Who among the following was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3: Karpoori Thakur (Posthumous).
Explanation:
In 2024, the Government of India announced that it would posthumously confer India's highest civilian award, the 'Bharat Ratna,' upon Karpoori Thakur—the former Chief Minister of Bihar, famously known as 'Jan Nayak' (People's Leader). Along with him, a total of five personalities were bestowed with this honor in 2024. Karpoori Thakur is remembered for his lifelong struggle to safeguard the interests of the backward and marginalized sections of society, as well as for his simplicity.
Additional Facts:
- Other Bharat Ratna recipients in 2024:
- Lal Krishna Advani (Former Deputy Prime Minister)
- Chaudhary Charan Singh (Former Prime Minister – Posthumous)
- P.V. Narasimha Rao (Former Prime Minister – Posthumous)
- Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (Father of the Green Revolution – Posthumous)
- History of the Bharat Ratna: It was instituted on January 2, 1954. This award is conferred for exceptional service in fields such as art, literature, science, public service, and sports.
- First Recipients: In 1954, the award was conferred upon Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, C. Rajagopalachari, and Dr. C.V. Raman.
- Years of Award for Other Options: * Lata Mangeshkar: 2001
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 2015
- Sachin Tendulkar: 2014 (The youngest recipient and the first sportsperson to receive this award)
Potential Questions for Upcoming Examinations:-
Question: Who was the first scientist to receive India's highest civilian award, the 'Bharat Ratna'?
Answer: Dr. C.V. Raman.
Question: What is the name of the 'Father of the Green Revolution' who was honored with the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
Answer: Dr. M.S. Swaminathan.
Question: How many individuals have been honored with the Bharat Ratna in total so far?
Answer: 53 (According to data up to 2024).