21. Which tennis player won Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 title?
[A] Alexander Zverev
[B] Novak Djokovic
[C] Jannik Sinner
[D] Carlos Alcaraz
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Correct Answer: C [Jannik Sinner]
Notes:
In tennis, Jannik Sinner won the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 by defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-3 in the final. With this victory, Jannik Sinner reclaimed the World No. 1 ranking for the first time since November last year. The match was played at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France, on Court Rainier III in Monaco.
22. Which state cricket association has become the first in India to introduce a central contract system for domestic players?
[A] Kerala Cricket Association
[B] Gujarat Cricket Association
[C] Punjab Cricket Association
[D] Mumbai Cricket Association
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Correct Answer: D [Mumbai Cricket Association]
Notes:
The Mumbai Cricket Association has become the first state cricket association in India to introduce a central contract system for domestic players from the 2026–27 season. The contracts apply to players not representing India or playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), aiming to provide financial security. A gradation system (Grade A, B, C) has been introduced, similar to Board of Control for Cricket in India contracts. The move builds on earlier reforms like 100% pay raise for Ranji Trophy players (2024) and aims to strengthen domestic cricket and support emerging talent.
23. Who has become India’s 95th GM (Grandmaster)?
[A] Aronyak Ghosh
[B] Virendra Garg
[C] Vaibhav Jha
[D] Samyak Sinha
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Correct Answer: A [Aronyak Ghosh]
Notes:
Aronyak Ghosh has become India’s 95th GM (Grandmaster) after achieving his final norm at the Bangkok Chess Club Open with a score of 7/9. He secured his third and final GM norm after a four-year journey since his first norm, showcasing persistence and consistency. Known for creative and unconventional opening strategies, he gained attention for his unique playing style and victories against strong opponents. He earlier won a bronze medal at the U-16 World Youth Championship and also at the Pune National Championship (2023) via the Buchholz tie-break system.
24. Ajith Narayana recently won which medal at the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships 2026?
[A] Gold medal
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Bronze medal]
Notes:
Ajith Narayana won bronze medals in clean and jerk as well as overall standings in the men’s 71 kg category at the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships. He achieved a total lift of 314 kg, including 174 kg in clean and jerk. Won Ju Ri won the gold medal, while Jian Chen secured silver. Ajith became the third Indian medallist at the championship. Earlier, Komal Kohar won bronze in the women’s 48 kg category, and Gyaneshwari Yadav won silver in snatch and overall bronze in the 53 kg category.
25. Which Indian city is the host of 2028 Asian Indoor Championships?
[A] Chennai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bhubaneswar
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Correct Answer: D [Bhubaneswar ]
Notes:
Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar received hosting rights for major Asian athletics events from the Asian Athletics Association. Chandigarh will host the Asian Relays 2027. Bhubaneswar will host the Asian Indoor Championships 2028. The decision was taken during the Asian Athletics Association’s (AAA) executive council meeting held in Hong Kong ahead of the Asian U20 Championships.
26. Which player broke the world record in Men’s Javelin Throw F64 category at the Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026?
[A] Praveen Kumar
[B] Sumit Antil
[C] Dilip Gavit
[D] Varun Singh Bhati
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Correct Answer: B [Sumit Antil]
Notes:
Sumit Antil broke his own world record in the Men’s Javelin Throw F64 category at the Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 in Bengaluru. Representing Haryana, he won gold with a throw of 74.82 metres, surpassing his previous world record of 73.29 metres set at the Asian Para Games 2022. Sandip Sargar won silver, while Sandeep secured bronze in the event. Praveen Kumar won gold in the Men’s High Jump T64 event with a clearance of 2.00 metres, while Varun Singh Bhati took silver. Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the Women’s 400m T20 event, and Dilip Gavit secured gold in the Men’s 400m T47 category.
27. Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, who recently passed away, was associated with which sport?
[A] Boxing
[B] Wrestling
[C] Shot Put
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: C [Shot Put]
Notes:
Legendary Indian shot putter Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, popularly known as Baba Dhaliwal, passed away recently at the age of 67. He was a 10-time national shot put champion, dominating the event from 1981 to 1992. Dhaliwal won a bronze medal at the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi.
He also secured gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Asian Athletics Championships. In 1986, he set an Asian record of 18.71 metres in shot put. He received the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award (1983) and the prestigious Arjuna Award (1987).
28. Which country won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2026 title?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India ]
Notes:
South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2026 was won by India after defeating Bangladesh 3–1 in the final. The final was played in Madgaon. India won the title for a record sixth time and lifted the trophy after a gap of seven years. Goals for India were scored by Pyari Xaxa, Sanfida, and Linda Kom. Bangladesh’s goal was scored by Ritu Porna Chakma.
29. Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth won which medal in the US Open men’s singles?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Silver ]
Notes:
Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth won the silver medal in the US Open men’s singles. He lost the final to Su Li-yang (Chinese Taipei) in a three-game match: 15–21, 21–16, 9–21
This result extended Srikanth’s wait for a Badminton World Federation (BWF title). His last international title came in the 2017 French Open (BWF Superseries era).
30. Which country is the host of 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG)?
[A] India
[B] Scotland
[C] Japan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Scotland ]
Notes:
The 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July 2026. India has sent a 125-member athlete contingent. The Games will feature only 10 sports, reduced from 19 sports at Birmingham 2022. India won 61 medals at the 2022 Birmingham CWG, with 30 medals coming from sports not included in Glasgow 2026.
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