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Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. Which sport did she represent?
- Wrestling
- Boxing
- Weightlifting
- Shooting
Answer: Weightlifting
Karnam Malleswari won bronze in the 69kg category at Sydney 2000 Olympics, breaking the gender barrier for Indian women in Olympic medal tally.
In which year did the Indian men's hockey team win their last Olympic gold medal?
- 1964
- 1972
- 1980
- 1984
Answer: 1980
India won their 8th and most recent Olympic gold in hockey at Moscow 1980, defeating Spain 4-3 in the final. They won bronze at Tokyo 2020 after a 41-year medal drought.
P.T. Usha is popularly known as the '______ of Indian Athletics'.
- Queen
- Payyoli Express
- Golden Girl
- Flying Sikh
Answer: Payyoli Express
Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha earned the nickname 'Payyoli Express' after her hometown Payyoli in Kerala. She narrowly missed an Olympic bronze in 1984 by 1/100th of a second.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Brian Lara
- Virender Sehwag
- Don Bradman
Answer: Brian Lara
Brian Lara scored 400 not out against England at Antigua in 2004, reclaiming the record from Matthew Hayden (380). This remains the highest individual Test score.
Who became the fastest batter to reach 10,000 ODI runs?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Virat Kohli
- Babar Azam
- Brian Lara
Answer: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli reached 10,000 ODI runs in 205 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 259 innings. Achieved in October 2018.
Which Indian hockey player is renowned as one of the best drag-flickers in the world?
- Manpreet Singh
- Harmanpreet Singh
- PR Sreejesh
- Amit Rohidas
Answer: Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh is considered among the world's elite drag-flickers, crucial for penalty corner conversions. He captained India to bronze at Tokyo 2020.
WADA stands for:
- World Athletic Drug Agency
- World Anti-Doping Agency
- Western Anti-Drug Association
- World Association for Doping Analysis
Answer: World Anti-Doping Agency
WADA was established in 1999 to promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against doping in sports. Headquarters in Montreal, Canada.
Who were the flag bearers for India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony?
- Neeraj Chopra & Mary Kom
- MC Mary Kom & Manpreet Singh
- PV Sindhu & Bajrang Punia
- Saina Nehwal & Virat Kohli
Answer: MC Mary Kom & Manpreet Singh
Boxer MC Mary Kom and hockey captain Manpreet Singh jointly carried the Indian flag at Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony, reflecting gender equality initiative.
Who was appointed head coach of the Indian men's cricket team in 2024?
- Rahul Dravid
- Gautam Gambhir
- VVS Laxman
- Anil Kumble
Answer: Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach in July 2024 following India's T20 World Cup victory. Important current affairs for 2025-26 exams.
The decathlon in athletics consists of how many events?
- 7
- 8
- 10
- 12
Answer: 10
Decathlon comprises 10 track and field events over two days. Women compete in heptathlon (7 events). Both test all-around athletic ability.
Who holds the record for most runs in Women's ODI cricket history?
- Charlotte Edwards
- Mithali Raj
- Meg Lanning
- Stafanie Taylor
Answer: Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj retired with 7,805 ODI runs, the highest by any woman. She also holds the record for most consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs.
How long is a standard professional football match excluding stoppage time?
- 60 minutes
- 80 minutes
- 90 minutes
- 100 minutes
Answer: 90 minutes
A standard match consists of two 45-minute halves totaling 90 minutes, plus added stoppage time determined by the referee.
Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricket stadium by capacity, is located in which city?
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Ahmedabad
- Kolkata
Answer: Ahmedabad
Located in Motera, Ahmedabad, it has a seating capacity of 132,000. Renamed in 2021, it surpassed Melbourne Cricket Ground as the largest.
Who became the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal?
- Geeta Phogat
- Sakshi Malik
- Vinesh Phogat
- Babita Kumari
Answer: Sakshi Malik
Sakshi Malik won bronze in 58kg freestyle at Rio 2016, becoming the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal.
Which apparatus is NOT used in women's artistic gymnastics?
- Vault
- Uneven Bars
- Pommel Horse
- Balance Beam
Answer: Pommel Horse
Women compete on Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise. Pommel Horse, Rings, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar are men-only apparatus.
India's famous 2007 T20 World Cup final victory was against which team?
- Australia
- Pakistan
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: Pakistan
India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs in the inaugural T20 World Cup final in Johannesburg, sparking the T20 revolution in Indian cricket.
What does the DRS system in cricket stand for?
- Direct Review System
- Decision Review System
- Digital Replay System
- Dispute Resolution System
Answer: Decision Review System
DRS allows teams to challenge on-field umpire decisions using technology like Hawk-Eye, UltraEdge, and ball-tracking. Introduced in Tests in 2008.
In Olympic archery, what is the diameter of the innermost gold ring (10-ring)?
- 8 cm
- 10 cm
- 12.2 cm
- 15 cm
Answer: 12.2 cm
The entire target face is 122 cm in diameter, with the 10-ring being 12.2 cm. The X-ring (inner 10) is 6.1 cm used for tiebreakers.
Which team won the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in 2023?
- Mumbai Indians
- Delhi Capitals
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Gujarat Giants
Answer: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, won the first WPL title in March 2023 by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.
In volleyball, what is the term for a defensive specialist who wears a different colored jersey?
- Setter
- Libero
- Spiker
- Blocker
Answer: Libero
The Libero is a back-row defensive specialist with unlimited substitutions and cannot attack above net height. Introduced internationally in 1998.