Padma Awards
Awards & Honors · पद्म पुरस्कार
📋Quick Overview
This chapter covers key facts about padma awards frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, and other government competitive exams. Master these facts for guaranteed marks in the GK section.
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Padma Vibhushan — 2nd highest civilian — Exceptional & distinguished service
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Padma Bhushan — 3rd highest civilian — Distinguished service of high order
📖Padma Awards
| Award | Rank | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Padma Vibhushan | 2nd highest civilian | Exceptional & distinguished service |
| Padma Bhushan | 3rd highest civilian | Distinguished service of high order |
| Padma Shri | 4th highest civilian | Distinguished service in any field |
| Announcement | Republic Day (26 Jan) | Awards given by President at Rashtrapati Bhavan |
| Started | 1954 | Same year as Bharat Ratna |
| Hierarchy | BR > PV > PB > PS | Bharat Ratna is highest |
| Fields covered | All fields | Art, literature, science, sports, medicine, social work, public affairs, etc. |
📝Key Points
- •Padma Vibhushan: 2nd highest civilian: Exceptional & distinguished service
- •Padma Bhushan: 3rd highest civilian: Distinguished service of high order
- •Padma Shri: 4th highest civilian: Distinguished service in any field
- •Announcement: Republic Day (26 Jan): Awards given by President at Rashtrapati Bhavan
- •Started: 1954: Same year as Bharat Ratna
- •Hierarchy: BR > PV > PB > PS: Bharat Ratna is highest