31. Which state topped the medal tally in Khelo India Tribal Games 2026?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Khelo India Tribal Games concluded in Chhattisgarh, with the closing ceremony attended by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, highlighting the promotion of tribal sports talent. Renowned athletes Mary Kom and Bhaichung Bhutia participated as special guests, encouraging young players. In the overall medal tally, Karnataka emerged as the champion with 23 gold medals, followed by Odisha (second) and Jharkhand (third). The host state Chhattisgarh finished ninth with 3 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals. A total of about 3,800 athletes from 30 States and Union Territories participated, reflecting wide national representation.
32. Who has been named the International Event Ambassador for World 10K Bengaluru 2026, World Athletics Gold Label Race?
[A] Allyson Felix
[B] Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
[C] Yelena Isinbayeva
[D] Blanka Vlasic
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Correct Answer: D [Blanka Vlasic]
Notes:
Blanka Vlašić has been appointed International Event Ambassador for the World 10K Bengaluru 2026, scheduled on April 26. The event is a World Athletics Gold Label Race, attracting elite runners and mass participation. Blanka Vlašić is a double Olympic medallist (silver at Beijing 2008 Olympics and bronze at Rio 2016 Olympics) and a two-time World Champion in high jump. She holds a personal best of 2.08 m (2009), which is the Croatian national record and among the highest jumps in women’s history.
33. Ayush Shetty won which medal at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026?
[A] Gold medal
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Silver medal]
Notes:
Ayush Shetty won the silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 held in Ningbo, China. He finished as runner-up, losing the final to Shi Yuqi with a score of 8–21, 10–21. Shi Yuqi secured the Men’s Singles gold, marking China’s first title in this category since 2017. Ayush Shetty created history by winning India’s first Men’s Singles silver in 61 years at the tournament. Earlier, he defeated defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the semifinals.
34. Which state is the host of 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championship 2026?
[A] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championship 2026 in Dehradun. The event was held at the Multipurpose Sports Hall, Parade Ground, marking Uttarakhand’s first time hosting this national-level tournament. Uttarakhand is emerging as a sports hub, with strong performance in the 38th National Games (103 medals).
35. Viktor Axelsen, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Basketball
[B] Boxing
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: C [Badminton]
Notes:
Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement from professional badminton on 15 April 2026 due to recurring back injuries. He is a two-time Olympic gold medallist (2020, 2024) and among the greatest players in badminton history. Axelsen became only the second player after Lin Dan to successfully defend an Olympic title. His career highlights include World Championship titles (2017, 2022) and All England titles (2020, 2022).
36. India won which medal in women’s kabaddi competition at the Asian Beach Games 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 won gold medal in women’s kabaddi and silver in men’s kabaddi at the Asian Beach Games 2026 held in Sanya. The Indian women’s team defeated Sri Lanka 47–31 in the final to win the gold medal. This is India’s first gold medal in the current edition of the games. The Indian men’s team lost to Iran 31–44 and secured the silver medal. The event is organised by the Olympic Council of Asia. In the 2016 edition, India won 24 medals (2 gold, 4 silver, 18 bronze).
37. Gurbax Singh Grewal, who recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Football
[C] Wrestling
[D] Boxing
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Correct Answer: A [Hockey]
Notes:
Indian hockey player Gurbax Singh Grewal, an Olympic bronze medallist, passed away at the age of 84 in Zirakpur near Chandigarh. He was part of India’s bronze medal-winning team at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He had the rare distinction of representing India alongside his brother Balbir Singh Grewal at the same Olympics. After his playing career, he served as a senior sports officer with Western Railways. He contributed to talent identification and promotion of hockey players, especially from Rajasthan.
38. Ishank Singh, who has become the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait, belongs to which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
A seven-year-old boy from Jharkhand has become the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait. Ishank Singh completed the 29-kilometre stretch between Sri Lanka and India. He swam from Talaimannar to Dhanushkodi. He completed the swim in 9 hours and 50 minutes despite strong currents and rough seas. The achievement was recognised by the Universal Records Forum. The event was part of a campaign named “Mission Samandar”. His feat highlights exceptional endurance and determination at a very young age.
39. Which tennis player won the Italian Open title 2026?
[A] Novak Djokovic
[B] Casper Ruud
[C] Jannik Sinner
[D] Daniil Medvedev
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Correct Answer: C [Jannik Sinner]
Notes:
in tennis, Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open title in Rome by defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Sinner became the first Italian man since Adriano Panatta in 1976 to win the tournament. He also became only the second player after Novak Djokovic to complete the Career Golden Masters by winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles. The title marked Sinner’s sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title and his tenth overall.
40. Vijay Shankar, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Volleyball
[B] Football
[C] Hockey
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: D [Cricket ]
Notes:
Vijay Shankar announced his retirement from Indian domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 35-year-old all-rounder will now explore franchise and professional cricket opportunities in overseas leagues. Vijay Shankar represented India national cricket team in 12 ODIs and 9 T20Is. He was part of India’s squad in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and became known as the “3D cricketer.”
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