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.
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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.
True or False: Flag football will make its Olympic debut at LA 2028.
- True
- False
Answer: True
IOC approved flag football for LA 2028 alongside cricket, lacrosse, squash, baseball/softball. Non-contact variant promotes American football globally.
Who won Most Valuable Player award in Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 (2024)?
- Pardeep Narwal
- Aslam Thambi
- Mohammadreza Shadloui
- Arjun Deshwal
Answer: Mohammadreza Shadloui
Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui won MVP in PKL Season 10 playing for Patna Pirates. Known for exceptional raiding and defending versatility.
The Pataudi Trophy Test series is contested between India and ______.
- Australia
- South Africa
- England
- New Zealand
Answer: England
Pataudi Trophy honors Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi who played for both England and India. Awarded for India-England Test series in India since 2007.
True or False: Praggnanandhaa R defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical time control for the first time in 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Praggnanandhaa first beat Carlsen in RAPID (not classical) at Tata Steel India 2022. His first CLASSICAL win over Carlsen came at Tata Steel Masters 2024 in Wijk aan Zee.
Who captained India at Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2022?
- Manpreet Singh
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Amit Rohidas
- PR Sreejesh
Answer: Harmanpreet Singh
Harmanpreet Singh captained India to Asia Cup 2022 title in Jakarta. Drag-flicker and defender, he succeeded Manpreet as regular captain post-Tokyo 2020.
What is the maximum number of players allowed on bench in FIFA World Cup matches?
- 7
- 9
- 12
- 15
Answer: 15
FIFA allows up to 15 substitutes on bench in World Cup since Qatar 2022. Teams can use 5 substitutions in 3 stoppages plus halftime. Increased from previous limits.
Murali Sreeshankar won silver at Commonwealth Games 2022 in ______ event.
- Triple Jump
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Pole Vault
Answer: Long Jump
Murali Sreeshankar won long jump silver at Birmingham 2022 CWG with 8.08m. First Indian man to win CWG long jump medal. National record holder.
True or False: India hosted the ICC Women's ODI World Cup in 2013.
- True
- False
Answer: True
India hosted 2013 Women's ODI World Cup across Mumbai, Cuttack, and Baroda. Australia won defeating West Indies in final. India exited in Super Six stage.
Rohan Bopanna became oldest ATP doubles world No. 1 at what age in 2024?
- 40 years
- 42 years
- 43 years
- 45 years
Answer: 43 years
Rohan Bopanna reached ATP doubles No. 1 in February 2024 at age 43, oldest ever. Won Australian Open 2024 mixed doubles title same year.