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Who scored fastest century in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Deandra Dottin
- Sophie Devine
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Chamari Athapaththu
Answer: Deandra Dottin
West Indies' Deandra Dottin scored century off 38 balls vs South Africa in 2010, fastest WT20I hundred. Also first WT20I century ever scored.
Which Indian footballer signed for Scottish club Celtic FC in 2024?
- Sunil Chhetri
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- No Indian has signed for Celtic
- Anirudh Thapa
Answer: No Indian has signed for Celtic
No Indian has played for Celtic FC. Gurpreet played for Stabaek (Norway). Baichung Bhutia played for Bury (England). Question tests factual accuracy.
True or False: Margaret Court holds the record for most Grand Slam singles titles with 24.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Margaret Court (Australia) won 24 Grand Slam singles titles (1960-1975). Serena Williams has 23; Steffi Graf 22. Court's record includes pre-Open Era titles.
Savita Punia plays which position in Indian women's hockey team?
- Forward
- Midfielder
- Defender
- Goalkeeper
Answer: Goalkeeper
Savita Punia is India's star goalkeeper, instrumental in Tokyo 2020 fourth-place finish. Known as 'Great Wall of India' for exceptional shot-stopping ability.
Sonam Malik competes in ______ kg freestyle wrestling category.
- 57
- 62
- 68
- 76
Answer: 62
Sonam Malik competes in 62kg freestyle. Won bronze at Asian Championships and represented India internationally. Part of strong Indian women's wrestling contingent.
True or False: Squash will make its Olympic debut at LA 2028.
- True
- False
Answer: True
IOC approved squash for LA 2028 after decades of lobbying. Joining cricket, flag football, lacrosse, baseball/softball. Major boost for squash globally.
Who holds the record for fastest fifty in T20 Internationals?
- Yuvraj Singh
- Chris Gayle
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Glenn Maxwell
Answer: Dipendra Singh Airee
Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee scored fifty off 9 balls vs Mongolia in 2023 Asian Games, breaking Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball record from 2007 T20 WC.
India won AFC Challenge Cup in which year?
- 2006
- 2008
- 2010
- Never won
Answer: 2008
India won inaugural AFC Challenge Cup in 2008 defeating Tajikistan 4-1 in Hyderabad final. Qualified for 2011 Asian Cup through this victory.
Mission Olympic Cell functions under ______ scheme for elite athlete support.
- Khelo India
- TOPS
- SAI Training
- FIT India
Answer: TOPS
Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) operates under Target Olympic Podium Scheme. Reviews athlete progress monthly and approves funding/training decisions for medal prospects.
Aleem Dar is a renowned cricket umpire from which country?
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
Answer: Pakistan
Aleem Dar (Pakistan) stood in 145 Tests and 231 ODIs. Won ICC Elite Umpire of Year three times (2009-2011). Among most respected officials in cricket history.
Which team won FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 men's title?
- India
- Netherlands
- Australia
- Belgium
Answer: Netherlands
Netherlands topped 2023-24 Men's FIH Pro League standings. India finished third. League provides regular elite competition replacing Champions Trophy format.
Richa Ghosh scored her maiden WT20I century against which team in 2024?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: South Africa
Richa Ghosh scored unbeaten 104 vs South Africa in December 2024 WT20I, first Indian wicketkeeper to score WT20I century. Explosive finishing display.
Anshu Malik won silver at World Wrestling Championships 2021 in which weight category?
- 53 kg
- 57 kg
- 59 kg
- 62 kg
Answer: 57 kg
Anshu Malik won silver in 57kg at Oslo 2021 Worlds, first Indian woman wrestler to reach Worlds final. Lost to Helen Maroulis (USA) in final.
True or False: Field hockey goalkeepers can score goals directly from their own circle.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Goalkeepers cannot score directly. Goals only count if touched by attacker's stick inside striking circle. Keeper clearing ball into opponent's goal doesn't count.
Which Indian city hosts the Syed Modi International badminton tournament?
- Delhi
- Lucknow
- Hyderabad
- Guwahati
Answer: Lucknow
Syed Modi International is held at Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium, Lucknow. Named after former national champion Syed Modi who died tragically in 1988.
The Subroto Cup is associated with ______ in India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
Answer: Football
Subroto Cup is international school football tournament held annually in Delhi since 1960. Named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee. Promotes youth football.
Who holds the record for most catches in IPL history?
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Faf du Plessis
- Dinesh Karthik
Answer: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has taken 100+ catches in IPL, most by any player. Known for safe hands in outfield and slip position. Also most successful IPL captain (5 titles).
Who won gold at Commonwealth Games 2022 in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling?
- Bajrang Punia
- Ravi Kumar Dahiya
- Anshu Malik
- Deepak Punia
Answer: Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Ravi Kumar Dahiya won 57kg gold at Birmingham 2022 CWG. Bajrang won 65kg gold. Anshu Malik (women's 57kg) won silver. Deepak won 86kg silver.
Swapna Barman won gold at Asian Games 2018 in ______ event.
- Heptathlon
- Pentathlon
- Decathlon
- Long Jump
Answer: Heptathlon
Swapna Barman won heptathlon gold at Jakarta 2018 Asian Games, first Indian woman to do so. Overcame jaw injury and tooth pain during competition.
True or False: In T20 Internationals, powerplay field restrictions apply for first 8 overs.
- True
- False
Answer: False
T20I powerplay restricts fielders outside 30-yard circle for only first 6 overs (not 8). Maximum 2 fielders outside during powerplay; 5 allowed thereafter.