Who among the following was conferred with a Padma Bhushan Award 2025 in the field of (Posthumous) Public Affairs in April 2025?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Shri Sushil Kumar Modi
Explanation:
• Shri Sushil Kumar Modi, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and senior BJP leader, was conferred the Padma Bhushan 2025 (Posthumous) in the field of Public Affairs.
• He was recognised for his long and influential political career and his contribution toward governance and public service.
• Modi played a key role in shaping Bihar’s administrative and developmental reforms.
• His lifetime of service earned wide national respect, leading to this posthumous honour.
• Padma Bhushan is awarded for “distinguished service of high order,” and his contributions fit this criterion.
Information Booster:
• Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours, after Bharat Ratna.
• In 2025, a total of 19 Padma Bhushan awards were announced, including multiple posthumous recognitions.
Additional Knowledge:
Dr. Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy (Option a)
. Awarded Padma Vibhushan 2025 in Medicine, not Padma Bhushan in Public Affairs.
Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna (Option b)
. Awarded Padma Bhushan 2025 in the field of Art, not Public Affairs.
Shri MT Vasudevan Nair (Option c)
. Awarded Padma Vibhushan 2025 (Posthumous) in Literature & Education, not Public Affairs.