Ramon Magsaysay Award 2017

THE 2017 RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARDEES

Question: Ramon Magsaysay awards are given in the memory of the President of which of the following countries?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Thailand
(c) Philippines
(d) Laos
Answer-(c)
Related facts:

  • On July 27, 2017, Ramon Magsaysay awards, popularly known as Nobel of Asia, were declared for year 2017.
  • Ramon Magsaysay Award is the Asia’s highest honor established by Ramon Magsaysay Foundation in 1957.
  • It celebrates the memory and leadership example of the third president of Philippines after whom the award is named.
  • This year the awards will be given to six individuals and organization. Which are following-
    (i) Yoshiaki Ishizawa (Japan)
    (ii) Lilia de Lima (Philippines)
    (iii) Abdon Nababan (Indonesia)
    (iv) Philipine Educational Theater Association (Philippines)
    (v) Gethsie Shanmugam (Sri Lanka)
    (vi) Tony Tay (Singapore)
  • It is noteworthy that till the year 2008 awards were given in six different categories but subsequently category was abolished.
  • Last year (2016) T. M Krishna, a carnatic musical vocalist had won the award for “social inclusiveness in culture”.
  • Presentation ceremony will be held on August 31, 2017, at the Cultural Centre of the Philippines.

Reference:
http://rmaward.asia/news/the-2017-ramon-magsaysay-awardees-announced/