The ‘Bharat Ratna,’ India’s highest civilian award, was instituted in 1954. The Padma Awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, were established in 1954 as well. These national honors aim to recognize exceptional service in various fields, fostering ...
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The highest military decoration of India is the Param Vir Chakra. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy and is the equivalent of the Victoria Cross and the Medal of Honor.
The Right Livelihood Award, often referred to as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to social justice, environmental sustainability, and peace. It was established in 1980 by Jakob von Uexkull to recognize efforts that ...
The Dronacharya Award is bestowed upon outstanding sports coaches in India. Established in 1985, it recognizes coaches who have demonstrated exceptional skills and made significant contributions to the development and success of athletes in various sports disciplines.
The Jnanpith Award is a prestigious Indian literary honor, instituted in 1961. It recognizes outstanding contributions to literature in any of the 22 officially recognized languages, covering diverse genres and celebrating the lifetime achievements of Indian authors.