Sports Current Affairs MCQs
11. Kobe Bryant along with eight others, were selected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The museum cum hall of fame is located in which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] United States
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
Basketball legend, who died in a helicopter crash earlier this year, Kobe Bryant along with eight others, were selected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Other personalities include American basketball coach Tim Duncan and former professional basketball player Kevin Garnett. The Honourees will be officially inducted in on August 29 in Massachusetts, United States, where the basketball museum, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located.
12. Tour de France’ event, which has been postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak, is related to which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Marathon
[C] Cycling
[D] Golf
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Correct Answer: C [Cycling]
Notes:
The Tour de France is the famous cycling race event of the world. This year the event had been scheduled to be held from June 27 to July 19, 2020.
Recently, the event has been rescheduled from the previous dates and it is expected to take place from August 29 to September 20. This followed the order of the French government which banned large gatherings in the country until at least mid-July. The route of the race remains the same, from Nice to Paris.
13. Which Indian is the head of the cricket committee of International Cricket Council (ICC)?
[A] Rahul Dravid
[B] Anil Kumble
[C] Saurav Ganguly
[D] Ravi Shastri
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Correct Answer: B [Anil Kumble]
Notes:
The International Cricket Council, ICC has confirmed the interim changes recommended by the cricket committee of the council.
The council chaired by veteran Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has recommended five regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series. It has also decided to allow teams to have a replacement for players in Test matches, who show Covid-19 symptoms.
14. Vasant Raiji, who recently passed away, is the oldest sportsperson of India in which sport?
[A] Football
[B] Tennis
[C] Cricket
[D] Table Tennis
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Correct Answer: C [Cricket]
Notes:
Vasant Raiji, India’s oldest first-class cricketer, passed away at his residence in Mumbai, at his 100th year.
Vasant Raiji was a chartered accountant by profession. He was a right-handed batsman and played nine first-class matches for Mumbai and Baroda in the 1940s. He started playing in the Mumbai team under the leadership of Vijay Merchant. He was also a veteran cricket historian.
15. What is the name of the application launched to provide information to sportspersons, about prohibited substances?
[A] Sports Check
[B] NADA India
[C] NADA Check
[D] Check and Khel
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Correct Answer: B [NADA India]
Notes:
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has unveiled National Anti-Doping Agency’s first mobile application to provide information about prohibited substances and their use.
This application is expected to provide easily accessible information of NADA, so that the athletes and their coaches would remain cautious about the prohibited drugs and medicines. The app also provides means for easy process of conducting a dope test.
16. Which Indian has been ranked at the top spot, as per the International Boxing Association’s latest World rankings (52kg)?
[A] Amit Panghal
[B] Shiva Thapa
[C] Vikas Yadav
[D] Manju Rani
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Correct Answer: A [Amit Panghal]
Notes:
Ace Indian boxer and World championships silver medallist Amit Panghal is ranked at the first spot, in men’s 52kg category, as per the latest world rankings released by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
Worlds silver medallist Manju Rani has been placed at the second rank in 48 kg category. Legendary boxer Mary Kom is placed at third place. Kavinder Bisht, Deepak and Manish Kaushik also found place in the top ten ranks in their categories.
17. The first international cricket match, after the occurrence of Covid-19, commenced between England and which other country?
[A] Australia
[B] South Africa
[C] West Indies
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [West Indies]
Notes:
The first international cricket match, after the occurrence of Covid-19, commenced between England and West Indies.
The test match started at Ageas Bowl in London. After the delay of 117 days caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the international cricket match has begun. England team is lead by Ben Stokes while the West Indies team is led by Jason Holder.
18. Which tournament has decided to pay USD 12.5 million prize money to players despite its cancellation?
[A] Australian Open
[B] French Open
[C] Wimbledon
[D] U.S Open
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Correct Answer: C [Wimbledon]
Notes:
The officials at Wimbledon club has announced that will pay out USD 12.5 million in prize money to over 600 players despite the tournament’s cancellation.
The oldest tennis tournament in the world, London-based prestigious Wimbledon championship was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. After consultations with their insurance provider, all the 256 players who would have competed in the main event will be paid equally.
19. Jon Rahm, who was seen in news recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Racing
[B] Golf
[C] Basket Ball
[D] Football
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Correct Answer: B [Golf]
Notes:
25-year-old Spanish professional Golfer Jon Rahm claimed the top spot in the world, after he clinched victory in the Memorial Tournament.
He surpassed Rory McIlroy to claim the top spot in the World Golf Rankings for the first time in his career. This is also his fourth straight season with a victory. After Seve Ballesteros, he is only the second player from Spain to be placed in the Number one rank.
20. Which Indian state/UT is to play host to the 4th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2021?
[A] Odisha
[B] Haryana
[C] Goa
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Haryana will host the fourth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, in Panchkula.
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that unlike the usual schedule of January, the tournament has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be participated by all states with over 10000 sportspersons.
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