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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Which cricket team has won the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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.
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.
2. Who has been honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024?
[A] Mohammad Shami
[B] Mohammed Siraj
[C] Jasprit Bumrah
[D] Kl Rahul
[B] Mohammed Siraj
[C] Jasprit Bumrah
[D] Kl Rahul
Correct Answer: C [Jasprit Bumrah]
Notes:
Jasprit Bumrah won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. He also won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 for taking 71 wickets in 13 matches. He became the fifth Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Award after Dravid, Tendulkar, Ashwin, and Kohli. Bumrah led India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, taking 15 wickets at an 8.26 average. He became the fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets with a record-low sub-20 average. He ended the year as the No.1 ICC Test bowler with 907 rating points.
Jasprit Bumrah won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. He also won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 for taking 71 wickets in 13 matches. He became the fifth Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Award after Dravid, Tendulkar, Ashwin, and Kohli. Bumrah led India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, taking 15 wickets at an 8.26 average. He became the fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets with a record-low sub-20 average. He ended the year as the No.1 ICC Test bowler with 907 rating points.
3. Who won the 14th Asian Snooker Championship title 2025?
[A] Pankaj Advani
[B] Brijesh Damani
[C] Aditya Mehta
[D] Lucky Vatnani
[B] Brijesh Damani
[C] Aditya Mehta
[D] Lucky Vatnani
Correct Answer: A [Pankaj Advani]
Notes:
Pankaj Advani won his 14th Asian Snooker Championship title in Doha. He also won the National Snooker Championship title in Indore. He has five Asian snooker titles and nine Asian billiards titles, along with two Asian Games golds (2006, 2010). In the final, he defeated Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh with breaks of 93 and 66.
Pankaj Advani won his 14th Asian Snooker Championship title in Doha. He also won the National Snooker Championship title in Indore. He has five Asian snooker titles and nine Asian billiards titles, along with two Asian Games golds (2006, 2010). In the final, he defeated Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh with breaks of 93 and 66.
4. Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2024-25?
[A] Bengal
[B] Vidarbha
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Kerala
[B] Vidarbha
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: B [Vidarbha]
Notes:
Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title 2034-2025 by securing a first-innings lead against Kerala in the final. The final was held at Vidarbha Cricket Stadium, Nagpur, from 26 February to 2 March 2025. The Ranji Trophy, India’s top domestic first-class cricket championship, was established by BCCI in honor of K.S. Ranjit Singhji. Vidarbha previously won in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Kerala reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.
Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title 2034-2025 by securing a first-innings lead against Kerala in the final. The final was held at Vidarbha Cricket Stadium, Nagpur, from 26 February to 2 March 2025. The Ranji Trophy, India’s top domestic first-class cricket championship, was established by BCCI in honor of K.S. Ranjit Singhji. Vidarbha previously won in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Kerala reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.
5. Who won the the doubles title at the 2025 Rwandan Challenger Tennis Tournament?
[A] Guy Den Ouden and Zdenek Kolar
[B] Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski
[C] Geoffrey Blancaneaux and Zdenek Kolar
[D] Valentin Foyer and Siddhant Banthia
[B] Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski
[C] Geoffrey Blancaneaux and Zdenek Kolar
[D] Valentin Foyer and Siddhant Banthia
Correct Answer: B [Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski]
Notes:
Siddhant Banthia of India and Alexander Donski of Bulgaria won the doubles title at the 2025 Rwandan Challenger tennis tournament. This was Siddhant Banthia’s first ATP Challenger title. Valentin Foyer of France won the singles title. The Rwandan Challenger was an ATP 100 tournament with a $160,000 prize pool, held in Kigali from 3-9 March 2025. Singles and doubles winners earned 100 ATP points each. The singles winner received $22,730, while the doubles winners shared $7,960. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) organizes tournaments for professional men’s tennis players, with the ATP Tour being the highest level.
Siddhant Banthia of India and Alexander Donski of Bulgaria won the doubles title at the 2025 Rwandan Challenger tennis tournament. This was Siddhant Banthia’s first ATP Challenger title. Valentin Foyer of France won the singles title. The Rwandan Challenger was an ATP 100 tournament with a $160,000 prize pool, held in Kigali from 3-9 March 2025. Singles and doubles winners earned 100 ATP points each. The singles winner received $22,730, while the doubles winners shared $7,960. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) organizes tournaments for professional men’s tennis players, with the ATP Tour being the highest level.
