CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports which is an attempt to provide assistance to India’s top athletes. The Scheme looks to add a premium to the preparations of these athletes so that they can win Olympic medals in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) The program is aimed at providing the required support to the athletes in their preparation and training, so that they can win medals for the country at international events (with the main focus being on the Olympics).

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS)? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ main initiative, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, aims to support India’s finest athletes. The scheme aims to improve these athletes’ training so they can win Olympic medals.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Target Olympic Podium Scheme or TOPS was launched in 2014 under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), GOI. The chief objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance and other help to athletes in their pursuit of medals in the Olympics and other international sporting events.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has appointed Commodore PK Garg as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).