Prachi Kiran       Jul 18, 2023

List of Top 11 Awards and Honors in Different Fields

India has an extensive tradition of commemorating and acknowledging those who have made major contributions to a variety of sectors.

 These honors and awards recognize success, excellence, and contributions to the advancement of the country.

Let’s have a look at the list of various Awards and Honors:

In any area of human endeavor, exceptional service or performance of the highest caliber. Founded in 1954, it is India's highest civilian honor.

Bharat Ratna Award:

In several disciplines, distinguished service of the highest caliber is provided. It is India's second-highest civilian honor.

Padma Vibhushan:

Exceptional work in numerous disciplines. It is India's third-highest civilian honor.

Padma Bhushan:

Exceptional performance throughout different fields. The fourth-highest civilian honor in India is this one.

Padma Shri:

The bravery displayed during a time of war, established in 1947.

Param Vir Chakra:

Actions that display bravery and gallantry. It is India's highest honor for valor during a period of peace. It was put into place in 1952.

Ashoka Chakra

Exceptional athletic performance. 1992 saw its implementation.

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna:

It is a literary prize that honors the top fiction books released in the UK that were written in English.

Man Booker Prize:

Contributions to harmony and peace.

Gandhi Peace Prize

It honors and supports those pushing for peace, environmental sustainability, and social justice.

Right Livelihood Award:

It recognizes accomplishments in music, literature, and journalism.

Pulitzer Prize:

India's largest Masonry Dam is:-

a) Bhakra Nangal Dam b) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam c) Sardar Sarovar Dam