was designed by Savitri Khanolankar, whose son-in-law, Major Somnath Sharma,
coincidentally became the first recipient of the award. The medal symbolizes
Rishi Dadhichi who donated his thigh bones to make Indra’s weapon ‘Vajra’. It
has a radius of 1-3/8 inch and is made of bronze. The words ‘Param Vir Chakra’
are written on it in English and Hindi. A purple ribbon, 32 mm long, holds the
medal. [The ward is India’s post-Independence equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
The Param Vir Chakra replaced the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for
valour in the British armed forces, the medal of which was originally cast from
Russian guns captured in the Crimean War.]
4.
Ramon
Magsaysay Award
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| Ramon Magsaysay Award |
Conceived by John D. Rockfeller III in April
1957, the trustees of the Rockfellers Brothers fund, based in New York,
established the Ramon Magsaysay Award to commemorate President of the
Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay, and to perpetuate his example of integrity in
government and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. The award is
given to any person living in asia without regard to race, gender, or religion.
However, heads of State and heads of government (and their spouses are not
eligible during their terms of office. Each September, the Foundation solicits
award nominations. Awards themselves are determined following evaluation by the
Foundation’s president and board of trustees. Presentation ceremonies are held
in Manila on 31 August. The annual award is given in six categories:
1. Govt. Service
2. Public Service
3. Community Leadership
4. Journalism, Literature, And Creative
Communication Arts
5. Peace and International
Understanding
Science Awards
5.
The
Abel Prize
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| Abel Prize |
In august 2001, the prime minister of Norway
announced the establishment of the Abel Prize, a new international prize in
mathematics. Named in honour of the Norwegian mathematician Neils Henrik Abel
(1802 -29), the prize was awarded for the first time in 2003. The prize fund
has an initial capital of 200 million Norwegian kroner (about Rs.115cr). The
amount of the prize will fluctuate according to the yield of the fund but will
be similar to the amount of a Nobel Prize. The preliminary figure for the Abel
Prize is 5 million Norwegian Kroner (about Rs.25Cr).
The idea of an international prize in honour of
Abel was first suggested by the Norwegian mathematician Sophus lie near the end
of the nineteenth century. In 1902, King Oscar II of wseden and Norway proposed
establishing the prize, but the proposal died when the union between the two
nations dissolved in 1905. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters
appoints a board of trustees and a committee of mathematicans for the Abel
Prize.
6.
The
Fields Medal
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| The Fields Medal |
At the 1924 International Congress of
Mathematicans (ICM) in Toronto, a resolution was adopted that at each ICM,two
gold medals should be awarded to recognize outstanding mathematical
achievement. Prof. J C Fields, a Canadian mathematician who was secretary of
the 1924 congress, later donated funds establishing the medals, which were
named in his honour. In 1966 it was agreed that, in light of the great
expansion of mathematical research, up to four medals could be awarded at each
congress. The Fields Medal Committee is chosen by the Executive Committee of
the International Mathematical Union and is normally chaired by the
International Mathematical Union president. It is asked to choose at least two,
with a strong preference for four, Fields Medalists, and to have regard in its
choice to representing a diversity of mathematical fields, a candidate’s 40th
birthday must not occur before 1 January of the year of the congress at which
the fields Medals are awarded. The fields medal comes with a monetary award,
which in 2006 was Rs.82 Thousands and it is awarded every four years.
Sports
7.
Rajiv
Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award |
In 1991-92, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
was instituted by the Indian government. The award is given for the most
ouststanding and spectacular performance by a sportsperson or a team in a year.
The award comprises a medal, a cash prize of Rs 5 lakhs and a scroll of honour.
8.
Dronacharya
Awards
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Dronacharya Awards |
In 1985, the Dronacharya Award honours reputed
coaches who have successfully coached sports persons and teams helping them
accomplish outstanding results in international competitions. The recipient of
this award is given statuette of Guru Dronacharya, a cash prize of Rs 3 Lakhs,
a ceremonial dress, and a scroll of honour.
9.
Dhyan
Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement
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| Dhyan Chand Award |
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| Dyan Chand |
In 2002, a new Dhyan chand Award for Lifetime
achievement in Sports and games has been instituted, in order to honour
sportsmen who, by their performances have contributed and continue to
contribute to sports in Indi, ever after retirement. The award consists of a
cash prize of Rs.1.50 lakhs, a scroll of honour and a plaque.
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