1. Who won women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 in Beirut, Lebanon?
[A] Sreeja Akula
[B] Sarah D Nutte
[C] Suh Hyo
[D] Ayhika Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: A [Sreeja Akula]
Notes:
Sreeja Akula, ranked 47th globally, won the women’s singles title at WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 in Lebanon, defeating Sarah D Nutte of Luxembourg in a thrilling final. The Indian paddler, aged 25, secured victory after coming from behind, with scores of 6-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-9. Notably, she had beaten top seed Suh Hyo Won of South Korea earlier in the tournament. This marks her second WTT singles career title.
2. Recently, which institute hosted the International Chess Federation (FIDE) rated chess tournament?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Kanpur
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [IIT Madras]
Notes:
IIT Madras hosts the 6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament from March 30 to 31, 2024, in Chennai. It’s the sole IIT in India to conduct an annual Open Rapid Rating Tournament. Over 35 players from IIT Madras join, alongside international players from countries like Australia, England, America, and Singapore. Notable participants include six grandmasters, sixteen International Masters, three female grandmasters, and a Woman International Master.
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. Recently, who became the first Indian to win a match in a Masters 1000 tournament on clay courts?
[A] Sagar Kashyap
[B] Sumit Nagal
[C] Nitin Kirtane
[D] Ramesh Krishnan
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Correct Answer: B [Sumit Nagal ]
Notes:
India’s top tennis player, Sumit Nagal, advances to the second round of the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, becoming the third Indian to reach the main draw. Nagal made history as the first Indian to play an ATP Masters 1000 match on clay since 1990. He defeated Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in a stunning comeback, marking his third win against a top-50 player. Nagal faces Denmark’s Holger Rune next, aiming for further success.
5. Recently, who won the F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2024?
[A] Daniel Ricciardo
[B] Logan Sargeant
[C] Max Verstappen
[D] Lando Norris
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Correct Answer: C [Max Verstappen ]
Notes:
Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix 2024 at Suzuka, defeating teammate Sergio Perez. Carlos Sainz finished third. It’s Verstappen’s third win out of four races this season. He dominates F1, winning championships in 2021-2023. Only Carlos Sainz has beaten him since 2023. Verstappen leads with a 13-point gap. At 26, he holds records as the youngest F1 driver and for most wins and points in a season.
6. 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.
7. Recently, who has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world?
[A] Danielle Wyatt
[B] Heather Knight
[C] Nat Sciver-Brunt
[D] Amy Jones
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Correct Answer: C [Nat Sciver-Brunt]
Notes:
Nat Sciver-Brunt, the first England woman honoured as Wisden’s top cricketer, topped Joe Wisden’s awards. Harry Brook and Mark Wood also named among Wisden’s five cricketers of the year. Sciver-Brunt nominated for stellar 2023 form, reclaiming top spot in women’s cricket.
8. Recently, who was elected as the Chairman of the Athletes Commission of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)?
[A] Deepak Punia
[B] KD Jadhav
[C] Narsingh Yadav
[D] Yogeshwar Dutt
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Correct Answer: C [Narsingh Yadav ]
Notes:
In April, 2024, former Commonwealth Games gold medalist Narsingh Pancham Yadav became the Chairman of the Athletes Commission of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). His election completed the process mandated by the United World Wrestling (UWW). The international sports body had required WFI, led by Sanjay Singh, to establish the commission to address wrestlers’ grievances as a condition for lifting the federation’s suspension.
9. Recently, which former Indian cricketer has been appointed as the ambassador of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
[A] Yuvraj Singh
[B] Harbhajan Singh
[C] Suresh Raina
[D] Irfan Pathan
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Correct Answer: A [Yuvraj Singh]
Notes:
Yuvraj Singh, famed Indian cricketer, is named ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, starting in 36 days. Renowned for hitting six sixes in an over during India’s 2007 victory, he joins Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt as ambassadors. Bolt, Jamaican sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist, adds to the event’s excitement. Singh, 42, played a pivotal role in India’s 2007 win and will participate in pre-tournament promotions for the 10-team event starting June 1.
10. 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.
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