CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s national sports awards selection committee has recommended only one name for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award this year and 25 for the Arjuna Awards . Commonwealth Games 2022 table tennis champion Sharath Kamal has been nominated for this year’s prestigious Khel Ratna award.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. While criteria for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award involves outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of four years, Arjuna award in addition to good performance over past 4 years requires qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline.