5th Khelo India Youth Games 2022

Current Context: At a ceremony in Bhopal, MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (MP), and Nisith Pramanik, the Union Minister of State (MoS), both introduced the Mascots, Smart Torch, and Theme Song of the 5th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2022.

• From January 30 to February 11, 2023, MP will hold KIYG 2022 in the MP cities of Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat, and Khargone (Maheshwar).
• Mascots: Asha (Female Cheetah) and Mowgli.
• Theme Song: MP Shor Macha Do, Hindustan Ka Dil Dhadka Do.
• Torch: Amarkantak This is the first smart torch in any game in the nation. It is called for the location where the Narmada River, regarded as the state’s lifeblood, originates. A racing cheetah, a lotus, and carvings of the renowned Mahakaleshwar temple are all included on the torch.
• Teams or individuals that excel and take home medals at Khelo India would receive Rs 5 lakh per year for coaching expenses.
• A total of 27 games will be played at 23 different locations in 9 different cities.
• There will be approximately 6000 players, 303 foreign and 1089 national officials present.
• Water sports, such as rowing, canoe slalom, and kayaking, as well as fencing, will be included in KIYG for the first time.

Question: 

Q.1 Where will the 5th Khelo India youth games be held?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Himachal Pradesh
d. Delhi