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Detailed explanation-1: -He also received Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan from the Government of India. On 16 November 2013, the Government of India selected him for Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, making him the third scientist after C.V. Raman and A. P. J. Abdul Kalam to receive the award.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the 2022 edition of the Eni Award: The Energy Transition award has been given to Naomi Halas and Peter Nordlander from Rice University (Houston Texas), for their research on Antenna-Reactor plasmonic photocatalysis for sustainable hydrogen generation and distribution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vishveshwaraiah and Prof. C.N.R Rao. The Bharat Ratna Award is the highest civilian honour of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Eni Award is a prize awarded by the Italian oil and gas company Eni with the aim of encouraging better use of energy sources and increased environmental research. The strict award guidelines and the notable names on the selection committee (including Nobel laureates) make Eni a coveted award.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Energy Transition Award, one of three main Eni Award prizes, recognizes the best innovations for decarbonizing the world’s energy system and includes a gold medal and cash award of 200, 000 Euros.