Union Sports Minister Mandaviya leads 'Sunday on Cycle' in Surat, boosting PM Modi’s call for a drug-free, Viksit Bharat.
Distilled Policy Brief
- The 89th edition of the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign under the 'Fit India' initiative was organized nationwide, drawing over 50 lakh participants across 25,000 locations to promote a healthy, drug-free India ('Nasha Mukt Bharat').
- Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India, Rahgiri Foundation, and MY Bharat, the campaign aims to reduce pollution, lower fuel consumption, and foster physical fitness.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Collaborating organizations of the 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' campaign (MY Bharat, Cycling Federation of India, Rahgiri Foundation) and associated sports infrastructure like KISCE and NCOE.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Role of community-led fitness and wellness campaigns (like Fit India and Nasha Mukt Bharat) in addressing public health challenges, substance abuse, and environmental sustainability.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign recently in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is organized nationwide under the 'Fit India' initiative to promote physical fitness and support the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India) campaign. 2. The initiative is collaboratively organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Cycling Federation of India, the Rahgiri Foundation, and MY Bharat. 3. Besides health benefits, the campaign specifically aims to address environmental and economic concerns by reducing pollution and lowering fuel consumption. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All three statements are correct. The 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign is a nationwide movement under the 'Fit India' initiative aimed at promoting physical fitness and a drug-free India ('Nasha Mukt Bharat'). It is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India, Rahgiri Foundation, and MY Bharat. Additionally, the campaign aims to reduce pollution and lower fuel consumption, thereby supporting environmental conservation alongside health benefits.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.