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Why in the news? 

  • The Bastar Olympics is a government-led sporting initiative in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, an area historically affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE).
  • It has become a symbol of normalisation, trust-building, and socio-cultural revival as Maoist influence recedes.

What are the Bastar Olympics?

  • A regional multi-sport event launched by the Chhattisgarh government.
  • Conducted across all 7 districts of the Bastar region:
    • Bastar, Dantewada, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma, Bijapur.
  • Includes 11 sports:
     Archery, Kabaddi, Athletics, Badminton, Football, Hockey, Karate, Weightlifting, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Tug-of-war.
Prelims-Relevant Themes Emerging

  • Internal Security: Platform for reducing alienation in LWE regions.
  • Social Issues: Women’s participation & empowerment.
  • Tribal Affairs: Inclusion of PVTGs, revival of cultural identity.
  • Governance: Last-mile delivery and state presence in remote areas.
  • Sports & Youth: Identification of rural sporting talent.
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: 

1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory. 

2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status. 

3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far. 

4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs. 

Which of the statements given above are correct? 

(a) 1, 2 and 3 

(b) 2, 3 and 4 

(c) 1, 2 and 4 

(d) 1, 3 and 4

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