GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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1963
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1961
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1962
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Detailed explanation-1: -In an unusual move, the first and only team award to date was presented to the entire team of twenty mountaineers in 1965 representing the successful Indian Everest expedition of 1965. Amongst the notable winners was Manuel Aaron, awarded in 1961.
Detailed explanation-2: -Salim Durrani played a total of 29 Tests in a 13-year international career. The Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961. Salim Durrani received the first Arjuna Award in the game of cricket.
Detailed explanation-3: -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)."