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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.
True or False: The Thomas Cup is awarded to the winner of the World Women's Team Badminton Championship.
- True
- False
Answer: False
The Thomas Cup is for men's team championship. The Uber Cup is the equivalent women's team event. India won the Thomas Cup for the first time in 2022.
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.
The Australian Open tennis tournament is played on ______ courts.
- Clay
- Grass
- Hard
- Carpet
Answer: Hard
The Australian Open uses Plexicushion hard courts. It is the first Grand Slam of the calendar year, held annually in Melbourne.
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.
True or False: The Winter and Summer Olympics are held in the same year.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Since 1994, Winter and Summer Olympics alternate every two years. Previously they were held in the same year until Albertville 1992/Lillehammer 1994 transition.
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.
Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 by defeating ______ in the final.
- Germany
- Brazil
- France
- Croatia
Answer: France
Argentina beat defending champions France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in extra time. Lionel Messi won his first World Cup.
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.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was founded in ______.
- 1937
- 1948
- 1950
- 1954
Answer: 1937
AIFF was established in 1937 and became affiliated with FIFA in 1948. It governs football competitions including ISL and I-League.
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.
True or False: Table Tennis originated in England as an after-dinner parlor game.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Table Tennis began in Victorian England as 'Ping-Pong' using cigar box lids as rackets and champagne corks as balls before evolving into a competitive sport.
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.
True or False: MS Dhoni is the only captain to win all three major ICC trophies (ODI WC, T20 WC, Champions Trophy).
- True
- False
Answer: True
MS Dhoni won T20 WC (2007), ODI WC (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013), making him the only captain to win all three ICC limited-overs titles.
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.