{"id":2173,"date":"2023-01-26T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T04:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=2173"},"modified":"2023-04-25T12:18:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T06:48:56","slug":"civilian-awards-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Highest Civilian Awards India &#8211; Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#List_of_Highest_Civilian_Awards_India_%E2%80%93_Bharat_Ratna_and_Padma_Awards_Winners\" >List of Highest Civilian Awards India &#8211; Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards Winners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#List_of_Bharat_Ratna_Awardees\" >List of Bharat Ratna Awardees:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#List_of_Padma_Vibhushan_Awardees\" >List of Padma Vibhushan Awardees:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#List_of_Padma_Bhushan_Awardees\" >List of Padma Bhushan Awardees:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Why_this_News_is_important\" >Why this News is important:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CList_of_Highest_Civilian_Awards_in_India_%E2%80%93_Bharat_Ratna_and_Padma_Awards_Winners%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;List of Highest Civilian Awards in India &#8211; Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards Winners&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Q_What_is_the_Bharat_Ratna_award\" >Q: What is the Bharat Ratna award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Q_What_is_the_Padma_Shri_award\" >Q: What is the Padma Shri award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Q_What_is_the_Padma_Vibhushan_Award\" >Q: What is the Padma Vibhushan Award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Q_What_is_the_Padma_Bhushan_award\" >Q: What is the Padma Bhushan award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Q_Who_selects_the_winners_of_these_awards\" >Q: Who selects the winners of these awards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/civilian-awards-india\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Highest_Civilian_Awards_India_%E2%80%93_Bharat_Ratna_and_Padma_Awards_Winners\"><\/span>List of Highest Civilian Awards India &#8211; Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards Winners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, the government presents various civilian awards to recognize individuals&#8217; exceptional contributions in various fields. These awards are categorized as follows: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Among these, Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. In this article, we will discuss the winners of these awards and their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Bharat_Ratna_Awardees\"><\/span>List of Bharat Ratna Awardees:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bhagwan Das &#8211; He was a freedom fighter and a member of the Indian National Congress. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played an important role in the Indian Independence movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M. Visvesvaraya &#8211; He was a renowned engineer and played a key role in the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam. He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. B.R. Ambedkar &#8211; He was a social reformer and the architect of the Indian Constitution. He was also the first law minister of independent India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nelson Mandela &#8211; He was the former President of South Africa and a social activist. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990 for his contributions toward the elimination of apartheid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Padma_Vibhushan_Awardees\"><\/span>List of Padma Vibhushan Awardees:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A.P.J. Abdul Kalam &#8211; He was the former President of India and a renowned scientist. He played a key role in India&#8217;s civilian space program and military missile development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amitabh Bachchan &#8211; He is a legendary Bollywood actor and producer. He has won numerous awards for his performances, including the National Film Award for Best Actor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratan Tata &#8211; He is a renowned businessman and the former Chairman of Tata Sons. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to business and industry in India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Padma_Bhushan_Awardees\"><\/span>List of Padma Bhushan Awardees:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mary Kom &#8211; She is a renowned Indian boxer and has won numerous medals in international competitions. She was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shashi Tharoor &#8211; He is a renowned politician and a member of the Indian National Congress. He has served as the Minister of State for External Affairs and the Minister of Human Resource Development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milkha Singh &#8211; He is a former Indian athlete and has won numerous medals in international competitions. He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 1959.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Civilian-Awards-India\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Civilian-Awards-India.webp\" alt=\"Civilian Awards India\" class=\"wp-image-2203\" title=\"Civilian Awards India\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Civilian-Awards-India.webp 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Civilian-Awards-India-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Civilian-Awards-India-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Civilian Awards India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_important\"><\/span>Why this News is important:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The knowledge of the Bharat Ratna and Padma awards is essential for students preparing for government exams, especially those aiming for civil service positions like PSCS to IAS, as questions related to these awards are frequently asked in these exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bharat Ratna was established in 1954, and the first recipient of the award was the famous scientist C.V. Raman. Since then, the award has been presented to numerous individuals for their exceptional contributions to society. The Padma Awards were established in 1954 as well and were originally known as the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CList_of_Highest_Civilian_Awards_in_India_%E2%80%93_Bharat_Ratna_and_Padma_Awards_Winners%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;List of Highest Civilian Awards in India &#8211; Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards Winners&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards are also significant civilian awards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>The Bharat Ratna is presented to individuals for their exceptional contributions in various fields, including science, literature, arts, and public service.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The Padma Vibhushan Award is presented to individuals for their exceptional and distinguished service in any field, including government service, social work, arts, science, and engineering.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>The Padma Bhushan Award is presented to individuals for their distinguished service of a high order in any field, including art, literature, education, sports, and medicine.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Civilian Awards India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the Bharat Ratna and Padma awards recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions in various fields and have brought fame and honor to the country. The knowledge of these awards is essential for students preparing for government exams, and this article provides an overview of the winners of these awards and their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_Bharat_Ratna_award\"><\/span>Q: What is the Bharat Ratna award? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Bharat Ratna award is the highest civilian award in India, given for exceptional service or performance of the highest order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_Padma_Shri_award\"><\/span>Q: What is the Padma Shri award? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Padma Shri award is the fourth highest civilian award in India, given for distinguished service in various fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_Padma_Vibhushan_Award\"><\/span>Q: What is the Padma Vibhushan Award? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Padma Vibhushan Award is the second-highest civilian award in India, given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_Padma_Bhushan_award\"><\/span>Q: What is the Padma Bhushan award? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Padma Bhushan Award is the third-highest civilian award in India, given for distinguished service of a high order in any field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Who_selects_the_winners_of_these_awards\"><\/span>Q: Who selects the winners of these awards? <span 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