1. Jonatan Christie, who recently won his first Asian Badminton Championship, belongs to which country?
[A] Vietnam
[B] Thailand
[C] Singapore
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: D [Indonesia]
Notes:
Indonesian badminton player Jonatan Christie clinched his maiden Asian Badminton Championship title by defeating Chinese player Li Shi Feng in the final of the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships on April 14. The event, held in Ningbo, China, from April 9-14, is a BWF Super 1000 tournament, awarding 1000 points to the winners. This championship served as the final Olympic qualifier before the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
2. Recently, who became the youngest male chess player to win the FIDE Candidate Tournament?
[A] Ding Liren
[B] D Gukesh
[C] Arjun Erigassi
[D] Nihal Sarin
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Correct Answer: B [D Gukesh]
Notes:
17-year-old D Gukesh of India, after drawing with Hikaru Nakamura, became the youngest male to win the 2024 FIDE Candidate Tournament in Toronto, Canada. Tan Zhongyi of China won the women’s section. Gukesh, with nine points, secured his victory, facing Ding Liren for the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship. He’s the second Indian to win after Vishwanathan Anand and the youngest ever. Kasparov and Carlsen won at 21 and 22, respectively.
3. Saurav Ghosal, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Squash
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Chess
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: A [Squash]
Notes:
India’s top male squash player, Saurav Ghosal, retired from professional squash after a 21-year career. Ghosal, who began in 2003, claimed 10 PSA titles and reached 18 finals. His last victory was in 2021 at the Malaysian Open. Ghosal, ranked world No. 10 in 2019, held the highest Indian ranking. He was the first Indian to attain junior World No. 1 in 2004 and the only to reach the top 10 in men’s singles.
4. Harshit Kumar, who recently won a gold medal in the 21st U-20 Asian Athletics Championship 2024, belongs to which sports?
[A] Javelin throw
[B] Hammer throw
[C] Tennis
[D] Chess
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Correct Answer: B [Hammer throw]
Notes:
Indian athletes dominated the 21st U-20 Asian Athletics Championship 2024, earning 18 medals. Harshit Kumar clinched gold in the Hammer throw, while Ritik secured silver in men’s discus throw. Laxita Sandilea took silver in the 800m race. The mixed relay team won silver, and Shreeya Rajesh grabbed bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles. Prateek also secured bronze in the hammer throw event.
5. Recently, which country won the gold medal in the Archery World Cup in the men’s recurve event?
[A] India
[B] South Korea
[C] Malaysia
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India’s men’s recurve team clinched a historic gold at the Archery World Cup Stage-1 by defeating South Korea, breaking a 14-year gold drought. The triumphant trio – Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav – beat South Korea’s world-champion squad 5-1. This marked India’s highest-ever medal tally in an Archery World Cup, with eight medals, including five golds, two silvers, and one bronze. India sent a 16-member squad, featuring eight men and eight women, to Shanghai.
6. Cricketer Ben Wells, who recently announced his retirement, belongs to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] England
[C] South Africa
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [England]
Notes:
Ben Wells, a rising cricketer for England, retired at 23 due to a rare heart disease, ARVC. Despite signing with Gloucestershire in 2021 and delivering notable performances, he hadn’t played for England. His condition echoes that of former player James Taylor. Wells’ career, marked by an unbeaten 108-run knock, ends abruptly, raising awareness about ARVC’s impact on athletes’ lives.
7. Recently, which country clinched Men’s AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024 by defeating Uzbekistan?
[A] China
[B] Indonesia
[C] Japan
[D] Kazakhstan
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
Japan secured their second Men’s AFC U-23 Asian Cup title by defeating Uzbekistan in the final match held in Doha, Qatar. The solitary goal scored by substitute Yamada, secured Japan’s victory and a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Japanese goalkeeper’s crucial penalty saves ensured their win. Iraq claimed the bronze medal after defeating Indonesia in the semifinals.
8. How many medals were won by India in the Asian Open Pickleball Championship 2024?
[A] 5
[B] 4
[C] 6
[D] 2
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Correct Answer: A [5]
Notes:
India showcased dominance at the Asian Open Pickleball Championship in Vietnam, clinching three gold and two bronze medals. Sachin Pahwa and Priyanka Chhabra secured gold in mixed doubles intermediate 35+. Isha Lakhani and Pei Chuan Kao triumphed in women’s doubles open, while Aniket Patel and Rohit Patil claimed gold in men’s doubles. These victories highlight India’s prowess in pickleball on the international stage.
9. Which country recently won 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy?
[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
Japan secured their first Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey trophy by defeating Pakistan 4-1 in the penalty shootout. The final match, held at Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia on May 11, 2024, ended 2-2 in normal time. This victory marked Japan’s maiden title in the tournament. Pakistan, making its 10th final appearance, has previously won the trophy thrice. In the 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Trophy, Japan clinched the top spot, followed by Pakistan and Malaysia.
10. Sunil Chhetri, who recently announced his retirement, belongs to which sports?
[A] Basketball
[B] Football
[C] Baseball
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: B [Football]
Notes:
Sunil Chhetri, India’s revered football star, will retire from international football after India’s match against Kuwait on June 6, 2024, concluding his illustrious career. As the captain of the Blue Tigers, he’s been a pivotal figure, known for wearing Jersey No. 9. Chhetri, hailing from Secunderabad, debuted professionally with Mohun Bagan in 2002 and played internationally since 2005. His career included stints in the MLS and Portuguese league, marking a remarkable journey in Indian football history.
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