Bezwada Wilson and TM Krishna conferred Ramon Magsaysay award 2016

Q.  Which Indian(s) has/have been conferred the Ramon Magsaysay award for 2016?
- Published on 28 Jul 16

a. Bezwada Wilson
b. Irom Sharmila
c. TM Krishna
d. Both a and c

ANSWER: Both a and c
 
Indian human rights activist Bezwada Wilson and south Indian classical musician TM Krishna have been conferred the Ramon Magsaysay award for 2016.
  • Wilson born to a Dalit family in Karnataka has worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the masses and the right to a life of human dignity.
  • Chennai born Carnatic musician TM Krishna has been award for ensuring social inclusiveness and promoting culture.
  • The Ramon Magsaysay award has bee instituted after former president of Philippines Ramon Magsaysay to honour selfless service to the Asian people.
  • Four other awardees for 2016 are Conceit Carpo-Morales from the Philippines, Domput Dhaufa from Indonesia and Vientiane Rescue from Laos as well as the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers.

Related Content

➨ Post your comment / Share knowledge


Enter the code shown above:

(Note: If you cannot read the numbers in the above image, reload the page to generate a new one.)
▲