Context:
Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2024.
Sports Awards Given in India:
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award – Considered India’s highest sporting honour.
- Given for outstanding performances in sports spanning over a period of 4 years
- Winners receive a medallion, certificate and a cash prize.
- Earlier known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
- Arjuna Award – Awarded for consistently good performance over a period of 4 years.
- Winners receive a statuette of Arjuna, a certificate and a cash prize.
- Dronacharya Award – India’s highest sports honour for coaches.
- Awarded to individuals for producing medal winners at prestigious international events.
- Major Dhyan Chand Award – Named after India’s hockey magician Dhyan Chand.
- Represents India’s highest honour for lifetime achievements in sports.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy – Given to an institution or university for top performance in inter-university tournaments over the last one year.
- Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar – Awarded to organisations or corporates (both private and public) and individuals for playing a role in the area of sports promotion and development over the last 3 years.
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)