The 2023 World Blitz Chess Championships concluded in a thrilling climax, with Magnus Carlsen capturing his seventh World Blitz title, marking his 17th World Crown. In the Women's tournament, Valentina Gunina was unstoppable as she claimed her second Blitz title.

Actor Anupam Kher was conferred the Padma Bhushan by President Pranab Mukherjee in March, 2016.

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(C) Shyam Prasad Mukherjee

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee has not been awarded the Bharat Ratna. Please note that new awards or recognitions may have been conferred since then, so it's advisable to check the latest sources for the most up-to-date information.

(D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice on land, air, or sea but not in the presence of the enemy.

The Ashoka Chakra is a peacetime military decoration awarded for acts of the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice on land, at sea, or in the air. It is not specific to actions in the presence of the enemy, distinguishing it from some other military decorations.

(B) Lala Lajpat Rai

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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former Indian President, received the Bharat Ratna award in the year:

(C) 1997

(D) Bhanu Athaiya

Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Oscar. She won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film "Gandhi" in 1983.