Context:
Uttarakhand to host 38th edition of National Games from January 28
National Games:
- A multi-sport event organized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to bring together athletes from across India.
- Though initially envisioned to be a biennial event, due to logistical and procedural issues they have been held with varying gaps over the years.
- 1st National Games was held in 1924 in Lahore.
- 38th Edition (current event) will be hosted by Uttarakhand
- Competition Structure – It will feature 32 sporting disciplines for competitive events.
- In addition, 4 demonstration sports – Kalaripayattu, Yogasana, Mallakhambh, and Rafting – will be included
- Symbols –
- Logo – Highlights Uttarakhand’s Himalayan peaks, the Ganga River, and its biodiversity.
- Mascot – Mouli, inspired by the bird Himalayan Monal
- Tagline for the games is “Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak” (from resolution to zenith).
Himalayan Monal:
- Also known as – Impeyan Monal
- State bird of Uttarakhand
- Conservation Status –
- IUCN: Least Concern (LC).
- Wildlife Protection Act: Schedule I.
Source: TOI
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:
1. The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.
2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The motto of summer Olympic 2020 is Faster, Higher, Stronger– Together. Hence, Statement 1 is not correct.
