What is Bharat Ratna ?

BHARAT RATNA:                                                                       The highest- civilian award is given for exceptional service the advancement of art,literature and science,and in recognition of public service of the highest order.                                                                                                         

  

                  The first three recipents of Bharat Ratna were C. Rajagopalalchari ,Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and Dr. C. V. Raman in 1954 while Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was the first foreigner to be honoured with this award in 1987.