After which Prime Minister was a sports award named in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Rajiv Gandhi.
· The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, named after Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, is one of the highest sporting honors in the country.
· Established in 1991–1992, it was awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding achievements by sportspersons in various disciplines.
· The award has now been renamed in 2021 as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in honor of the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand, but it was originally named after Rajiv Gandhi to honor his contributions to India's sporting infrastructure and policies.
· The award carries a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize(25lakhs).
· Rajiv Gandhi was instrumental in improving the infrastructure for sports in India during his tenure as Prime Minister.