The Government of India announced the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, for former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, as well as agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. This brings the total number of Bharat Ratna recipients in 2026 to five (including Karpoori Thakur and L.K. Advani).
📚 Test Your Knowledge:
Who among the following was NOT recently announced as a recipient of the Bharat Ratna in February 2026?
Correct Answer: Manmohan Singh