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

1 .

Who has become the second-fastest bowler to take 150 wickets in IPL history?

A)

Yuzvendra Chahal

B)

R Ashwin

C)

Kuldeep Yadav

D)

Jasprit Bumrah

Correct Answer : Yuzvendra Chahal

Rajasthan Royals spinner Yuzvendra Chahal became the second-fastest bowler to take 150 wickets. He achieved the milestone after he took 4 wickets during the clash against Lucknow Super Giants. Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga was fasted to achieve the feat. Chahal was earlier a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore and was associated with the franchise from 2014-2021, before getting released in 2022. Chahal is currently the frontrunner for the Purple Cap with a total of 11 wickets in IPL 2022.

2 .

Who among the following has been appointed as a Member Board Representative of ICC Cricket Committee?

A)

Anil Kumble

B)

Rahul Dravid

C)

Jay Shah

D)

Sourav Ganguly

Correct Answer : Jay Shah

BCCI secretary "Jay Shah" was appointed to the ICC Cricket Committee as the Member Board Representative during the ICC Board Meeting held in Dubai on April 10, 2022. Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene was reappointed as the Past Player representative. The ICC board confirmed among other decisions that South Africa will host the inaugural ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in January 2023.

3 .

Which country will host the inaugural ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup?

A)

Australia

B)

South Africa

C)

West Indies

D)

New Zealand

Correct Answer : South Africa

The inaugural ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup will be hosted by South Africa in January 2023. The tournament will involve 16 teams and include 41 matches. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place in 2021 but got delayed twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new date was announced during the ICC Board Meeting on April 10, 2022. It will be held as a curtain-raiser ahead of the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup that is scheduled to commence in South Africa on February 9, 2023.

4 .

Who has become the first batter to retire out in the IPL?

A)

Moeen Ali

B)

Shardul Thakur

C)

Yuzvendra Chahal

D)

Ravichandran Ashwin

Correct Answer : Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first batter in the IPL to "retire out" himself to allow another batter to take his place during the Rajasthan Royals clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium on April 10, 2022. Ashwin, who smashed two sixes, tactically retired out to allow Ryan Parag to come into the crease in the slog overs.

5 .

Who wins first-ever gold medal at World Doubles Squash championships?

A)

Sunayna Kuruvilla and Dipika Pallikal

B)

Saurav Ghosal and Akanksha Salunkhe

C)

Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Saurav Ghosal

D)

Akanksha Salunkhe and Sunayna Kuruvilla

Correct Answer : Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Saurav Ghosal

The second-seeded Indian duo Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Saurav Ghosal won the mixed double title at the 2022 WSF World Doubles Squash championship at Glasglow, Scotland. The Indian duo thrashed the fourth-seeded pair of Adrian Waller and Alison Waters of England in the mixed doubles finals in straight sets 11-6, 11-8. This is the first gold medal for India at the WSF World Doubles Squash championship, which the country had never won before this.

Meanwhile, England’s Declan James and James Willstrop beat Scotland’s Greg Lobban and Rory Stewart, 11-10; 11-6, to win the men’s doubles final. Apart from this, Dipika and Joshna Chinappa paired to win the women’s doubles final, 11-9, 4-11, 11-8 defeating England’s Sarah Jane Perry and Waters.

6 .

How many medals have been won by India at the 2022 Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament?

A)

10

B)

12

C)

15

D)

19

Correct Answer : 10

The 15-member Indian boxing contingents ended their campaign at the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament 2022 in Phuket with 10 medals, including three golds, four silvers, and three bronze.

7 .

Who is wins 11th DGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship?

A)

Riya Jadon

B)

Lydia Ko

C)

Nelly Korda

D)

Jin Young KO

Correct Answer : Riya Jadon

Thirteen-year-old "Riya Jadon" won the DGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship on Thursday(7th Apr 2022), following a close fight with older sister Lavanya Jadon.

Riya, who carded 78, 80 and 74, also won the junior girls trophy. Over a hundred women golfers took part in this year's tournament, which resumed at the Delhi Golf Club after a two-year hiatus.

Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony, Anju Munjal, Vice President, Usha International said, “As part of our ethos of promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, USHA is proud to have supported golf platforms that have paved the way for juniors and amateurs as champions in the making."..

Source : Times of India

8 .

How much amount india has been contributed to the UNESCO Fund for Sport Doping Eradication in 2022?

A)

$70,125

B)

$72,124

C)

$79,500

D)

$84,560

Correct Answer : $72,124

India has contributed $72,124, more than double of last year, to UNESCO fund for elimination of doping in sports.

"The Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has released an enhanced contribution of India to UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport to twice the assessed value i.e. $72,124 in 2022" a PIB release said.

"First time in 2021, Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports made contribution of $28,172 towards the UNESCO Fund on the basis of request received from UNESCO.

"This contribution, doubling the amount of the minimum 1% contribution, will be included in the certified financial statement of the Fund, which will be presented to COP9, States Parties' contributions support the implementation of the Fund's Operational Strategy 2020-2025."

Source : Times of India

9 .

Who among the following is not among the Womenâ€™s Player of the Month Nominees for March 2022?

A)

Laura Wolvaardt

B)

Rachael Haynes

C)

Sophie Ecclestone

D)

Alyssa Healy

Correct Answer : Alyssa Healy

The ICC Women's Player of the Month Nominees for March 2022 include England's Sophie Ecclestone, Australia's Rachael Haynes and South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt. Alyssa Healy has not been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month for March.

10 .

Which city is hosting the 12th edition of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2022?

A)

Pune

B)

Chennai

C)

Bhopal

D)

Dehradun

Correct Answer : Bhopal

The prestigious 12th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2022 began in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday(6th Apr 2022).

The 12-day tournament will witness 28 teams vie for top honours.

In its previous edition, the tournament was won by Hockey Punjab after they beat Uttar Pradesh Hockey in a thrilling shootout while Hockey Karnataka finished third having beaten Hockey Maharashtra 5-2 in the third/fourth placing match.

This year, the title defenders Hockey Punjab are grouped in Pool A along with Hockey Rajasthan and Delhi Hockey. In Pool B, Uttar Pradesh Hockey will battle it out against Telangana Hockey and Chhattisgarh Hockey to make the Quarterfinals while in Pool C Hockey Karnataka will take on Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Hockey Uttarakhand. In Pool D, Hockey Maharashtra will take on Hockey Bihar and Kerala Hockey.

In Pool E, Hockey Chandigarh is grouped with Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Jammu & Kashmir, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey.

Source : Business Standard