1. Neil Wagner, who recently retired from international cricket, is from which country?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Australia
[C] South Africa
[D] England
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Correct Answer: A [New Zealand]
Notes:
New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner announced his retirement from international cricket on February 27, 2024. Wagner, 37, made the decision after being told he would not be in the starting XI for the upcoming Test series against Australia.Wagner has played 64 tests for New Zealand and will finish fifth on New Zealand’s list of all-time Test wicket-takers with 260 at an average of 37.
2. Recently, where was the ‘Asian River Rafting Championship’ organized?
[A] Shimla
[B] Dehradun
[C] Varanasi
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: A [Shimla]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Asian River Rafting Championship near Basantpur on Sutlej River near the Ridge Shimla. The event hosts 20 teams from nations including Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting adventure tourism, the Chief Minister highlighted a recent river rafting marathon in Nadaun, Hamirpur district, as part of this initiative.
3. Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0, recently seen in the news, is organised in which state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 at Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh on March 5, 2024. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid attended as chief guests. Inspired by PM Modi’s ‘Kheloge To Khiloge,’ Thakur highlighted the event’s significance. MP Khel Mahakumbh serves as a major platform for Hamirpur constituency players, aiming for 75,000 participants. Luhnu Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh hosts the event.
4. Recently, which team won the 42nd Ranji Trophy title?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Vidarbha
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Mumbai won the 42nd Ranji Trophy title in 2024, defeating Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth and final day of the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mumbai team’s performance was marked by Dhawal Kulkarni’s exceptional performance, supported by key players like Ajinkya Rahane, Tanush Kotian, and Musheer Khan.
5. Recently, where was the 3rd edition of the North East Games 2024 started?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: A [Nagaland]
Notes:
The 3rd edition of North East Games 2024 commenced in Nagaland at Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence, Sovima. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the event. Over 3000 athletes from eight North Eastern states compete in 15 disciplines across three districts. Host Nagaland won the opening football match against Tripura. Manipur also secured victory in Sepaktakraw Men’s event against Mizoram. The games feature sports like archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, lawn tennis, Pencak Silat, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, and wushu.
6. Naheed Divecha, who recently won two gold medals in the Indian Masters National Badminton Championship, belongs to which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Naheed Divecha from Maharashtra triumphed with two golds at the 2024 Indian Masters National Badminton Championship in Panchkula. Representing Bombay Gymkhana and Shuttle Craze Academy, she secured the Women’s 50 singles title by defeating Haryana’s Sunita Singh Panwar. Additionally, Divecha partnered with Kiran Mokade to claim the Mixed Doubles 50 title, beating top-seeded Karnataka pair Prabagaran Subbaiyan and Jayashree Raghu.
7. Who won women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 in Beirut, Lebanon?
[A] Sreeja Akula
[B] Sarah D Nutte
[C] Suh Hyo
[D] Ayhika Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: A [Sreeja Akula]
Notes:
Sreeja Akula, ranked 47th globally, won the women’s singles title at WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 in Lebanon, defeating Sarah D Nutte of Luxembourg in a thrilling final. The Indian paddler, aged 25, secured victory after coming from behind, with scores of 6-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-9. Notably, she had beaten top seed Suh Hyo Won of South Korea earlier in the tournament. This marks her second WTT singles career title.
8. Recently, who was inducted into the World Billiards Museum’s Hall of Fame in Shangrao, China?
[A] Geet Siriram Sethi
[B] Rudolf Walter Wanderone
[C] Earl Strickland
[D] Pankaj Advani
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Correct Answer: D [Pankaj Advani]
Notes:
In March 2024, Pankaj Advani, an Indian billiards player, was inducted into the World Billiards Museum’s Hall of Fame in Shangrao, China. Advani was inducted after winning the 26th IBSF title in China. The museum covers 13,500 square meters and offers an overview of snooker’s history, equipment, events, cultural traditions, and people. The museum promotes international sports excellence and cultural preservation.
9. Recently, who clinched the 2024 Miami Open men’s doubles title at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, USA?
[A] Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner Jannik
[B] Daniil Medvedev and C. Norrie
[C] Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek
[D] Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
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Correct Answer: D [Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden]
Notes:
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, with Australian partner Matthew Ebden, secured the 2024 Miami Open men’s doubles title on March 31, 2024, at the Hard Rock Stadium, Florida. They overcame Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek, reclaiming their ATP World No.1 rank. Bopanna, breaking his own record, became the oldest player to win an ATP 1000 Masters Championship. He joins elite Indian players who have won the Miami Open.
10. Recently, who were named the women’s and men’s player of the year, respectively, at the sixth annual Hockey India Awards?
[A] Gurjit Kaur and Manpreet Singh
[B] Rani Rampal and Vivek Prasad
[C] Salima Tete and Hardik Singh
[D] Savita Punia and Krishan Pathak
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Correct Answer: C [Salima Tete and Hardik Singh ]
Notes:
Hockey India Awards 2023 were held on March 31, 2024, in New Delhi. Salima Tete and Hardik Singh were named Women’s and Men’s Players of the Year, respectively. Started in 2014, the awards honor India’s top hockey talents. Hardik Singh, Vice-Captain from Punjab, won FIH Player of the Year and Best Midfielder awards. Salima Tete, from Jharkhand, received recognition for her achievements at the Asian Games and as the AHF Emerging Player of the Year.