Sports – GK Questions

Each of four athletes runs approximately 100m carrying a baton exchanged within designated zones. Dropping baton or exchanging outside zone leads to disqualification.

ITTF rules require one side black and other red/pink/blue/green/violet (post-2021 update allows colors besides red) to ensure opponents can distinguish rubber types affecting spin.

New Zealander John Wright was appointed India's first overseas coach in 2000, ushering in professional era. Led team to 2003 WC final and historic Test wins abroad.

Actually, the official nickname is rarely standardized. Media often calls them 'Indian Tigresses' or simply 'Women in Blue'. 'Nabha Tigers' is incorrect. Most accepted generic reference is 'Indian Women's Hockey Team'. For exam purposes, note that unlike men's team, women lack universally fixed nickname.

Merdeka Tournament is an invitational football competition held in Malaysia since 1957 to celebrate independence ('Merdeka'). India won it in 1959 and 1964.

Breaking debuted at Paris 2024 as part of IOC's push for urban/youth sports. However, it was excluded from LA 2028 program, showing experimental nature.

Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India won 2-1 in 2018-19, ending 71 years of trying. They retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2020-21 despite injuries.

Satwik-Chirag won India's first-ever Asian Games gold in men's doubles badminton at Hangzhou 2023, defeating Malaysian pair in final.

Arjuna Awards were established in 1961 to recognize outstanding achievement in national sports. Recipients receive a bronze statue, certificate, and cash prize.

An Akhara is both the training ground and organizational unit for traditional wrestlers. Soil is treated with oil, turmeric, and buttermilk for injury prevention.

New Zealand won their maiden Women's T20 World Cup in 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. Australia had won previous three editions (2018, 2020, 2023).

ATK Mohun Bagan FC was formed in 2020 merger, later rebranded as Mohun Bagan Super Giant in 2023. Historic club entered ISL through this partnership.

LA previously hosted in 1932 and 1984. The 2028 Games will make it the third American city to host thrice, joining London and Paris.

T20I powerplay restricts fielders outside 30-yard circle for only the first 6 overs. ODI powerplays are split into mandatory (1-10), middle (11-40), and death (41-50).

Wait - Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra are table tennis players. Correct answer should be Rohan Bopanna & Sania Mirza? Actually, CWG 2022 mixed doubles badminton was Satwik/Ashwini. For tennis, no Indian medal. Question corrected: Table Tennis mixed doubles CWG 2022 winners were Sharath Kamal & Manika Batra.

PR Sreejesh is India's legendary goalkeeper who played key role in Tokyo 2020 bronze. Known for penalty stroke saves and leadership.

Rahul Dravid earned 'The Wall' for his impregnable defensive technique and ability to bat for long periods. MS Dhoni is 'Captain Cool'; Sachin is 'Master Blaster'.

Law 11 states no offside offense exists from throw-ins, goal kicks, or corner kicks. Only active play from open play or free kicks applies.

Kipchoge ran 1:59:40 in Vienna's INEOS 1:59 Challenge in October 2019. Though not an official world record due to pacing aids, it broke the psychological barrier.

Both arms raised vertically signals six runs. Four is signaled by waving one arm horizontally. No ball is indicated by extending one arm horizontally.