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Khelo India Programme

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

The Khelo India Programme is a flagship government initiative demonstrating the state's role in youth development, promoting health, fostering national pride through sports, and achieving excellence in international competitions. It is relevant for topics on social policy, governance, and human resource development.

The Khelo India Programme is a national programme for the development of sports in India, launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It aims to revive the sports culture at the grassroots level by building a strong framework for all sports played in the country and establishing India as a great sporting nation.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Objective

To identify and nurture young talent from the grassroots level across various sports.

Support Provided

Offers world-class coaching, scientific support, and competitive exposure to athletes.

Impact

Many medallists in international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, have emerged through this initiative.

Implementing Bodies

Implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with support from institutions like the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaWelfare Schemes & Social Policies
Conceptual areaYouth Affairs

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsFormulates and implements
Sports Authority of India (SAI)Implements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Flagship programme of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
  • Aims for grassroots talent identification and nurturing.
  • Provides coaching, scientific support, and competitive exposure.
  • Contributes to India's performance in international events.
  • Focuses on building a strong sporting nation.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

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Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

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Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2023Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of Ind...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2017Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Factual recall, Policy measures

‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to -

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Statement-based questions, Factual recall

‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to -

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Topic timeline

Welfare Schemes & Social PoliciesYouth Affairs
Prelims 2016· Factual recall, Policy measures

‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to -

Open question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Open question
Prelims 2016· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to -

Open question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of Ind...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization : 1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations. 2. World Toilet Summit, World To...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an ...

Open question

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth Games 2026 Weightlifting medallists with cash rewards; urges athletes to inspire next generation by visiting schools and colleges

03 Aug 2026 · Khelo India is a flagship government programme to promote sports at all levels, from grassroots to elite, by providing infrastructure, training, and support to young athletes, contributing to India's sporting prowess and building a strong sporting nation.

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UPSC Prelims PYQs on Khelo India Programme

Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

2018·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

2017·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an ...

2026·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of Ind...

2022·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

2023·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to -

2016·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

2016·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization : 1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations. 2. World Toilet Summit, World To...

2024·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

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