Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 Announced

Why in the News?

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024, selecting four individuals for their outstanding achievements in adventure activities.

Key Features / Major Points:

Award Winners & Categories:

Land Adventure: Baljeet Kaur and Skalzang Rigzin

Water Adventure: Rimo Saha

Lifetime Achievement: Shiva Prasad Chamoli

Prize Money & Trophy: Each awardee will receive a statuette, a certificate, and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh.

Presentation Ceremony: President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan alongside the National Sports Awards.

Static GK Facts:

Tenzing Norgay: One of the first two individuals to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 alongside Edmund Hillary.

Award Significance: Highest national recognition for adventure sports in India (formerly known as the National Adventure Award).

Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Headquarters: New Delhi).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Who has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024?

A: Shiva Prasad Chamoli

Q: What is the cash prize awarded to each winner of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award?

A: ₹15 Lakh

Q: Tenzing Norgay scaled Mount Everest for the first time in 1953 along with which mountaineer?

A: Sir Edmund Hillary