Who won bronze in women's 71kg weightlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham?

Harjinder Kaur

Alexis Ashworth

Sarah Davies

Lisa Marie Schweizer

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Harjinder Kaur

India's Harjinder Kaur claimed the bronze medal in the women's 71kg weightlifting competition after a dramatic climax at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Monday(1st August 2022).

Luck was on Harjinder's side as she was assured of a podium finish after Nigeria's gold medal favourite Joy Eze was knocked out following three failed attempts in the clean and jerk category.

* England's Sarah Davies won the gold medal with a total of 229 kgs,

* Canada's Alexis Ashworth bagged the silver with 214 kgs.

* India's Harjinder Kaur totalled 212 kgs (93 in snatch and 119 in clean and jerk).

Published On : August 2, 2022

Category : Sports

Recent General Knowledge Questions

Q .

Who secured third place at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open in Bangkok?

Hu Zhe'an

Alex Lanier

Kidambi Srikanth

Lakshya Sen

Correct Answer : Lakshya Sen

* Lakshya Sen, the 23-year-old Indian badminton star from Almora, clinched third place at the King Cup International Badminton Open in Bangkok.

* He defeated French rising star Alex Lanier in the bronze-medal playoff with a convincing scoreline of 21-17, 21-11.

* This achievement highlights Lakshya’s consistent performance and resilience on the international stage despite narrowly missing out in the semifinals.

Published On : December 31, 2024

Category : Sports

Q .

Who broke the record for the fastest 200 wickets by an Indian in Test cricket?

Jasprit Bumrah

Ravindra Jadeja

Mohammed Shami

Ravichandran Ashwin

Correct Answer : Jasprit Bumrah

* Jasprit Bumrah made history as the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 wickets in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in just 44 Tests.

* He surpassed the previous record held by Mohammed Shami. Bumrah's exceptional performance, including a standout display in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, helped him achieve this feat with remarkable efficiency. His average of 19.56 made him the first bowler to reach 200 wickets with a sub-20 average, further cementing his place among the best Test bowlers globally.

Published On : December 31, 2024

Category : Sports

Q .

What is the projected growth rate of the Indian economy for FY25 according to Deloitte?

6.5-6.8%

6.7-7.3%

7.0-7.5%

7.2-7.8%

Correct Answer : 6.5-6.8%

* Deloitte forecasts the Indian economy to grow at 6.5-6.8% in FY25, driven by strong domestic consumption, infrastructure development, and digitisation efforts.

* While challenges such as geopolitical tensions and global liquidity constraints may pose risks, India’s resilience in services, manufacturing exports, and stable capital markets provides a solid foundation for sustained economic growth.

Published On : December 31, 2024

Category : Indian Economy