Sports & Awards – Arunachal Pradesh Police Constable (General Awareness & Current Affairs)
Quick note:
For the police constable exam, the Sports & Awards section tests your knowledge of major Indian sports awards, recent recipients, national/international sports bodies, and big sporting events.
1. Simple Explanation
- Sports – Any physical activity that involves skill, competition, and a set of rules.
- Awards – Official recognitions given by government bodies, sports federations, or international organizations to athletes, coaches, or contributors for outstanding performance or service.
The exam often asks you to:
| Topic | Typical Question |
|---|---|
| National sports awards | “What is the highest sporting award in India?” |
| Recent awardees | “Name the 2023 Arjuna Award recipients.” |
| International bodies | “Which federation governs Indian cricket?” |
| Major events | “Which city hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games?” |
2. Key Points
| Category | Details | Recent Highlights (2023‑24) |
|---|---|---|
| A. Indian National Sports Awards | 1. Khel Ratna (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna) – Highest sporting honour. 2. Arjuna Award – For consistent performance over 4 years. 3. Dronacharya Award – For outstanding coaches. 4. Dhyan Chand Award – Lifetime contribution to sport. 5. National Sports Awards (2024) – Includes Bharat Ratna for sports? (rare) |
• 2024 Khel Ratna awarded to Neeraj Chopra (Javelin 2024 Olympics). • 2024 Arjuna recipients: PV Sindhu, Nithin Kumar (cricket). • 2024 Dronacharya: Gurudev Singh (athletics). |
| B. International Sports Bodies | • International Olympic Committee (IOC) – Governs Olympic Games. • FIFA – Governs world football. • ICC – Governs world cricket. • World Rugby, FIH, FIBA – Governs rugby, hockey, basketball respectively. |
• 2024 ICC Awards: Rashid Khan (Best T20Bowlers). • 2024 FIFA World Cup: Argentina won (2026 host: Qatar 2022). |
| C. Major Sporting Events | • Olympics – Summer & Winter every 4 years. • Commonwealth Games – Every 4 years. • Asian Games – Every 4 years. • World Cup – Football (FIFA), Cricket (ICC). |
• 2024 Paris Olympics – 26 June – 11 July. • 2022 Commonwealth Games – Birmingham, UK (held 2022). • 2023 Asian Games – Hangzhou, China. |
| D. Indian Sports Federations | • BCCI – Cricket. • AIFF – Football. • FIH – Hockey. • BWF – Badminton. • ISL & I-League – Soccer leagues. • BCCI & BCCI Awards – Player of the Year, etc. |
• 2024 BCCI: Rohit Sharma named |