The President of India has awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children from 14 states and union territories for their outstanding achievements in art, culture, bravery, innovation, science, technology, social service, sports, and the environment, receiving a medal, certificate, and citation booklet during Veer Bal Diwas ceremony.
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The President of India awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children for achievements in various fields, celebrating innovation, courage, and creativity.
It is the highest civilian honour presented to children in India.
It recognises outstanding achievements in a number of fields, including art, culture, bravery, innovation, science, technology, social service, sports, and the environment.
The PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Be an Indian citizen.
Be between the ages of 5 and 18 (as of 31st July of the respective year).
Have achieved the nominated act/incident within the last two years from the deadline for receiving nominations.
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This year, 17 children (7 boys and 10 girls) from 14 states and union territories will be awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. These children have made outstanding achievements in a variety of fields. |
This year's PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar was presented on Veer Bal Diwas (December 26th). Each awardee receives a medal, a certificate, and a citation booklet in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
On Veer Bal Diwas, the PM launched the Suposhit Panchayat scheme to improve nutritional outcomes and well-being by strengthening the implementation of nutrition-related services and encouraging active community participation.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Consider the following statements: 1. Veer Bal Diwas is observed on December 26th every year to honour the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh. 2. The Ministry of Women and Child Development presents the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: A Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Veer Bal Diwas is an important day observed on December 26th each year to honour the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh, the brave sons of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This day marks their martyrdom in 1705 at Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, when they were bricked alive on orders from Nawab Wazir Khan for refusing to abandon their Sikh faith. Statement 2 is incorrect: On December 26, the Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. The President of India presented 17 children with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. |
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