GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Question
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Which award is given to Prime Ministers and Governors General?
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Order of Excellence
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Order of National hero
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Order of the Nation
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Order of distinction
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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