CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be given to how many sportspersons?
A
12
B
15
C
20
D
25
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ram Nath Kovind presented 12 athletes with the coveted Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for their contributions to India’s glory. The award was first introduced in the year 1991-1992 and the first recipient was Chess legend Viswanathan Anand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sharath Kamal has been conferred with India’s highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. He won three gold medals and a silver at the Commonwealth Games 2022 earlier this year. The 40-year-old Sharath Kamal will be the sole recipient of the Khel Ratna award this year.

Detailed explanation-3: -National Sports Awards 2022 announced; Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award goes to table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal. Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry has announced the National Sports Awards 2022.

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