Padma Vibhushan Current Affairs, GK & News

Who was Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare?

November 15, 2021

Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare took his last breath on November 15, 2021 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune. Highlights He was 99 years old and on life support. His last rites were performed Vaikunth crematorium in Pune. Who was Babasaheb Purandare? Babasaheb Purandare was a celebrated historian, author, and theatre personality. His full name was ..

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Nominations for Padma Awards – 2022 starts

August 9, 2021

Online nominations or recommendations for Padma Awards comprising of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri has started and the last date of nomination is September 15, 2021. Key Points Padma awards will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2022. Nominations or recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on Padma ..

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PM invites people’s nominations for Padma Awards

July 12, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited people to send nominations for Padma Awards 2022. Padma Awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day. About Padma Awards Padma awards are the highest civilian honors in India. As of 2020, 3123 people have received them. These awards are conferred in three categories Padma Vibhushan- ..

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Padma Awards 2021

January 26, 2021

On the evening of 72nd Republic Day, India has honored 119 people from diverse field with the Padma Awards. Highlights These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions at Rashtrapati Bhawan. In the year 2021, the President has approved conferment of 119 Padma Awards. In the list, there are 7 Padma ..

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Legacy and Contribution of Dr Kapila Vatsyayan to Indian Cultural Research

September 16, 2020

Dr Kapila Vatsyayan who was a Leading scholar of Indian classical dance, art, architecture and art history passed away on September 16, 2020 at the age of 92. Who was Dr kapila Vatsyayan? She was born in Delhi. Ram Lal was her father and Satyawati Malik was her mother. She married to the Hindi Writer S.H. ..

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