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1. Which Indian state aims to lead Asia in the gaming and animation sector, as highlighted at the Indian Gaming Convention 2024?
Karnataka has set its sights on becoming the gaming and animation hub of Asia, as emphasized by IT Minister Priyank Kharge during the Indian Gaming Convention 2024. The state is taking significant steps towards this goal by establishing centres of excellence and organizing a government-sponsored eSports Olympics. With the theme "India—The Next Superpower in Gaming," the event reflects the rapid growth of India's gaming market, which has expanded by 28% between 2020 and 2023, driven by 42.5 crore gamers across the country.