Question 99
1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.
2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
AOptions
BSolution
Statement 1 is incorrect. The official motto for the 32nd Summer Olympics (Tokyo 2020, held in 2021) was 'United by Emotion', not 'A New World'. 'A New World' was the motto for the Osaka Expo '70.
Statement 2 is correct. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate, and Baseball (returning after being absent) were indeed included as new or returning sports for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. These additions were aimed at making the Games more appealing to a younger audience and reflecting global trends in sports.
CStrategy
For major international events like the Olympics, remember specific details such as official mottos, mascot names, and newly introduced or returning sports. These are common current affairs facts.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under Current Affairs, specifically major international sporting events and their details.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. It requires specific current affairs knowledge about the Tokyo Olympics.