Sports - General Knowledge Questions

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra

In the 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24, the Maharashtra team made a clean sweep and won both the men's and women's titles.

This championship was organized at Karnail Singh Stadium and Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. The winning team received Rs 3 lakh cash and a trophy.

Correct Answer :   Jannik Sinner

Italy’s Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles crown at the Miami Open 2024 tennis tournament in Florida on Monday.

Sinner beat Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 6-1 in the 72-minute-long final at Hard Rock Stadium. The Italian tennis player faced just a single break point in the entire match.

The ATP Masters 1000 win also lifts Sinner to the No. 2 spot in the men’s singles tennis rankings. This was also Sinner’s third ATP title of the year after the Australian Open and the Rotterdam Indoors crowns.

Meanwhile, Florida proved to be the fairytale backdrop to USA’s Danielle Collins, who is in her final season as a pro. The American beat Kazakh fourth seed Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday to claim what was her first WTA 1000 singles tennis title of her career.

Collins became only the fourth American after Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens to win the Miami Open singles crown.

The Indo-Australian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, who won the Australian Open earlier this year, took the men’s doubles crown after beating the second-seeded team of Croatia’s Ivan Dodig and American Austin Krajicek 6(3)-7(7), 6-3, 10-6.

It was Bopanna and Ebden’s second ATP Masters title after last year’s Indian Wells.

In women’s doubles, the all-American team of Sofia Kenin and Bethanie Mattek-Sands upset Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand, the second seeds and US Open champions, 4-6, 7(7)-6(5), 11-9 in a stretched-out two-hour long final match.

Kenin and Mattek-Sands, who won the Abu Dhabi Open in February, interestingly, started the Miami Open as alternates and only made the main draw following the withdrawal of Marie Bouzkova and Sara Sorribes Tormo.

Miami Open 2024 tennis winners

Men’s singles : Jannik Sinner (Italy)
Men’s doubles : Rohan Bopanna (India)/Matthew Ebden (Australia)
Women’s singles : Danielle Collins (USA)
Women’s doubles : Sofia Kenin/Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA).


Source : Olympics

Correct Answer :   Matt Ebden- Rohan Bopanna

Top Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna along with his Australian partner Matt Ebden won the Miami Open men's doubles title.

Bopanna broke his own record of becoming the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion. Earlier this year, Bopanna won her first doubles Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Correct Answer :   MS Dhoni

* Great Indian wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni has become the first Indian wicketkeeper to score 7,000 runs in T20 cricket.

* Dhoni achieved this feat against Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL.

* The record for most runs as a wicketkeeper-batsman is held by South Africa's Quinton de Kock, who has scored 8,578 runs so far.      

Correct Answer :   Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunriser Hyderabad managed to post 277 for three against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League 2024 match in Hyderabad on Wednesday (27th Mar 2024) to break the record for the highest score in the competition.

Heinrich Klaasen’s unbeaten 80 and quickfire fifties from Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head ensured their side’s onslaught never seized against the five-time champion.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru held the record before SRH when it posted 263 runs against Pune Warriors India in Bengaluru in 2013. Lucknow Super Giants follows closely behind which managed 257 runs against Punjab Kings last season.

Here is the list of highest scores in the IPL :

* SRH 277/3 vs MI in 2024*
* RCB 263/5 vs PWI in 2013
* LSG 256/5 vs PBKS in 2023
* RCB 248/3 vs GL in 2016
* CSK 246/5 vs RR in 2010
* MI 246/5 vs SRH in 2024*
* KKR 245/6 vs KXIP in 2018
* CSK 240/5 vs KXIP in 2008
* CSK 235/4 vs KKR in 2023.

Correct Answer :   Sreeja Akula

Indian paddler Sreeja Akula clinched the women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 in Beirut, Lebanon. The world no. 47 Indian came from behind to secure a 6-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-9 victory over the lower-ranked Sarah D Nutte of Luxembourg in the final.

The 25-year-old Commonwealth Games mixed doubles gold medalist had previously defeated top seed world no. 36 Suh Hyo Won of South Korea earlier in the tournament. This is Sreeja’s second WTT singles career title, having won the Feeder Corpus Christi in January.

Indian Success in Men’s and Mixed Doubles Events

* In the men’s doubles final, the all-Indian pair of Manav Thakar and Manush Shah emerged victorious, defeating compatriots Mudit Dani and Akash Pal with a score of 11-7, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6.

* The mixed doubles event saw another Indian triumph, with Poymantee Baisya and Akash Pal clinching their maiden mixed doubles crown. They upset the experienced duo of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra with a scoreline of 11-9, 7-11, 11-9, 11-0.

Sathiyan’s Winning Streak Ends :

* Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, who had lifted his first-ever men’s singles WTT title in Beirut last week, saw his 10-match winning streak come to an end. He lost in the men’s singles semifinal to world no. 43 Kirill Gerassimenko of Kazakhstan, with a score of 11-9, 13-11, 11-9.

* The WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 witnessed remarkable performances from Indian paddlers, with Sreeja Akula leading the way with her women’s singles title triumph. The tournament also highlighted the prowess of Indian players in the doubles events, showcasing their talent on the international stage.

Correct Answer :   Vinay

Vinay has secured victory at the Para Powerlifting World Cup held in Egypt 2024. The 18-year-old athlete showcased his prowess by claiming the gold medal in the 59kg youth category, lifting an impressive 120kg weight on the third day of the competition. Hailing from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, Vinay has etched his name in history as the first para powerlifter from the state to achieve such a feat on the international stage, a release said. His dedication and talent have not only brought glory to his hometown and the country.

