Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
March 5, 2009 November 13, 2023
1. Which state has recently commenced removal of dotted lands in the state from prohibited list?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
A dotted land is a disputed land that does not have a clear ownership documents. The Andhra Pradesh government has recently commenced the removal of dotted lands in the state from prohibited list.
Over 2 lakh acres of the British-era dotted lands have been identified for permanent denotification.
2. Which Indian has been honoured by the ‘Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur’ award?
[A] N Chandrasekaran
[B] Ratan Tata
[C] Lakshmi Mittal
[D] Indra Nooyi
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Correct Answer: A [N Chandrasekaran]
Notes:
Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur is France’s highest civilian honor. It was received recently by Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran.
He was conferred the award for his contributions to strengthen the trade relationship between India and France. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs also called Chandrasekaran ‘a friend of France’.
3. Which country clinched its maiden Women’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup title?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] India
[C] China
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India defeated four-time champions South Korea 2-1 and clinch their maiden Women’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup in Japan’s Kakamigahara.
This marks India’s first-ever win in the tournament. Annu and Neelam scored the goals for India while Indian captain Preeti who was named Player-of-the-Match.
4. Where is the World Squash Federation (WSF) – Squash World Cup held?
[A] Jakarta
[B] Chennai
[C] Brunes Aries
[D] Osaka
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Correct Answer: B [Chennai]
Notes:
The World Squash Federation (WSF) – Squash World Cup is held at Chennai from June 13 to 17 2023. Eight countries including India are participating in the tournament – Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Egypt, South Africa, Australia, and Colombia.
The last edition of the World Cup was also held in Chennai in 2011 and this is the 4th edition of the event.
5. Which state has bagged the overall championship in 2023 Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Tripura
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
The maiden Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav was held recently in Bhubaneswar with Odisha emerging as overall champion.
The Mahotsav is a coordinated effort of the Union Ministry of Culture, Odisha Government, and KIIT University. The event witnessed participation of 5000 tribal athletes, 1000 officials of 2 states.
6. Which city is the host of the world’s first Women’s Kabaddi League?
[A] Chennai
[B] Dubai
[C] Pune
[D] Dhaka
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Correct Answer: B [Dubai]
Notes:
The inaugural edition of India’s first-ever Women’s Kabaddi League (WKL) recently commenced in Dubai.
The league consists of eight teams, featuring a total of 96 players, each representing Indian states. The victorious team will be awarded a prize of approximately half a million dirhams (equivalent to 1 crore INR).
7. Which country has won the title of ‘World Squash Championship’ in 2023?
[A] India
[B] Egypt
[C] China
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Egypt]
Notes:
Egypt has retained World Squash Championship, after beating Malaysia 2-1 in the final in Chennai.
The third place was shared jointly by hosts India and Japan. India was beaten by Malaysia 3-0 in the semi-final. Eight countries took part in the World Squash Championship.
8. Which ODI spin bowler recently took three consecutive 5-wicket hauls?
[A] R Ashwin
[B] Wanindu Hasaranga
[C] Shakib Al Hasan
[D] Kuldeep Yadav
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Correct Answer: B [Wanindu Hasaranga]
Notes:
Wanindu Hasaranga equalled the record for the most consecutive five-wicket hauls in ODIs during the Sri Lanka’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Hasaranga joined Pakistan great Waqar Younis as the only bowlers to claim five scalps in three consecutive ODIs when he took 5/79 from 10 overs against Ireland. Hasaranga currently has 61 wickets from 44 ODIs.
9. Durand Cup, which was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Football
[D] Basket ball
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Correct Answer: C [Football]
Notes:
The “Trophy Tour” for the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup, India’s oldest football tournament was officially launched.
The tournament is scheduled to take place in Kolkata from August 3 to September 3, 2023. In this edition, 24 teams will participate in the tournament. The teams of Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh are also taking part in the tournament after a gap of 27 years.
10. Which country has knocked out Zimbabwe out of Cricket World Cup?
[A] UAE
[B] Scotland
[C] Nepal
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [Scotland]
Notes:
Zimbabwe was knocked out of the Cricket World Cup to be held in India this year. Scotland recorded a 31-run win over Zimbabwe and then in their next match, got beaten by Netherlands by 4 wickets.
Sri Lanka are unbeaten so far in the World Cup Qualifier tournament taking place in Zimbabwe.
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