UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q6

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Medium · Sporting events 2022

Consider the following statements about the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022:

1. It was the first time India hosted the Chess Olympiad.

2. The official mascot of the event was named 'Thambi'.

3. The winning team in the open (men's) section is awarded the 'Vera Menchik Cup'.

4. The winning team in the women's section is awarded the 'Hamilton-Russell Cup'.

How many of the statements given above are correct?