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

1 .

Which Indian duo has won the French Open Men's Doubles Title 2022?

A)

Dhruv Kapila and MR Arjun

B)

B. Sumeeth Reddy and Manu Attri

C)

S. Sanjeeth and Manish Gupta

D)

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Correct Answer : Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

In Badminton, the Indian star duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have stormed into the men's doubles final of the French Open tournament in Paris.

The world No. 8 Indian pair beat South Koreans Choi Sol Gyu and Kim Won Ho 21-18, 21-14 in the semifinals 29th Oct 2022. Satwik and Chirag will play the summit clash against Chinese Taipei’s Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han 30th Oct 2022.

The Chinese duo defeated the British pair of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 21-15, 21-14 in the other semifinals last night.

Meanwhile, reigning world champion Viktor Axelsen advanced in the men's singles final after securing a straight-set victory against Japan's Kodai Naraoka. The men’s singles summit clash will be played today between the two Danish players, Viktor Axelsen and Rasmus Gemke.

2016 Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin defeated reigning two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-14, 21-18 to reach the women's singles final. Marin will face the winner between China's He Bing Jiao in the summit clash. .

Source : AIR

2 .

Who has created three new national records in the 40kg weight category at the Khelo India National Ranking Women's Weightlifting Tournament 2022?

A)

Santoshi Matsa

B)

Punam Yadav

C)

Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu

D)

Akanksha Vyavahare

Correct Answer : Akanksha Vyavahare

Maharashtra-based weightlifter "Akanksha Vyavahare" created three new national records in the 40kg weight category at the Khelo India National Ranking Women's Weightlifting tournament here.

The weightlifter, who is also a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, created records in 'snatch', 'clean and jerk' and total weight lifted on Friday(28th Oct 2022).

Akanksha improved her existing 'snatch' national record by lifting 60kg. She recorded 71kg in the 'clean and jerk', and in the process registering a total lift of 131kg.

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu was present during the opening ceremony earlier in the day.

Speaking about the importance of the Khelo India women's leagues, Mirabai mentioned, “The leagues are very important as many girls are coming across and representing different States and UTs of India. The exposure being provided will very beneficial for all girls in the coming future."

Mirabai had won the gold medal in Phase 1 of the Khelo India weightlifting tournament in Himachal Pradesh earlier this year..

Source : Times of India

3 .

Which country won FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022?

A)

France

B)

India

C)

Spain

D)

Australia

Correct Answer : Spain

Spain has clinched the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 after defeating Colombia by 1-0 victory in the finals, held at the D Y Patil Sports Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Vicky Lopez from Spain was adjudged as the player of the tournament.

While, Spain goalkeeper, Sofia Fuente has won the award for best goalkeeping.

Earlier, Nigeria beat Germany by 3-2 in a shootout and remained at third placed in the match.

In 2018, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was also won by the Spain..

Source : Hindustan Times

4 .

Who has been named the captain of the 22-member Indian men's hockey team for the season-opening FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 matches against Spain and New Zealand in Bhubaneswar?

A)

Gurjant Singh

B)

Harmanpreet Singh

C)

Rupinder Pal Singh

D)

Mandeep Singh

Correct Answer : Harmanpreet Singh

Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday(25th OCt 2022) appointed captain of a 22-member Indian men's hockey team for the season opening FIH Pro League matches against Spain and New Zealand in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

He has been appointed for the upcoming double-header matches against Spain and New Zealand in the season opener of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

All matches will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

While, Manpreet Singh has been named as his deputy. India are scheduled to open their campaign against New Zealand on 28 October 2022 and will take on Spain on 30 October 2022.

The hosts will play their second tie against New Zealand on November 4 and face Spain on November 6. While Harmanpreet will lead the team, he will be ably assisted by the experienced midfielder Manpreet..

Source : NDTV

5 .

Who has become the first Indian Wrestler to win Gold Medal at U-23 World Wrestling Championships?

A)

Aman Sehrawat

B)

Vikas

C)

Nitesh

D)

Sajan Bhanwala

Correct Answer : Aman Sehrawat

In wrestling, teenager Aman Sehrawat made history as he became the first Indian wrestler to win a gold medal at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.

The 16-year-old Aman Sehrawat beat junior European silver-medallist Ahmet Duman of Turkey 12-4 in the final to win the gold. Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Ravi Kumar Dahiya had made the final in their categories in previous editions but could only win the silver medal.

Aman Sehrawat won gold at the U23 Asian championship and silver at the U20 Asian championship earlier this year.

India finished with six medals - one gold, one silver, and four bronze at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships 2022.

Sajan Bhanwala became the first Greco-Roman wrestler from India to win a medal bronze at the U23 world wrestling championships before Vikas and Nitesh followed suit..

Source : AIR

6 .

Which country has been included in 12 top chess-playing nations for Men's 2022 World Team Chess Championship?

A)

India

B)

Japan

C)

Russia

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : India

Teams from 12 top chess-playing nations including India, China, the United States and the Netherlands have been included in the lineup for the 2022 Men's World Team Chess Championship here next month(November 2022).

