1) Which is the biggest cricket stadium in the world?
Ans: Narendra Modi Stadium
* Narendra Modi Stadium is the biggest/largest cricket stadium in the world with the seating capacity of 1,32,000 spectators.
* Narendra modi stadium was named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi who became the 14th Prime Minister of India in 2014.
* He also served as the 14th Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.
2) Motera Stadium has been renamed as?
Ans: Narendra Modi Stadium
* "Motera Stadium" Which is also known as 'Sardar Patel Stadium' in Ahmedabad has been renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium on 24th February in 2021.
3) Narendra Modi Stadium is located in which state?
Ans: Gujarat
* In Gujarat, at Motera in the city of Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium is located.
4) Who has inaugurated the Narendra Modi Stadium?
Ans: Ram Nath Kovind
* Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India has in augurated the world's largest Cricket Stadium at Motera in Gujarat on 24 February in 2021 in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah & Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.
5) Narendra Modi Stadium is located on the banks of which river?
Ans: Sabarmati
* One of India's principal rivers that flows westward is the Sabarmati. It starts in the Aravalli Range in the Udaipur District of Rajasthan and travels 371 km in a south-westerly direction throughout Rajasthan and Gujarat before meeting the Gulf of Khambhat of the Arabian Sea. Of the river's length, 323 km are in Gujarat and 48 km are in Rajasthan.
6) Motera Stadium was built in which year?
Ans: 12 November 1983
* The first stone had been set in January 2017. Populus, the Australian architecture firm that created Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the largest cricket stadium in the world with 1,00,024 seats, designed the Motera stadium.
7) In which year, Motera Stadium was demolished?
Ans: 2015
* Motera Stadium was built in the year 1983 and was first renovated in 2006. After that in 2015, the stadium was completely closed & demolished.
8) In which year Narendra Modi Stadium was rebuilt after its complete demolition in 2015?
Ans: 2020
* After being demolished in the year 2015, Narendra Modi Stadium was completely rebuilt on 24 February in the year 2020.
9) Motera Stadium was rebuilt with a new name Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with an estimated cost of?
Ans: 800 crores
* Situated on 63 acres, the Narendra Modi Stadium was constructed at an approximate cost of Rs 800 crore. Capable of accommodating 1.32 lakh spectators, it has surpassed Melbourne Cricket Ground, which was formerly the largest venue. Narendra Modi Stadium is the new name for Motera, the largest stadium in the world, located in Gujarat.
10) Howmany pitches does Narendra Modi Stadium have?
Ans: 11
* There are eleven pitches in the Narendra Modi Stadium: five with black dirt, five with a combination of three types, and one with a combination of two types.
11) Narendra Modi Stadium is spread over how much area?
Ans: 63 acres of land
* The stadium can accommodate 1,32,000 people in seats and is 63 acres in size. Being able to hold 10,000 more spectators than Australia's famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, the stadium is the biggest cricket stadium globally.
12) Who is the owner of Narendra Modi Stadium?
Ans: Gujarat Cricket Association(GCA)
* The Gujarat Cricket Association is the organization in charge of overseeing cricket in the Indian state of Gujarat. In domestic cricket, Gujarat is represented by its women's and men's cricket teams. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is linked to the GCA.
* It is home to the biggest cricket stadium in the world, named for India's current prime minister, Narendra Modi. The location is the country's premier stadium.
* It has complete control over players, umpires, and officials in Gujarat and is able to choose who will represent the state in state competitions as a member of the BCCI. No GCA-contracted players may participate in competitive cricket within the State of Gujarat, India, without its recognition.
13) Narendra Modi Stadium has been constructed by which company?
Ans: Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
* The largest cricket stadium in the world, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India (formerly known as Motera Cricket Stadium), was designed by Populous. The Gujarat Cricket Association resides in the project, which was constructed in association with India's leading contractor, Larsen & Toubro.
14) Who is the Chief Architect of Narendra Modi Stadium?
Ans: Populous
* Populous is an American architectural company . Populous has established itself as the leading firm in sports architecture. This company started their projects in the year 1983. Like 'Narendra Modi Stadium' in Gujarat; 'Yankee Stadium' in New York, 'London Olympic Stadium' have been established by this populous Architectural Company.
