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How many people have been selected for Padma Vibhusan award 2023?
A)
4
B)
6
C)
9
D)
14

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 6



On the occasion of Republic Day 2023, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced the winners of Padma Awards on Wednesday (25th January 2023).

06 Padma Vibhushans, 09 Padma Bhushan, and 91 Padma Shris were among the 106 Padma awards.

19 of the honorees are female. Former Samajwadi Party chairman Mulayam Singh Yadav will be awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the category of public affairs posthumously. The President bestows these honors during ceremonial festivities held in Rashtrapati Bhawan in March and April of each year.
 
Padma Awards is the highest civilian awards of  India. The award is presented in three categories including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri to honour people for their notable work in different disciplines and fields like art, social work, literature and education, public affairs,etc.
 
Know the complete list of Padma awardees of 2023.

1. Shri Balkrishna Doshi (Poshumous)
2. Shri Dilip Mahalanabis (Posthumous)
3. Mulayam Singh Yadav(Posthumous)
4. Shri Zakir Hussain
5. Shri S M Krishna
6. Shri Srinivas Varadhan..

Source : Mint

Published On : January 27, 2023
Category : Awards
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