Prime Minister Narendra Modi interact with the students 27th January 2023 in the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha programme' at Which Stadium in New Delhi?

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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Talkatora Stadium

Correct Answer : Talkatora Stadium

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the students 27th January 2023 in the Pariksha Pe Charcha programme at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi.

* Around 102 students across the country will attend the function. This year (2023) is 6th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, held every year since 2018.

* During the event, the Prime Minister will also interact with the parents and teachers to help and enable them to support students in accomplishing their dreams and goals.

* Over 38 lakh students have registered for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023, which is 50 percent more as compared to the previous year (2022).

* The Education Ministry has received over 20 lakh questions from the students, which is based on stress management, health, and career.

Source : AIR

Published On : January 26, 2023

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