Sports – GK Questions

The Australian Open uses Plexicushion hard courts. It is the first Grand Slam of the calendar year, held annually in Melbourne.

Standard FIFA matches allow a maximum of 5 substitutions per team (increased from 3 post-pandemic), made in up to three stoppages to prevent time-wasting.

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.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin, is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement headquartered in Lausanne.

Since 1994, Winter and Summer Olympics alternate every two years. Previously they were held in the same year until Albertville 1992/Lillehammer 1994 transition.

Virat Kohli reached 10,000 ODI runs in 205 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 259 innings. Achieved in October 2018.

Harmanpreet Singh is considered among the world's elite drag-flickers, crucial for penalty corner conversions. He captained India to bronze at Tokyo 2020.

Argentina beat defending champions France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in extra time. Lionel Messi won his first World Cup.

Since 1978-79, international cricket standardized 6-ball overs. Previously, overs varied between 4, 5, 6, or even 8 balls depending on country.

WADA was established in 1999 to promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against doping in sports. Headquarters in Montreal, Canada.

Boxer MC Mary Kom and hockey captain Manpreet Singh jointly carried the Indian flag at Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony, reflecting gender equality initiative.

Named after Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the Ranji Trophy is India's premier first-class cricket tournament featuring state and regional teams since 1934.

The queen can move any number of squares in any direction (horizontally, vertically, diagonally). Only the king moves just one square at a time.

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.

Decathlon comprises 10 track and field events over two days. Women compete in heptathlon (7 events). Both test all-around athletic ability.

AIFF was established in 1937 and became affiliated with FIFA in 1948. It governs football competitions including ISL and I-League.

Penalty corners are awarded for defensive fouls within the circle or intentional fouls within the 23-meter area. It is a key scoring opportunity.

Mithali Raj retired with 7,805 ODI runs, the highest by any woman. She also holds the record for most consecutive 50+ scores in ODIs.

A standard match consists of two 45-minute halves totaling 90 minutes, plus added stoppage time determined by the referee.

The IOC added 'Communiter' (Together) to the traditional Latin motto 'Faster, Higher, Stronger' to emphasize solidarity post-pandemic.