Nobel Prize 2025
The most prestigious international award given for outstanding contributions for humanity. Below is the complete list of 2025 laureates, their pioneering work, and high-yield static facts about the Nobel Prize often asked in exams.
2025 Nobel Laureates
Indian & Indian-Origin Nobel Laureates
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Bharat Ratna
The highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Instituted in 1954, it is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order. The year 2024 was historic as a record 5 Bharat Ratnas were announced, making it a critical topic for upcoming exams.
Latest Prominent Laureates
Padma Awards
Announced annually on Republic Day, these are among the highest civilian honors after Bharat Ratna. They are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service).
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Examiners rarely ask Padma Shri names due to their high volume. Focus 90% of your energy on memorizing the Padma Vibhushan awardees and their respective fields/states.
Recent Distribution Pattern
Highly Tested Padma Vibhushan Awardees
Gallantry Awards
Indian Gallantry Awards are categorized into Wartime and Peacetime. Understanding the hierarchy of these medals is a staple question in Defence (NDA/CDS) and SSC exams.
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Given for conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy.
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Given for bravery away from the battlefield (e.g., counter-insurgency, saving civilian lives).
Major Indian Awards List
A comprehensive table of all major national awards given in India. Learn exactly what rewards/prize money are given and the specific field or reason for each award. This is highly useful for direct matching questions in exams.
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Final Revision Checklist
Click on the facts as you memorize them. These are direct Previous Year Questions (PYQs) asked across various exams.