The Static GK section of the AFCAT 2 2025 exam places significant emphasis on Awards and Honours, making it a crucial topic for aspirants. Questions on this topic test knowledge of both national and international recognitions, their significance, and recent recipients. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you master this area for the upcoming exam.
AFCAT 2 2025 Exam Static GK – Awards and Honours
Categories of Awards
- National Awards: Presented within India for achievements in diverse fields.
- International Awards: Global recognitions for outstanding contributions.
- Field-Specific Awards: Focused on domains such as sports, literature, science, and the arts6.
Major National Awards in India
Civilian Awards
- Bharat Ratna: India’s highest civilian award, given for exceptional service in art, literature, science, and public service.
- Padma Awards: Includes Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri for distinguished contributions in various fields6.
Gallantry Awards
- Param Vir Chakra: Highest military honor for acts of valor in the presence of the enemy.
- Ashoka Chakra: Awarded for bravery away from the battlefield6.
Sports Awards
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Highest honor for outstanding performance in sports (formerly Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna).
- Arjuna Award: Recognizes consistent excellence in sports6.
Film and Art Awards
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Highest award in Indian cinema for lifetime contribution to the industry.
Major International Awards
- Nobel Prizes: Awarded in Peace, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Economic Sciences.
- Booker Prize: Prestigious literary award for fiction.
- Pulitzer Prize: Recognizes achievements in journalism, literature, and music.
- Oscar Awards (Academy Awards): Honors excellence in cinematic achievements.
International Booker Prize 2025
Indian author, lawyer, and activist Banu Mushtaq has made literary history by winning the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story anthology, Heart Lamp. The award marks the first time a Kannada-language work has received this prestigious international honor. Translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, the book highlights the nuanced struggles and resilience of Muslim women in southern India.
58th Jnanpith Award 2025
The 58th Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honour, was conferred on Gulzar and Rambhadracharya by President Droupadi Murmu on 17 May 2025. The award ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, recognising the literary and cultural contributions of the two recipients. Gulzar was honoured for his lyrical poetry, screenwriting, and storytelling, while Rambhadracharya was celebrated for his Sanskrit epics, spiritual works, and educational leadership.
2025 World Food Prize
Mariangela Hungria’s recognition with the World Food Prize comes at a time when global agriculture faces the dual challenges of meeting rising food demands while reducing harmful environmental impacts. Her innovative approach to reducing chemical fertilizer use by harnessing soil bacteria has gained renewed attention as countries seek sustainable farming solutions amid climate change and ecological degradation.
