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The Bharat Ratna is conferred "in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order", without distinction of race, occupation, position, or gender. [16][3] The award was originally confined to the arts, literature, science, and public services, as per the 1954 regulations. [2]
Sep 6, 2024 · The Bharat Ratna was established by the former President of India, Rajendra Prasad, on January 2, 1954. The original statute, released in January 1954, did not contain any provision for posthumous awards. The provision for posthumous awards was added in the January 1966 statute of this distinguished honor.
Sep 3, 2024 · Instituted by the government of India in 1954, the Bharat Ratna (Bharat meaning India, ratna meaning gem or jewel) is the highest civilian award in India. The award is given in recognition of ‘exceptional service’ or ‘performance of the highest order’ in ‘any field of human endeavour.’
The Bharat Ratna is conferred "in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order", without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex. [4] The award was originally confined to the arts, literature, science, and public services, as per the 1954 regulations. [2]
Feb 9, 2024 · The provision of Bharat Ratna was introduced in 1954. Famous scientists, Dr. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, Indian independence activist and lawyer C. Rajagopalachari, and India's first Vice...
- The last Bharat Ratna award was awarded to Bhupen Hazarika, Pranab Mukherjee, and Nanaji Deshmukh in 2019.
- Bharat Ratna is awarded in recognition of exceptional work/service of the highest order in any field of human endeavour as; art, social work, Publi...
- The provision of Bharat Ratna was introduced in the year 1954.
- There is a maximum of 3 persons that can be awarded the Bharat Ratna.
- The famous scientist Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was the first-ever Indian to receive Bharat Ratna.
The first Bharat Ratna was awarded to Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, Sir C.V. Raman, and Chakravarti Rajagopalachari in 1954. Sachin Tendulkar is the first sportsperson and the youngest Bharat Ratna Award, recipient.
Jan 24, 2024 · The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour, established in 1954. The awardees are not allowed to use Bharat Ratna as a prefix or suffix to their names, as stated in Article 18 (1) of the IC.
