Awards – GK Questions

Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former Governor of Maharashtra, was awarded Padma Bhushan 2026 in Public Affairs from Uttarakhand.

Ms. Alka Yagnik, the legendary playback singer, was awarded the Padma Bhushan 2026 in the field of Art from Maharashtra.

Shri V S Achuthanandhan, the veteran Kerala politician and former Chief Minister, was posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Public Affairs.

Shri P Narayanan was indeed awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in the field of Literature and Education from Kerala.

Ms. N Rajam, the legendary Hindustani violinist, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Art from Uttar Pradesh.

Shri K T Thomas, former Chief Justice of India, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Public Affairs from Kerala.

Shri Dharmendra Singh Deol was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in the field of Art from Maharashtra.

Muhammad Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering microcredit. He became head of Bangladesh's interim government in August 2024.

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management is given to individuals who made significant contributions in these areas.

The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by the Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), India's central institution for literary dialogue and publications.

The Bharat Ratna 2024 honoured five eminent personalities who made significant contributions in their respective fields. Karpoori Thakur – Honoured for his contribution to social justice and the upliftment of backward communities. Lal Krishna Advani – Honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian politics and public service.

16. 5. Narasimha Rao – Honoured for pioneering India's economic reforms and national development. Chaudhary Charan Singh – Honoured for his lifelong service to farmers and rural India.
17. 19. Swaminathan – Honoured for leading the Green Revolution and strengthening India's food security.

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors (hibakusha), won the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 for its efforts towards a world free of nuclear weapons.

As of 2024, no Indian-origin producer has won an Emmy Award specifically for a documentary series. Indian-origin professionals have been nominated and won in other categories and for other types of productions.

The Kirti Chakra can be awarded for acts of conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield, including during hostage rescue operations, counter-terrorism missions, and other high-risk peacetime scenarios.

The Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the production of a cast recording from a musical theater production.

The Padma Awards recognize distinguished service in any field, including media and journalism. Numerous journalists, editors, and media personalities have been honored with Padma Awards for their contributions to public discourse and information dissemination.

Neeraj Chopra received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2023 for his outstanding achievements in athletics, including his historic gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and World Championships 2023.

The Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling recognizes excellence in the visual transformation of actors through makeup, prosthetics, and hair design, honoring the artists who create believable character appearances.

The Dronacharya Award criteria do not restrict coaches to a single sport. A coach who has successfully trained athletes in multiple sports and achieved international recognition in any of them can be considered for the award.

The Shaurya Chakra ribbon is green in color with a central white stripe, distinguishing it from other peacetime gallantry awards. The design reflects the award's focus on valor away from the battlefield.