Who won Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023?

Max Verstappen

Charles Leclerc

Sergio Perez

Fernando Alonso

Correct Answer : Sergio Perez

Red Bull’s Sergio Perez put together the perfect performance in Baku to claim the race victory at the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

* After winning 29th April 2023 Sprint race around the Baku City Circuit, the Mexican driver started well to jump past Charles Leclerc before benefitting from an early safety car which saw him jump teammate Max Verstappen in the process.

* Despite then being put under serious pressure for a few laps by his teammate, Perez pulled away to claim a second race win of the weekend and his second Grand Prix victory in Baku.

* Verstappen came home in P2 with a gap of 17 seconds to Leclerc who finished on the podium for the first time this season. That top three finish will take the pressure off of Ferrari shoulders for now after a poor start to the season.

* Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll, George Russell, Lando Norris and Yuki Tsunoda rounded out the top ten in Azerbaijan and all took home valuable World Drivers’ Championship points.

Position	Driver	Team	Points
1	Sergio Perez	Red Bull	25
2	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	19
3	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	15
4	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	12
5	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	10
6	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	8
7	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	6
8	George Russell	Alpine	5*
9	Lando Norris	McLaren	2
10	Yuki Tsunoda	AlphaTauri	1
11	Oscar Piastri	McLaren
12	Alex Albon	Williams
13	Kevin Magnussen	Haas
14	Pierre Gasly	Alpine
15	Esteban Ocon	Alpine
16	Logan Sargeant	Williams
17	Nico Hulkenberg	Haas
18	Valtteri Bottas	Alfa Romeo
DNF	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo
DNF	Nyck De Vries	AlphaTauri

Source : Sporting News

Published On : May 1, 2023

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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.

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

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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.

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Q .

Who won her second Women's World Rapid and Blitz Chess title by defeating Indonesia's Irene Sukander?

Hou Yifan

Koneru Humpy

Ju Wenjun

Harika Dronavalli

Correct Answer : Koneru Humpy

* Koneru Humpy clinched her second Women’s World Rapid and Blitz Chess title, reaffirming her position as one of the top players in the chess world.

* She first won the championship in 2019 in Georgia and now joins China’s Ju Wenjun as the only woman to secure this prestigious title multiple times.

* Her victory against Indonesia's Irene Sukander highlights her remarkable skill and determination in the competitive field of chess. This achievement further cements her legacy in the history of the sport.