Latest Sports and Games General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

When did South African all-rounder Chris Morris announce his retirement from cricket?

A)

8th Jan 2022

B)

9th Jan 2022

C)

10th Jan 2022

D)

11th Jan 2022

Correct Answer : 11th Jan 2022

South Africa all-rounder "Chris Morris" on Tuesday(11th Jan 2022) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket and is set to take up a coaching role with domestic side Titans.

The 34-year-old cricketer made the announcement on social media.

“Today I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket! Thanks to all who have played a part in my journey whether it be big or small?it’s been a fun ride! Delighted to be taking up a coaching role at @titanscricket #lifebeginsnow,” Morris wrote on his Instagram page.

A right-arm pacer and explosive batter, Morris made his Test debut as late as 2016 and featured in only four games in traditional format, making 173 runs and taking 12 wickets.

He represented South Africa in four Tests, 42 ODIs and 23 T20 Internationals, picking up 48 and 34 wickets respectively.

With the bat in hand, Morris scored 467 runs in ODIs and 133 in T20s respectively.

Morris played for Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings franchises in the IPL.

Source : Indian Express

2 .

How many athletes did the Mission Olympic Cell add to its TOPS list?

A)

50

B)

20

C)

10

D)

5

Correct Answer : 10

Mission Olympic Cell under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has added ten athletes to the list of athletes who would be provided support under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Total 10 new entrants, five athletes have been included in the Core group while five have been added to the Development group. Now, the total number of athletes under TOPS has increased to 301, which includes 107 in the Core group while 294 in the Development group.

Athletes added to the Core group includes :

* Aditi Ashok (Golf)

* Fouaad Mirza (Horse Rider/ Equestrian)

* Anirban Lahiri (Golf)

* Diksha Dagar (Golf)

* Mohammed Arif Khan (Alpine Skiier )

Athletes added to the Development group includes :

* Shubhankar Sharma (Golf)

* Tvesa Malik (Golf)

* Yash Ghangas (Judo)

* Unnati Sharma (Judo)

* Linthoi Chanambam (Judo)

3 .

Who is the 73rd Chess Grand Master of India?

A)

N. R. Visakh

B)

Bharath Subramaniyam

C)

Raunak Sadhwani

D)

Viswanathan Anand

Correct Answer : Bharath Subramaniyam

Tamil Nadu’s Fourteen-year(14 Years)-Old Bharath Subramaniyam on Sunday (9th January 2022), became India's 73rd chess Grandmaster, after completing his third and final GM norm at Vergani Cup Open in Italy. The Chennai-based player scored 6.5 points from nine rounds along with four others to finish seventh overall in the event. He secured his third GM norm here and also touched the requisite 2,500 (Elo) mark. Notably, to become a GM, a player has to secure three GM norms and cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points.

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) also congratulated the teenager on his feat. "Fourteen-year-old Bharath Subramaniyam becomes the 73rd Grandmaster of the country after completing his final GM Norm and crossing the 2500 rating at Vergani Cup Open in Italy. All India Chess Federation congratulates Bharath for the achievement," AICF wrote on its website.

Bharath’s coach M Shyam Sundar, himself a Grandmaster, tweeted: "Congratulations Bharath for becoming the latest GM of India!! Let’s focus on new goals in this new year!!"

4 .

Who wins 2022 Melbourne Summer Set tennis tournament?

A)

Andy Murray

B)

Rafael Nadal

C)

Novak Djokovic

D)

Daniil Medvedev

Correct Answer : Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep won 2022 Melbourne Summer Set Tennis Tournament – On 9th January 2022, World number six Rafael Nadal has won the men’s singles tennis title at 2022 Melbourne Summer Set 1, defeating American qualifier Maxime Cressy 7-6(6), 6-3 to win his 89th career ATP title.

* On the other hand, Simona Halep has won her 23rd career WTA title by beating Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova 6–2, 6–3 in the women’s singles.

* Amanda Anisimova wins the women’s singles tennis title and bagged her 2nd career WTA title in the Melbourne Summer Set 2 tennis tournament.

