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Ramon Magsaysay Award 2019
Which of the following Indian journalist has won the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2019?
A |
ArnabGoswami
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B |
PunyaPrasunBajpai
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C |
Vikram Chandra
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D |
Ravish Kumar
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Right ans is D
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Explanation :
- Indian journalist Ravish Kumar on was awarded Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2019.
- He is NDTV India's senior executive editor is one of India's most influential TV journalists.
- He is among five individuals who were declared winners of the award.
- The four other winners of the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award are KoSwe Win from Myanmar, Angkhana Neelapaijit from Thailand, Raymundo Pujante Cayabyab from Philippines and Kim Jong-Ki from South Korea.
Ramon Magsaysay Award
- Established in 1957, it is Asia’s highest honour and is often regarded as the region’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
- It was established by the trustees of the New York City based Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Philippine government in the memory of Philippines’ third President Ramon Magsaysay.
- It is awarded annually to individuals or organizations from Asia region for their selfless and philanthropic service.
Source: Civil Services Chronicle Online
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