We hope that you have been keeping yourself updated on the latest happenings in the world. While it is necessary for you to keep abreast of the current affairs of the world around you, you must also pay equal attention to static GK. Each year the Government of India awards several individuals for their occupational efforts and for the endeavors that they undertake in their personal capacities, called the National Awards.
Here is a list of important National Awards that the Government of India confers in various fields.
We shall come up with a detailed list of all the National Awardees in the past one year soon, in a subsequent write-up.
Civilian Awards-General
- Bharat Ratna
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri
- Inspired Teacher Award
- Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
- Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
- Bharat Award
- Geeta Chopra Award
- Bapu Gaidhani Award
- General National Bravery Awards
- National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement
- National Bal Shree Honour
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award
- Kannagi Award
- Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang Award
- Rani Rudramma Devi Award
- Rani Lakshmi Bai Award
Military and Police-Awards and Medals
- Param Vir Chakra
- Maha Vir Chakra
- Vir Chakra
- Ashok Chakra
- Kirti Chakra
- Shaurya Chakra
- Sena Medal
- Vayusena Medal
- Nausena Medal
- Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
- Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
- Yudh Seva Medal
- Param Vishisht Seva Medal
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
- Vishisht Seva Medal
- Parakram Padak
- General Sevice Medal
- Samanya Seva Medal
- Special Service Medal
- Samar Seva Star
- Poorvi Star
- Paschimi Star
- Siachen Glacier Medal
- Raksha Medal
- Sangram Medal
- Sainya Seva Medal
- High Altitude Seva Medal
- Videsh Seva Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- President’s Police Medal for Gallantry
- Police Medal for Gallantry
Sports
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
- Arjuna Award
- Dronacharya Award
Creative Content
- Sahitya Akademi Award
- Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
- Bhasha Samman
- Translation Awards
- Premchand Fellowship
- Anand Coomarswamy Fellowship
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- National Film Award
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
- Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship
Science and Technology
- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology
- B.C. Roy Award
Q. Answer these questions by choosing the most appropriate option.
1. In which field is the Sanjay Chopra Award awarded?
a) Bravery
b) Debating
c) Painting
d) Embroidery
2. With which field is the Dhyan Chand Award associated?
a) Meditation
b) Astronomy
c) Dance
d) Sports
3. In which field is the Jnanpith Award awarded?
a) Sculpture
b) Military prowess
c) Literature
d) Theatre
4. Which distinguished award series is Mata Jijabai Award a part of?
a) Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar
b) Stree Shakti Puraskar
c) Rashtriya Veerta Puraskar
d) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar
5. With which field is the Kalinga Prize associated?
a) Science
b) History
c) Political Science
d) Anthropology
ANSWER KEY
1. a-Bravery
2. d-Sports
3. c-Literature
4. b-Stree Shakti Puraskar
5. a-Science