Context:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award:
- Established – 1991-92.
- Named After – Legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
- Highest Sporting Honor – Conferred by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
- Eligibility & Criteria –
- Awarded for spectacular and outstanding performance in sports at the international level.
- Recognizes achievements in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and other major tournaments.
- Consideration period – 4 years preceding the award year.
- Sportspersons penalized for doping violations are not eligible.
- Award Benefits –
- Cash Prize – ₹25,00,000 (tax-free).
- Medal & Certificate of Honor.
- Recognition at National Sports Awards Ceremony.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:
Award Name Purpose
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award – For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by sportsperson over the last four years.
Arjuna Award – For lifetime achievement by a sportsperson.
Dronacharya Award – To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar – To recognize the contribution made by sports persons even after their retirement.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2023 Prelims]
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) All four
Answer: (b)