Question : Which of the following statement is correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar ?
a. It is awarded in six categories
b. It is awarded in five categories
c. It is awarded in seven categories
d. It is awarded in eight categories
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees on 24th January, 2022 via video conferencing.
- This year, 29 children from across the country, under different categories of Bal Shakti Puraskar, have been selected for PMRBP-2022.
- Each awardee is given a medal, a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- and a certificate.
- The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is a civilian honour in India.
- It is given as recognition to children residing in India, above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years (as on 31st August of respective year) with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in 6 fields of Innovation, Scholastic achievements, Sports, Arts & Culture, Social Service and Bravery, which deserve recognition.
By – Pankaj Pandey
Link:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1791598