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Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of India instituted two civilian awards-Bharat Ratna & Padma Vibhushan in 1954. The latter had three classes namely Pahela Varg, Dusra Varg and Tisra Varg. These were subsequently renamed as Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri vide Presidential Notification issued on January 8, 1955.

Detailed explanation-2: -Padma Bhushan This is the third-highest civilian award in India and is conferred to people with achievements for service in any field including service rendered by Government servants including doctors and scientists, but exclude those working with the public sector undertakings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Civilian honors are divided into four categories: Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. People studying for bank exams or other competitive tests in India should be familiar with the awards and recipients. For the year 2022, here is a list of Major Indian awards and their recipients.

Detailed explanation-4: -These major categories are further divided into Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, war-time gallantry award and peacetime gallantry award and many more. 3. Name the Highest Sports Award in India.