Sports Current Affairs MCQs
81. Which player won the title of Women’s Singles India Open 2024?
[A] Tai Tzu Ying
[B] Chen Yu Fei
[C] Jia Min
[D] Kodai Naraoka
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Correct Answer: A [Tai Tzu Ying]
Notes:
Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei won the India Open 2024 women’s singles title against China’s Chen Yu Fei, the reigning Olympic champion. Ying won in straight sets, 21-16, 21-12. Ying, a Tokyo Olympics silver medalist, also beat Singapore’s Jia Min in straight games to advance to the final. The 2024 India Open badminton tournament took place from January 16–21 and had total prize money of US$850,000.
82. Which one of the following is the mascot for the Khelo India Winter Games 2024?
[A] Bengal Tiger
[B] Snow Leopard
[C] Hangul
[D] Arctic Fox
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Correct Answer: B [Snow Leopard]
Notes:
The mascot for the 2024 Khelo India Winter Games is the snow leopard, named “Sheen-e She” or “Shan” in the Ladakh region. The mascot was chosen to reflect the region’s biodiversity and tradition. The games will be held in Ladakh from February 2–6, and in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir from February 21–25. The mascot symbolizes the spirit of the games and highlights the need to conserve this endangered species.
83. Who has been selected as torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
[A] Saina Nehwal
[B] Neeraj Chopra
[C] Abhinav Bindra
[D] P V Sindhu
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Correct Answer: C [Abhinav Bindra]
Notes:
Abhinav Bindra, a former shooter and India’s first Olympic gold medalist, has been selected as a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bindra is one of 11,000 torchbearers selected throughout France for the 2024 Olympics. The 2024 Olympic torch relay will start in France on May 8, 2024, with the flame arriving in Marseille before traveling across France for 68 days.
84. Recently, which state won the Nagesh Trophy in the Men’s National T20 Cricket for the Blind?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka ]
Notes:
Karnataka secured the Nagesh Trophy in the Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2023-24, triumphing over Andhra Pradesh by nine wickets in a thrilling final in Nagpur. The win ended Karnataka’s 20-year national title drought, highlighting the remarkable talent, resilience, and determination of visually impaired cricketers. The victory not only celebrated their sporting prowess but also emphasized the spirit that defines blind cricket as a testament to overcoming challenges.
85. Where was the first BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship organized?
[A] Lucknow
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gandhinagar
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the 1st BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships 2024 in New Delhi, marking the first-time hosting of the event. He emphasized the collaboration of seven BIMSTEC countries, transforming the Bay of Bengal into a hub for progress and development. The four-day competition features swimming, water polo, and diving events for Under-20 athletes, with 39 medals and nine trophies at stake.
86. FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted by which one of the following countries?
[A] Canada, Mexico, and the United States
[B] Italy and France
[C] Spain and Russia
[D] Africa, Europe and South America
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Correct Answer: A [Canada, Mexico, and the United States]
Notes:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will feature 104 matches across 16 cities. The tournament will feature 48 teams, with 60 games played in the United States, 10 in Canada, and 10 in Mexico. The tournament will begin in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca stadium and conclude in New York, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. The 2026 World Cup will be the first hosted by three nations and the first North American World Cup since 1994.
87. Who is the new brand ambassador of ‘Fit India Movement’?
[A] Neeraj Chopra
[B] Narendra Kumar Yadav
[C] Joginder Sharma
[D] Sunil Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Narendra Kumar Yadav ]
Notes:
The government of India appointed IRS officer Narendra Kumar Yadav as the brand ambassador for the Fit India movement. Yadav is the Additional Director of GST and the first civil servant to be appointed as a brand ambassador for the movement.
88. Recently, which cricketer made fastest 10000 runs in T20?
[A] Rohit Sharma
[B] Babar Azam
[C] Travis Head
[D] Rishabh Pant
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Correct Answer: B [Babar Azam]
Notes:
Babar Azam, former Pakistan captain, set a historic record as the fastest batter to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket during a Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi match in PSL 2024. This remarkable feat makes him the 13th player to achieve this milestone, adding another accolade to his illustrious career.
89. Recently, where was the Asian Track Cycling Championship 2024 organized?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Bhopal
[C] New Delhi
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
India concluded its successful run at the 43rd Asian Track Cycling Championships 2024 in New Delhi on February 26, winning a total of 18 medals. Held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, the competition featured 500 riders from 18 countries, encompassing junior and para track cycling events. Notably, this championship served as the ultimate qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympics, shaping the national team’s path to the prestigious global sports event.
90. B Sai Praneeth, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Football
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: D [Badminton]
Notes:
In March 2024, Praneeth announced his retirement from international badminton on social media. The 31-year-old from Hyderabad, Telangana cited injuries since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the reason for his retirement. He plans to become a coach in the US. n 2019, Praneeth won a bronze medal at the World Championships, becoming the first Indian to do so since 1983. He also won the Singapore Open and competed in the Tokyo Olympics.
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