21. Divya Deshmukh, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
Correct Answer: B [Chess]
Notes:
Divya Deshmukh recently clinched the women’s rapid title at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament.
The 17-year-old chess player from Nagpur earned the title of woman grandmaster in the year 2021 at the age of 15. She won the Asian Women’s Chess Championships title this year. She is currently ranked 7th in the list of the nation’s women’s players.
Divya Deshmukh recently clinched the women’s rapid title at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament.
The 17-year-old chess player from Nagpur earned the title of woman grandmaster in the year 2021 at the age of 15. She won the Asian Women’s Chess Championships title this year. She is currently ranked 7th in the list of the nation’s women’s players.
22. Which cricketer surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the opener with most number of centuries?
Correct Answer: A [David Warner]
Notes:
Australian batter David Warner surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the opener with the most number of centuries in international cricket.
The 36-year-old batter accomplished this milestone against South Africa in the second ODI. This is Warner’s 46th international century, the most by an opener.
Australian batter David Warner surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the opener with the most number of centuries in international cricket.
The 36-year-old batter accomplished this milestone against South Africa in the second ODI. This is Warner’s 46th international century, the most by an opener.
23. Which female player led the Indian contingent at Asian Games opening ceremony 2023?
Correct Answer: A [Lovlina Borgohain]
Notes:
Men’s Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain led the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony at the Asian Games 2023 in China’s Hangzhou.
A total of 655 Indian athletes are participating in the Asian Games this year, which is the largest contingent ever.
Men’s Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain led the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony at the Asian Games 2023 in China’s Hangzhou.
A total of 655 Indian athletes are participating in the Asian Games this year, which is the largest contingent ever.
24. Kishore Kumar Jena, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
Correct Answer: B [Javelin Throw]
Notes:
Star Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra defended his Asian Games title with a season’s best throw of 88.88 metres.
Another Indian athlete Kishore Kumar Jena took silver with a new personal best of 87.54 metres, past the automatic qualification mark of 85.50m for next year’s Paris Olympics.
Star Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra defended his Asian Games title with a season’s best throw of 88.88 metres.
Another Indian athlete Kishore Kumar Jena took silver with a new personal best of 87.54 metres, past the automatic qualification mark of 85.50m for next year’s Paris Olympics.
25. Which country’s kabaddi team has clinched the Asian Games title in 2023?
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
Indian men’s kabaddi team defeated Iran 33-29 to win the gold medal in the Asian Games 2023, which recently concluded.
Indian men team won their 8th Gold medal in 9 editions of the sport in Asian Games. India women’s kabaddi team has defeated Taiwan in the final earlier.
Indian men’s kabaddi team defeated Iran 33-29 to win the gold medal in the Asian Games 2023, which recently concluded.
Indian men team won their 8th Gold medal in 9 editions of the sport in Asian Games. India women’s kabaddi team has defeated Taiwan in the final earlier.
26. Bishan Singh Bedi, who passed away recently, was associated with which sports?
Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
Bishan Singh Bedi, the legendary former captain of the Indian cricket team and one of the finest left-arm spin bowlers, passed away recently at the age of 77.
During his long career, Bedi represented India in 67 Test matches, where he achieved 266 wickets, including 14 instances of taking five wickets in an innings and one remarkable 10-wicket haul.
Bishan Singh Bedi, the legendary former captain of the Indian cricket team and one of the finest left-arm spin bowlers, passed away recently at the age of 77.
During his long career, Bedi represented India in 67 Test matches, where he achieved 266 wickets, including 14 instances of taking five wickets in an innings and one remarkable 10-wicket haul.
27. As of 2023, which cricket team is the most successful in ODI World Cups?
Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
India surpassed New Zealand with its 59th win to become the second-most successful team in the ODI World Cups, only behind Australia.
Australia holds the record with 73 wins. England equalled Australia (from 1992) for the most defeats by a defending champion in a World Cup edition with its fourth loss in six games, this World Cup.
India surpassed New Zealand with its 59th win to become the second-most successful team in the ODI World Cups, only behind Australia.
Australia holds the record with 73 wins. England equalled Australia (from 1992) for the most defeats by a defending champion in a World Cup edition with its fourth loss in six games, this World Cup.
28. Which male tennis player clinched the Paris Masters title?
Correct Answer: A [Novak Djokovic]
Notes:
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic clinches record-extending seventh Paris Masters title, in a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Grigor Dimitrov in the final. Djokovic has not lost a match since his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final in July.
Novak Djokovic began a record-extending 398th week as the top-ranked player in the latest ATP Rankings.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic clinches record-extending seventh Paris Masters title, in a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Grigor Dimitrov in the final. Djokovic has not lost a match since his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final in July.
Novak Djokovic began a record-extending 398th week as the top-ranked player in the latest ATP Rankings.
29. Which cricket team won the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy?
Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab recorded a 20-run win over Baroda in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. It was the first time they have the national T20 title.
The 61-ball 113 from Anmolpreet Singh and another 27-ball 61 by Nehal Wadhera helped Punjab, who had won their last national title in 1993 when they won the Ranji Trophy.
Punjab recorded a 20-run win over Baroda in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. It was the first time they have the national T20 title.
The 61-ball 113 from Anmolpreet Singh and another 27-ball 61 by Nehal Wadhera helped Punjab, who had won their last national title in 1993 when they won the Ranji Trophy.
30. Which state clinched the Raja Bhalindra Singh Rolling Trophy?
Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The recently concluded 2023 National Games had 11,000 athletes from across India participated in 45 different sports.
Maharashtra emerged as the champions, securing the top spot in the medal tally with an impressive haul of 80 gold medals, 69 silver medals, and 79 bronze medals, making it a total of 228 medals. They claimed the prestigious Raja Bhalindra Singh Rolling Trophy for the overall championship, which they hadn’t achieved since 1994. Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Haryana finished second and third.
The recently concluded 2023 National Games had 11,000 athletes from across India participated in 45 different sports.
Maharashtra emerged as the champions, securing the top spot in the medal tally with an impressive haul of 80 gold medals, 69 silver medals, and 79 bronze medals, making it a total of 228 medals. They claimed the prestigious Raja Bhalindra Singh Rolling Trophy for the overall championship, which they hadn’t achieved since 1994. Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Haryana finished second and third.