1. The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were launched in which city?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: B [Chennai]
Notes:
The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were unveiled in Chennai. The event will be held from February 17 to 20, featuring over 1,700 para-athletes from across India. The championship highlights resilience, determination, and sporting excellence. The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Para Sports Association, is supporting the event.
2. Which country is the host of 9th Asian Winter Games?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
For the first time, India is fully funding its contingent for the Asian Winter Games under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme. The 9th Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin, China, from 7-14 February 2025. An 88-member Indian contingent, including 59 athletes and 29 officials, will compete. Athletes in Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, and Speed Skating (Long Track) will receive financial support. The ANSF scheme funds athlete training, foreign coaches, and support staff for international events.
3. Jacob Kiplimo, who recently set the new world half-marathon record, belongs to which country?
[A] Uganda
[B] Kenya
[C] Egypt
[D] Nigeria
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Correct Answer: A [Uganda]
Notes:
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo set a new world half-marathon record in Barcelona. He finished the race in 56 minutes and 42 seconds, reclaiming his 2021 title. Kiplimo broke the previous record by 48 seconds, which was set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in November 2024. This marks the greatest single improvement in the men’s world half-marathon record.
4. Which country won the 3rd SABA Women’s Basketball Championship title 2025?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Maldives
[C] India
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The Indian senior women’s basketball team won the 3rd SABA Women’s Basketball Championship 2025, defeating Maldives 107-32 in the final. This was India’s first participation in the SABA Women’s Championship. The tournament was organised by the South Asian Basketball Association and hosted by the Basketball Federation of India. It took place at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from 23-26 February 2025. The SABA Women’s Championship includes eight eligible countries: India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.
5. Who won the men’s doubles title at the Chile Open 2025 tennis tournament?
[A] Laslo Djere and Sumit Nagal
[B] Rithvik Bollipalli and Nicolas Barrientos
[C] Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez
[D] Ramkumar Ramanathan and Mukund Sasikumar
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Correct Answer: B [Rithvik Bollipalli and Nicolas Barrientos]
Notes:
India’s Rithvik Bollipalli and Colombia’s Nicolas Barrientos won the men’s doubles title at the Chile Open 2025 tennis tournament. They defeated top-seeded Argentines Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 6-2. This was their first ATP Tour title as a team after first pairing up in Dallas last month. Bollipalli secured his second ATP title, having won the 2024 Almaty Open with Arjun Kadhe. Serbia’s Lalso Djere won the men’s singles title, defeating Argentina’s Sebastian Baez. The tournament, with a $680,140 prize pool, was held in Santiago from 24th February to 2nd March 2025. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) was founded in 1972.
6. Which country is the host of second Asian Yogasana Championship 2025?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Indonesia
[D] Bhutan
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India will host the second Asian Yogasana Championship at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, from March 29 to 31. 16 countries will participate in the event. Organized in collaboration with the Sports Ministry and Yogasana Bharat, it aims to promote Yogasana internationally. The championship is supported by the Olympic Council of Asia, World Yogasana, Asian Yogasana, and Yogasana Indraprastha. It will help in creating a roadmap for Yogasana’s inclusion in the Olympic curriculum.
7. Which country won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
[A] New Zealand
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, ending a 12-year wait for the title. The ICC Champions Trophy is a premier One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament featuring the world’s top eight teams. The tournament was first held in 1998 as the ICC Knockout Tournament in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and was renamed ICC Champions Trophy in 2002. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket, representing 108 member nations.
8. Which state’s team won the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Haryana
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Hockey Jharkhand won the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025, defeating Hockey Haryana 4-3 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Pramodni Lakra (44′) scored for Hockey Jharkhand, while Captain Rani (42′) netted for Hockey Haryana. The match was closely contested, with both teams missing penalty corner opportunities in the first half. In the shootout, Rajni Kerketta, Nirali Kujur, Binima Dhan, and Captain Alebla Rani Toppo scored for Hockey Jharkhand. Goalkeeper Anjali Bhinjia made two crucial saves, securing the victory. Hockey Mizoram won the bronze medal, defeating Hockey Maharashtra 2-1.
9. Which state is the host of 57th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship 2025?
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
The 57th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship will be held in Puri, Odisha, from March 31 to April 4, 2025. The event will take place at the District Sports Complex, Puri. A total of 74 teams, including 30 state teams and institutional squads like Airport Authority, Railways, BSF, Maharashtra Police, and CISF, will compete. The championship is organized under the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI). The event marks a significant step in the rapid growth of Kho-Kho in India.
10. Where was the National Maritime Games 2025 inaugurated recently?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Padma Shri Dr. P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association, inaugurated the National Maritime Games 2025 at Indian Maritime University (IMU), Navi Mumbai. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including Shyam Jagannath (DG Shipping), Deependra Singh Bisen (DDG Shipping), and DIG Syed Mohammed (Indian Coast Guard). More than 20 sports like Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, and Chess are featured. Dr. Usha inaugurated Swimming and Table Tennis events at Thakur International Sports Complex on March 24.
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