31. Which country is the host of ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025?
[A] Namibia
[B] Thailand
[C] Uganda
[D] Scotland
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Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Notes:
International Cricket Council (ICC) launched a new eight-team global event called the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy after the success of the Women’s World Cup in India. The inaugural edition will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20–30 November as part of a new three-tier development pathway to boost women’s cricket. The competing teams are Thailand, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, UAE, Scotland, Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda. The recent Women’s ODI World Cup saw India win its maiden title, drawing 500 million viewers and record stadium attendance.
32. Which state/UT is the host of 69th National School Games U-19 Table Tennis Tournament?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Ladakh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Jammu & Kashmir is hosting the 69th National School Games Under-19 Table Tennis Tournament. Around 400 players from 34 States, Union Territories, and organisations across India are participating. The tournament promises a showcase of skill, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit among young players.
33. Who won Indian Open 2025 squash women’s title in Indore?
[A] Anahat Singh
[B] Joshna Chinappa
[C] Lauren Baltayan
[D] Tanvi Khanna
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Correct Answer: A [Anahat Singh]
Notes:
Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh won the Indian Open women’s title in Indore. She defeated senior compatriot Joshna Chinappa in a tough 3–2 final (11-8, 11-13, 11-9, 6-11, 11-9) lasting 54 minutes. Anahat was the top seed and India’s No. 1 women’s squash player; Joshna entered as an unseeded veteran. In the semifinals, 17-year-old Anahat beat Irish third seed Hannah Craig 3–2. Joshna Chinappa upset Egyptian second seed Nadien Elhammamy 3–1 to reach the final. The event highlighted the rising dominance of young Indian talent in squash.
34. Who was named the World Athlete of the Year (Men) in 2025?
[A] Michael Jordan
[B] Armand Duplantis
[C] Jon Rahm
[D] Edmund Serem
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Correct Answer: B [Armand Duplantis]
Notes:
Armand Duplantis (Sweden) and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) were named World Athletes of the Year 2025 at the World Athletics Awards. Duplantis broke the men’s pole vault world record four times and won all 16 competitions, including indoor and outdoor world titles. He is the first male pole vaulter in modern athletics to remain undefeated in a single event for two consecutive years. McLaughlin-Levrone won the women’s 400 metre title in Tokyo in 47.78 seconds, breaking a 42-year-old World Championships record. She is the first athlete to win world titles in both 400 metre flat and 400 metre hurdles.
35. Where was the 70-foot iron statue of football player Lionel Messi unveiled in India?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
A 70-foot iron statue of football legend Lionel Messi has been unveiled at Lake Town, South Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal, by Sree Bhumi Sporting Club. The statue depicts Messi holding the FIFA World Cup trophy; final surface work and area preparations are ongoing. The statue is part of a tribute ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The project received support from West Bengal government authorities.
36. Abdul Quadir Indori, who won two gold medals at the Asian Youth Para Games 2025, is associated with which sports?
[A] Swimming
[B] Wrestling
[C] Boxing
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: A [Swimming]
Notes:
Swimmer Abdul Quadir Indori won two gold medals at the Asian Youth Para Games 2025 in Dubai. He secured first place in the 50m butterfly and 50m backstroke events. The Paralympic Committee of India praised Indori’s performance, highlighting his dedication, discipline, and the growing strength of India’s young para-athletes.The Games opened on 10 December with cultural performances and delegations from across Asia.
37. Which team won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025?
[A] East Bengal FC
[B] Nepal Armed Police Force
[C] Transport United FC
[D] Bengaluru United FC
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Correct Answer: A [East Bengal FC]
Notes:
East Bengal Football Club (FC) won the inaugural South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025. They defeated Nepal’s APF (Armed Police Forces) 3-0 in the final at Dasrath Stadium, Kathmandu. With this victory, East Bengal became the first Indian women’s club to win an international tournament.
38. Who became the first England bowler this century to claim a five-wicket haul in a men’s Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?
[A] James Anderson
[B] Stuart Broad
[C] Josh Tongue
[D] Ben Stokes
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Correct Answer: C [Josh Tongue]
Notes:
Josh Tongue became the first England bowler this century to take a five-wicket haul in a men’s Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). He claimed figures of 5/45 during Australia’s first innings of 152 all out in the Boxing Day Test. Tongue’s effort ended a 27-year gap since Darren Gough and Dean Headley last achieved a five-for at the MCG in 1998. This was Tongue’s best Test bowling performance, surpassing his previous best of 5/66 against Ireland at Lord’s in 2023. He dismissed three of the top four Australian batters and was on a hat-trick in Australia’s second innings after taking the last two wickets.
39. Which badminton player has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term?
[A] Jwala Gutta
[B] PV Sindhu
[C] Saina Nehwal
[D] Tanvi Sharma
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Correct Answer: B [PV Sindhu]
Notes:
Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term. As Chair, she will also serve as a member of the Badminton World Federation Council, giving players a direct voice in global badminton governance. Greysia Polii, a Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist, served on the Athletes’ Commission from 2021 to 2025 and retired in 2022. PV Sindhu will lead India at the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China.
40. Which city is the host of 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship 2026?
[A] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Indore, Madhya Pradesh
[C] Jaipur, Rajasthan
[D] Patna, Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Varanasi will host the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship from January 4 to 11, 2026. The championship will be held under the Khelo India initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be the first national-level volleyball event of this scale to be organised in the Purvanchal region. Two mascots reflecting local culture have been chosen, namely ‘Nandu’ inspired by Nandi and ‘Neera’ representing the Ganga Dolphin. A total of 73 teams from across India will participate, with more than 1,000 players competing in the tournament.
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