1. Recently, who won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2024 in Munich, Germany?
[A] Saurabh Chaudhary
[B] Divyansh Singh
[C] Sarabjot Singh
[D] Abhishek Verma
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Correct Answer: C [Sarabjot Singh]
Notes:
Sarabjot Singh won India’s first medal at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany, held from May 31 to June 8, 2024. He scored 242.7 points to win gold in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event. Shuaihang Bu of China won silver, and Germany’s Robin Walter took bronze. Sift Kaur Samra secured a bronze in the women’s 50-meter rifle event. India is third in the medal tally with two medals.
2. Recently, who won the Norway Chess tournament 2024 with 17.5 points?
[A] R Praggnanandhaa
[B] Magnus Carlsen
[C] Fabiano Caruana
[D] Gukesh D
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Correct Answer: B [Magnus Carlsen]
Notes:
Magnus Carlsen won the Norway Chess 2024 crown for the sixth time, securing victory in an Armageddon tie-breaker against Fabiano Caruana. Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa finished third, three points behind Carlsen, after defeating Hikaru Nakamura in the final round. In the women’s section, India’s R Vaishali placed fourth, and GM Koneru Humpy finished fifth. The tournament, held in Stavanger, featured several thrilling games in the final round.
3. Who won two bronze medals for India at the Archery World Cup 2024?
[A] Pravin Jadhav
[B] Abhishek Verma
[C] Dhiraj Bommadevara
[D] Limba Ram
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Correct Answer: C [Dhiraj Bommadevara]
Notes:
At the Archery World Cup 2024 Stage 3 in Antalya, Türkiye, 22-year-old Dhiraj Bommadevara won two bronze medals in the recurve events. India secured four medals overall: one gold, one silver, and two bronze. The Indian women’s compound team, consisting of Aditi Swami, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Parneet Kaur, achieved a hat-trick of gold medals, marking their third consecutive win this season.
4. Recently, who became the first Indian table tennis player to win a WTT (World Table Tennis) Contender single title?
[A] Mamta Mehta
[B] Sreeja Akula
[C] Neha Aggarwal
[D] Manika Batra
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Correct Answer: B [Sreeja Akula]
Notes:
Sreeja Akula of Hyderabad made history as the first Indian table tennis player to clinch a WTT Contender singles title and also secured the doubles title at WTT Contender Lagos 2024. The event, held in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 19 to 23, offered a prize of USD 80,000. Sreeja defeated China’s Yijie Ding 4-1 in the singles final, showcasing her prowess ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics where she has already qualified.
5. Recently, who has been appointed as the new president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)?
[A] Yuvraj Singh
[B] Kapil Dev
[C] Sachin Tendulkar
[D] Neeraj Chopra
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Correct Answer: B [Kapil Dev]
Notes:
Kapil Dev, renowned Indian cricketer and avid amateur golfer, has been elected as the new president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). He succeeds H Srinivasan, withdrawing his candidacy. Kapil Dev, captain of India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team, served as vice president and member of PGTI’s governing body. Known as the “Haryana Hurricane,” he played a key role in promoting professional golf in India since PGTI’s inception in 2006, organizing tournaments nationwide.
6. Which team won the 9th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by defeating the South Africa team?
[A] India
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Australia
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The Indian men’s cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, won the 9th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa by 7 runs at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 29 June 2024. This is India’s second T20 World Cup win, following their 2007 victory. The final marked the T20 retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. It was also Rahul Dravid’s last assignment as coach.
7. Recently, which Indian became the youngest para swimmer in the world to cross the English Channel?
[A] Niranjan Mukundan
[B] Rimo Saha
[C] Satyendra Singh
[D] Jiya Rai
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Correct Answer: D [Jiya Rai]
Notes:
Sixteen-year-old Jiya Rai from Mumbai became the youngest and fastest para swimmer to cross the English Channel, swimming 34 kilometers in 17 hours and 25 minutes on July 28-29, 2024. Jiya, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and is the daughter of an Indian Navy personnel, also holds the record for crossing the Palk Strait. The English Channel separates England from France, first swum by Captain Matthew Webb in 1875.
8. Recently, Neeraj Chopra won which medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Silver]
Notes:
Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in men’s javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a throw of 89.45 meters, his best of the season. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won gold with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters, marking Pakistan’s first gold in javelin throw. Grenada’s Anderson Peters secured the bronze with a throw of 88.54 meters. The podium highlighted the fierce competition and diversity of the Games.
9. Avani Lekhara recently won which medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at Paris Paralympics 2024?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Gold]
Notes:
Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at Paris Paralympics 2024 on August 30.
She successfully defended her title, having previously won gold in the same event at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago. At 22 years old, Avani aims to become the first female para-athlete from India to win three Paralympic medals.
10. Which state will host the ‘Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024’ in November?
[A] Bihar
[B] Haryana
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar]
Notes:
The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in 2024 will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from November 11-20. This event is a milestone for Bihar, as it will take place at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Top Asian teams, including India, China, Japan, and Korea, will compete in the tournament. The event highlights Bihar’s commitment to promoting hockey and hosting international sports. The inauguration of the stadium and the support from local leaders showcase Bihar’s readiness for global events.
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