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The National Film Awards are a prestigious prize conferred by the Government of India to outstanding performances in Direction, Acting, Editing, Screenplay, Playback Singing and other aspects of movie making. The awards were first instituted …

Sena Medal The Sena Medal is awarded to soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who display exceptional courage under fire and devotion to duty. This award can also be awarded posthumously. Soldiers can win …

Ashoka Chakra The Ashoka Chakra is the highest peacetime military decoration awarded to the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, BSF, CRPF and the Police, for valor and courageous action away …

The Dr. B. C. Roy Award is given every year by the Medical Council of India in memory of the great Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who is famous as Mahatma Gandhi’s friend and personal physician. …

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology is the most prestigious award given to scientists in India. The prize is awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to distinguished scientists for outstanding …

Param Vishisht Seva Medal Param Vishisht Seva Medal is a non gallantry award, which is presented to distinguished officers of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, Territorial Army and any Auxiliary Armed Forces under the …

Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak The Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak is an award given by the Government of India to civilians for saving lives from fire, drowning, mining accidents and in other critical situations. The award was …

Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal The Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal is the highest wartime distinguished service decoration in India. It is presented by the President of India for exceptional service during an operational context, especially during wars …