Current Context: The Olympics games 2020 were supposed to be held from 24th July 2020 to 9th Aug 2020 at Tokyo, Japan.
- But however due to the worldwide worst health situation because of COVID-19, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Tokyo 2020 Organization Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Government of Japan took a decision to postpone the Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 by one year.
- Now the Olympics Games Tokyo 2020 are rescheduled to be held from 23rd July 2021 to 8th August 2021.
- The decision was taken by keeping in view the health of athletes and everyone involved. Also, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has taken the decision to reschedule the Paralympic games from 24th Aug to 5th Sep 2021.
Static Part:
- Japan Capital: Tokyo
- Japan Currency: Japanese Yen
- Mascot for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: Someity
- Mascot for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Miraitowa
Question:
Q.1 Where will be Olympics Games 2020 held?
a. Tokyo
b. Sochi
c. Mexico
d. Munich
