1. Recently, where was the India’s first indoor athletics and aquatic centre inaugurated?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: A [Bhubaneswar]
Notes:
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurated India’s first indoor athletics and aquatic centres at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar, and laid the foundation stone for an indoor diving center. Costing Rs 120 crore, the stadium accommodates 120 athletes with coaching facilities, medical care, and a pantry. It features a 10,000 sq. meter track by Mondo SpA and hosts national and international events. It’s a training hub for the Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics High-Performance Centre, aimed at developing athletics nationwide.
2. Recently, who clinched the 2024 Miami Open men’s doubles title at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, USA?
[A] Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner Jannik
[B] Daniil Medvedev and C. Norrie
[C] Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek
[D] Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
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Correct Answer: D [Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden]
Notes:
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, with Australian partner Matthew Ebden, secured the 2024 Miami Open men’s doubles title on March 31, 2024, at the Hard Rock Stadium, Florida. They overcame Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek, reclaiming their ATP World No.1 rank. Bopanna, breaking his own record, became the oldest player to win an ATP 1000 Masters Championship. He joins elite Indian players who have won the Miami Open.
3. 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.
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. 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.
6. Mykolas Alekna, who recently broke the longest-standing men’s world record in the discus throw, belongs to which country?
[A] Poland
[B] Hungary
[C] Lithuania
[D] Greece
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Correct Answer: C [Lithuania ]
Notes:
Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania recently broke the men’s discus throw world record at the Oklahoma Throws Series in Ramona, USA, on April 14, 2024, with a throw of 74.35 meters. He surpassed Jurgen Schult’s 38-year-old record of 74.08 meters. Cuban Yaime Perez also impressed with a 73.09-meter throw, maintaining the women’s record since 1989. Alekna’s record-breaking throw came on his fifth attempt, securing his place in athletics history.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. India will host the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships in which city?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Guwahati
[C] Chennai
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Guwahati]
Notes:
India will host the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, as announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It marks India’s first hosting since 2008, when Pune held the event. The specific dates for the 2025 edition will be disclosed later.
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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