Ramon Magsaysay award were instituted in 1957. In which year did Ramon Magsaysay die in an air crash?

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answered Mar 2, 2022 by Anuragk (237k points)
selected Mar 2, 2022 by SiddhiSomnath

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1957

The correct answer is 1957.

Ramon Magsaysay was born on 31 August 1907.
He played a major role in Hukbalahap Rebellion.
He was the 7^th president of Philippines from 30 December 1953 to 17 March 1957.

Ramon Magsaysay award is given annually for contributions in Governance service, Public Service, Journalism, Literature and Community leadership.
Vinoba Bhave was the first Indian to win Ramon Magsaysay award in the year 1958 for his contributions in community leadership.
The latest recipient of this award is Ravish Kumar in the year 2019 for his contribution in Journalism.
Ramon Magsaysay award is considered as an Asian equivalent of Nobel Prize.
This award was established in April 1957 by Rockefellers Brothers Fund based in New York City.
55 Indians have received this award from 1958-2019 in various fields for their distinguished services.