Sports | 03 Jan 2025

D Gukesh Khel Ratna 2024

D Gukesh was selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 in Chess.

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What happened

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India's highest sporting honour. In the 2024 award list, D Gukesh was named for Chess. This makes the question important for sports current affairs.

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India's highest sporting honour. In the 2024 award list, D Gukesh was named for Chess. This makes the question important for sports current affairs.

Why it matters

Khel Ratna 2024 + Chess = D Gukesh.

Static GK

  • Khel Ratna 2024 + Chess = D Gukesh.

MCQ Practice

1. Which chess player was selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024?
  • R Praggnanandhaa
  • D Gukesh
  • Viswanathan Anand
  • Arjun Erigaisi

Answer: D Gukesh

Why: D Gukesh was selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 in Chess.

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