In a fiercely competitive event, Ahmed Abdelkadar of Egypt secured the silver medal, while Mohammed Abdelkadar, also representing Egypt, faced disqualification due to technical reasons. "Vinay's victory is a testament to his hard work, determination, and the expert guidance provided by his coach, JP Singh. In a humble gesture, Vinay credited coach Singh for his invaluable support and mentorship," the release said.

"This triumph not only signifies Vinay's individual success but also underscores the potential and talent present in the para powerlifting arena in Uttar Pradesh. Vinay's victory serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes and a reminder of the power of perseverance and dedication in overcoming challenges," the release said. (ANI)

Correct Answer :   Virat Kohli

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score 12,000 runs in the T20 format. Kohli accomplished this remarkable feat during the opening match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Breaking Down the Numbers :

* Kohli’s 12,000 runs include his scores for RCB in the IPL and the now-defunct Champions League, for Delhi in domestic Twenty-over cricket, and for India in T20 Internationals. Rohit Sharma is the second-highest Indian run-scorer in T20 cricket with a total of 11,156 runs.

Global T20 Run-Scorers :

* The leading position in the list of highest T20 run-scorers is held by former West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who has scored a massive 14,562 runs. Following him is former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik with 13,360 runs, and third is West Indian player Kieron Pollard with 12,900 runs.

Milestone Moment :

* Kohli crossed the 12,000-run milestone in the seventh over of the CSK vs RCB IPL match, swiping a full ball from Ravindra Jadeja behind square on the leg side for a single. He has scored eight centuries and 91 fifties so far in T20 cricket.

IPL Records :

* Virat Kohli also holds the record for the highest runs in IPL of all time. He has scored 7,284 runs in 239 matches and 230 innings at an average of 37.24 and a strike rate of 130.02. His best score in the IPL is 113, and he has scored seven centuries and 50 fifties.

T20I Exploits :

* Kohli, an Indian cricket player, has scored 4037 runs in T20 international matches while playing for India. He has also scored runs for his state team Delhi, Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He has scored one century in T20 international matches.

Another Milestone against CSK :

* In the same match against CSK, Kohli achieved another milestone by completing 1,000 runs against the team. He has scored 1,006 runs in 32 matches against CSK at an average of 37.25, including nine half-centuries in 31 innings.

* However, the most runs by a batter against an opposition in the IPL belongs to David Warner, who has scored 1,075 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at an average of 44.79 and a strike rate of over 145.

* Virat Kohli’s remarkable achievement of becoming the first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs is a testament to his consistency, skill, and longevity in the shortest format of the game. With many more milestones in sight, the Indian captain continues to inspire and captivate cricket fans worldwide.

Correct Answer :   Naheed Divecha

Maharashtra’s Naheed Divecha has won two gold medals in the Indian Masters National Badminton Championship 2024 in Panchkula.

Divecha, a member of the Bombay Gymkhana and associated with Shuttle Craze Academy clinched the Women’s 50 singles title by defeating Haryana’s Sunita Singh Panwar in straight sets yesterday (23rd Mar 2024).

Later, the duo of Naheed Divecha and Kiran Mokade grabbed the Mixed Doubles 50 title with an impressive win over the top-seeded Karnataka pair of Prabagaran Subbaiyan and Jayashree Raghu in straight sets..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   Max Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024 from pole position, marking a triumphant streak for the team in the Formula One season with their second consecutive one-two finish.

Under the gleaming floodlights of the Jeddah Corniche circuit, Mexican Sergio Perez secured the runner-up spot, trailing his triple world champion teammate by 13.643 seconds. Verstappen, whose stellar performance last year saw him notch up a record-breaking 19 wins out of 22 races, celebrated his first-ever back-to-back victories at the start of a season.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed the third spot on the podium, seizing an additional point for setting the fastest lap and securing his maiden podium finish of the season.

Verstappen's dominance continued with this ninth consecutive victory, extending back to his triumph in Japan last September. The Dutch driver, 26, also notched up his 100th career podium, propelling Red Bull to their 115th win and elevating them above Williams to fourth place on the all-time list.

Reflecting on his success, Verstappen commented, "Overall, a fantastic weekend for the whole team and myself. I felt really good with the car and it was the same in the race."

In a remarkable debut, Britain's Oliver Bearman, standing in as Ferrari's youngest-ever rookie at 18 years and 305 days, finished seventh, earning him the coveted title of Driver of the Day. Leclerc praised his temporary teammate, stating, "Today he's been incredible. It's hugely impressive, and I'm sure he's extremely proud. Everybody has noticed how talented he is, and I'm sure it's just a matter of time before he's in F1."

British drivers made their mark with McLaren's Oscar Piastri securing fourth place, followed by Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin in fifth and Mercedes' George Russell in sixth.

The race witnessed dramatic moments, including a safety car deployment on lap seven following Lance Stroll's collision with the wall at turn 22. Norris led briefly after the safety car period, but Verstappen swiftly regained the lead, maintaining a commanding position throughout.

Perez incurred a five-second penalty for an unsafe release during his first pit stop, while Kevin Magnussen of Haas faced penalties for causing a collision with Williams' Alex Albon. Despite challenges, the competition remained intense, with Alpine's Pierre Gasly retiring early due to a suspected gearbox issue, marking the first retirement of the season after all 20 cars finished the opener in Bahrain a week earlier..

Source : Business Today