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14. Tourism, Culture and Sports
110 questions 1. Under what brand is Telangana Tourism promoted? ↓
2. Which vision document envisages Telangana's tourism ecosystem evolving into a community-owned, climate-smart, data-intelligent destination network? ↓
3. Which two flagship cultural events were organised on a large scale to reinforce Telangana's cultural identity? ↓
4. In which four sports has Telangana developed a strong and diversified sporting legacy? ↓
5. Which city has emerged as a prominent centre for sporting excellence in Telangana? ↓
6. Alongside tourism, which two other sectors are considered priority sectors for the State's GSDP and employment generation? ↓
7. What is the name of Telangana's first comprehensive Tourism Policy, and what period does it cover? ↓
8. When did the Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-2030 come into effect? ↓
9. What is the vision statement goal of the Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-2030? ↓
10. What are the five Intended Outcomes of the Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-2030? ↓
11. What are the three Key Drivers of the Telangana Tourism Policy? ↓
12. Which five types of tourism does the policy focus on promoting under "Diversified experiences for tourists"? ↓
13. Which body, chaired by the Chief Minister, serves as the approving authority for Iconic and Mega Projects under the Tourism Policy? ↓
14. Which body, chaired by the Tourism Minister, acts as the approving authority for Large, Medium, and Micro & Small Enterprises under the Tourism Policy? ↓
15. Who heads the Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) at each Special Tourism Area? ↓
16. Under which corporation does the Project Management Unit (PMU) for DMOs operate? ↓
17. With which global frameworks does the Tourism Policy align its sustainable tourism practices? ↓
18. Which event is described as the State Government's most significant and prestigious international event? ↓
19. When and where was the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 held? ↓
20. What was the size of the venue for the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025? ↓
21. For how many days was the Summit venue opened for public viewing, and on which dates? ↓
22. Which vision document was released at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025? ↓
23. What economic target does the Telangana Vision 2047 document outline for the State? ↓
24. What total investment commitments did the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 secure? ↓
25. Which sector received nearly half of the total investment commitments secured at the Summit? ↓
26. What investment commitments were secured in the aerospace and defence, tourism, and food and agri-processing sectors at the Summit? ↓
27. Which edition of the Miss World pageant did Telangana host, and in which month? ↓
28. How many contestants participated in the Miss World 2025 pageant, and from how many continents? ↓
29. Which key cultural and heritage destinations did Miss World 2025 participants visit? ↓
30. On what occasion was the Telangana Tourism Conclave organised in 2025, and on what date? ↓
31. What was the total value and number of MoUs signed during the Telangana Tourism Conclave 2025? ↓
32. What was the investment and expected direct employment from the 15 PPP mode projects at the Tourism Conclave? ↓
33. What was the investment and expected direct employment from the 15 private sector projects at the Tourism Conclave? ↓
34. How many rooms inventory is expected to be added to the Hyderabad market following the Tourism Conclave? ↓
35. Which five key digital initiatives were unveiled at the Telangana Tourism Conclave 2025? ↓
36. What does T-MVT stand for, and what is its purpose? ↓
37. What is the Telangana - North East India Connect 2025, and what type of initiative is it? ↓
38. During which two phases in November 2025 was the Telangana - North East India Connect conducted? ↓
39. How many participants attended the Telangana - North East India Connect from the North East, Telangana, and as visitors? ↓
40. In which three sectors did the North East India Connect focus structured knowledge sharing and professional networking? ↓
41. How many MoUs were signed at the Telangana - North East India Connect 2025, and how were they split between phases? ↓
42. From which dates was the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara organised in 2026? ↓
43. How much was incurred on stone construction of altars, enclosures, and toranas for the Jatara deities? ↓
44. How much additional funding did the State Government release towards Jatara-related arrangements? ↓
45. How much did the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, sanction for cultural events and traditional ceremonies at the Jatara? ↓
46. At which village and mandal is the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara) held? ↓
47. What is the frequency of the Medaram Jatara, and by which tribe are all ceremonial rites performed? ↓
48. What was the estimated pilgrim turnout for the 2026 Medaram Jatara congregation? ↓
49. How many personnel and departments were deployed for crowd management and services at the 2026 Medaram Jatara? ↓
50. What is jaggery locally revered as in the context of the Medaram Jatara offering tradition? ↓
51. Under which UNESCO list is the Government pursuing recognition for the Medaram Jatara? ↓
52. Where were the Bathukamma festival celebrations held in September 2025? ↓
53. What two Guinness World Records were created during the Bathukamma festival celebrations? ↓
54. What was the height of the record-setting Bathukamma floral arrangement? ↓
55. From which dates was the International Kite and Sweet Festival organised, coinciding with which occasion? ↓
