CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of Maharashtra instituted in 1969–70 a scheme for giving the Shiv Chhatrapati State Awards to sportsmen and women.

Detailed explanation-2: -A player is awarded Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award directly if he has received ‘Arjun Award’ from the Central Government. Players who have achieved exemplary performance and raised the name of Maharashtra State and the country at national and international level are felicitated with this award.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Shiv Chhatrapati Award is given by the Government of Maharashtra to players who have consistently made remarkable achievements in the field of sports. The purpose of this is to praise the players who are consistently shining in sports and to encourage, budding players.

Detailed explanation-4: -Notes: Shiv Chhatrapati Award is the highest sports award presented annually to the state players by the Government of Maharashtra. The State Government instituted the award during 1969–70.