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Rajasthan Introduces 'Yuva Suyog' Platform to Foster Sports Talent Across State
The Rajasthan state administration led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched the 'Yuva Suyog' initiative to promote sports culture and spot talent at the grassroots level.
Under this platform, sports competitions in football, cricket, volleyball, and kabaddi will be organized across ward levels in urban local bodies and Panchayat levels in rural regions.
The scheme is designed to enhance youth participation in competitive sports and establish a structured athletic scouting system across all districts.
Under this platform, sports competitions in football, cricket, volleyball, and kabaddi will be organized across ward levels in urban local bodies and Panchayat levels in rural regions.
The scheme is designed to enhance youth participation in competitive sports and establish a structured athletic scouting system across all districts.
Key Facts / Static GK
Capital of Rajasthan: Jaipur
Chief Minister of Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma
Governor of Rajasthan: Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
National Parks in Rajasthan: Desert, Keoladeo, Mukundara Hills, Ranthambore, Sariska
Tiger Reserves in Rajasthan: Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundara Hills, Ramgarh Vishdhari, Dholpur-Karauli
Chief Minister of Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma
Governor of Rajasthan: Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
National Parks in Rajasthan: Desert, Keoladeo, Mukundara Hills, Ranthambore, Sariska
Tiger Reserves in Rajasthan: Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundara Hills, Ramgarh Vishdhari, Dholpur-Karauli
Practice Quiz — 24 July 2026
Q1. Which state recently launched the 'Yuva Suyog' initiative to identify grassroots athletic talent and organize ward and Panchayat level competitions?
Answer: (C) Rajasthan — Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched the 'Yuva Suyog' platform in Rajasthan to identify grassroots sports talent by conducting competitions at ward and Panchayat levels.
Q2. The Tamil Nadu government renamed the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme to honor which prominent former leader?
Answer: (B) K. Kamaraj — The Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme in Tamil Nadu was renamed the 'Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme' to honor former Chief Minister K. Kamaraj.
Q3. Which scheme supports the newly approved Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) at Manallur and Pillapaikkam in Tamil Nadu?
Answer: (B) Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0) — The two proposed EMCs in Tamil Nadu are funded under the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0), which was notified by the government in April 2020.
Q4. According to official railway data, what percentage of Indian Railways' broad gauge network has been electrified?
Answer: (D) 99.6% — Indian Railways has successfully electrified 99.6% of its broad gauge network, making it the second most electrified major railway network in the world.
Q5. Which Maharashtra state enterprise signed an MoU with NABARD to promote green and sustainable infrastructure in rural India?
Answer: (C) MAHAPREIT — NABARD signed an MoU with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT), a Government of Maharashtra enterprise, to finance green rural infrastructure.
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