6. Which country topped the medal tally in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025?
[A] China
[B] Thailand
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
[B] Thailand
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India topped the medals table at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with 134 medals, including 45 golds, 40 silvers, and 49 bronzes. Indian athletes excelled across track and field events, proving their strength in global para-athletics. India’s dominance in field events and multiple podium finishes confirmed their rising status in para-athletics. The event was held in New Delhi.
India topped the medals table at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with 134 medals, including 45 golds, 40 silvers, and 49 bronzes. Indian athletes excelled across track and field events, proving their strength in global para-athletics. India’s dominance in field events and multiple podium finishes confirmed their rising status in para-athletics. The event was held in New Delhi.
7. The headquarter of International Olympic Committee (IOC) is located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Greece
[C] Switzerland
[D] Poland
[B] Greece
[C] Switzerland
[D] Poland
Correct Answer: C [Switzerland]
Notes:
For the first time, a woman will lead global sports governance. Former Olympic champion swimmer from Zimbabwe, Kirsty Coventry, was elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Greece. The IOC was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Its headquarters is in Lausanne, Switzerland. The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s mission is “Building a Better World through Sport.” It governs the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympic Games. It oversees National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide. It ensures adherence to the Olympic Charter.
For the first time, a woman will lead global sports governance. Former Olympic champion swimmer from Zimbabwe, Kirsty Coventry, was elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Greece. The IOC was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Its headquarters is in Lausanne, Switzerland. The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s mission is “Building a Better World through Sport.” It governs the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympic Games. It oversees National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide. It ensures adherence to the Olympic Charter.
8. Which state is the host of ISTAF Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the ISTAF Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup at Patliputra Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Patna. 20 countries, including India, are participating in the tournament. The event will last for six days with a total of 150 matches. The competition includes quad, regular, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The ISTAF World Cup is an indoor international Sepak Takraw competition conducted by the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF). It is contested by men’s and women’s national teams. The first ISTAF World Cup was held in 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the ISTAF Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup at Patliputra Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Patna. 20 countries, including India, are participating in the tournament. The event will last for six days with a total of 150 matches. The competition includes quad, regular, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The ISTAF World Cup is an indoor international Sepak Takraw competition conducted by the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF). It is contested by men’s and women’s national teams. The first ISTAF World Cup was held in 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
9. Nitesh won which medal in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
Correct Answer: C [Bronze]
Notes:
Nitesh won bronze in the Greco-Roman 97kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan. This was India’s second medal at the event. He defeated Kazakhstan’s Ilyas Guchigov 9-0 via technical superiority (VSU) in his opening match. In the semi-finals, he lost 9-0 to Olympic champion Mohammad Hadi Saravi of Iran. In the bronze medal match, he beat Amanberdi Agamammedov of Turkmenistan 9-0 (VSU). Sunil Kumar had earlier won bronze in the 87kg category.
Nitesh won bronze in the Greco-Roman 97kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan. This was India’s second medal at the event. He defeated Kazakhstan’s Ilyas Guchigov 9-0 via technical superiority (VSU) in his opening match. In the semi-finals, he lost 9-0 to Olympic champion Mohammad Hadi Saravi of Iran. In the bronze medal match, he beat Amanberdi Agamammedov of Turkmenistan 9-0 (VSU). Sunil Kumar had earlier won bronze in the 87kg category.
10. B. Sumeeth Reddy, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
Correct Answer: C [Badminton]
Notes:
B Sumeeth Reddy announced his retirement from professional badminton to focus on coaching. He was part of India’s silver medal-winning squad at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In men’s doubles, he partnered with Manu Attri, reaching a career-high world ranking of 17. He won gold at the 2016 South Asian Games and qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. His achievements include titles at the 2015 Mexico City Grand Prix and 2016 Canada Open. In mixed doubles, he partnered with top Indian players, finishing runner-up at the 2017 Syed Modi International.
B Sumeeth Reddy announced his retirement from professional badminton to focus on coaching. He was part of India’s silver medal-winning squad at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In men’s doubles, he partnered with Manu Attri, reaching a career-high world ranking of 17. He won gold at the 2016 South Asian Games and qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. His achievements include titles at the 2015 Mexico City Grand Prix and 2016 Canada Open. In mixed doubles, he partnered with top Indian players, finishing runner-up at the 2017 Syed Modi International.
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