1. Recently, which player won the Women’s singles title at the Australian Open, 2024?
[A] Ankita Raina
[B] Aryna Sabalenka
[C] Zheng Qinwen
[D] Barbora Krejcikova
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Correct Answer: B [Aryna Sabalenka]
Notes:
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus won the 2024 Australian Open women’s singles title. Sabalenka defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen 6–3, 6–2 to win her second consecutive Grand Slam title. Sabalenka is the first woman to win back-to-back Australian Open titles since Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and 2013.
2. “Road to Paris 2024: Championing Clean Sports and Uniting for Anti-Doping” conference is recently hosted by which organization?
[A] National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)
[B] National Forensics Science University
[C] Sports Authority of India
[D] National Sports Federations in India
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Correct Answer: A [National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) ]
Notes:
With the Paris Olympics approaching, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) held the “Road to Paris 2024: Championing Clean Sports and Uniting for Anti-Doping” Conference to educate Indian athletes on the dangers of prohibited substances. Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Nutritional Supplements Testing at the National Forensic Sciences University in Gandhinagar. The university, recognized for its national significance, is a hub of innovation in forensic and cyber sciences. The event in New Delhi facilitates crucial discussions and strategies for anti-doping initiatives leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
3. Dattajiro Krishnarao Gaekwad, who passed away recently, was associated with which sport?
[A] Football
[B] Hockey
[C] Boxing
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: D [Cricket]
Notes:
Former Indian cricket captain Dattajiro Krishnarao Gaekwad, aged 95, passed away, making him the oldest living Indian cricketer before his demise. Gaekwad led the Baroda cricket team to victory in the Ranji Trophy during the 1957–58, leaving a significant mark on the sport.
4. Recently, Indian hammer thrower Rachna Kumari has been banned for how many years for doping?
[A] 12
[B] 13
[C] 14
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: A [12]
Notes:
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) have issued substantial suspensions to two athletes. Rachna Kumari, a hammer thrower, received a 12-year suspension for her second anti-doping violation, underscoring the gravity of doping offenses. Quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran, with a history of violations, faces an eight-year suspension from NADA for her second offense, emphasizing the strict consequences for those breaching anti-doping rules in athletics.
5. United World Wrestling lifted suspension on the Wrestling Federation of which country?
[A] Australia
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The United World Wrestling (UWW) lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The WFI was placed under a provisional suspension on August 23, 2023, after failing to hold an election within a reasonable time frame. The suspension lift means that Indian wrestlers can now compete in upcoming tournaments under their country’s flag.
6. Recently, who became the second Indian bowler to take 500 wickets in test matches?
[A] Ravindra Jadeja
[B] Jasprit Bumrah
[C] Ravichandran Ashwin
[D] Md Siraj
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Correct Answer: C [Ravichandran Ashwin ]
Notes:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for reaching 500 Test wickets, making him the second Indian bowler to achieve this after Anil Kumble. Ashwin joins an exclusive group of off-spinners with only Muttiah Muralidaran and Nathan Lyon surpassing 500 wickets. Notably, Ashwin is the third off-spinner in history to achieve this milestone. Despite this feat, he trails Kumble’s total wickets, who retired with 619 scalps. The historic moment occurred on the second day of the ongoing Test against England, dismissing Zak Crawley.
7. Recently, which cricketer made fastest 10000 runs in T20?
[A] Rohit Sharma
[B] Babar Azam
[C] Travis Head
[D] Rishabh Pant
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Correct Answer: B [Babar Azam]
Notes:
Babar Azam, former Pakistan captain, set a historic record as the fastest batter to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket during a Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi match in PSL 2024. This remarkable feat makes him the 13th player to achieve this milestone, adding another accolade to his illustrious career.
8. Recently, where was the Asian Track Cycling Championship 2024 organized?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Bhopal
[C] New Delhi
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
India concluded its successful run at the 43rd Asian Track Cycling Championships 2024 in New Delhi on February 26, winning a total of 18 medals. Held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, the competition featured 500 riders from 18 countries, encompassing junior and para track cycling events. Notably, this championship served as the ultimate qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympics, shaping the national team’s path to the prestigious global sports event.
9. Recently, where was the ‘Asian River Rafting Championship’ organized?
[A] Shimla
[B] Dehradun
[C] Varanasi
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: A [Shimla]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Asian River Rafting Championship near Basantpur on Sutlej River near the Ridge Shimla. The event hosts 20 teams from nations including Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting adventure tourism, the Chief Minister highlighted a recent river rafting marathon in Nadaun, Hamirpur district, as part of this initiative.
10. Where was the 5th Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Para Games inaugurated by Minister Hardeep S Puri?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 5th ONGC Para Games at New Delhi’s Thyagaraj Stadium. Mr. Puri commended the participating athletes, highlighting their grit and determination in overcoming challenges, contributing to a more humane society. He praised India’s success in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 with 19 medals and the impressive 111 medals at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The Minister applauded Oil and Gas Public Sector Undertakings for promoting societal upliftment through sports initiatives, urging increased efforts.
