Question

Who among the following are NOT recipients of Padma Vibhushan Award 2025?
A. Shri M. T. Vasudevan Nair
B. M. Venkaiah Naidu
C. Shin Osamu Suzuki
D. Bindeshwar Pathak
E. Padma Subrahmanyam

• A. A & B only
• B. B, D & E only
• C. B & C only
• D. B, C & E only

Hint:

In Padma Award questions, always check the \textbf{specific year} mentioned, as many personalities may have received the same award in different years.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the question requirement.
The question asks for the persons who are NOT recipients of the Padma Vibhushan Award in the year 2025.
Hence, we must first identify the actual recipients and then eliminate them from the list.
Step 2: Analyse option A — Shri M. T. Vasudevan Nair.
Shri M. T. Vasudevan Nair is a legendary Malayalam writer and Jnanpith Award winner.
He was conferred the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2025 for his outstanding contribution to literature.
Therefore, option A is a recipient and should NOT be selected.
Step 3: Analyse option B — M. Venkaiah Naidu.
M. Venkaiah Naidu is a former Vice President of India.
He has received Padma Vibhushan earlier, but not in the year 2025.
Therefore, he is NOT a recipient in 2025.
Step 4: Analyse option C — Shin Osamu Suzuki.
Shin Osamu Suzuki, former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2025.
He was honoured for strengthening India–Japan industrial relations and contributions to the automobile sector.
Hence, option C is a recipient and should NOT be selected.
Step 5: Analyse option D — Bindeshwar Pathak.
Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh International, was awarded Padma honours earlier.
However, he was not awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2025.
Therefore, option D is NOT a recipient in 2025.
Step 6: Analyse option E — Padma Subrahmanyam.
Padma Subrahmanyam is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and scholar.
She has received Padma awards in previous years.
However, she was not awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2025.
Hence, option E is also NOT a recipient in 2025.
Step 7: Identify the correct group.
Persons who are NOT recipients in 2025 are:
M. Venkaiah Naidu (B), Bindeshwar Pathak (D), and Padma Subrahmanyam (E).
Step 8: Final conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) B, D & E only.