Peace & Social Work Awards
Delhi Police & SSC Exams – GK Section
Introduction
Peace and social work awards honor selfless service, non-violence, and humanitarian leadership. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations who promote social justice, human rights, and global harmony.
Memory Trick: M–G–I → Magsaysay, Gandhi, Indira.
Mankind Gains Inspiration.
Ramon Magsaysay Award (International – ‘Asian Nobel Prize’)
- Established: 1957
- Named After: Ramon Magsaysay (President of Philippines)
- Given By: Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, Manila
- Field: Public service, leadership, peace, journalism, community
- Known As: "Asian Nobel Prize"
- Frequency: Annual
Mnemonic: Magsaysay = Model Asians for Service & Society.
Gandhi Peace Prize (India)
- Established: 1995 (Gandhi’s 125th anniversary)
- Given By: Govt. of India
- Administered By: Ministry of Culture
- Purpose: Peace, non-violence, humanitarian development
- Award: ₹1 crore, citation, plaque
- Based On: Gandhian principles
Mnemonic: Gandhi Peace = Global Ahimsa & Nonviolence Drive.
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament & Development
- Established: 1986
- Given By: Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, New Delhi
- Purpose: International peace, development, disarmament
- Award: Citation, ₹25 lakh
- Recognizes: Global cooperation, equality, sustainability
Mnemonic: Indira Gandhi Prize = Inspiring Global Development.
Summary Table – Peace & Social Work Awards
| Award | Established | Given By | Field / Focus | Nickname / Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Magsaysay Award | 1957 | RMA Foundation, Philippines | Public service, peace, community | Asian Nobel Prize |
| Gandhi Peace Prize | 1995 | Govt. of India | Non-violence, humanitarian work | Based on Gandhian ideals |
| Indira Gandhi Peace Prize | 1986 | Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust | Peace, development, disarmament | International cooperation |
Mnemonic: Magsaysay Serves Asia, Gandhi Serves Humanity, Indira Serves the Globe.
PYQs – Peace & Social Work Awards (Delhi Police, SSC)
Which award is known as the ‘Asian Nobel Prize’?
A) Gandhi Peace Prize B) Indira Gandhi Peace Prize C) Ramon Magsaysay Award D) Templeton Prize
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C) Ramon Magsaysay Award
The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in —
A) 1986 B) 1995 C) 2000 D) 1969
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B) 1995
The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament & Development is given by —
A) Govt. of India B) United Nations C) Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust D) UNESCO
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C) Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust
Which organization received the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2021?
A) ISRO B) Gita Press, Gorakhpur C) UNHCR D) CSE
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B) Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Who was the first Indian recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award?
A) Mother Teresa B) Vinoba Bhave C) Kiran Bedi D) Aruna Roy
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B) Vinoba Bhave (1958)
The Gandhi Peace Prize is administered by —
A) Ministry of Home Affairs B) Ministry of Culture C) Ministry of External Affairs D) NITI Aayog
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B) Ministry of Culture
The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize mainly promotes —
A) Agriculture B) Sports C) International peace & disarmament D) Architecture
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C) International peace & disarmament
Who received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2019?
A) Arvind Kejriwal B) Ravish Kumar C) Kailash Satyarthi D) Kiran Bedi
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B) Ravish Kumar
Which award honors Gandhian values and principles?
A) Ramon Magsaysay Award B) Gandhi Peace Prize C) Indira Gandhi Peace Prize D) Right Livelihood Award
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B) Gandhi Peace Prize
Nelson Mandela was awarded the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for —
A) Literature B) Sports C) Peace & Disarmament D) Social Work in Africa
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C) Peace & Disarmament
Quick Revision – One-Line Memory
| Award | For | Hint |
|---|---|---|
| Ramon Magsaysay | Public service in Asia | Asian Nobel Prize |
| Gandhi Peace Prize | Non-violence & human welfare | Gandhian ideals |
| Indira Gandhi Peace Prize | Global peace & development | International cooperation |
Mnemonic: Magsaysay = Asia’s Service, Gandhi = Humanity’s Peace, Indira = World’s Development.
Final Concept Recap
- Ramon Magsaysay Award – Asia’s highest honor for public service
- Gandhi Peace Prize – Gandhian ideals of truth & non-violence
- Indira Gandhi Peace Prize – Peace, disarmament, global progress
From Magsaysay to Indira Gandhi — true peace begins with service to humanity.
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