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The Dhyan Chand Award is given for lifetime achievement in ______.
- Coaching
- Sports Performance
- Sports Journalism
- Administration
Answer: Sports Performance
Instituted in 2002, the Dhyan Chand Award honors athletes for lifetime contribution to sports even after retirement. Distinct from Khel Ratna (active performance) and Dronacharya (coaching).
True or False: The Olympic flame is lit using sunlight reflected off a parabolic mirror in Olympia, Greece.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The ceremonial lighting uses sun rays focused by a parabolic mirror at the ancient Temple of Hera in Olympia, maintaining tradition since 1936 Berlin Games.
Who won India's first-ever shooting medal at the Olympics?
- Abhinav Bindra
- Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- Vijay Kumar
- Gagan Narang
Answer: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won silver in Men's Double Trap at Athens 2004, becoming India's first Olympic medalist in shooting. Abhinav Bindra won gold later in 2008.
______ captained India to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Mohinder Amarnath
- Ravi Shastri
Answer: Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev led India to their first-ever Cricket World Cup title in 1983, defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's. This victory transformed cricket in India.
True or False: In table tennis, a set is won by reaching 21 points.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Since September 2001, ITTF changed scoring from 21-point games to 11-point games to make matches faster and more TV-friendly. Matches are best-of-5 or best-of-7 games.
In Greco-Roman wrestling, which part of the body is prohibited from being attacked below the waist?
- Arms
- Legs
- Head
- Torso
Answer: Legs
Greco-Roman wrestling forbids holds below the waist and use of legs for offense/defense, unlike Freestyle where leg attacks are fundamental.
The I-League was previously known as the ______ before rebranding in 2007.
- National Football League
- Indian Football League
- Premier Football League
- Federation Cup
Answer: National Football League
Founded in 1996 as the National Football League (NFL), it was rebranded as I-League in 2007 to improve professionalism and marketing.
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.