Which of the following awards were received by Virat Kohli and Mirabai Chanu in September 2018?
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A.
Dhyan Chand Award
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B.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
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C.
Arjuna Award
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D.
Dronacharya Award
Correct Answer:
B. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Explanation:
In September 2018, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and world-champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were jointly honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting distinction in India. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on September 25, 2018, where President Ram Nath Kovind presented the awards to recognize their outstanding international achievements over the preceding four years. While other honors like the Arjuna, Dronacharya, and Dhyan Chand Awards were also conferred at the same event, the Khel Ratna was the specific top-tier recognition received by both Kohli and Chanu. Interestingly, Kohli became only the third cricketer to receive this honor, following Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, while Chanu was recognized for her gold medal success at the World Weightlifting Championships.
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