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

1. Bharat Ratna
2. Padma Vibhushan
3. Padma Bhushan
4. Padma Shri
5. Inspired Teacher Award
6. Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
7. Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
8. Bharat Award
9. Geeta Chopra Award
10. Bapu Gaidhani Award
11. General National Bravery Awards
12. National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement
13. National Bal Shree Honour
14. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award
15. Kannagi Award
16. Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang Award
17. Rani Rudramma Devi Award
18. Rani Lakshmi Bai Award

Military and Police-Awards and Medals

1. Param Vir Chakra
2. Maha Vir Chakra
3. Vir Chakra
4. Ashok Chakra
5. Kirti Chakra
6. Shaurya Chakra
7. Sena Medal
8. Vayusena Medal
9. Nausena Medal
10. Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
11. Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
12. Yudh Seva Medal
13. Param Vishisht Seva Medal
14. Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
15. Vishisht Seva Medal
16. Parakram Padak
17. General Sevice Medal
18. Samanya Seva Medal
19. Special Service Medal
20. Samar Seva Star
21. Poorvi Star
22. Paschimi Star
23. Siachen Glacier Medal
24. Raksha Medal
25. Sangram Medal
26. Sainya Seva Medal
27. High Altitude Seva Medal
28. Videsh Seva Medal
29. Meritorious Service Medal
30. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
31. President’s Police Medal for Gallantry
32. Police Medal for Gallantry

Sports

1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
2. Arjuna Award
3. Dronacharya Award

Creative Content

1. Sahitya Akademi Award
2. Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
3. Bhasha Samman
4. Translation Awards
5. Premchand Fellowship
6. Anand Coomarswamy Fellowship
7. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
8. National Film Award
9. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
10. Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
11. Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship

Science and Technology

1. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology
2. 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