The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred “in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order”, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex. Total awarded: 53Last Awarded: 2024 The first recipients of the Bharat Ratna were politician C. Rajagopalachari, philosopher Sarvepalli […]
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List of International Awards Recieved by PM Narendra Modi
Sr. No. Award Name Country Date Description Image 1. Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud Saudi Arabia 3 April 2016 The Order of King Abdulaziz is a Saudi order of merit, considered the highest civilian honor in the Kingdom. It was named after Saudi Arabia’s founding King Abdulaziz Al Saud. 2. State Order of Ghazi Amir […]
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Sahitya Akademi Awards – 2019
Sahitya Akademi announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards in 23 languages today. Seven books of poetry, four of novel, six of short stories, three of essays and one each of non-fiction, autobiography and biography have won the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2019. Seven books of poetry were awarded to Dr. Phukan Ch. Basumatary (Bodo), Dr. Nand […]
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Anti-Defection Law
The anti-defection law is applicable only to the current (present) members of: Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha State Legislative Assemblies State Legislative Councils Before the year 1985, there was no provision for disqualifying a member if he joins other political parties. This is considered to be an insult to the democracy where the people have voted for […]
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Municipalities | Local Government | Indian Polity
The Municipalities are the Local self-government units in the urban areas. Some of the provisions are similar to those present in part IX (Panchayati Raj) of the Constitution like reservation of seats, State Finance Commission and the State Election Commission. The Municipalities are added in the Constitution through the 74th amendment act. The Municipalities are […]
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Panchayati Raj
Article 40: The state shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. The Panchayati Raj is the Rural Local Self Government. ‘Local Government’ is mentioned in the State list of the 7th schedule of the […]
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Oscar Awards 2020
Best Picture ‘Parasite’ Leading Actress Renee Zellweger for ‘Judy’ Leading Actor Joaquin Phoenix for ‘Joker’ Best Director Bong Joon Ho for ‘Parasite’ Supporting Actor Brad Pitt for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Supporting Actress Laura Dern for ‘Marriage Story’ Best Original Song Elton John for ‘I’m Gonna Love Me Again’, ‘Rocketman’ Original Score Hildur […]
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65th Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020
The 2020 edition of Filmfare awards will be held on 15 February 2020 in Guwahati. This will be the 65th edition of the show. This year the title sponsorer is Amazon thus it is known as “Amazon Filmfare Awards”. Below is the final confirmed list of nominees for each category. The winners will be announced […]
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Grammy Awards 2020 Complete Winners List
Best rap album“IGOR,” Tyler, the Creator Best rap performance“Racks in the Middle,” Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy Best rap song“A Lot,” 21 Savage featuring J. Cole Best R&B album“Ventura,” Anderson .Paak Best R&B song“Say So,” PJ Morton featuring JoJo Best R&B performance“Come Home,” Anderson .Paak featuring André 3000 Best urban contemporary album“Cuz I Love You,” Lizzo Best […]
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Padma Awards 2020
The Padma Awards 2019 were announced on 25th January 2020. Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, […]