* Shashi Prabhu: He was the main architect when old Motera Stadium was established in the year 1983.
15) Which country has hosted the 'G20 Summit 2023'?
Ans: India
* G20 means Group of 20.
16) G20 Summit was held in?
Ans: New Delhi
* New Delhi is the Capital city of India.
* G20 Summit 2023 was held in New Delhi from 9 September to 10 September.
17) Where was the G20 Summit held in New Delhi?
Ans: Bharat Mandapam
* G20 Summit 2023 was held in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition- Convention Center (IECC).
* Bharat Mandapam was inaugurated by Prime minister Narendra Modi on 26 July in 2022.
* Bharat Mandapam is the Largest Convention Center in India, with a capacity of more than 7000 people. It is located in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
* Sanjay Singh is the Architect of Bharat Mandapam.
18) Whose 28 feet high statue has been installed at the venue of G20 Summit 2023 in Bharat Mandapam (New Delhi)?
Ans: Nataraja
* The Nataraja is made of Eight Metals(Ashtadhatu) - Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper, Tin, Mercury, Iron & Zinc. The weight of this statue is more than 19 tonnes.
* The Statue of Nataraja was created by the sons of the famous sculptor Devasenapati Satapathy of Swamimalai district of Tamilnadu.
19) Who was the Chairman of G20 Summit 2023 in India?
Ans: Narendra Modi
* However, because Indonesia will also preside over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2023, India swapped its G20 presidency with Indonesia at the request of Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. Head of State Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, is presiding over the G20 summit in New Delhi.
20) What was the theme of G20 Summit 2023?
Ans: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
* Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam --- One Earth, One Family, One Future.
* Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam --- taken from the ancient Sanscript text of Maha Upanished.
21) What was the logo of G20 Summit 2023?
Ans: Blomming Lotus
* Logo - Blomming Lotus (Unveiled by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel).
* Lotus - national Flower of India.
22) Which edition of G20 summit 2023?
Ans: 18th Edition
* This is the first time that the G20 summit was held in India.
23) Which country will host the 19th G20 summit in 2024?
Ans: Brazil
* The 19th G20 summit will be held in Rio de Janerio which is an eminent city of Brazil.
* 1st G20 Summit 2008 --- Washington, D.C. (USA)
* 17th G20 Summit 2022 --- Indonesia
* 19th G20 Summit 2024 --- Brazil
* 20th G20 Summit 2025 --- South Africa
24) When was the 'G20 Group' established?
Ans: 1999
* G-20 Group was established in the year 1999 by the foreign minister of 7 countries (America, Britain, Canada, Germany, France, Japan & Italy).
25) When did India become a member country of G20?
Ans: 1999
Members: There are 19 nations in the G-20. These countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, UK, and US. Spain is a frequent visitor.
26) Where is the headquarters of G20 located?
Ans: There is no headquarters of G20.
* The G20 lacks a fixed secretariat and headquarters. Every year, a different G20 member assumes leadership of the group. The G20 will be led by India from December 1, 2022, until November 30, 2023.
27) Which country has been declared as the 21st member of the G20 group in the G20 Summit 2023 held in India?
Ans: African Union
* President of the African Union --- Azali Assoumani
* Total countries in African Union --- 55
28) Who are the members of G20?
Ans: 19 Countries + European Union (EU) + African Union (AU).
* The EU plus 19 other countries comprise the G20: the US, the UK, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and South Africa. Certain nations that are part of the G20 also get together as the G7. These are the top seven industrialized nations in the world.
29) Which neighbouring country has been invited by India to the G20 summit?
Ans: Bangladesh
* Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was invited by Narendra Modi in G20 Summit 2023 in India.
30) Who is the Indian Sherpa in the G-20 Summit of 2023?
Ans: Amitabh Kant
* The Individual representative attending an International Summit on behalf of a country is called Sherpa.
31) Who has been appointed as the President of 'B20 India'?
Ans: N. Chandrasekaran
* B20 means Bussiness 20. It is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global bussiness community. B20 was established in 2010 in New Delhi.
32) Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the country's Civil 20 (C20)?
Ans: Amirtanandamayi Devi
* Amirtanandamayi Devi is an Indian Hindu spiritual leader. She is also known as Amma
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