Awards & Honours
Awards and honours are special prizes given to people for their hard work and talent. They serve as a mark of respect from a government or an organization. In India, awards are divided into several types. These include civilian, military, and field-specific awards. For example, the Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. It is given for exceptional service of the highest order in any field. Similarly, the Padma Awards are given in three categories.
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These are honours given for bravery and sacrifice. They are mainly for the Indian Armed Forces. They are divided into two types: Wartime and Peacetime. The Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime bravery award.
These are honours given for bravery and sacrifice. They are mainly for the Indian Armed Forces. They are divided into two types: Wartime and Peacetime. The Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime bravery award. It is followed by Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra. For bravery during peace, the Ashok Chakra is the highest award. It is followed by Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra. These are usually presented by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Nobel Prize is an international award started by Alfred Nobel. It began in 1901. There are six categories today: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics. The Peace Prize is given in Norway.
The Nobel Prize is an international award started by Alfred Nobel. It began in 1901. There are six categories today: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics. The Peace Prize is given in Norway. The other prizes are given in Sweden. Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win it in 1913 for Literature. Aspirants should track recent winners and their specific research topics. For example, if a scientist wins for 'Quantum Mechanics', you should know that term.
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