Current Affairs

Which state is the host of the 2nd edition of the North East Olympics in 2022?

• Assam

• Meghalaya

• Gujrat

• Karnataka

• Madhya Pradesh

Answer explanation

Meghalaya is set to host the 2nd edition of the North East Olympics from October the 30th to November the 6th in Shillong.The first edition of Games was held in Manipur in 2018, with 12 disciplines. The Games coincides when Meghalaya is celebrating the 50th year of its Statehood. In this edition, as many as 4,000 participants from eight North Eastern Sta

What is the official slogan of the 2024 Paris Olympics?

• Inclusive and Impressive

• Games Wide Open

• Global Partnership

• Brotherly and Beautiful

Answer explanation

The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics unveiled ‘Games Wide Open’ as they announced prices for tickets for the fans.In French, the slogan is ‘Ouvrons grand les Jeux’. The 2024 Summer Olympics or the 33rd Olympiad is scheduled to take place in July-August 2024.

Which company is set to establish first-ever India House at Paris Olympics 2024?

• Reliance Industries

• Tata Group

• Adani Industries

• Mahindra Industries

Answer explanation

Reliance Industries (RIL) and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) are set to together establish the first-ever India House at Paris Olympics 2024.RIL announced a long-term partnership with IOA to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support national sports federations and build credentials of India as a global sporting nation. RIL will support Indian athletes in all major multi-sport events India is also be hosting the 140th IOC Session in June 2023 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai.

Which state announced ‘Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award’ and ‘Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympics’?

• Chhattisgarh

• Rajasthan

• Punjab

• Manipur

Answer explanation

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be introduced in the state for sportspersons.The Chief Minister also said the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympics’ will start from August 2022 and over 27 lakh players of all ages will participate in it. He also inaugurated Rajasthan High Performance Sports and Rehabilitation Centre.

In order to provide financial aid for sports persons’ training for 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, which new scheme has been announced in the Karnataka state budget 2022-2023?

• Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Yojane

• Amrutha Kreeda Dathu Yojane

• Suraksha Kreeda Sahakara Yojane

• Target Olympic Podium Scheme

Answer explanation

To secure a top slot in the next Tokyo Olympics and to aid sports persons in undertaking good practices for Olympics and Paralympics, the state government has announced the ‘Amrutha Kreeda Dathu Yojane’. This is implemented relatively with the Union government’s ‘Khelo India’ scheme.

Which country topped the medal tally in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?

• China

• USA

• Norway

• Germany

Answer explanation

For the second Games in a row, Norway topped the medal tally in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, with 16 golds. It was followed by Germany with 12 golds and China with 9.The Games recently ended in the “Bird’s Nest” stadium, China and its President Xi Jinping handed over the games to 2026 hosts Milano-Cortina.

Who is the only contestant from India, in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022?

• Arif Khan

• Neeraj Chopra

• Shiva Keshavan

• Jagdish Singh

Answer explanation

Arif Khan, who will be competing in the Slalom and Giant Slalom events, is the only contestant from India, in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.India announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, after the honour of carrying the Olympic torch went to a Chinese soldier who was wounded in the Galvan clash two years ago.

Olympics Vithi or Olympics Boulevard is a part of the Streetscaping project of which state/UT?

• Assam

• New Delhi

• Telangana

• Haryana

Answer explanation

The Delhi Government has announced to dedicate a nearly one-kilometre-long stretch in North Delhi to Olympic champions such as Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Ravi Dahiya and others.It has been named as Olympics Vithi or Olympics Boulevard. This is a part of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s ambitious streetscaping project.

Which country is the host of the 2022 Winter Olympics?

• Japan

• China

• Russia

• USA

Answer explanation

The 2022 Winter Olympics, officially the XXIV Olympic Winter Games is scheduled to take place from 4 to 20 February 2022 in Beijing and its neighbouring town in China.A report released by Sport Ecology Group and Save Our Winters has stated the dangers of artificial snow to be produced in the Olympics on athletes’ bodies. It also warned on water wastage that happens for the snow at these games.

Which country announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in China?

• Russia

• USA

• UK

• France

Answer explanation

The United States has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. The White House announced that no official delegation would be sent to the Games because of concerns about China’s human rights record.It also said that US athletes could attend and would have the government’s full support. China called this move as a ‘self-directed political farce’.