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

1 .

Which among the following teams has been knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2022?

A)

Spain

B)

Portugal

C)

England

D)

Italy

Correct Answer : Italy

In the most shocking exit, European Champions Italy have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers after losing 1-0 to North Macedonia in their playoff semifinal on March 24, 2022. This will be the second consecutive time that Italy will not feature in the FIFA World Cup, as it did not qualify in the last edition as well, which was the first time they had failed to qualify for the tournament since 1958.

2 .

How many teams can qualify from Europe in the FIFA World Cup 2022?

A)

13

B)

15

C)

17

D)

21

Correct Answer : 13

A total of 13 teams will qualify from the European region in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Out of the total 13 teams European slots, 11 have been filled so far and three remain to be filled. The European playoffs have been the most complicated so far after FIFA and European body UEFA jointly suspended Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

3 .

India Women will face which team in their last group stage match in the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 on March 27th?

A)

England

B)

Pakistan

C)

South Africa

D)

West Indies

Correct Answer : South Africa

"India" will face "South Africa" in their last group-stage match on March 27th, 2022. A win will assure India a confirmed place in the semifinals. It will put India easily ahead of West Indies with 8 points and then even if England wins its last group-stage match, both India and England will qualify for the World Cup Semifinals.

4 .

Who has become the fastest cricketer to score 8000 Test Runs?

A)

Joe Root

B)

Steve Smith

C)

Virat Kohli

D)

Rohit Sharma

Correct Answer : Steve Smith

Former Australian skipper "Steve Smith" has become the fastest to score 8000 runs in Test cricket, surpassing Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara. Smith achieved the milestone in his 151st innings, while Sangakkara had achieved it in his 152nd innings.

5 .

Recently tennis player Ashleigh Barty was in news for announcing her retirement from tennis at the age of 25 years. She played tennis for which country?

A)

France

B)

Australia

C)

Canada

D)

New Zealand

Correct Answer : Australia

Australian female tennis player "Ashleigh Barty" has announced retirement from tennis at the age of 25 years. She has won three Grand Slam singles titles — the French Open in 2019, Wimbledon in 2021 and the Australian Open 2022.

6 .

Who among the following has announced his retirement from tennis at the age of 25?

A)

Simona Halep

B)

Maria Sakkari

C)

KarolÃna PlÃÅ¡kovÃ¡

D)

Ashleigh Barty

Correct Answer : Ashleigh Barty

World number one Ashleigh Barty shocked the world on March 23, 2022 by announcing early retirement from tennis at the age of 25 years. She dropped the big announcement just weeks after she became the first Australian to win Australian Open in 44 years. Ashleigh Barty is a three-time Grand Slam singles champion and reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion.

7 .

India is ranked at which position on the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Points Table?

A)

3rd

B)

4th

C)

1st

D)

2nd

Correct Answer : 3rd

India climbed to third(3rd) position and pushed West Indies to the fourth(4th) place on the Women’s World Cup 2022 Points Table after its thumping victory against Bangladesh. With the win, India has kept its semifinal hopes alive. India can qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup semi-final if they win their last group-stage match against South Africa at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch on March 27, 2022.

8 .

Which player has won the Sportstar of the Year (Female) award at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards?

A)

Savita

B)

Avani Lekhara

C)

Mirabai Chanu

D)

Lovlina Borgohain

Correct Answer : Mirabai Chanu

In female category, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu received the ‘Sportstar of the Year’ award.

9 .

Who won the men's singles final at ATP Indian Wells Masters 2022?

A)

Rafael Nadal

B)

Alexander Zverev

C)

Taylor Fritz

D)

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Correct Answer : Taylor Fritz

"Taylor Fritz" stunned Rafael Nadal in three straight sets of 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) to win the ATP Indian Wells Masters 2022 on March 20, 2022. This defeat has ended the 21-time Grand Slam champion's perfect 20-0 match winning streak.

10 .

Which player has won the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix 2022?

A)

Pierre Gasly

B)

Charles Leclerc

C)

Lando Norris

D)

Max Verstappen

Correct Answer : Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari won a dramatic Formula One season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday(20th Mar 2022) after reigning champion Max Verstappen was forced out with an electrical issue two laps before the end.

Carlos Sainz made it a Ferrari one-two while Lewis Hamilton snatched third place for Mercedes after Sergio Perez added to Red Bull's disastrous day by spinning out of the race on the last lap.

George Russell, in his first race since replacing Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes, took fourth place to give Mercedes a score of 27 points that they could not have dreamed of in the middle of the race.

There was also a remarkable outcome for the Haas team, which got no points last season, only to see Kevin Magnussen, who has replaced Russian driver Nikita Mazepin as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, finish fifth in his first race since 2020.

For Leclerc, who started the race on pole and faced a battle for the lead with Verstappen in the opening laps, it was pure delight.

The man from Monaco told his team over the radio: "That's exactly how we should start the season. One-two baby, one-two. Mamma mia."..

Source : NDTV