11. Rohan Bopanna, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Football
[C] Badminton
[D] Boxing
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Correct Answer: A [Tennis]
Notes:
Tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement at the age of 45. His final match was at the Paris Masters 1000, where he partnered with Alexander Bublik. In 2024, he became the oldest player to win a Men’s Doubles Grand Slam at the Australian Open. He also became the oldest Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 1000 winner at the Miami Open 2024. He achieved World Number 1 ranking in doubles in 2024. Throughout his career, he won 26 doubles titles, including six ATP Masters 1000 titles.
12. 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.
13. Which city is the host of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup 2025?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Dubai
[C] Abu Dhabi
[D] Dhaka
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Correct Answer: B [Dubai]
Notes:
Dubai is hosting the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup 2025, starting from 12 December. The opening match features India against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the ICC Academy Ground. Eight teams are participating, divided into two groups. Group A includes India, UAE, Pakistan and Malaysia. Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Nepal. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, with the final scheduled on 21st December 2025.
14. Which country topped the medal tally at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games?
[A] Iran
[B] Japan
[C] Uzbekistan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Uzbekistan]
Notes:
India finished the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games with 56 medals, including 19 gold, reflecting its strong performance in youth para sports. The Games featured around 1,500 athletes from 35 Asian countries and witnessed 25 record-breaking performances, including nine world records and 16 continental records. Uzbekistan topped the medal tally with 197 medals and 99 gold, followed by Iran with 216 medals and 62 gold, while Japan secured 40 gold medals. The fifth edition of the Games was held across 11 sports disciplines such as athletics, swimming, badminton, and wheelchair basketball. The Games also marked the first use of Artificial Intelligence-powered robots in Asian Youth Para Games operations, highlighting innovation and accessibility.
15. Which state won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Jharkhand won their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025, beating Haryana by 69 runs in Pune. Captain Ishan Kishan smashed 101 off 49 balls; Kumar Kushagra scored 81 off 38. Jharkhand posted 262/3 in 20 overs – highest total in an Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) final and 5th highest overall. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a domestic Twenty20 (T20) cricket tournament in India. It is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament is named after former Indian Test cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali.
16. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Badminton
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 14-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his outstanding achievements in domestic and Under-19 cricket. The awards recognise excellence in Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology. Vaibhav recently scored 190 off 84 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, becoming the youngest centurion in List A history and breaking AB de Villiers’ fastest 150 record, with 15 sixes, the most by any Indian in 50-over cricket. He scored 108 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy*, becoming the youngest T20 centurion at 14 years 250 days.
17. Doug Bracewell, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Australia
[C] South Africa
[D] England
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Correct Answer: A [New Zealand]
Notes:
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 35. He represented New Zealand in 28 Tests, 21 One Day Internationals, and 20 Twenty20 Internationals during his 12-year international career. Bracewell finished his international career with 120 wickets and 915 runs across formats for the Black Caps. He played a decisive role in New Zealand’s memorable Test victory over Australia in Hobart in 2011, their last Test win against Australia.
18. Which city is the venue of 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Kolkata
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship began at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Gunjur, Bengaluru. Around 1,000 young athletes from states and union territories are competing in boys’ and girls’ categories. Nearly 40 matches were played on the opening day. The tournament follows a league-cum-knockout format, with semifinals on 3 January and finals on 4 January 2026. 58th Senior National Kho Kho will be in Kazipet, Telangana (11–15 January), and 35th Sub-Junior Nationals in Kurukshetra, Haryana (31 Jan–4 Feb).
19. Manoj Kothari, who recently passed away, was associated with which sport?
[A] Chess
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Billiards
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Correct Answer: D [Billiards]
Notes:
Former world billiards champion Manoj Kothari passed away at 67 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu due to a massive cardiac arrest. Kothari won the World Billiards Championship in 1990. He was a 16-time State Champion in his career. In 2005, he received the Dhyan Chand Award, India’s highest lifetime achievement award in sports. In 2025, he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India.
20. Anahat Singh won which medal in the women’s U-19 final at the British Junior Open Squash Championships?
[A] Gold medal
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Silver medal]
Notes:
Anahat Singh, India’s top-seeded squash player, won the silver medal in the women’s U-19 final at the British Junior Open Squash Championships. The final was held at the University of Birmingham, England. She lost to France’s Lauren Baltayan with scores 9-11, 11-7, 3-11, 9-11. In the semifinals, Anahat had defeated Egypt’s Malika El Karaksy to reach the final.
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