Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

International: 2023

Question:

Dalai Lama was awarded this award 1959 but this award was not given to him then. However, this international award of 1959 has been delivered to him in April 2023. Identify this international award.

Options:

Nobel Peace prize

Gandhi Prize

Ramon Magsaysay Award

UN Human Right Award

Correct Answer:

Ramon Magsaysay Award

Explanation:

After a 64-year wait, members of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation personally presented the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award to the Dalai Lama at his residence in April 2023. The award was the first international recognition given to the spiritual leader for his exceptional leadership of the Tibetan community's courageous fight in safeguarding their sacred religion, which serves as the foundation of their culture and way of life. The award was given by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation in the Philippines in August 1959.