5 .

Who wins 2022 Adelaide International 1 tennis tournament?

A)

Gael Monfils

B)

Andy Murray

C)

Roger Federer

D)

Novak Djokovic

Correct Answer : Gael Monfils

French tennis player Gael Monfils beat Russia’s Karen Khachanov in the men’s singles event of the 2022 Adelaide International 1 to claim the 11th ATP title of his career. In the women’s category, World number one Australian star Ashleigh Barty beat Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan to win her second Adelaide International title. 2022 Adelaide International 1 was a combined ATP Tour 250 and WTA 500 tournament.

6 .

Who won the World Rapid Chess Championship 2021?

A)

Magnus Carlsen

B)

Hikaru Nakamura

C)

Alireza Firouzja

D)

Nodirbek Abdusattorov

Correct Answer : Nodirbek Abdusattorov

Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan), won the World Rapid Chess Championship 2021 by defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia) in a tiebreaker and dethroning Magnus Carlsen, the current World Number 1. 2020 FIDE Championship was won by Magnus Carlsen.

Nodirbek won the title along with a prize of $60,000, where he lost only one match against the Ukrainian Anton Korobov, and tied in five others. The Uzbeki Grand Master (GM), received the Mard Uglon (“Brave Son”) Presidential medal.

7 .

Winter Olympics-bound ________ Included in Target Olympic Podium Scheme.

A)

Nathan Chen

B)

Vincent Zhou

C)

Md Arif Khan

D)

Yuzuru Hanyu

Correct Answer : Md Arif Khan

The Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved the inclusion of Alpine Skiing athlete Md Arif Khan in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group, until the Winter Olympics, scheduled this February in Beijing, China.

Khan will take part in the Winter Olympics in the Slalom and Giant Slalom events. He has also been approved an amount of Rs 17.46 Lakh under TOPS towards training in Europe and procurement of equipment, ahead of the grand event in China. Khan’s current training base is in Austria, where he is accompanied by his coach and physio...

Source : News18

8 .

Which country is ranked at the top of ICC World Test Championship Points Table 2021-23?

A)

India

B)

South Africa

C)

Australia

D)

New Zealand

Correct Answer : Australia

Australia have grabbed the top spot in ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 points table after winning the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 series. Australia, led by their new Test skipper Pat Cummins, have already won the opening three Tests of the series against England and captured the series win 3-0. With 3 wins in 3 games, they have a PCT of 100.0 %.

Sri Lanka follows Australia on the second spot in ICC World Test Championship 2021-22 points table. Sri Lanka have played 2 Tests so far and won both of them. Sri Lanka defeated West Indies in both games of a two-match Test series back in November 2021. With 2 victories in 2 games, Sri Lanka also have a PCT of 100% like that of Aussies.

On the 3rd and 4th spots in ICC WTC 2021-23 points table respectively, Pakistan and India have taken grip. Pakistan have played 4 matches across 2 Test series against West Indies and Bangladesh. Pakistan won 3 games and lost 1 out of it.

Australia (100), Sri Lanka (100), Pakistan (75.00), India (55.21), South Africa (50.00), Bangladesh (33.33) West Indies (25.00), New Zealand (11.11), England (07.14).

9 .

ICC has decided to impose an in-match penalty for slow over-rate in which cricket format?

A)

T10

B)

T20

C)

ODI

D)

Test

Correct Answer : T20

International Cricket Council (ICC) announced new playing conditions for T20I on January 7, 2022. Under the new playing conditions, the fielding team will have to suffer the in-match penalty for slow over rates.

10 .

Who will lead India in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022?

A)

Mithali Raj

B)

Deepti Sharma

C)

Smriti Mandhana

D)

Harmanpreet Kaur

Correct Answer : Mithali Raj

Veteran cricketer Mithali Raj will lead India in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022, while all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur will be the deputy skipper. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will open for India with Yastika Bhatiya as the third opener option. Jhulan Goswami will be leading India's pace attack along with Meghna Singh and Pooja Vastrakar.