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In which year did Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win the French Open badminton title for the first time?

2021

2020

2019

2022 (correct)

Who launched various initiatives in School and Teacher Education in New Delhi?

Prime Minister of India

Minister of Health

Dharmendra Pradhan (correct)

Minister of Defence

What is the main objective of the National Vidya Samiksha Kendra?

To conduct research and development (correct)

To provide online education

To launch TV channels

To create mentors

Where will the third edition of the Khel Mahakumbh take place?

Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the initiative that aims to unify all efforts related to digital/online/on-air education?

PMeVidya Initiative Signup and view all the answers

Who inaugurated the 5th ONGC Para Games?

Hardeep Singh Puri Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the TV channels launched under the PMeVidya Initiative?

PMeVidya DTH TV Channels Signup and view all the answers

How many athletes are participating in the 5th ONGC Para Games?

371 Signup and view all the answers

Who launched the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh in 2018?

Anurag Thakur Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 200 TV channels launched?

To enable multi-mode access to education Signup and view all the answers

In which year will the third edition of the Khel Mahakumbh take place?

2024 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the initiatives launched by Dharmendra Pradhan?

To transform school education Signup and view all the answers

Who will inaugurate the third edition of the Khel Mahakumbh?

Anurag Thakur, Rahul Dravid, and Rohit Sharma Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the document that guides the initiatives launched?

National Education Policy 2020 Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of the initiatives launched by Dharmendra Pradhan?

To create a seamless and futuristic learning landscape Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the badminton pair that won the French Open doubles title for the second time?

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range of athletes targeted by the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme?

9 to 18 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Khelo India Mission?

To develop the sports ecosystem in the country Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of the Khelo India Scheme?

Talent Identification and Development Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports?

Khelo India Scheme Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Talent Identification and Development' component of the Khelo India Scheme?

To identify and develop athletes at the grassroots and elite levels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of the Khelo India Mission, according to Neeraj Chopra?

It provides a balance between sports and studies Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme?

Nation-wide programme to identify talent from every nook and corner of the country Signup and view all the answers

How does the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme attempt to identify talent?

Through IT tools and a common platform Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

KIRTI Programme

KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) programme is an initiative by the Union sports ministry to identify talent from every nook and corner of the country.
The programme is aimed at athletes in the age-group between nine to 18 years (school-going age).
It uses IT tools to identify talent and provide a common platform to showcase talent.

Khelo India Mission

The Khelo India Scheme is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
The Khelo India Mission aims to infuse sports culture and achieve sporting excellence in the country.
The mission has a "Talent Identification and Development" component to identify and develop athletes at the grassroots and elite levels.

Ellyse Perry's Achievement

Ellyse Perry became the first bowler to take a six-for in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
Her six for 15 in Royal Challengers Bangalore's seven-wicket win against Mumbai Indians is the best bowling figures in the history of the WPL.
She is the first player (man or woman) to score a century and take a six-for in all three formats of the game.

Shooting and Badminton Championships

Zhang Cuiping (China) won the P3 Mixed 25m pistol with a score of 248.8.
Avani Lekhara secured the third position with a score of 227.0.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the French Open badminton doubles title for the second time.

ONGC Para Games

Minister Hardeep S Puri inaugurated the 5th ONGC Para Games in Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi.
The event featured a total of 371 athletes, with 249 ONGCians participating in various sporting disciplines.
Athletes from various oil and gas public enterprises participated in disciplines such as athletics, badminton, table tennis, and wheelchair racing.

Khel Mahakumbh

The third edition of the 'Khel Mahakumbh' will commence in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district.
Village and panchayat level teams will compete in five sports events — volleyball, kabaddi, cricket, basketball, and athletics.
The tournament will be inaugurated jointly by Union Information cum Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, India cricket team coach Rahul Dravid, and team captain Rohit Sharma.

Education Initiatives

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched various initiatives in School and Teacher Education.
The initiatives include the launch of DIETS of Excellence, National Professional Standard for Teachers, National Mission for Mentoring, 52 Primers of NCERT, National Vidya Samiksha Kendra, and 200 TV Channels.
These initiatives aim to create a seamless and futuristic learning landscape, promote learning in Indian languages, and realize the vision of NEP 2020.

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