CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The second edition of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg was held in February 2021. On February 4, LG Sinha and Thakur launched the 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games anthem, mascot, and jersey.

Detailed explanation-2: -SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 24: The second edition of ‘Khelo India Winter Games’ will start from February 26 and culminate on March 02 in J&K’s winter destination of Gulmarg. Around 1200 athletes and guests from across the country are scheduled to participate in the event.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first edition of the Khelo India Winter Games was held in 2020 in Leh and Gulmarg, with an aim to popularise winter games among the youth across India. The 2nd edition was held in Gulmarg in February 2021. J&K topped the medal tally in both the 1st and 2nd editions of the Khelo India Winter Games.

Detailed explanation-4: -Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir won the maximum number of medals in the second edition of the Khelo India Winter national Games, They won 11 gold, 18 silver, and 5 bronze to finish with a tally of 34 medals. Second position-Karnataka won 5 gold and 4 bronze medals.

Detailed explanation-5: -J&K topped the medal tally, bagging 26 Gold medals, 25 silver medals, 25 Bronze medals followed by Maharashtra with 13 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals.