1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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]
Notes:
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.
4. Where was the ‘Asian Wrestling Championship 2024’ held?
[A] Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
[B] Beijing, China
[C] New Delhi, India
[D] Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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Correct Answer: A [Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan]
Notes:
The 2024 Asian Wrestling Championship took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where India’s Udit clinched silver in men’s freestyle 57 kg, while Abhimanyu secured silver in 70 kg. Abhimanyu and Vicky also won bronze medals in their respective categories. Five Indian wrestlers competed, with Udit’s standout performance reaching the final. Despite defeating opponents from Iran, Kyrgyzstan, and North Korea, Udit settled for silver after a close final against Japan’s Kento Yumiya, marking India’s first absence from gold since 2019.
5. 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.
6. Recently, which Indian stadium becomes the first BCCI-accredited venue with a new ‘hybrid pitch’?
[A] Wankhede stadium, Maharashtra
[B] Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium
[C] Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
[D] Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium]
Notes:
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium, Himachal Pradesh becomes the first BCCI-accredited venue with a groundbreaking ‘hybrid pitch’ by Netherlands-based SISGrass. This innovation combines natural turf with 5% polymer fiber, endorsed by the ICC for T20 and 50-over matches. The pitch promises resilience, durability, and consistent bounce, easing maintenance burdens. The Universal machine, employed in Dharamshala, will replicate this technology in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, following successful installations at iconic English grounds like Lord’s and The Oval.
7. 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.
8. Cricketer Devon Thomas, recently banned by ICC, belongs to which country?
[A] England
[B] Australia
[C] West Indies
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: C [West Indies ]
Notes:
The ICC has banned West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas for five years due to breaching anti-corruption codes of SLC, ECB, and CPL. The ban was imposed by the ICC as the designated Anti-Corruption Official. Thomas accepted the charges, leading to the sanction without a tribunal hearing. The ban includes a suspension of the last 18 months. Thomas admitted to violating several provisions of the codes.
9. Recently, which country’s men’s team won 11th Thomas Cup by defeating Indonesia?
[A] China
[B] Malaysia
[C] India
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
The 2024 BWF Thomas and Uber Cup, held in Chengdu, China, saw the Chinese badminton team’s dominance, winning both men’s and women’s titles. In the Thomas Cup, China beat Indonesia 4-1, claiming their 11th victory. India, defending champions, lost to China in the quarterfinals. The Uber Cup followed a similar narrative. China’s victory marks the first time since 2012 that one nation has clinched both titles at the world team championships.
10. 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.
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