Sports - General Knowledge Questions

Correct Answer :   Magnus Carlsen

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen pulled off an incredible comeback to claim victory at the 2024 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland. Despite starting the day trailing by 2.5 points behind GM Wei Yi, Carlsen embarked on a remarkable 10-game winning streak, ultimately overtaking his rival and securing the championship title.

Carlsen’s Decisive Moment :

The turning point came when Carlsen faced off against Wei Yi in the fourth round of the day. With a victory against his closest competitor, Carlsen managed to catch up, setting the stage for an intense battle for the top spot. While Wei Yi remained resilient, he couldn’t maintain the blistering pace set by the Norwegian grandmaster, eventually settling for second place, a commendable six points ahead of the third-placed finisher.

Top Finishers :

Polish grandmaster GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda saved face with a strong performance, finishing third on 19.5 points. Close on his heels was the rising Indian star Praggnanandhaa, who secured fourth place with 19 points.

The final standings in the rapid section were as follows :

* Magnus Carlsen – 26 points
* Wei Yi – 25.5 points
* Jan-Krzysztof Duda – 19.5 points
* Praggnanandhaa – 19 points
* Arjun – 18 points
* Abdusattorov – 17.5 points
* Shevchenko – 15 points
* Anish Giri – 14 points
* Vincent Keymer – 13.5 points
* Gukesh – 12.5 points

Carlsen’s Dominance Continues :

With this victory, Carlsen further solidified his position as the undisputed king of rapid chess. His ability to stage a remarkable comeback from a significant deficit showcased his unwavering determination and exceptional skills, leaving his opponents in awe of his prowess.

The 2024 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland will be remembered as a testament to Carlsen’s relentless pursuit of excellence and his ability to deliver under immense pressure, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest chess players of all time.

Correct Answer :   Jorge Martin

Jorge Martin of Pramac Ducati emerged victorious in the nail-biting 2024 French MotoGP. The Spaniard fended off fierce challenges from Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia to claim the top spot on the podium, extending his lead in the championship standings.

French MotoGP Results :

Correct Answer :   Bangladesh

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024.

This will be the ninth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup which will be held in Bangladesh between 3 to 20 October 2024. The Indian cricket team will take on arch-rival Pakistan on October 6.

Correct Answer :   Yuvraj Singh

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed legendary former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh as the brand ambassador of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

Earlier, the ICC appointed Chris Gayle and Usain Bolt as Men's T20 World Cup 2024 brand ambassadors. It is noteworthy that the T20 World Cup will be organized under the joint hosting of West Indies and USA.    

Correct Answer :   Guwahati

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced that India will host the prestigious 2025 BWF World Junior Championships at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati. This marks a significant milestone as India will be hosting this premier badminton event for the first time since 2008, when it was held in Pune.

BWF World Junior Championships Return to India

After a gap of 17 years, the BWF World Junior Championships will once again take place in India. The exact dates for the 2025 edition will be announced later, but the excitement is already building among badminton enthusiasts and players alike.

This prestigious tournament provides a platform for young badminton talents from around the world to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. Hosting the event in India is a testament to the country’s growing prominence in the sport and its commitment to nurturing the next generation of badminton stars.

Denmark to Host 2026 BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals

In another significant development, the 2026 edition of the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals will be held in Horsens, Denmark. These prestigious team championships, featuring the world’s best men’s and women’s badminton teams, will be hosted by Denmark for the second time, following the successful 2021 edition held in Aarhus.

The hosting rights for both events were confirmed at the recent BWF Council meeting on April 28, 2024, highlighting the BWF’s commitment to bringing top-level badminton competitions to various parts of the world.

About the Badminton World Federation (BWF)

The Badminton World Federation (BWF), established in 1934 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is the international governing body for the sport of badminton. Recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the BWF oversees and promotes the development of badminton globally.

Under the leadership of President Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen, the BWF continues to work towards enhancing the sport’s popularity, fostering international cooperation, and providing opportunities for players and fans alike to experience the thrill of badminton at the highest level..

Correct Answer :   Vaishali Ramesh Babu

Indian Chess Prodigy, Vaishali Ramesh Babu who has been awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE, the International Chess Federation said India is booming as far as the Chess landscape is concerned.

She also expressed confidence that India will perform well at the upcoming World Championship. Talking exclusively to Akashvani News, she lauded the contribution of Chess legend, Viswanathan Anand in taking Indian Chess to new heights.

While sharing her journey, Vaishali, said that it was due to her father’s decision to keep her away from television that she got enrolled into a Chess academy. She added that her parents have been her big support system.

Vaishali is the third Indian female Grandmaster, joining Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli. Vaishali completed the requisite 2500 ELO points at the Llobregat Open tournament in Spain, last year. However, the title was officially given to her only recently following the FIDE Council meeting during the Candidates Tournament in Toronto last month..


Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   China

The Archery World Cup 2024 has begun 23rd April 2024 in Shanghai, China. India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam finished second in the women’s compound qualification round at Stage I.
 
The 27-year-old Asian Games gold medallist shot a score of 711 to finish behind Andrea Becerra of Mexico, who had a score of 713.

Meanwhile, the reigning world champion from India, Aditi Swami, finished eighth in the qualification round with a score of 704. The other two Indians, Parneet Kaur (703) and Avneet Kaur (696) finished 14th and 23rd, respectively.
 
