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. Who won men’s and women’s India Open 2025 Badminton titles respectively?
[A] Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young
[B] Lee Cheuk Yiu and Pornpawee Chochuwong
[C] Goh Sze Fei and Arisa Igarashi
[D] Nur Izzudding and Kim Hye Jang
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Correct Answer: A [Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young ]
Notes:
The India Open 2025 badminton tournament concluded in New Delhi with outstanding performances. Viktor Axelsen of Denmark won his third India Open men’s singles title, defeating Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong China 21-16, 21-8. Axelsen previously won the India Open in 2017 and 2019. An Se-young of South Korea dominated the women’s singles final, defeating Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12, 21-9 in just 39 minutes. Both champions are Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalists, showcasing their world-class talent.
3. Which state won the gold medal in Men’s Kabaddi tournament at the 38th National Games?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh men’s kabaddi team won gold at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. They secured a 57-43 victory over Chandigarh with agility, strategy, and teamwork. UP also won another gold in artistic yoga in the men’s singles category. Praveen Kumar Pathak emerged as the winner in artistic yoga.
4. Dimuth Karunaratne, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne retired after his 100th Test against Australia in Galle. He scored 36 and 14 in his farewell match, which Australia won by nine wickets. Karunaratne is the seventh Sri Lankan to play 100 Tests and scored 7,222 runs at an average of nearly 40. He captained Sri Lanka in 30 Tests (2019-2023), winning 12 matches. He led Sri Lanka to a historic 2-0 Test series win over South Africa in 2019. His 16 Test centuries as an opener is a Sri Lankan record, shared with Marvan Atapattu.
5. Which country is the host of Olympic Esports Games 2027?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] France
[C] China
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. This is part of a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) aims to engage a younger audience through Esports, as its traditional fanbase ages. In 2021, the Olympic Virtual Series was launched as a pilot for Esports. A six-member committee will decide which games will be included in the first Olympic Esports Games. Saudi Arabia has invested billions in sports, facing criticism for “sportswashing” due to human rights concerns.
6. Which Indian player won the 2025 Sydney Classic Squash title?
[A] Saurav Ghosal
[B] Abhay Singh
[C] Harinder Pal Singh
[D] Veer Sinha
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Correct Answer: A [Saurav Ghosal]
Notes:
Saurav Ghosal returned from retirement to win the Octane Sydney Classic 2025 Squash Tournament. He had announced retirement from professional squash in April 2024. The Octane Sydney Classic 2025 was part of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour. The tournament had a prize money of $6000. It was held in Sydney, Australia, from 19-23 February 2025.
7. Who won the Chattisgarh Open golf championship title 2025?
[A] Shaurya Bhattacharya
[B] Manu Gandas
[C] Om Prakash Chouhan
[D] Aman Raj
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Correct Answer: A [Shaurya Bhattacharya ]
Notes:
Shaurya Bhattacharya won the South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Rs. 1 crore Chhattisgarh Open golf championship at Fairway Golf and Lake Resort, Naya Raipur. He secured victory with a final round of six-under 63, finishing with a 27-under 249. The 22-year-old from Chandigarh had a five-shot lead overnight with earlier scores of 64, 61, and 61. This is his second professional title, following his maiden win in his rookie season last year.
8. Which countries have been excluded from the FIFA World Cup 2026?
[A] Pakistan, Russia, Congo
[B] Italy, Iran and Kuwait
[C] China, Japan, South Korea
[D] Ukraine, France, Brazil
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Correct Answer: A [Pakistan, Russia, Congo]
Notes:
Pakistan, Russia, and Congo have been excluded from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to various issues. Pakistan was suspended for failing to implement a revised football federation constitution for fair elections. Russia faced exclusion due to geopolitical sanctions. Congo was disqualified due to third-party interference in football administration. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, but these nations will not participate. The decision highlights the importance of governance, fair play, and international relations in global sports.
9. Which country topped the medal tally in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025?
[A] China
[B] Thailand
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
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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.
10. Which team won the Women’s Premier Cricket League 2025 title?
[A] Gujarat Giants
[B] Delhi Capitals
[C] Mumbai Indians
[D] Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai Indians]
Notes:
Mumbai Indians (MI) won the Women’s Premier Cricket League 2025 title, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight runs in the final at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai Indians set a target of 149 in 20 overs, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur scoring 66 runs. Nat Sciver-Brunt took three wickets, while Amelia Kerr claimed two to restrict Delhi Capitals to 141. Mumbai Indians finished second in the points table, defeated Gujarat Giants in the eliminator, and overcame Delhi Capitals in the final. This is Mumbai Indian’s second WPL title in three years.
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