The list for the competition, which begins on 20th November 2022, was completed after South Africa confirmed over the weekend that they would participate, the Israel Chess Federation (ICF) said in a statement on Sunday(23rd Oct 2022).

The other participating countries are China, the United States, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, India, Spain, France, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Poland, and the host Israel, reports Xinhua.

Ahead of the competition, organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the 12 teams will be divided into two pools of about the same strength, sorted by the average ratings of their players.

After five rounds, the first four teams in each pool will advance to the quarterfinals. The final match will be played on 25th November 2022..

Source : Business Standard

7 .

Who won Men's Singles title in 2022 Denmark Open?

A)

Chen Long

B)

Lin Dan

C)

Chen Yufei

D)

Shi Yuqi

Correct Answer : Shi Yuqi

In the men's singles final, China's "Shi Yuqi", ranked 44th in the world, defeated Indonesia's third-ranked Lee Zii Jia 21-18, 16-21, 21-12.

The women's singles final was another all Chinese affair, as He Bingjiao, ranked 9th in the world, faced fellow compatriot Chen Yufei, world No. 4. He beat Chen 22-20, 12-21, 21-10.

Shi won the first set 21-18 despite some early setbacks.

The second set was filled with long, exhausting rallies in which both players pushed each other to the limit. Lee's strategy paid dividends, as he won the set 21-16.

With all things level going into the third set, the younger Shi unleashed a burst of reserve energy to take the early lead and held his nerves to win 21-12.

The Denmark Open has been part of the international badminton scene since 1936 and is the world's second-oldest badminton tournament..

Source : News

8 .

Who won the 2022 United States F1 Grand Prix title?

A)

Charles Leclerc

B)

Lewis Hamilt

C)

Max Verstappen

D)

Sergio Perez

Correct Answer : Max Verstappen

F1 world champion, Max Verstappen (Red Bull driver) has won the 2022 United States F1 Grand Prix title, held at the Circuit of the Americas, Texas, USA.

Hamilton (Mercedes driver) has finished second and Charles Leclerc (Ferrai driver) came third in the 2022 United States F1 Grand Prix.

Take a look at all the point scorers at the 2022 United States Grand Prix -

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 1:42:11.687

2. Lewis Hamilt (Mercedes)

3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

4. Sergio Perez (Red Bull)

5. George Russell (Mercedes)

6. Lando Norris (McLaren)

7. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)

8. Kevin Magnussen (Haas)

9. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)

10. Esteban Ocon (Alpine)

Source : Times of India

9 .

Which Indian shooter secured the third Paris 2024 Olympics quota for India at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo, Egypt on 22nd Oct 2022?

A)

Vijay Kumar

B)

Swapnil Kusale

C)

Gagan Narang

D)

Abhinav Bindra

Correct Answer : Swapnil Kusale

Indian shooter "Swapnil Kusale" earned India a quota place for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Championship 2022 in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday(22nd Oct 2022).

* Swapnil Kusale, an ISSF World Cup gold-medallist, finished fourth in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event. The top four in the event earned quota places for Paris 2024.

* This is India’s third quota spot for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Bhowneesh Mendiratta won the first in the men’s trap while Rudrankksh Patil, who was crowned world champion in the men’s 10m air rifle, got the second.

* World championships silver-medallist Anjum Moudgil narrowly missed out on an Olympic quota spot in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions.

* In the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions, Swapnil Kusale finished second in qualifying to go through to the ranking match.

* The Indian shooter led the field after the kneeling position but fell to third after the prone position.

* He was placed second right up until the final shot in the standing position and would have qualified for the gold medal match.

* However, Swapnil Kusale could only manage an 8.2 with his final shot, which dropped him back from second to fourth as Norway’s Jon-Hermann Hegg won the bronze medal.

* Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish won the gold medal after beating Tomasz Bartnik of Poland 16-6 in the final..

Source : Olympics

10 .

Who has won the Air Force Lawn Tennis Championship 2022-23, held at Head Quarter MC, Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur?

A)

Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force

B)

Western Air Command, Indian Air Force

C)

Northern Air Command, Indian Air Force

D)

Southern Air Command, Indian Air Force

Correct Answer : Western Air Command, Indian Air Force

Western Air Command, Indian Air Force (IAF) won the Air Force Lawn Tennis Championship 2022-23 held at Head Quarter MC, Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur.

The final match of team Championship was played between Western Air Command and Training Command in which Western Air Command emerged as the winner.

The final of the open singles was played between Corporal Pradeep of Training Command and Sergeant Manolin of Western Air Command and Corporal Pradeep emerged as the winner.

The Championship was inaugurated by Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, HQ MC on 17 October 2022.

A total of eight teams comprising of 48 players from the seven Commands of Indian Air Force, participated in the Championship. The Championship was held in two events namely, Team Championship and Open Singles.

During the closing ceremony of the Championship on 21 October 2022, Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Headquarters Maintenance Command was the Chief Guest.

After the prize distribution ceremony during his closing address, he congratulated the winners and appreciated all the participants, official of the Air Force Sports Control Board (AFSCB) and the Commanding Officer of HQ MC (U) who was instrumental in organizing the event..

Source : AIR

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