The Indian women’s team, comprising top three scorers Vennam, Swami, and Parneet, finished as the best team in the qualification round with a total score of 2118. The Indian women’s team will, thus, start as the top seeds in the competition, ahead of South Korea (2117) and Mexico (2116). The teams are ranked by adding the individual scores of the top three archers from the country.
 
In the men’s compound qualification round, no Indian finished in the top 10 of the individual event..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   Usain Bolt

Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been named by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the ambassador for the 9th ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup, which will be hosted by the West Indies and the United States of America jointly from 1 to 29 June 2024.

As a brand ambassador, Usain Bolt will promote the World Cup event, attend T20 World Cup matches in the West Indies, and participate in fan engagement events to promote the cricket sport within the United States.

World Record Holder Legendary Sprinter Usain Bolt

9th ICC Men’s T- 20 World Cup 2004 Teams and Fixtures

The 9th ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup will be the biggest men’s T-20 World Cup in terms of participation. For the first time, 20 teams will participate in the T-20 World Cup. The West Indies and the United States of America will co-host the World Cup from 1 to 29 June 2024.

Teams :

Five Groups

The 20 teams have been divided into four groups, each consisting of five teams. The top two teams from each group qualify for the next stage and will be part of the Super Eight.

In the Super Eight stage, the eight teams will be divided into two groups. The top two teams will qualify for the semi-finals. The winner of the semi-finals will play in the finals to decide the winner of the 9th ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup.

Correct Answer :   Yuzvendra Chahal

The Rajasthan Royals leg spinner reached the milestone during the IPL 2024 match against Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday (22nd April 2024). Chahal had Mohammad Nabi caught and bowled in his first over of the night to etch his name into the history books.

Chahal outfoxed Nabi with his change of pace, forcing the Afghan batter to mistime his shot and play the ball straight to him. Chahal finished with figures of 1/48 as the Royals won the game by nine wickets with eight balls to spare.

The 33-year-old Chahal made his IPL debut in 2013 and has played a total of 153 matches in the tournament till date. His wickets have come at an average of 21.60 and a strike rate of 16.76, which is the best among the top seven wicket-takers in the competition.

With 200 wickets, Chahal is also the leading wicket-taker in the IPL. He went past West Indian Dwayne Bravo in IPL 2023 to go on top of the all-time wicket taker’s chart in the competition. Another Royals’ spinner Ravichandran Ashwin with 172 scalps is currently seventh in the list.

Chahal was signed by the Royals during the mega auction before the IPL 2022. He delivered instantly with 27 wickets from 17 matches that season and guided the Royals to their first final since the inaugural edition in 2008.

He also finished as the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2022 and won his first Purple Cap, which is awarded to the bowler with the most wickets in an edition of IPL.

Continuing his purple patch with the Royals, he ended IPL 2023 with 21 wickets from 14 matches and finished fifth in the highest wicket taker’s list for the season. Chahal has been a consistent performer in the last four years of IPL, picking up 20-plus wickets in three of these.

Chahal is poised to enjoy yet another fruitful season and has raced to 13 wickets off just eight matches in IPL 2024 already. The veteran leg spinner has picked up at least one wicket in each of his appearances for the Royals this year.

In just his third season with the Rajasthan Royals, Chahal has already picked up 61 wickets and is only five scalps away from becoming their top wicket-taker in the IPL. Siddharth Trivedi, with 65 wickets in 76 matches, currently tops the list..

Source : Rajasthan Royals

Correct Answer :   Prachi Yadav

Madhya Pradesh's ace para canoer, Prachi Yadav delivered a remarkable performance at the ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship 2024, held in Tokyo, Japan and clinched two gold medals for the country. The 29-year-old para athlete from MP's Gwalior secured medals in the Women's KL2 and Women's VL2 categories at the 2024 ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship.

The championship took place between April 18 and April 21 in Tokyo. "I won 2 gold medals for my country in the women KL2 and women VL2 categories at the 2024 ACC Paracanoe Asian Championship, Tokyo, Japan," she wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday. Prachi's father, Jagdish Yadav, expressed his happiness and said that it was a very joyous moment, and the entire family felt proud of Prachi.

"It is a very happy moment for us as Prachi has won two gold medals in two different categories. Prachi is a very hardworking and dedicated woman. Prachi has won many medals at the national and international levels. Recently, Prachi has also been honoured with the Arjuna Award for 2023," he told ANI. Jagdish Yadav further added that Prachi is aiming to bring medals for the country in the upcoming World Championships and Olympics.

"Prachi is making the state as well as the country proud. We are also getting continuous support from the government. Now the government is providing many facilities. Our entire family is proud of Prachi, and we are very happy with her performance. May Prachi keep moving forward and progressing like this," he added. CM Mohan Yadav also extended congratulations to Prachi when she was honoured with the Arjuna Award by the President of India in January this year.

"The entire Madhya Pradesh is proud of you, Prachi. Many congratulations to Madhya Pradesh's daughter Prachi Yadav on being honoured with the "Arjuna Award" for her excellent performance in (Para Canoeing) by President Droupadi Murmu. With your extraordinary sports talent, you have brought glory to Madhya Pradesh across the world. May you remain dynamic on the path of victory, the best wishes of all the people of the state are with you: CM Mohan Yadav," the CMO said in an Instagram post..

Source : Free Press Journal