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K,or k,is the 11th letter in the Latin alphabet,used in the modern English alphabet,the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is kay,plural kays. The letter K usually represents the voiceless velar plosive.
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S,or s,is the 19th letter in the Latin alphabet,used in the modern English alphabet,the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ess,plural esses.
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The Arjuna Award,officially known as Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games,is the second-highest sporting honour of India,the highest being the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The award is named after Arjuna,one of the characters of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India. In Hinduism,he has been seen as a symbol of hard work,dedication and concentration. It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Before the introduction of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 1991–1992,the Arjuna award was the highest sporting honour of India. The nominations for the award are received from all government recognised National Sports Federations,the Indian Olympic Association,the Sports Authority of India (SAI),the Sports Promotion and Control Boards,the state and the union territory governments and the Major Dhyan Chandra Khel Ratna,Arjuna,Dhyan Chand and Dronacharya awardees of the previous years. The recipients are selected by a committee constituted by the Ministry and are honoured for their "good performance in the field of sports over a period of four years" at the international level and for having shown "qualities of leadership,sportsmanship and a sense of discipline." As of 2020,the award comprises "a bronze statuette of Arjuna,certificate,ceremonial dress,and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh (US$19,000)."
L,or l,is the 12th letter in the Latin alphabet,used in the modern English alphabet,the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is el,plural els.
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