41. Recently, world’s highest competition pool has been opened in which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Myanmar
[C] Bhutan
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [Bhutan]
Notes:
World Aquatics and the Bhutan Aquatics Federation have inaugurated Bhutan’s first competition swimming pool in Thimphu, through the Pools for All Programme. This facility, located at 8200 feet, is the world’s highest swimming pool. Launched in 2019, the initiative aims to provide top-tier aquatic facilities globally, promoting aquatic sports. The new pool marks a significant milestone for Bhutanese aquatic sports development.
42. Recently, who has won 2024 Italian Open title in the women’s category?
[A] Y. Putintseva
[B] Iga Swiatek
[C] C. Gauff
[D] Aryna Sabalenka
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Correct Answer: B [Iga Swiatek]
Notes:
Alexander Zverev won his second Italian Open singles title, while world no. 1 Iga Swiatek claimed her third Italian Open title. Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, to win her 21st career title. This marks Swiatek’s third Italian Open victory in the last four years; she did not qualify for the final last year.
43. Which Indian para athlete created a world record of 55.06 seconds in the women’s 400m T20 category, at the ongoing Para Athletics World Championship 2024 in Kobe, Japan?
[A] Deepthi Jeevanji
[B] Palak Kohli
[C] Ekta Bhyan
[D] Deepa Malik
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Correct Answer: A [Deepthi Jeevanji]
Notes:
Indian para athlete Deepthi Jeevanji set a world record of 55.06 seconds in the women’s 400m T20 category at the Para Athletics World Championship 2024 in Kobe, Japan, winning gold. She previously set a new Asian record in the qualifying round with 56.18 seconds. Jeevanji also won gold at the Asian Para Games 2023. Additionally, Yogesh Kathuniya won silver in the men’s F56 discus throw with 41.80 meters.
44. Recently, where was the ‘Asian Armwrestling Championship 2024’ held?
[A] New Delhi, India
[B] Astana, Kazakhstan
[C] Tashkent, Uzbekistan
[D] Beijing, China
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Correct Answer: C [Tashkent, Uzbekistan]
Notes:
Indian armwrestlers won seven medals at the Asian Armwrestling Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan: one gold and six bronze. Shrimat Jha secured India’s only gold in the left-hand para category and a bronze in the right-hand para category. Laxaman Singh Bhandari and Sachin Goyal won two and one bronze medals, respectively. Ibi Lollen won two bronze medals in women’s categories. Preeti Jhangiani, PAFI president, praised the team’s success.
45. Recently, who won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2024 in Munich, Germany?
[A] Saurabh Chaudhary
[B] Divyansh Singh
[C] Sarabjot Singh
[D] Abhishek Verma
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Correct Answer: C [Sarabjot Singh]
Notes:
Sarabjot Singh won India’s first medal at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany, held from May 31 to June 8, 2024. He scored 242.7 points to win gold in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event. Shuaihang Bu of China won silver, and Germany’s Robin Walter took bronze. Sift Kaur Samra secured a bronze in the women’s 50-meter rifle event. India is third in the medal tally with two medals.
46. Who won the men’s singles title at the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 Challenger Tennis tournament in Germany?
[A] Alexander Ritschard
[B] Nikoloz Basilashvili
[C] Ramesh Krishnan
[D] Sumit Nagal
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Correct Answer: D [Sumit Nagal ]
Notes:
Sumit Nagal clinched his sixth ATP Challenger title at the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 in Germany, defeating Alexander Ritschard in three sets. This victory is expected to elevate Nagal’s ATP ranking, potentially securing his spot in the 2024 Summer Paris Olympics. It marks his fourth clay court title and second win in 2024. The ATP Challenger Tour, organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), is second only to the ATP Tour in significance.
47. Recently, who has made history as the first Indian Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter to win in the UFC?
[A] Pooja Tomar
[B] Rajani Deory
[C] Roshibina Devi
[D] Nyeman Wangsu
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Correct Answer: A [Pooja Tomar]
Notes:
Puja Tomar, hailing from Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, made history as the first Indian MMA fighter to win in the UFC. Her journey, starting from adversity after her father’s demise, led her to martial arts at age 12 to protect her family. Before UFC, she secured five national Wushu titles. Her recent victory against Rayanne Dos Santos showcased her resilience, winning via split decision with scores of 30-27, 27-30, and 29-28.
48. Recently, who won the FIDE under-20 Girl’s World Chess Championship 2024?
[A] Mariam Mkrtchyan
[B] Salonika Saina
[C] Divya Deshmukh
[D] Shubhi Gupta
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Correct Answer: C [Divya Deshmukh]
Notes:
18-year-old Nagpur girl and International Master Divya Deshmukh won the FIDE U-20 Girl’s World Chess Championship, becoming the fourth Indian woman to do so. The tournament, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from June 2-13, 2024, featured 230 players from 44 countries. Divya remained unbeaten, finishing with 10 points out of 11. Grand Master Kazybek Nogerbek from Kazakhstan won the men’s title. Divya will compete in the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest.
49. Trent Boult, who recently announced his retirement from International cricket, belongs to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] South Africa
[C] Afghanistan
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: D [New Zealand]
Notes:
New Zealand’s left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult announced his retirement from international cricket after New Zealand’s final Group C match against Papua New Guinea at the 2024 T20 ICC Cricket World Cup. Boult took two wickets for 14 runs. Fellow pacer Lockie Ferguson achieved a rare feat, taking three wickets without conceding a run in his four overs, making him the second player to do so in T20 internationals.
50. Recently, who became the first Indian table tennis player to win a WTT (World Table Tennis) Contender single title?
[A] Mamta Mehta
[B] Sreeja Akula
[C] Neha Aggarwal
[D] Manika Batra
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Correct Answer: B [Sreeja Akula]
Notes:
Sreeja Akula of Hyderabad made history as the first Indian table tennis player to clinch a WTT Contender singles title and also secured the doubles title at WTT Contender Lagos 2024. The event, held in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 19 to 23, offered a prize of USD 80,000. Sreeja defeated China’s Yijie Ding 4-1 in the singles final, showcasing her prowess ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics where she has already qualified.
