Awards 2026 conferred?
A: The first Civil Investiture Ceremony was held on 25th May 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards.
Q2: Who received the Padma Vibhushan in 2026?
A: Late actor Dharmendra (posthumously) and violin maestro Dr N. Rajam received the Padma Vibhushan.
Q3: Which cricketer received the Padma Shri in 2026?
A: Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, received the Padma Shri for her achievements in sports.
Q4: How many Padma Awards were approved for 2026 in total?
A: The President approved a total of 131 Padma Awards for 2026 – 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
Q5: What are the three categories of Padma Awards?
A: The three categories are Padma Vibhushan (exceptional service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of high order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service in any field).
Month: Current Affairs - May 26, 2026
Category: Awards and Honours