Question: According to the announcement of Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore which of the following years is the “Year of Sport in India”?
(a) 2017
(b) 2018
(c) 2019
(d) 2020
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On December 6th, 2017, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced to celebrate the year 2018 as “Year of Sport in India”.
- A quiz will also be organized to awaken interest in sports among people under the ‘Khelo Bharat’ campaign this year.
- In the next 3 years 10 sports excellence centers will be set up in the country.
- At the same time, during the press conference on December 10, the Sports and Youth Minister also announced the full financial support to Hockey India for the upcoming three important events- Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and the World Cup.
Reference:
https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe/status/938323175649173505
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/ministry-will-give-complete-funding-to-hockey-india-rathore/articleshow/62011801.cms