Sports - General Knowledge Questions

Correct Answer :   Uttarakhand

The 38th National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, as announced by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

The event will bring together athletes from across the country to compete in various sports.

The official schedule is awaiting approval from the IOA General Assembly, which will meet in October 2024.

This will be a significant event in India's sports calendar, further enhancing Uttarakhand's role as a host for national sporting events.

Correct Answer :   Vaishnavi Pawar

Vaishnavi Pawar played a crucial role in securing the silver medal for India in the recurve U-18 women's team event at the 2024 Asian Youth Archery Championship.

Alongside teammates Pranjal Tholiya and Jannat, Pawar demonstrated exceptional skill and composure under pressure.

As the first shooter in every round, she set the tone for the team's success.

The Indian team's impressive run included a thrilling semi-final shoot-off victory over South Korea, highlighting Pawar's leadership and archery prowess. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Pawar's budding career.

Correct Answer :   Pankaj Advani

Pankaj Advani won the Songhe Singapore Open Snooker title by defeating Jaden Ong with a score of 5-1.

In the tournament, he also secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Thailand's Dechawat Poomjaeng in the quarterfinals.

Advani showcased his dominance in the final, winning the last frame with a score of 74-6.

This victory adds to Advani's illustrious career, and he is set to defend his world billiards title in Doha in November 2024.

Correct Answer :   Malaysia

The 12th Sultan of Johor Cup is taking place in Malaysia, where the 18-member Indian junior men's hockey team, led by Amir Ali, will compete under the guidance of newly appointed head coach PR Sreejesh.

This tournament is significant as it serves as a preparatory event for the team ahead of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat.

The Indian team will face various opponents, including Japan, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and the host nation, Malaysia, as they aim to secure a spot in the finals scheduled for October 26.

Correct Answer :   Mumbai

Mumbai has clinched the Irani Cup title after a 27-year wait, marking a significant achievement for the team.

Led by Ajinkya Rahane, the reigning Ranji champions drew the match against the Rest of India after taking a first-innings lead. Despite early challenges in their innings, a remarkable double century from Sarfaraz Khan helped Mumbai to a total of 537 runs.

In response, the Rest of India scored 416 runs, with Abhimanyu Easwaran's impressive knock of 191. The final innings saw Mumbai score 329 runs before the match ended in a draw, securing the title based on the first-innings lead.

Correct Answer :   Lima

Indian shooter Khushi secured a bronze medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru.

Khushi's achievement contributed to India's impressive medal tally of 15, comprising 10 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze medals.

Her score of 447.3 placed her behind Norway's Caroline Lund and Synnoeve Berg, who took silver and gold, respectively. This victory underscores India's growing presence in international shooting competitions and highlights Khushi's potential for future success.

Correct Answer :   Divanshi

In Shooting, India added 5 more Gold medals to its tally on Day four of the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru. Divanshi bagged a Gold in the women’s 25m pistol.

She defeated Italy’s Cristina Magnani by two points in the final with a score of 35. France’s Heloise Fourre was third. It was a double-gold for Divanshi as she combined with India’s Tejaswini and Vibhuti Bhatia, to win the junior women’s 25m pistol team gold ahead of The Czech Republic and Germany.

Ace Shooter Mukesh Nelavalli emerged as another star for India, securing two more gold medals, bringing his total to three in the championship so far.

He claimed the junior men’s 25m Pistol gold with a score of 585, finishing two points ahead of fellow Indian Suraj Sharma, who earned India’s first silver of the event. In the team event, Mukesh Nelavalli, Suraj Sharma alongside Pradhyumn Singh, clinched gold, narrowly edging out Poland by three points.

India secured its fifth gold in the junior men’s 50m rifle team event, with Shourya Saini, Vedant Nitin Waghmare, and Parikshit Singh Brar scoring a combined 1753 points.

At the ISSF junior world championship, India is leading the tally with 14 medals including 10 Gold, a Silver and three Bronze. The USA is at the second place, while Italy holds the third spot. The championships which include rifle, pistol, and shotgun events will end on 6th of this month..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   India

India has been chosen to host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the indigenous Indian sport.

The event will feature 24 countries from 6 continents, competing in both men's and women's categories.

The Kho Kho Federation of India will also launch a grassroots initiative, promoting the sport in 200 schools across 10 cities and aiming to register 50 lakh players.

By hosting the World Cup, India aims to elevate the global profile of Kho Kho, showcasing its rich heritage and potentially paving the way for its inclusion in international multi-sport events.

Correct Answer :   Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz, a Spanish professional tennis player, secured his first China Open title with a hard-fought victory over world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

This win showcases Alcaraz's exceptional skill and determination. As a former World No. 1 in singles, he has accumulated an impressive 16 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including four major titles and five Masters 1000 titles.

Alcaraz's triumph in China underscores his position among the world's top tennis players and sets him up for further success in the sport. His growing reputation as a formidable competitor continues to captivate tennis fans worldwide.

Correct Answer :   Divyanshi

India's Divyanshi performed brilliantly and won the gold medal in the ISSF Junior World Championship 25 meter pistol.

Divyanshi won the gold medal by defeating Christina Magnani of Italy.

He also won the team gold along with Tejaswini and Vibhuti Bhatia.

In the men's category, Mukesh Nelavalli won two gold medals in 25 meter pistol and team event.