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The Gold Cup is associated with football in ______ region.
- South Asia
- CONCACAF (North/Central America)
- Europe
- Africa
Answer: CONCACAF (North/Central America)
CONCACAF Gold Cup is premier North/Central American championship. Not related to Indian football. India participates in SAFF Championship and AFC Asian Cup.
Who holds the record for most fours in IPL history?
- Virat Kohli
- Shikhar Dhawan
- David Warner
- Rohit Sharma
Answer: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has hit 750+ fours in IPL, most by any player. Known as 'Gabbar' for consistent run-scoring. Over 6,700 IPL runs across franchises.
Who won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in women's 53kg freestyle wrestling?
- Vinesh Phogat
- Antim Panghal
- Anshu Malik
- Sakshi Malik
Answer: Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat won 53kg gold at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Third CWG gold after 2014 (48kg) and 2018 (50kg). Most successful Indian woman wrestler at CWG.
Priya Mohan won gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships 2024 in ______ event.
- 100m
- 200m
- 400m
- 800m
Answer: 400m
Priya Mohan won 400m gold at Dubai 2024 Asian U20 Championships. Rising star in Indian sprint athletics. Part of strong youth pipeline.
True or False: In ODI cricket, batting powerplay was reintroduced in 2023.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Batting powerplay (overs 36-40) was abolished in 2015 and NOT reintroduced. Current ODI rules: mandatory PP (1-10), then discretionary field restrictions only.
Udham Singh won how many Olympic medals in hockey?
- 2 Gold, 1 Silver
- 3 Gold, 1 Silver
- 4 Gold
- 3 Gold
Answer: 3 Gold, 1 Silver
Udham Singh won gold in 1952, 1956, 1964 and silver in 1960. Jointly most decorated Indian Olympian with Leslie Claudius (same medal tally).
Which country won UEFA Euro 2024?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Germany
Answer: Spain
Spain defeated England 2-1 in Berlin final to win Euro 2024. Record-extending fourth European Championship title. Lamine Yamal starred at age 17.
Which Indian pair won gold at Asian Badminton Championships 2024 in men's doubles?
- Satwik-Chirag
- Arjun-Dhruv Kapila
- Krishna-Vishnu
- No Indian gold
Answer: Satwik-Chirag
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won Asian Championships 2024 men's doubles gold in Ningbo. First Indian pair to win this title.
In field hockey, a yellow card results in minimum ______ minute suspension.
- 2
- 5
- 10
- 15
Answer: 5
Yellow card = minimum 5-minute temporary suspension (can be longer at umpire discretion). Green = 2 min; Red = permanent sending off. Progressive discipline system.
True or False: Sapporo will host the 2030 Winter Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: False
As of 2024, 2030 Winter Olympics host not yet confirmed. Sapporo bid faced challenges. French Alps likely preferred candidate. Decision expected late 2024.
Who holds the record for most centuries in Women's ODI cricket?
- Charlotte Edwards
- Meg Lanning
- Smriti Mandhana
- Tammy Beaumont
Answer: Meg Lanning
Australia's Meg Lanning scored 15 ODI centuries, most in women's cricket. Retired in 2023 as seven-time World Cup winner across formats.
Which team won I-League 2023-24 title?
- Gokulam Kerala FC
- Mohammedan Sporting
- Churchill Brothers
- Inter Kashi
Answer: Mohammedan Sporting
Mohammedan Sporting won I-League 2023-24, earning promotion eligibility. Historic Kolkata club's first I-League title. Gokulam Kerala were defending champions.
Bajrang Punia won silver at World Wrestling Championships 2018 in ______ kg category.
- 61
- 65
- 70
- 74
Answer: 65
Bajrang Punia won 65kg silver at Budapest 2018 Worlds. Also won bronze in 2013 and 2019. Three-time World Championship medalist in freestyle.
Who was appointed head coach of Indian men's cricket team in July 2024?
- Rahul Dravid
- VVS Laxman
- Gautam Gambhir
- Sanjay Bangar
Answer: Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach in July 2024. Former opener and mentor to KKR/LSG in IPL. Appointed after India's T20 WC triumph.
Indian women's hockey team won bronze at Asian Champions Trophy 2023 defeating which team?
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
Answer: Japan
India defeated Japan to win bronze at Ranchi 2023 Asian Champions Trophy. Host nation finished third behind Japan (gold) and South Korea (silver).
True or False: Semi-automated offside technology was used at FIFA World Cup 2022.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Qatar 2022 introduced SAOT using 12 cameras and ball sensor for faster, more accurate offside decisions. Reduced average decision time from 70 to 25 seconds.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own 400m hurdles world record multiple times. What was her record time set in 2024?
- 50.65 seconds
- 50.68 seconds
- 51.41 seconds
- 51.90 seconds
Answer: 50.65 seconds
McLaughlin-Levrone ran 50.65s at US Trials June 2024, shattering her own WR. First woman under 51 seconds. Dominant force in 400m hurdles.
India won the 2024 T20 World Cup by defeating which team in the final?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- West Indies
Answer: South Africa
India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in Barbados final to win 2024 T20 WC. Jasprit Bumrah was Player of Tournament. Second T20 WC title after 2007.
Lakshya Sen won bronze at BWF World Championships in which year?
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- Both 2021 and 2022
Answer: 2022
Lakshya Sen won bronze at Tokyo 2022 Worlds (held in August). Lost to eventual champion Viktor Axelsen in semifinals. Also won CWG 2022 silver.
Which wrestling style prohibits holds below the waist?
- Freestyle
- Greco-Roman
- Folkstyle
- Beach Wrestling
Answer: Greco-Roman
Greco-Roman wrestling forbids attacks below waist and active use of legs. Emphasizes upper-body throws. One of two Olympic wrestling disciplines alongside Freestyle.