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Pakistan to Host 14th South Asian Games in March 2027 Across Three Cities

The South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) confirmed Pakistan as host nation for the 14th South Asian Games from March 23 to 31, 2027.
Events will be staged across three key venues: Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad.
This marks the third time Pakistan will host the regional multi-sport event, following the 1989 and 2004 editions.
The multi-sport event gathers top athletes from South Asian nations to promote regional sports collaboration.

Key Facts / Static GK

South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) governs the South Asian Games

Q Practice Quiz — 22 July 2026

1. Who has been appointed as the Additional Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IRCTC in July 2026?

A Sanjay Kumar Jain
B Rahul Himalian
C Ashish Gautam
D Pradeep Kumar
E Anil Kumar Lahoti

Explanation: Rahul Himalian was appointed as the Additional Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC), succeeding Sanjay Kumar Jain.

2. Where is the Amul Bengal Dairy Project, featuring the world's largest curd manufacturing plant, being established?

A Siliguri, West Bengal
B Howrah Food Park, West Bengal
C Asansol, West Bengal
D Anand, Gujarat
E Ranchi, Jharkhand

Explanation: The Amul Bengal Dairy Project is being developed at Howrah Food Park in West Bengal with an outlay of approximately ₹700 crore.

3. What is the name of the operation launched by the Indian Army to support flood relief work in Assam?

A Operation Flood Relief
B Operation Jal Rahat
C Operation Madad
D Operation Ganga
E Operation Meghdoot

Explanation: 'Operation Jal Rahat' was launched by the Indian Army in coordination with the Assam government to provide rescue and relief support during floods.

4. What is the monthly fee for the Digital Local Pass launched by NHAI for residents within a 20 km radius of eligible toll plazas?

A ₹200
B ₹250
C ₹300
D ₹350
E ₹500

Explanation: The Digital Local Pass fee is set at ₹350 per month, granting unlimited toll pass travels to residents living within a 20-kilometre radius of the toll plaza.

5. On which OTT ecosystem platform is the 'Gems of India' challenge hosted?

A Doordarshan Play
B MyWAVES (WAVES OTT)
C Bharat OTT
D Prasar Media
E YouTube India

Explanation: The 'Gems of India' challenge is hosted on the MyWAVES platform, which forms part of the WAVES OTT ecosystem.

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