11. Recently, which player has become India’s number one chess player, surpassing Vishwanathan Anand?
[A] R Praggnanandhaa
[B] Ding Lire
[C] Gukesh D
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
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Correct Answer: A [R Praggnanandhaa]
Notes:
On January 17, 2024, Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa became India’s top-ranked men’s chess player, surpassing five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand. The 18-year-old chess prodigy achieved this milestone after defeating the current world champion, China’s Ding Liren, in the fourth round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0, recently seen in the news, is organised in which state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 at Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh on March 5, 2024. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid attended as chief guests. Inspired by PM Modi’s ‘Kheloge To Khiloge,’ Thakur highlighted the event’s significance. MP Khel Mahakumbh serves as a major platform for Hamirpur constituency players, aiming for 75,000 participants. Luhnu Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh hosts the event.
15. Recently, which team won the 42nd Ranji Trophy title?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Vidarbha
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Mumbai won the 42nd Ranji Trophy title in 2024, defeating Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth and final day of the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mumbai team’s performance was marked by Dhawal Kulkarni’s exceptional performance, supported by key players like Ajinkya Rahane, Tanush Kotian, and Musheer Khan.
16. 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]
Notes:
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.
17. Recently, who was inducted into the World Billiards Museum’s Hall of Fame in Shangrao, China?
[A] Geet Siriram Sethi
[B] Rudolf Walter Wanderone
[C] Earl Strickland
[D] Pankaj Advani
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Correct Answer: D [Pankaj Advani]
Notes:
In March 2024, Pankaj Advani, an Indian billiards player, was inducted into the World Billiards Museum’s Hall of Fame in Shangrao, China. Advani was inducted after winning the 26th IBSF title in China. The museum covers 13,500 square meters and offers an overview of snooker’s history, equipment, events, cultural traditions, and people. The museum promotes international sports excellence and cultural preservation.
18. Who won the 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24 saw Maharashtra dominating both men’s and women’s categories at Delhi’s Karnail Singh Stadium and Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Maharashtra’s men’s team won against Indian Railways in a thrilling final, while the women’s team led by Sampada Maurya triumphed over Airport Authority of India. The championship featured 37 teams in each category, organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India.
19. 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]
Notes:
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.
20. Recently, who has been appointed as the coach of the senior national women’s hockey team?
[A] PR Sreejesh
[B] Amit Rohidas
[C] Harendra Singh
[D] Harmanpreet Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Harendra Singh ]
Notes:
Former Indian Hockey player and Dronacharya awardee Harendra Singh has been chosen by Hockey India to coach the senior national women’s team until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He replaces Janneke Schopman of Holland, who resigned after the team’s failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics. No formal announcement has been made due to the model code of conduct.
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