In the context of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Established by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs with Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, it honors outstanding contributions by NRIs in their fields.

The award is given annually by the Prime Minister of India.

Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, recently received the award for contributions to public affairs.

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Established by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs with Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, it honors outstanding contributions by NRIs in their fields. Correct: It was constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Indian Day), to honour exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession.
The award is given annually by the Prime Minister of India. Incorrect: The award is given by the President of India.
Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, recently received the award for contributions to public affairs. Correct: India has conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, recognising her outstanding achievements in public affairs and her contributions to enhancing India’s global prestige.

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Established by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs with Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, it honors outstanding contributions by NRIs in their fields. Correct: It was constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Indian Day), to honour exceptional and meritorious contribution in their chosen field/profession.
The award is given annually by the Prime Minister of India. Incorrect: The award is given by the President of India.
Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, recently received the award for contributions to public affairs. Correct: India has conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, recognising her outstanding achievements in public affairs and her contributions to enhancing India’s global prestige.

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