President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards 2025

Current Context: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards to 69 distinguished individuals at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 27, 2025.

• The awards recognize exceptional contributions in fields like art, literature, education, medicine, social work, science, sports, and industry.

Key Highlights:

• Padma Vibhushan (3 awardees): Includes Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, Kumudini Lakhia (posthumous), and folk singer Sharda Sinha (posthumous).
• Padma Bhushan (9 awardees): Honored individuals like Sadhvi Ritambhara, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and economist Bibek Debroy (posthumous).
• Padma Shri (57 awardees): Recognized achievers like playback singer Arijit Singh, cricketer R. Ashwin, Harvinder Singh, India's first para-archer, and former SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya.

Question:

Q.1 In which field was Arundhati Bhattacharya honored with the Padma Shri in 2025?
a) Banking and Industry
b) Literature
c) Education
d) Medicine

Answer: a) Arundhati Bhattacharya, former Chairperson of State Bank of India (SBI), was recognized for her contribution to banking and industry.