Question: Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ‘Run for Rio’ from which of the following stadium as a means to encourage the Indian contingent at the Olympics?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
(b) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
(c) Vijay Chowk, New Delhi
(d) India Gate, New Delhi
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 31 July 2016 Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ‘Run for Rio’ from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as a means to encourage the Indian contingent at the Olympics.
- Thousands of school children and youth participating in ‘Run for Rio’.
- Run for Rio, “was organized by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs.
- It should be known that 119 Indian athletes have qualified for the Olympics.
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/narendra-modi-flags-off-run-for-rio/article8924532.ece
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/events/run-for-riopm-modi-wishes-luck-to-rio-bound-indian-athletes/pm-modi-wishes-luck-to-rio-bound-indian-athletes/slideshow/53474047.cms
http://indianexpress.com/videos/news-video/rio-2016-olympics-are-more-than-winning-and-losing-pm-narendra-modi-at-run-for-rio/
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-to-flag-off-run-for-rio-in-delhi-1438365