GK Q&A on Awards and Honours

The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. Instituted in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of ₹ 500,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll. Varun Singh Bhati (Para-Athletics) is the recipient of Arjun Award 2017.

Kattassery Joseph Yesudas is renowned Indian musician and film playback singer and the recipient of Padma Vibhusan 2017 Award for his contribution in Art-Music.

Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, was an Indian Army officer of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles, posthumously awarded the India's highest military honour, Param Vir Chakra for his audacious courage and leadership during adverse times. He died during the attack on Jubar Top, Khalubar Hills in Batalik Sector, Kargil. His actions have led to him being referred to as the "Hero of Batalik".

Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was an Indian educationist and politician notable for his role in the Indian independence movement and as the twice president of Indian National Congress. He was respectfully addressed as Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and also addressed as 'Mahamana'. He was posthumously conferred with Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, on 24 December 2014, a day before his 153rd Birth Anniversary.

The recipients of the Dhyan Chand Award are Bhupender Singh (Athletics), Syed Shahid Hakim (Football), and Sumrai Tete (Hockey).

Sardar Singh, former Indian hockey captain, is the recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award 2017.

Dronacharya Award is sports coaching honour of the Republic of India given for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events. Dr. R. Gandhi (Athletics), Heera Nand Kataria (Kabaddi), G.S.S.V. Prasad (Badminton), Brij Bhushan Mohanty (Boxing), P.A. Raphel (Hockey), Sanjoy Chakraverthy (Shooting) and Roshan Lal (Wrestling) are the recipient of the awards.

The Indian government announced the Bharat Ratna award to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who was also awarded the "Best Parliamentarian" in 1994.

Padma Shri (also Padma Shree) is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Awarded by the Government of India, it is announced every year on India's Republic Day. Shri Karimul Hak is the recipient of Padam Shri Award 2017 in Social work.

Shri Devendra Jhajharia, Paralympics double gold medallist in javelin is the recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2017.