Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

27.12.2024

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Why in the news?                        

The President of India will present the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children today.

About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar:

• It is organized to celebrate the energy, determination, ability, zeal and enthusiasm of our children.
• It is the highest civilian honor for children in India.
• The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India
• It is awarded annually to children for exceptional achievements in seven categories:
• Art & Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Science & Technology, Social Service, Sports, and Environment.
• Number of Awards will be 25, however, any relaxation to this maximum number may be permitted at the discretion of the National Selection Committee.
• Each awardee will receive a medal, certificate and citation booklet.

Eligibility of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar :

○A child should be an Indian Citizen.

○A child above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years (as of 31st July of respective year).

○The act/incident/achievement should have been within 2 years of the last date of receipt of application/nomination for the year of consideration.

                                                                 Source: Indian Express

Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar:

1. It is awarded annually to children for exceptional achievements in Social Service, Sports, and Environment.

2. It is awarded to a child who is above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

Answer C