Question
Download Solution PDFHow many Padma Awards for the year 2021 were announced on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 119.
- A total of 119 Padma awards is conferred, including 7Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 102 Padma Shri.
Key Points
- About Padma Awards:
- The Padma Awards are announced annually on Republic Day (26th January).
- Instituted in 1954, it is one of the highest civilian honors of India.
- Objective:
- The Award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
- Categories:
- The Awards are given in three categories:
- Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service)
- Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order)
- Padma Shri (distinguished service)
- The Awards are given in three categories:
- Padma Vibhushan is highest in the hierarchy of Padma Awards followed by Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
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