PM inaugurates 38th National Games in Dehradun with 'Green Games' theme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 28 January 2025; the Games run from 28 January to 14 February in 11 cities across 8 districts of Uttarakhand.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 28 January 2025, in the silver jubilee (25th) year of the state's formation. The 38th National Games are being held in 11 cities across 8 districts of Uttarakhand from 28 January to 14 February 2025 under the theme 'Green Games'. Trophies and medals were made of e-waste, and a tree is to be planted in the name of every medal winner.
Key facts
- Inaugurated
- 28 January 2025, Dehradun
- Edition
- 38th National Games
- Dates
- 28 January – 14 February 2025
- Venues
- 11 cities across 8 districts of Uttarakhand
- Theme
- Green Games
- Medals
- Made of e-waste; a tree planted per medal winner
- Context
- Uttarakhand's silver jubilee year
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Which state hosted the 38th National Games inaugurated on 28 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Uttarakhand
PIB 2097172: PM Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
What was the theme of the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Green Games
PIB 2097172: the theme was 'Green Games', with trophies and medals made of e-waste.
Consider the following statements about the 38th National Games: 1. The medals were made of e-waste. 2. The Games were held across 11 cities in 8 districts of Uttarakhand. 3. The Games were held in Uttarakhand's golden jubilee year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2097172: medals were made of e-waste and the Games were held in 11 cities across 8 districts; it was Uttarakhand's silver jubilee (25th) year, not golden jubilee.
Till what date were the 38th National Games scheduled to run in Uttarakhand?
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Correct answer: C — 14 February 2025
PIB 2097172: the Games were held from 28 January to 14 February 2025.