Awards

Question 1

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award renamed _______

Answer 1

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

Question 2

Award for major dhyan chand khel ratna award

Answer 2

As of 2020, the award comprises a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 25 lakh

Question 3

first recepient of major dhyan chand khel ratna award

Answer 3

VIshwanathan Anand in 1991-1992

Question 4

President Ram Nath Kovind has conferred the Shaurya Chakra on ___________________________ who is a pilot in a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Squadron for the act of exceptional gallantry.

Answer 4

President Ram Nath Kovind has conferred the Shaurya Chakra on Wing Commander Varun Singh Flying (Pilot) who is a pilot in a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Squadron for the act of exceptional gallantry.

Question 5

Group Captain ____________ Flying (Pilot) who is the Commanding Officer of a Su-30 MKI Squadron since January 2020 has also been conferred with Shaurya Chakra.

Answer 5

Group Captain Perminder Antil Flying (Pilot) who is the Commanding Officer of a Su-30 MKI Squadron since January 2020 has also been conferred with Shaurya Chakra.

Question 6

______________ to be given the US Congressional Gold Medal

Answer 6

Mahatma Gandhi to be given the US Congressional Gold Medal