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    Question

    What is the age group targeted by the Khelo India Rising

    Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme?
    A 5 to 15 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 to 20 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9 to 18 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 to 25 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 8 to 17 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ·         Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur to inaugurate unique talent hunt event, KIRTI in Chandigarh .   ·         Olympic and world javelin champion Neeraj Chopra has lauded the Union sports ministry ’ s initiative to launch the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification ( KIRTI ) programme, saying “ that it could possibly provide the right balance between sports and studies .”   ·         Aimed at athletes in the age - group between nine to 18 years i . e . school - going age, KIRTI is an ambitious nation - wide programme under the Khelo India mission that attempts to identify talent from every nook and corner of the country by using IT tools and provide a common platform to showcase talent .   Learn Along :   ABOUT KHELO INDIA MISSION   ·         The Khelo India Scheme is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports .    ·         The Khelo India Mission aims at infusing sports culture and achieving sporting excellence in the country thus allowing the populace to harness the power of sports through its cross - cutting influence . Under the “ Sports Competitions and Talent Development ” vertical of the Khelo India Scheme, the “ Talent Identification and Development ” component is dedicated to working towards the identification and development of athletes at the grassroots and elite levels to develop the sports ecosystem in the country .  

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