1. Where was the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 organized?
[A] Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir
[C] New Delhi
[D] Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Ladakh on 23 January. The event features 19 teams and includes ice hockey and skating contests. The second phase, focusing on snow sports, will be in Jammu and Kashmir from February 22-25. Ladakh is hosting for the second time, with 594 participants, including 428 athletes. The events will be broadcast live on Doordarshan Sports.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Who won the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025?
[A] Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin
[B] Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten
[C] Matthew Ebden and Jamie Murray
[D] John Peers and Henry Patten
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Correct Answer: A [Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin ]
Notes:
Yuki Bhambri (India) and Alexei Popyrin (Australia) won the doubles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2025. It was their first ATP 500 doubles title. Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) won the singles title. The Dubai Open, an ATP 500 event, had a prize pool of $3,237,670. It was held from 24 February to 1 March 2025 in Dubai, UAE.
7. Sharath Kamal, who announced his retirement recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Badminton
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: B [Table Tennis]
Notes:
Sharath Kamal announced retirement from professional table tennis. Achanta Sharath Kamal transformed Indian table tennis, making India a global presence in the sport. He was the first Indian paddler to train abroad, play for a club, and win international medals. He won 7 Commonwealth Games golds and 2 Asian Games bronzes, inspiring a generation of Indian paddlers.
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 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.
10. 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.
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