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Download Solution PDF_________ will be the Host City for 2020 Olympics games.
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NPCIL Assistant Grade-1 (Preliminary) Official Paper-I (Held On: 08 Sept, 2018)
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Option 4 : Tokyo
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NPCIL Assistant Grade 1 Computer Knowledge Subject Test - 01
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Tokyo.
Key Points
- Tokyo was chosen as the host city for the 2020 Summer Olympics during the 125th IOC Session held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 7 September 2013.
- This will be the second time that Tokyo hosts the Summer Olympics, the first being in 1964.
- Tokyo 2020 was originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020 but was postponed to 23 July to 8 August 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The decision to postpone the event was unprecedented in Olympic history, making Tokyo 2020 the first Olympic Games to be rescheduled rather than canceled.
Additional Information
- International Olympic Committee (IOC):
- The IOC is the governing body of the Olympic Movement, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- It was established on 23 June 1894, and its mission is to promote Olympism and to lead the Olympic Movement.
- Olympic Games:
- The Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring summer and winter sports competitions.
- They bring together athletes from over 200 countries to compete in various sports disciplines.
- COVID-19 Pandemic:
- COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which led to a global pandemic declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020.
- The pandemic significantly impacted global events, including the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
- Tokyo:
- Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.
- It is known for its modern architecture, vibrant culture, and significant role in global finance and technology.
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