1. Who has been elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?
[A] Vikram Singh
[B] Sandeep Mehta
[C] Bahadur Singh Sagoo
[D] Lakhan Bisht
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Correct Answer: C [Bahadur Singh Sagoo ]
Notes:
Bahadur Singh Sagoo was elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), succeeding Adille Sumariwalla. Sumariwalla served as AFI president for over a decade, from 2012 to 2024. Sagoo, an Asian Games gold medallist (2002) and two-time Olympian, brings vast experience to the role. Sandeep Mehta was elected as the new secretary of the federation. India will host its first World Athletics Continental Tour event, the “Indian Open,” on August 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar.
2. Which cricket team has won the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka men’s senior cricket team won its 5th Vijay Hazare Trophy by defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in the 2024-25 final. The final was held on 18 January 2025 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat. This victory ended Karnataka’s five-year title drought in domestic cricket. Vijay Hazare Trophy, organized by BCCI, is a premier 50-over one-day tournament featuring 38 Ranji teams.
3. Who won the 9th Johor International Open chess tournament in Malaysia?
[A] Nihal Sarin
[B] Surya Shekhar Ganguly
[C] Iniyan Panneerselvam
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
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Correct Answer: C [Iniyan Panneerselvam]
Notes:
Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam, 22, won the 9th Johor International Open chess tournament in Malaysia on January 24, 2025. He scored 8.5 points in nine rounds, outperforming 84 participants from 8 countries, including 4 International Masters and 1 Grandmaster. Iniyan secured his victory with a decisive final-round win against Vietnamese Grandmaster Nguyen Van Huy. He finished 1.5 points ahead of his closest competitor, showcasing a dominating performance.
4. Which team won the Women’s Hockey India League recently?
[A] Soorma Hockey Club
[B] Delhi SG Pipers
[C] Odisha Warriors
[D] Rarh Bengal Tigers
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha Warriors]
Notes:
Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League on January 26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi. They defeated Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in the final match. Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored both goals for the Warriors in the 20th and 56th minutes. Penny Squibb scored for Soorma in the 28th minute, but Rutuja’s late strike sealed the victory.
5. Who won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the Senior National Table Tennis Championships 2025?
[A] Jash Modi and Yashaswini
[B] Manush Shah and Diya Chitale
[C] Payas Jain and Sreeja Akula
[D] Akash Pal and Syndrela Das
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Correct Answer: B [Manush Shah and Diya Chitale]
Notes:
Manush Shah won the men’s singles title at the Senior National Table Tennis Championships 2025, defeating Payas Jain 4-1 in the final. Payas Jain earlier beat Olympian Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in the semifinals. Diya Chitale claimed the women’s singles title, overcoming two-time champion Sreeja Akula in a thrilling 4-3 final. Diya and Sreeja also won the women’s doubles gold, beating Suhana Saini and Prithoki Chakraborty 3-2. Akash Pal and Poymantee Baisya won the mixed doubles title 3-0 against Jash Modi and Taneesha Kotecha. PB Abhinand and Preyesh Raj Suresh clinched the men’s doubles title with a 3-1 win. The event was organized by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), founded in 1926, headquartered in New Delhi.
6. Which team won the men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 title?
[A] Bengal Tigers
[B] Hyderabad Toofans
[C] Odisha Warriors
[D] Ranchi Rhinos
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Correct Answer: A [Bengal Tigers]
Notes:
Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers won the 6th Men’s Hockey India League 2024-25 title, defeating Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the final. The final was held at Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha, on 1 February 2025. This was the first title win for the Bengal Tigers, earning them Rs 3 crore in prize money, while runners-up Hyderabad Toofans won Rs 2 crore. The league took place from 28 December 2024 to 1 February 2025. Odisha Warriors won the first Women’s Hockey India League title on 26 January 2025 in Ranchi.
7. Which state is the host of 39th edition of the National Games in 2027?
[A] Tripura
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: D [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games in February/March 2027. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha informed Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma about the decision. Meghalaya will receive the IOA flag at the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
8. Which Indian city is the venue of 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Bhopal
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Ranchi]
Notes:
Ranchi will host the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships at Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium from May 3 to 5, 2025. This is the first time in 17 years that India is hosting the event, last held in 2008. The event was originally planned for October 2023 but was postponed. Athletes from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives will participate.
9. 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.
10. Which state topped the medal tally in the second edition of the Khelo India Para Games 2025?
[A] Haryana
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Haryana]
Notes:
The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) concluded on 27 March, 2025. Haryana topped the medal tally with 34 gold medals. Tamil Nadu secured second place with 28 golds, while Uttar Pradesh came third with 23 golds. Around 1,300 athletes participated in six sports across three venues in New Delhi. Events were held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, and Karni Singh Shooting Range. The games showcased remarkable endurance, resilience, and the spirit of overcoming challenges.
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