GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Question
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Exceptional service in BATTLEFIELD
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Outstanding performance in sports
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Exceptional service in emergency
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Best performance in archery
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Arjuna Award, officially known as Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games, is the second-highest sporting honour of India, the highest being the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award .
Detailed explanation-2: -Arjuna Award was instituted in the year 1961. It is given to sportspersons for “consistent outstanding performance” over the period of last four years. The award comprises “a bronze statuette of Arjuna, certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh (US$19, 000)."
Detailed explanation-3: -The Khel Ratna Award (Hindi pronunciation: [kʰeːl rət̪nə]), officially known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award ( transl. Major Dhyan Chand Sport Jewel Award), is the highest sporting honour of India.