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2021

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How many Padma awards are given in 2021?
A
118
B
119
C
120
D
121
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -President has approved a total of 119 Padma Awards for the year 2021. These include 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri Awards.

Detailed explanation-2: -The government of India has announced 128 Padma Awards 2022. The Padma Awards are one of the largest civilian honors in India, announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. President Ram Nath Kovind will present Padma awards 2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The government of India has announced 128 Padma Awards.

Detailed explanation-3: -2. These Awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March/ April every year. For the year 2023, the President has approved conferment of 106 Padma Awards including 3 duo cases (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one) as per list below.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).

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