In which field was Mohan Nagar awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 for his outstanding contribution?

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Correct — D, Environmental Conservation. The official MPPSC final key marks (d): Mohan Nagar's Padma Shri in the 2026 list was for conservation work on the environment, the kind of grassroots green contribution the Padma Shri regularly recognises (in MHA's own 2026 list the award is placed under 'Social Work', the head that carries grassroots environmental and community work, rather than under any of the other three heads offered here). Note the elimination route as well: 'Politics' is not even a field in which Padma awards are given, and 'Industry' is only part of the composite field 'Trade and Industry'.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) Sports is a genuine Padma field, but the key places this award under environmental conservation; sportspersons in the same list are announced separately under 'Sports'.  (b) There is no Padma award field called 'Politics'. Political and administrative contribution is recognised under 'Public Affairs' — so this option is wrong on the framework itself.  (c) The Padma field is 'Trade and Industry', meant for business and enterprise; it is not the head under which this award was announced.

Concept: The Padma awards are India's second-highest tier of civilian honours, instituted in 1954: Padma Vibhushan (exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of a high order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). They are announced on the eve of Republic Day and conferred by the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan, usually in March–April. Every recipient is listed against a field — Art, Social Work, Public Affairs, Science and Engineering, Trade and Industry, Medicine, Literature and Education, Sports, Civil Service, and Others (which is where environment and conservation work is generally placed).

State PCS 2026 Q43 — Current Affairs & Sports PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2026 Q43 — Current Affairs & Sports PYQ with Answer