CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In order to realize India’s Olympic medal dream, at the 2016 (Rio) and 2020 (Tokyo) Olympics, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) established the Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS or TOP Scheme) in September 2014.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eminent athletes Pullela Gopichand, Rahul Dravid, Abhinav Bindra, and Manisha Malhotra, as well as sports administrators from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the MYAS [DG SAI and JS (Sports)], made up the first committee, which was established under the chairmanship of Shri. Anurag Thakur (MP).

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Olympic oath at the Games of the modern era was written by Pierre de Coubertin. It has been modified over time to reflect the changing nature of sports competitions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The mission of the IOC is to promote Olympism throughout the world and to lead the Olympic Movement.