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24 June 2026

Padma Awards presentation

The Padma Awards serve as a recognition of excellence in various fields and can be used as contextual examples in essays or answers regarding national contributions and human values, though the awards themselves are not a direct subject of UPSC examination questions.

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Notes

  • The Padma Awards are among India's highest civilian honors, conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
  • The awards are presented by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during civil investiture ceremonies.
  • Recipients of the Padma Vibhushan include K. T. Thomas (Public Affairs) and P. Narayanan (Literature and Education).
  • Recipients of the Padma Bhushan include Alka Yagnik, Mammootty, Dattatreyudu Nori, Vijay Amritraj, S.K.M. Maeilanandhan, Vellappally Natesan, and the late Shibu Soren.
  • Recipients of the Padma Shri include Rohit Sharma, Savita Punia, R. Madhavan, Chandramouli Gaddamanugu, Asok Kumar Haldar, Vladimir Mestvirishvili (posthumous), and Satish Shah (posthumous).
  • The awards recognize contributions across diverse fields including public affairs, literature, education, sports, arts, medicine, and science.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of national civilian awards in promoting excellence and public service in India. How do these honors contribute to the soft power of the nation? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Padma Awards in India are conferred in which of the following categories?

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