SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 31

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q31

As of November 2022, who is the Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Anurag Singh Thakur

The current Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports is Anurag Thakur, who is succeeded by Nisith Pramanik as his deputy.

  • According to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affairs, and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Bengaluru will soon be referred to as India's Sports Hub due to its ideal climate and top-notch sporting facilities.
  • The minister praised the community's passion for athletics and sports.
  • He was grateful for the veteran athletes' initiative in starting their own academies, sharing their skills, attending training or evaluation camps, and significantly contributing to the nation's recent rise to prominence in sports.