CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Sania Mirza, who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, is the fourth Indian tennis player to receive the Padma Bhushan. Vijay Amritraj, Ramanathan Krishnan and doubles legend Leander Paes had earlier been honoured with both Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

Detailed explanation-2: -On Monday, Sania Mirza was also honoured at the NRI of the Year Award 2016. India’s ace tennis player Sania Mirza received the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian honour from President Pranab Mukherjee at a glittering function at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government in 1962 for her services to the people of India. But before this, according to reports, Mother Teresa, had turned down the honour in 1960 and 1961, believing it was wrong to be recognised for service in God’s name.

Detailed explanation-4: -Padma Awards 2023 sports winners: Kalarippayattu master SRD Prasad, Thangta Guru K Sanathoiba Sharma, cricket coach Gurcharan Singh honoured-Sportstar.

Detailed explanation-5: -He was awarded the Padma Shri at the age of just 19. Sania is the only player from India to reach the fourth round of the singles matches of the US Open. Sania, who was the world’s number-one player in doubles during 2015-16, announced her retirement in January 2022.