1. Simranpreet Kaur Brar won which medal in the women’s 25-meter pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025?
[A] Gold Medal
[B] Silver Medal
[C] Bronze Medal
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Gold Medal]
Notes:
Simranpreet Kaur Brar won the gold medal in the women’s 25-meter pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final 2025 in Doha, Qatar. She equalled the Junior World Record of the Paris Olympics champion by hitting 41 out of 50 shots in the finals. In the men’s 50m rifle 3-positions event, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won the silver medal with a score of 413.3, just 0.9 points behind the gold medalist. India is second on the medal tally with six medals: two golds, three silvers, and one bronze.
2. Nicholas Hum, the para long jumper who recently passed away, belonged to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Canada
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
Australian Paralympic athlete Nicholas Hum passed away on 15 December 2025 at the age of 32. Nicholas Hum was a Paralympic bronze medallist and one of Australia’s most respected long jumpers, with a career spanning over a decade. He made his international debut at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch and competed in three Paralympic Games and five World Para Athletics Championships. He held the Australian long jump T20 record at 7.39 meters and last competed at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
3. Which state won the overall team championship of the Ladakh phase of Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Haryana
[C] Telangana
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
The sixth edition of Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 was inaugurated on 20 January 2026 by Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta. It was concluded on 26 January. Indian Army team won the men’s ice hockey final, defeating Chandigarh with a last-minute goal. The Army retained its title in men’s ice hockey. Haryana won the overall team championship of the Ladakh phase by securing four gold medals with 1 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals. Ladakh finished second with 2 Gold, 5 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals. Maharashtra secured third place with 2 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals.
4. Which team won the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 title?
[A] Delhi Dangal Warriors
[B] Punjab Royals
[C] Haryana Thunders
[D] Mumbai Maharathi
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana Thunders]
Notes:
Haryana Thunders won the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 title after defeating Delhi Dangal Warriors 5-4 in a thrilling final at Noida Indoor Stadium. Scores were tied 4-4 after eight bouts; the final women’s 62kg match decided the championship. Paris Olympic silver medallist Iryna Koliadenko secured technical superiority to clinch victory for Haryana Thunders.
5. What is the name of the new sports initiative launched in Union Budget 2026–27 to transform India’s sports sector?
[A] Fit India Mission
[B] Khelo India Mission
[C] India Sports Development Programme
[D] Yuva Shakti Sports Initiative
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Correct Answer: B [Khelo India Mission]
Notes:
Union Budget 2026–27 launched a new Khelo India Mission to transform India’s sports sector over the next decade. The focus areas are talent development, sports infrastructure creation, and manufacturing-led employment generation. Mission builds on the earlier Khelo India programme with a mission-mode approach to nurture talent and strengthen the sports ecosystem. ₹500 crore allocated for promotion of sports goods manufacturing, research, and innovation to boost domestic capability and global competitiveness. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ budget increased by ₹1,133 crore, from ₹3,346 crore to ₹4,479.88 crore, supporting athlete development, coaching, sports science, and infrastructure.
6. Who became the youngest Asian squash player to enter the World Top 20 in Professional Squash Association (PSA) rankings?
[A] Dipika Pallikal
[B] Anahat Singh
[C] Tanvi Khanna
[D] Urwashi Joshi
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Correct Answer: B [Anahat Singh]
Notes:
Indian teenage squash player Anahat Singh became the youngest Asian to enter the PSA World Top 20, breaking Nicol David’s record. She achieved this after winning her first PSA Bronze-level title at the Washington Fire Open. In the tournament, she defeated world number 17 in the quarterfinal, world number 23 in the semifinal, and world number 10 Georgina Kennedy in the final (12-10, 11-5, 11-7).
7. Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won which medal in the 10 metre air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2026?
[A] Gold medal
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Gold medal]
Notes:
India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won gold in the 10 metre air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2026 in New Delhi. The Indian pair set a new world record and championship record by scoring 505 points in the final. They successfully defended their Asian title with this performance. Republic of Korea’s Kim Woorim and Kwon Eunji won silver with 501 points. Japan’s Naoya Okada and Misaki Nobata secured bronze with 437.9 points. The previous world record of 502.7 was set by a German pair at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Grand Prix in Slovenia.
8. Mayank Chakraborty, who became the first-ever Grandmaster (GM) from Northeast India, belongs to which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Tripura
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Mayank Chakraborty, a 16-year-old from Assam, became the first-ever Grandmaster (GM) from Northeast India and India’s 94th Grandmaster in March 2026. This achievement marks a historic breakthrough for Northeast India, which had not produced a Grandmaster before, highlighting the region’s emerging presence in international chess. He secured his third and final GM norm at an international tournament in Stockholm, thereby fulfilling all criteria set by FIDE. His success contributes to India’s rapidly growing list of Grandmasters, reflecting the country’s rising dominance in global chess.
9. Which state is the host of first Khelo India Tribal Games 2026?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The first Khelo India Tribal Games have started in Chhattisgarh and were inaugurated in Raipur by Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. The Games will now be held annually in Chhattisgarh to promote tribal sports talent. It aims to identify tribal athletes and provide training for international competitions. The initiative strengthens sports inclusion and grassroots talent development in tribal communities.
10. Which state is the host of 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Jharkhand]
Notes:
The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 starts from 1 April, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and run until April 12. The tournament follows a division-based format to boost competition and player development. Division ‘A’ has 12 teams in four pools, with knockouts from April 9 and the final on April 12. Divisions ‘B’ and ‘C’ will be played in league formats from April 1–6 and April 1–4, respectively. All matches will take place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium.
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