1. B Sai Praneeth, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Football
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: D [Badminton]
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In March 2024, Praneeth announced his retirement from international badminton on social media. The 31-year-old from Hyderabad, Telangana cited injuries since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the reason for his retirement. He plans to become a coach in the US. n 2019, Praneeth won a bronze medal at the World Championships, becoming the first Indian to do so since 1983. He also won the Singapore Open and competed in the Tokyo Olympics.
2. 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]
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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.
3. Recently, where was the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme inaugurated?
[A] Bhopal
[B] New Delhi
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: C [Chandigarh ]
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Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, launched the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) program in Chandigarh. Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra commended the initiative, emphasizing its potential to balance sports and studies. KIRTI, part of the Khelo India mission, targets athletes aged nine to 18 in schools nationwide. The program plans 20 lakh assessments annually through Talent Assessment Centres, utilizing IT tools to identify and showcase talent, reflecting India’s commitment to global sports excellence.
4. Recently, where was the 3rd edition of the North East Games 2024 started?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: A [Nagaland]
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The 3rd edition of North East Games 2024 commenced in Nagaland at Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence, Sovima. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the event. Over 3000 athletes from eight North Eastern states compete in 15 disciplines across three districts. Host Nagaland won the opening football match against Tripura. Manipur also secured victory in Sepaktakraw Men’s event against Mizoram. The games feature sports like archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, lawn tennis, Pencak Silat, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, and wushu.
5. Recently, who has become the sole Indian weightlifter who qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024?
[A] Mirabai Chanu
[B] Kunjarani Devi
[C] Gurdeep Singh
[D] Karnam Malleswari
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Correct Answer: A [Mirabai Chanu]
Notes:
Mirabai Chanu, Tokyo Olympics medallist, secures her spot at the Paris Olympics, making history as the sole Indian weightlifter to qualify. At the IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, the 29-year-old Olympic silver medalist finished third in Group B of women’s 49kg, earning 11th place overall. After a six-month injury lay-off, Chanu lifted a total of 184kg at the event, solidifying her berth for the 2024 Paris Games.
6. Bindyarani Devi, who was recently in news, belongs to which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Swimming
[C] Boxing
[D] Weight lifting
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Correct Answer: D [Weight lifting]
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Bindyarani Devi, Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 silver medalist, secured a bronze at the IWF World Cup 2024 in Phuket, Thailand, lifting 196 kg in the women’s 55 kg category. Conversely, Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Mirabai Chanu placed 12th. Despite not medaling, Chanu qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024, becoming India’s sole weightlifter to do so. Kang Hyon Gyong of North Korea clinched gold, while Romania’s Mihaela Cambei took silver.
7. Who has become the first Indian to be appointed a jury member at the 33rd Summer Olympics 2024 to be held in Paris?
[A] Bilquis Mir
[B] Madhumita Bisht
[C] Rajyalaksmi Singh
[D] Sania Mirza
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Correct Answer: A [Bilquis Mir]
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Bilquis Mir, a water sports promoter and athlete from Jammu and Kashmir, is making history as India’s first female jury member at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Appointed by the Indian Olympic Association, she is set to officiate at the games from July 26 to August 11. Having started her journey as a canoeist in 1998, Bilquis sees her appointment as a dream come true, representing both athletes and sports promoters on the global stage.
8. Recently, who won the National Women’s Carrom title for the twelfth time?
[A] Rashmi Kumari
[B] N. Nirmala
[C] Kajal Kumari
[D] Sharmila Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Rashmi Kumari ]
Notes:
Three-time World Champion Rashmi Kumari secured her 12th national women’s singles title at the 51st National Carrom Championship, defeating K Nagajothi 25-8, 14-20, 25-20. Rashmi, employed at ONGC, triumphed in the women’s final. In the men’s category, K Srinivas clinched his fourth national singles title by defeating S Aditya 25-0, 19-6, showcasing exceptional skills with seven white slams.
9. Recently, who received the Asunta Lakra Award?
[A] Deepika Soreng
[B] Nikki Pradhan
[C] Navneet Kaur
[D] Sharmila Devi
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Correct Answer: A [Deepika Soreng]
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Deepika Soreng, honored with the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player in 2023, expressed gratitude to Hockey India on April 16, 2024. Making her debut at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, she scored 7 goals in 6 matches, securing the gold medal for India. Deepika’s presence in international tournaments, including the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup, contributed to significant victories. Notably, she played a crucial role in India’s silver medal at the FIH Women’s Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, earning the Young Player of the Tournament title with 9 goals.
10. Recently, who achieved India’s first rowing quota for Paris Olympics?
[A] Balraj Panwar
[B] Sawarn Singh
[C] Arjun Lal
[D] Jaswinder Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Balraj Panwar]
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Balraj Panwar clinched India’s inaugural Paris 2024 rowing quota, securing bronze in men’s single sculls at the Asian and Oceanian Olympic Qualification Regatta in Chungju, Korea. After narrowly missing bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, the 25-year-old clocked 7:17.87 in heats and 7:16.29 in semis, entering the finals. With top five securing Paris 2024 quotas, Panwar finished third at 7:01.27. Kazakhstan’s Vladislav Yakovlev won, with Memo from Indonesia taking bronze.