G. Sankara Kurup was the first winner of the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary award. He won the prize in 1965 for his collection of poems in Malayalam Odakkuzhal (The bamboo flute, 1950).

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G. Sankara Kurup was the first winner of the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary award. He won the prize in 1965 for his collection of poems in Malayalam Odakkuzhal (The bamboo flute, 1950).

In 1968, Sumitranandan Pant received the Jnanpith Award for ‘Chidambara,’ becoming the first Hindi writer to have achieved this award. Pant was considered one of the major poets of the Chhayavaadi school of Hindi literature.

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In 1968, Sumitranandan Pant received the Jnanpith Award for ‘Chidambara,’ becoming the first Hindi writer to have achieved this award. Pant was considered one of the major poets of the Chhayavaadi school of Hindi literature.

Miss China, Wenxia Yu won the title of Miss World 2012 while Miss Wales Sophie Elizabeth Moulds and Miss Australia Jessica Michelle Kahawaty came second and third respectively. Miss China had to compete with 116 candidates to win the crown. Note : Miss World 2016- Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Del Valle.

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Miss China, Wenxia Yu won the title of Miss World 2012 while Miss Wales Sophie Elizabeth Moulds and Miss Australia Jessica Michelle Kahawaty came second and third respectively. Miss China had to compete with 116 candidates to win the crown. Note : Miss World 2016- Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Del Valle.

International Simón Bolívar Prize winners are selected by the unanimous decision a jury of seven “eminent persons” – five representing the regions of the world, one chosen by the Venezuelan authorities, and a representative of the director-general – from a list of candidates submitted by UNESCO member states and associate members.

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International Simón Bolívar Prize winners are selected by the unanimous decision a jury of seven “eminent persons” – five representing the regions of the world, one chosen by the Venezuelan authorities, and a representative of the director-general – from a list of candidates submitted by UNESCO member states and associate members.

The 2012 WISE Prize for Education was awarded to Dr. Madhav Chavan, a former chemistry lecturer who devised a simple formula to bring education and literacy to millions at minimum cost. Established by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the WISE Prize for Education recognizes an individual or team of up to six people for an outstanding, world-class contribution to education. Note : Dr. Sakena Yacoobi Awarded the 2015 WISE Prize for Education.

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The 2012 WISE Prize for Education was awarded to Dr. Madhav Chavan, a former chemistry lecturer who devised a simple formula to bring education and literacy to millions at minimum cost. Established by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the WISE Prize for Education recognizes an individual or team of up to six people for an outstanding, world-class contribution to education. Note : Dr. Sakena Yacoobi Awarded the 2015 WISE Prize for Education.