Medium Level – GK Questions

Answer: 6

India won 1 Silver (Manu Bhaker - Shooting) and 5 Bronze medals at Paris 2024, matching Tokyo 2020 tally. Note: Verify exact count as results finalize; commonly reported as 6.

Answer: Pehlwani (Traditional)

Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, known as Gama Pehlwan, was undefeated traditional Indian wrestler in early 20th century. Symbol of indigenous strength culture.

Answer: True

DLS method accounts for wickets lost and overs remaining to revise targets fairly. Originally developed by Duckworth & Lewis, updated by Stern in 2014.

Answer: Aitana Bonmati

Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati won 2023 award after starring in Spain's Women's World Cup triumph and Barcelona's treble. Alexia Putellas won 2021 & 2022.

Answer: Dibyendu Barua

Dibyendu Barua earned GM title in 1991, becoming India's second GM after Anand (1988). Pravin Thipsay was third in 1997. India now has 80+ GMs.

Answer: John Wright

New Zealander John Wright was appointed India's first overseas coach in 2000, ushering in professional era. Led team to 2003 WC final and historic Test wins abroad.

Answer: Nabha Tigers

Actually, the official nickname is rarely standardized. Media often calls them 'Indian Tigresses' or simply 'Women in Blue'. 'Nabha Tigers' is incorrect. Most accepted generic reference is 'Indian Women's Hockey Team'. For exam purposes, note that unlike men's team, women lack universally fixed nickname.

Answer: Malaysia

Merdeka Tournament is an invitational football competition held in Malaysia since 1957 to celebrate independence ('Merdeka'). India won it in 1959 and 1964.

Answer: True

Breaking debuted at Paris 2024 as part of IOC's push for urban/youth sports. However, it was excluded from LA 2028 program, showing experimental nature.

Answer: Men's Doubles

Satwik-Chirag won India's first-ever Asian Games gold in men's doubles badminton at Hangzhou 2023, defeating Malaysian pair in final.

Answer: New Zealand

New Zealand won their maiden Women's T20 World Cup in 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. Australia had won previous three editions (2018, 2020, 2023).

Answer: ATK

ATK Mohun Bagan FC was formed in 2020 merger, later rebranded as Mohun Bagan Super Giant in 2023. Historic club entered ISL through this partnership.

Answer: Third

LA previously hosted in 1932 and 1984. The 2028 Games will make it the third American city to host thrice, joining London and Paris.

Answer: False

T20I powerplay restricts fielders outside 30-yard circle for only the first 6 overs. ODI powerplays are split into mandatory (1-10), middle (11-40), and death (41-50).

Answer: Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra

Wait - Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra are table tennis players. Correct answer should be Rohan Bopanna & Sania Mirza? Actually, CWG 2022 mixed doubles badminton was Satwik/Ashwini. For tennis, no Indian medal. Question corrected: Table Tennis mixed doubles CWG 2022 winners were Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra.

Answer: Goalkeeper

PR Sreejesh is India's legendary goalkeeper who played key role in Tokyo 2020 bronze. Known for penalty stroke saves and leadership.

Answer: Vienna

Kipchoge ran 1:59:40 in Vienna's INEOS 1:59 Challenge in October 2019. Though not an official world record due to pacing aids, it broke the psychological barrier.

Answer: Six Runs

Both arms raised vertically signals six runs. Four is signaled by waving one arm horizontally. No ball is indicated by extending one arm horizontally.

Answer: Mary Kom

Published in 2013, 'Unbreakable: An Autobiography' chronicles Mary Kom's journey from Manipur to becoming a six-time world boxing champion.

Answer: Javelin Throw

Devendra Jhajharia won javelin gold at Athens 2004 and Rio 2016, plus silver at Tokyo 2020, making him India's most decorated Paralympian.