56. How many countries and kite flyers participated in the International Kite Festival? ↓
57. How many varieties of sweets were featured at the International Sweets Festival? ↓
58. From which dates was the Hot Air Balloon Festival hosted, and how many international-standard balloons participated? ↓
59. Where was the special Drone Show organised on 16-17 January 2026, and in association with whom? ↓
60. With which organisation did the Government of Telangana collaborate to organise the Hyderabad Heritage Run 2026? ↓
61. What were the three race categories in the Hyderabad Heritage Run 2026, and how many runners participated? ↓
62. Where did the 21-km Half Marathon of the Hyderabad Heritage Run 2026 commence and conclude? ↓
63. What were the National and International level fairs, festivals, and tourism events Telangana participated in during 2025-26? ↓
64. How many domestic and foreign tourist visits did Telangana record in 2024? ↓
65. How many domestic and foreign tourists did Telangana receive in the calendar year 2025? ↓
66. What was the average tourist growth rate in the International Tourist segment during 2025? ↓
67. What is the name of Telangana's first-of-its-kind sports policy in the country, and with which national framework does it align? ↓
68. Which three proactive institutional steps has the State taken to promote sports, alongside the Sports Policy? ↓
69. What are the five key pillars of the Telangana Sports Policy 2025? ↓
70. Under which authority do State-level coaching personnel operate as part of the Sports Policy's governance structure? ↓
71. Which three departments are highlighted for inter-departmental coordination under the Sports Policy? ↓
72. What health insurance coverage does the Guruvandanam scheme provide to coaches? ↓
73. What total cash incentive amount was awarded to sportspersons in recognition of outstanding National and International performance? ↓
74. What percentage sports quota does the Government provide in direct recruitment of government jobs across all departments? ↓
75. Which two distinguished sportspersons were provided employment as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) under the sports quota policy? ↓
76. With which organisations were strategic MoUs signed to strengthen skill development and capacity-building for athletes? ↓
77. What annual health initiative does the Government conduct for coaches, providing free consultations and diagnostics? ↓
78. What is the purpose of the Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU)? ↓
79. Which target groups does YIPESU aim to serve, with special emphasis on which demographic? ↓
80. What policy does Telangana have regarding sports infrastructure at the Assembly Constituency level? ↓
81. What is the existing sports infrastructure across Telangana as detailed in Box 15.4? ↓
82. What new sports school was launched in Hanumakonda as part of 2025-2026 initiatives? ↓
83. Which new sports disciplines were introduced at Gachibowli Stadium and L.B. Stadium in 2025-26? ↓
84. What is the ranking significance of the Telangana Men FIFA-Talent Development Scheme (TDS) at Gachibowli? ↓
85. What is the ranking significance of the Telangana Women FIFA-Talent Development Scheme (TDS) at Gachibowli? ↓
86. Which four key sports events are highlighted among those conducted to strengthen Telangana's sports ecosystem? ↓
87. Between which Chief Minister and legendary footballer was a friendly exhibition football match held? ↓
88. Where and when was the friendly exhibition football match between CM Revanth Reddy and Messi held? ↓
89. For which team did Chief Minister Revanth Reddy score a goal during the friendly match with Messi? ↓
90. What jersey did Messi personally present to the Chief Minister and Rahul Gandhi during the event? ↓
91. What did the 1st Edition of the Telangana Sports Conclave 2025 mark the launch of? ↓
92. With which organisations did the Telangana Sports Conclave announce strategic partnership MoUs? ↓
93. What is the core theme of the 2nd Edition of the Chief Minister's Cup (CM's Cup) 2025? ↓
94. With which long-term Olympic goal does the CM's Cup align its vision? ↓
95. How many sports disciplines does the CM's Cup cover, and across which three age categories? ↓
96. At which administrative level did Telangana become the first State to conduct CM's Cup competitions for the first time? ↓
97. Which initiative provided additional funds to districts to promote greater participation of women athletes in the CM's Cup? ↓
98. What is T-GAMES, and what function does it serve in the CM's Cup? ↓
99. What is TAGS, and what function does it serve in the CM's Cup? ↓
100. How many total athletes registered for the CM's Cup 2025, including how many Para athletes? ↓
101. What was the gender-wise participation breakdown in the CM Cup? ↓
102. What percentage of games were conducted at the GP, Mandal, Assembly, and District levels in the CM Cup? ↓
103. With which organisations were key MoUs signed during the Telangana North-East India Connect – Sports Festival? ↓
104. Which major International/National championships were conducted in Telangana after significant gaps, and after how many years? ↓
105. Where was the FIH International Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 Qualifiers conducted for the first time? ↓
106. Where was the National Open Elite Women Boxing Tournament held for the first time in 2025? ↓
107. Which championship was conducted for the 1st time in Telangana among Boys & Girls categories? ↓
108. Where was the 26th Sub-Junior National Rowing Championship conducted, and what was Telangana's achievement? ↓
109. What are the priority areas in the tourism sector under the Way Forward for Chapter 15? ↓
110. What are the priority areas in the sports sector under the Way Forward for Chapter 15? ↓