Khelo India Current Affairs, GK & News
Karnataka to host Khelo India University Games 2021
The chief minister of Karnataka, BS Yeddyurappa, announced that Karnataka will be hosting the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in the year 2021. Key Points The Khelo India University Games will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Games will be held in the Jain University and other venues of the state. Jain University ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Topics: Karnataka • Khelo India • Khelo India programme • Khelo India University Games • Khelo India University Games 2021 • Sports Authority of India
Assam Rifles Public School launched as Khelo India Sports School
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju recently launched the Assam Rifles Public School as a Khelo India Sports School. Where is Assam Rifles Public School located? Shillong. Is Assam Rifles Public School a Khelo India Sports School? Yes. What are Khelo India Sports School? The main objective of Khelo India ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Topics: Assam Rifles • Khelo India • Khelo India programme • Khelo India Scheme • Khelo India Sports School
Yogasana recognized as a competitive Sport in India
The Sports Ministry has formally recognized Yogasana as a competitive sport. This will enable the ancient practice to avail Government funding. This was done to spread awareness about Yoga and its benefits and help improve physical and mental wellbeing of the people. Key Highlights After its recognition as a competitive sport, Yogasana becomes eligible to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Topics: In Indian sports • Khelo India • Kiren Rijiju • Yoga • Yogasana
Khelo India
Context in Current Affairs: The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports recently announced that the Government is to start 1000 Khelo India centres all over India. The announcement was made at the tenth Global Sports Summit organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The centres will help the retired sportspersons ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: FICCI • Khelo India • Khelo India programme • Khelo India Scheme • Sports Authority of India
Khelo India: GoI to incentivize 500 private academies
The Union Minister of Sports, Kiren Rijiju recently announced that the Government of India is to incentivize 500 private academies under Khelo India scheme. Key Highlights Under the model, the private academies are to be graded into different categories based on the quality of achievement of the players. In the first phase, monetary assistance is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Topics: Khelo India • Khelo India programme • Khelo India Scheme • Kiren Rijiju • Olympics • Sports Authority of India • Sports Incentives