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

1 .

Novak Djokovic had held the world no.1 Tennis Player title for how many weeks?

A)

330 weeks

B)

342 weeks

C)

353 weeks

D)

361 weeks

Correct Answer : 361 weeks

Novak Djokovic has lost his world no.1 Tennis ranking and will soon be replaced by Russia’s Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 to world no. 123 Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals fo the Dubai Championships on February 25, 2022. Novak Djokovic had held the world no.1 spot for a record of 361 weeks, ever since February 3, 2020.

2 .

Who is wins gold at Singapore Weightlifting International in Feb 2022?

A)

Hidilyn Diaz

B)

Kanae Yagi

C)

Qiuyun Liao

D)

Mirabai Chanu

Correct Answer : Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu is set to represent India at the Commonwealth Games 2022 after securing a gold medal in the 55 kg category by lifting a total of 191 kg in the Singapore Weightlifting International on Friday (25th February 2022). Chanu who was competing in the 55 kg category for the very first time lifted 191 kg (86kg+105kg) to stand on top of the podium in an uncompetitive field.

The Indian weightlifter found her glory after she secured the first medal for India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She valiantly fought till the end and grabbed silver in the women's 49kg category. The Olympian since then has continued to build up and has been pouring out her sweat by training day in and day out for the event-packed 2022 season.

The weightlifter was overjoyed with the qualification and said, "7 months of intense training and my never-ending love for the sport continues to pay off. I would like to extend my thanks to our Ministry of Youth and Affairs, Weightlifting Federation of India, SAI, IOS Sports and all the other stakeholders who have helped me reach here. I am determined to work harder and do everything I can to grab the gold medal again for my country in the CWG."

Source : Zee News

3 .

Who is India's youngest Chess player to beat World No 1 Magnus Carlsen?

A)

G. Akash

B)

Parimarjan Negi

C)

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

D)

Pentala Harikrishna

Correct Answer : Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

16-year old Indian Grandmaster "Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa" picked up a big win and made headlines after he stunned World Number one Magnus Carlsen from Norway in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. R Praggnanandhaa who was playing with black pieces completed the win in 39 moves.

With this, he became the fifth-youngest person ever to achieve the title of Grandmaster. This isn't the first of achievements for the youngster, back in 2016 he became the youngest international master in history, at the age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days. Earlier he also had won the World Youth Chess Championships U-8 title in 2013, which earned him the title of FIDE Master at the age of 7.

R Praggnanandhaa had earlier revealed that he got his love for chess from his sister who is also an international master. It is also learnt that his mother carries an induction-coil stove, rice and masalas to tours and cooks everything from sambar rice to thair sadaam (curd rice) for him.

In the Airthings Masters, Praggnanandhaa drew the first round with Le Quang Liem of Vietnam before he lost to Canadian Eric Hensen, Chinese Ding Liren and Poland's Jan-Krzysztof Duda. The next day he began with a draw against Dutch player Anish Giri before he lost to Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan. He managed a win against America's Levon Aronian..

Source : Republic World

4 .

Who is the New Chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes Commission (AC) in Feb 2022?

A)

Venla Hovi

B)

Emma Terho

C)

Minttu Tuominen

D)

Jenni Hiirikoski

Correct Answer : Emma Terho

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission re-elected ice hockey player Emma Terho of Finland as its Chair and table tennis player Seung Min Ryu of the Republic of Korea as its First Vice-Chair. The commission also elected cyclist Sarah Walker of New Zealand as the second VC of the Commission.

Emma Terho is a five-time Olympian and former captain of the Finland women’s ice hockey team. She will be the head of the Commission until the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

5 .

Which country bagged the maximum number of medals at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games?

A)

Norway

B)

India

C)

China

D)

Germany

Correct Answer : Norway

The closing ceremony of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games was held on February 20, 2022, at National Stadium (known as the Bird’s Nest) in Beijing. "Norway" topped medal table for the second successive Winter Olympics, winning a total of 37 medals, including 16 golds. This is a new record for the most amount of gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics.

6 .

With the conclusion of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, which country has been handed over the Presidency to host the 2026 Winter Olympics?

A)

Italy

B)

UAE

C)

Russia

D)

Germany

Correct Answer : Italy

The Presidency of the Games was formally handed-over to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, in Italy, to host the 2026 Winter Olympics.

7 .

Which country has become the world's top ranked T20 team in the latest ICC T20 Team Rankings?

A)

Australia

B)

New Zealand

C)

England

D)

India

Correct Answer : India

India have climbed up to the top of the T20I rankings thanks to their 3-0 clean sweep of West Indies on Sunday(20th Feb 2022) night in Kolkata. The Indian team is now on a nine-match winning streak in T20Is stretching back to the world cup last year following which they completed back-to-back series sweeps over New Zealand and West Indies at home.

Attacking half-century from Suryakumar Yadav helped India post a challenging 184/5 at the Eden Gardens and then Harshal Patel starred with the ball taking 3/22 to help limit the tourists to 167/9. India won by 17 runs to send West Indies back without a single win on the tour.

The triumph helped India catapult England at the top of the T20 team rankings, with Rohit Sharma’s side now matching the top rating of 269. While England and India both have the same rating (269), India has a total of 10,484 points, 10 more than England’s 10,474..

Source : News18

8 .

Which is the first IPL team to unveil their team logo in the metaverse?

A)

Mumbai Indians

B)

Delhi Capitals

C)

Gujarat Titans

D)

Chennai Super Kings

Correct Answer : Gujarat Titans

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans on Sunday(February 20, 2022) unveiled the team logo in the Metaverse.

The logo shows an apex echoing the spirit for what they are called the 'Titans' - to move upward and beyond with the aim to achieve higher goals.

It symbolizes the aspirations of the team to achieve the 'pinnacle' of success in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

The logo was launched by the team's Head Coach - Ashish Nehra, Captain - Hardik Pandya, and batter - Shubman Gill, who had the first-ever interaction in The Titans Dugout in the Metaverse.
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Source : WIO News

9 .

How many teams will compete in the league stage of Ranji Trophy 2022?

A)

24 teams

B)

31 teams

C)

38 teams

D)

47 teams

Correct Answer : 38 teams

The Ranji Trophy 2022 league phase will comprise 38 teams from different states and union territories. There will be 57 matches in the league phase that will be played in the short window between February 16 and March 5. The knockout stage of the tournament will be held after the IPL.

10 .

Which team has won the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup Championship?

A)

Palmeiras

B)

Liverpool

C)

Chelsea

D)

Manchester City

Correct Answer : Chelsea

English club, Chelsea has defeated Brazilian club Palmeiras, 2-1, to win the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup final, held on February 12, 2022. Chelsea has won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time. The decisive goal was scored by Kai Havertz with 3 minutes of extra time to go. Kai Havertz’ nerveless 117th-minute penalty settled a gruelling Club World Cup final. The final was held at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

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