Bharat Ratna was instituted in which year?

Awards and Honours in GK cover prestigious national and international awards given in fields like literature, science, arts, sports, and social service. Important ones include Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Nobel Prize, Magsaysay Award, and Pulitzer Prize. These are frequently asked in SSC, UPSC, and banking exams.

Bharat Ratna is India highest civilian honour awarded for exceptional service to the nation in fields like art, literature, science, public service, and sports. It was instituted in 1954. Recipients include Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee among others.

Padma Awards are India prestigious civilian honours given annually on Republic Day. Three categories: Padma Vibhushan (second highest), Padma Bhushan (third highest), and Padma Shri (fourth highest). They recognize distinguished services to the nation in various fields and are important for UPSC and SSC exams.

The Nobel Prize is the world most prestigious award established by Alfred Nobel. It is awarded annually in six fields: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine or Physiology, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. The prizes are given by Swedish and Norwegian institutions. Nobel Prize winners are a key current affairs topic.

Important sports awards in India: Khel Ratna (highest sports honour), Arjuna Award (outstanding sports performance), Dronacharya Award (coaches), Dhyan Chand Award (lifetime achievement in sports), Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award. These awards are frequently asked in SSC CGL, UPSC, and Railway exams.