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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Aparna Kumar . Aparna Kumar became the first IPS to be honoured with Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award.

Detailed explanation-2: -C.V. Narasimhan was the First IPS Officer of India. He was the topper of the first IPS batch in 1948.

Detailed explanation-3: -They will be conferred the award by President Droupadi Murmu at a function in Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on 30th November, 2022 along with the winners of other National sports awards . They will receive statuettes, certificates and award money 15 lakh rupees each.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lifetime achievement is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in and devoted themselves in the promotion of adventure sports. As of 2021, the award comprises “a bronze statuette of Tenzing Norgay along with a cash prize of ₹15 lakh (US$19,000)".

Detailed explanation-5: -The Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award 2014-15 was awarded by the then President Pranab Mukherjee to Jot Singh (Mountaineering).