The General Awareness section of the AFCAT 2 2025 exam frequently includes questions on national and international awards and honours. Staying updated on recent recipients and understanding the significance of major awards is crucial for scoring well in this area. This article highlights important categories of awards and honours that AFCAT aspirants should focus on.
Key Categories of Awards and Honours:
- National Civilian Awards:
- Bharat Ratna: India’s highest civilian award. Know recent recipients and their fields.
- Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri): Awarded in various disciplines and fields of activity. Be aware of prominent personalities who received these in the preceding year.
- National Gallantry Awards:
- Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra: Highest wartime gallantry awards. Understand their hierarchy.
- Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra: Highest peacetime gallantry awards. Know their significance and recent recipients, especially if they are posthumous or for exceptional acts of bravery.
- Sports Awards:
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: India’s highest sporting honour.
- Arjuna Award: For outstanding performance in sports.
- Dronacharya Award: For outstanding coaches.
- National Sports Awards (across various disciplines): Be aware of key winners in the past year.
- Literary Awards:
- Jnanpith Award: India’s highest literary honour.
- Sahitya Akademi Award: For literary works in Indian languages.
- Booker Prize (International): While international, its prominence often makes it relevant.
- Film Awards:
- National Film Awards: Awarded for excellence in cinematic achievements.
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award: India’s highest honour in cinema.
- Oscars (Academy Awards): Be aware of major categories and any Indian representation/winners.
- Science and Technology Awards:
- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize: For outstanding research in science and technology.
- Nobel Prizes: Understand the categories (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, Economic Sciences) and the latest laureates and their contributions.
- Environmental Awards:
- Major national and international awards for environmental conservation and sustainability.
How to Prepare:
- Stay Updated: Regularly follow news related to award announcements (especially around Republic Day and Independence Day for national awards, and major international award ceremonies).
- Focus on Recent Recipients: Prioritize awardees from the past 1-1.5 years before your exam.
- Know the Field/Contribution: Understand why a person received a particular award (their field of work, specific achievement).
- Understand the Award’s Significance: Know what each award represents and its hierarchy.
By systematically covering these categories and keeping track of current developments, you can effectively prepare for questions on awards and honours in AFCAT 2 2025.
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