GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Padma Vibhushan
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Bharat Ratna
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Padma Bhushan
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Detailed explanation-1: -Padma Vibushan is the second-highest civilian award in India. This is conferred to people with distinguished achievements in the field of Arts, Literature, Science, Public Services. This award has a circular shape with a geometric pattern superimposed on the circle and is toned bronze.
Detailed explanation-2: -The award is given in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of a high order; and. Padma Shri for distinguished service.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Padma Vibhushan ("Lotus Decoration") is the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for “exceptional and distinguished service".