The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay’s example of integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society.
Two Indians, Bharat Vatwani (for Restoring Health & Dignity to troubled lives) and Sonam Wangchuk (for Harnessing nature, culture & education) made the country proud as their names figured in the list of 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Award winners.
Here is the Complete list of winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2018:
| Sl. No. |
Winner | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bharat Vatwani | India |
| 2. | Sonam Wangchuk | India |
| 3. | Youk Chhang | Cambodia |
| 4. | Maria de Lourdes Martins Cruz | East Timor |
| 5. | Howard Dee | Philippines |
| 6. | Vo Thi Hoang Yen | Vietnam |
Source- India Today
Static/Current Takeaways Important for SBI PO/Clerk Exam 2018-
- Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s highest honour.