1. Naheed Divecha, who recently won two gold medals in the Indian Masters National Badminton Championship, belongs to which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Naheed Divecha from Maharashtra triumphed with two golds at the 2024 Indian Masters National Badminton Championship in Panchkula. Representing Bombay Gymkhana and Shuttle Craze Academy, she secured the Women’s 50 singles title by defeating Haryana’s Sunita Singh Panwar. Additionally, Divecha partnered with Kiran Mokade to claim the Mixed Doubles 50 title, beating top-seeded Karnataka pair Prabagaran Subbaiyan and Jayashree Raghu.
2. Recently, who were named the women’s and men’s player of the year, respectively, at the sixth annual Hockey India Awards?
[A] Gurjit Kaur and Manpreet Singh
[B] Rani Rampal and Vivek Prasad
[C] Salima Tete and Hardik Singh
[D] Savita Punia and Krishan Pathak
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Correct Answer: C [Salima Tete and Hardik Singh ]
Notes:
Hockey India Awards 2023 were held on March 31, 2024, in New Delhi. Salima Tete and Hardik Singh were named Women’s and Men’s Players of the Year, respectively. Started in 2014, the awards honor India’s top hockey talents. Hardik Singh, Vice-Captain from Punjab, won FIH Player of the Year and Best Midfielder awards. Salima Tete, from Jharkhand, received recognition for her achievements at the Asian Games and as the AHF Emerging Player of the Year.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Recently, who won the National Women’s Carrom title for the twelfth time?
[A] Rashmi Kumari
[B] N. Nirmala
[C] Kajal Kumari
[D] Sharmila Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Rashmi Kumari ]
Notes:
Three-time World Champion Rashmi Kumari secured her 12th national women’s singles title at the 51st National Carrom Championship, defeating K Nagajothi 25-8, 14-20, 25-20. Rashmi, employed at ONGC, triumphed in the women’s final. In the men’s category, K Srinivas clinched his fourth national singles title by defeating S Aditya 25-0, 19-6, showcasing exceptional skills with seven white slams.
6. Prachi Yadav, who recently won two gold medals in the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024, belongs to which state?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Prachi Yadav, Madhya Pradesh’s leading para canoer from Gwalior, secured two gold medals at the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. She triumphed in the Women’s KL2 and Women’s VL2 categories. Notably, Prachi was honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2023 for her outstanding achievements in the sport.
7. Recently, who secured a gold medal in women’s 10m Air Rifle at World Shooting Para Sport tournament in Changwon, Korea?
[A] Esha Singh
[B] Avani Lekhara
[C] Mona Aggarwal
[D] Sift Kaur Samra
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Correct Answer: C [Mona Aggarwal]
Notes:
Indian para-shooter Mona Aggarwal clinched gold in women’s 10m air rifle, while Army man Amir Ahmed Bhatt secured silver in 25m pistol at the World Shooting Para Sport tournament in Changwon, Korea. Mona, 37, claimed the R2-10m air rifle standing SH1 gold with a score of 250.8, her second World Cup title of the year. Slovakia’s Verónica Vadovicova won silver and Swedish shooter Anna Benson took bronze.
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. Senior Nationals Sailing Championship – 2024, recently conducted in which city of India?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Kolkata
[C] Mumbai
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Notes:
The Senior Nationals Sailing Championship 2024 is organized at Mumbai Port by the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre and Indian Navy Sailing Association, from May 12 to 18. 82 participants from 10 clubs compete in various classes including ILCA 7, 470, and Formula Kite. Races, overseen by World Sailing officials and an International Jury, aim to establish national rankings. Mumbai harbor provides ideal conditions. Medal race scheduled for May 18.
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