1. Who has been chosen as India’s chef-de-mission for the 2024 Olympics?
[A] Gagan Narang
[B] Mary Kom
[C] Neeraj Chopra
[D] Abhinav Bindra
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Correct Answer: A [Gagan Narang]
Notes:
Four-time Olympian and 2012 bronze medallist Gagan Narang replaced Mary Kom as India’s chef-de-mission for the 2024 Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced. Mary Kom stepped down due to health issues. IOA President P.T. Usha expressed confidence in the athletes’ preparedness. P.V. Sindhu will be the female flagbearer. The Paris Olympics will run from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
2. Recently, who won the Bronze medal in the Shotgun Junior World Cup in Italy?
[A] Manu Bhaker
[B] Anjali Bhagwat
[C] Sabeera Haris
[D] Nandita Das
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Correct Answer: C [Sabeera Haris ]
Notes:
India’s Sabeera Haris won the bronze medal in the women’s trap event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Italy, shooting 29 out of 40 targets. Carey Garrison of the US took gold with 40 out of 50 targets, and Italy’s Sofia Gori earned silver with 39 hits. Indian shooters Bhavya Tripathi and Rajkuwar Ingle finished 26th and 33rd, respectively.
3. Jimmy Anderson, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] South Africa
[C] England
[D] Ireland
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Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
James Anderson, one of cricket’s greats, retired from international cricket on July 12, 2024, after England defeated the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s. Anderson, a right-arm fast bowler, debuted in 2002-03 and retired as the highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers with 704 wickets in 188 Test matches. He played 21 years, becoming the second-most capped Test player after Sachin Tendulkar.
4. Which country will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games 2025?
[A] Iran
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Jordan
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Saudi Arabia announced that Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025. This historic partnership will last for 12 years, ensuring that the Olympic Esports Games are held regularly, marking a significant milestone in the integration of esports into the Olympic movement.
5. Recently, which country won “CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2024”?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Bhutan
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India won the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League final, defeating Nepal 3-2 in Kathmandu. This victory marked India’s second title in the league. Despite a previous loss to Nepal in the league stage, India secured the championship in the finals. The final match displayed high competition and skill between both teams. India took Gold, Nepal secured Silver, and Iran settled for Bronze in the tournament.
6. Which country won the ‘Bronze medal’ in Hockey event at the Paris Olympics 2024?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Spain
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India’s men’s hockey team won bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Spain 2-1. This victory marks India’s first consecutive Olympic hockey medals since 1972. The match took place at Yves du Manoir Stadium in Paris. Spain led early with a penalty stroke by Marc Miralles in the second quarter. India equalized before half-time with a drag flick goal by captain Harmanpreet Singh. The Netherlands won gold, beating Germany 2-1 in a shootout in the final.
7. Recently, which Indian wrestler has announced her retirement after being disqualified from the Olympics?
[A] Aman Sehrawat
[B] Vinesh Phogat
[C] Nisha Dahiya
[D] Anshu Malik
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Correct Answer: B [Vinesh Phogat]
Notes:
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, 29, announced her retirement after being disqualified from the Olympics for being 100 grams overweight before her gold medal bout in the 50 kg category. She appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to be awarded a joint silver medal, citing severe dehydration from extreme weight-cutting measures. Phogat, a three-time Olympian in different weight classes, became the first international wrestler to defeat reigning champion Yui Susaki and the first Indian female wrestler to reach an Olympic final in 2024. She is a multiple Commonwealth Games gold medalist and has won two World Wrestling Championship bronze medals.
8. Recently, who became the first female national racing champion from India?
[A] Bianca Kashyap
[B] Diana Pundole
[C] Aishwarya Pissay
[D] Pippa Mann
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Correct Answer: B [Diana Pundole]
Notes:
Diana Pundole, a teacher and mother from Pune won the national championship in the saloon category at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024 in Chennai. Her victory is an inspiration for aspiring female racers. She balanced numerous challenges, including family life, to achieve this success. Her win highlights her determination and breaks barriers in the male-dominated motorsport industry.
9. Who won the 61st National Chess Championship?
[A] Neelash Saha
[B] Surya Shekhar
[C] Karthik Venkataraman
[D] Vikrant Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Karthik Venkataraman]
Notes:
Grandmaster Karthik Venkataraman from Andhra Pradesh won the 61st National Chess Championship in Gurgaon. The event was organized by The Haryana Chess Association at RPS International School. Karthik received a trophy and a cash prize of six lakh rupees. Surya Ganguly, who led the tournament, finished second with a prize of five lakh rupees. IM Neelash Saha also scored nine points but placed third due to lower tiebreaks, earning four lakh rupees.
10. Recently, which country won the ‘SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) U-20 Championship football tournament’?
[A] Nepal
[B] India
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Bhutan
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bangladesh won the SAFF U-20 Championship, beating Nepal 4-1 in the final at the ANFA ground in Lalitpur. This is Bangladesh’s first title in the tournament. The competition, which began on August 18, 2024, also featured Sri Lanka, India, the Maldives, and Bhutan. India had previously won the SAFF U-20 Championship in 2019, 2022, and 2023. The SAFF U-20 Championship, organized by the South Asian Football Federation, started in August 2015 in Nepal and is held biennially for male players under 20.
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