41. The “Nari Shakti Vandan Run” is organised by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]
Notes:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised a nationwide “Nari Shakti Vandan Run”. The event was held across seven cities: Delhi, Cuttack, Patna, Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru, and Jaipur. It aimed to promote women-led development and citizen participation under the vision of Viksit Bharat. The run covered 2–3 km at prominent public locations, with participation from students, professionals, and sportspersons. It was supported by organisations like National Service Scheme, Sports Authority of India, and MY Bharat. The initiative coincided with the special session of Parliament (16–18 April 2026) focusing on women’s representation and delimitation.
42. The Para Elan initiative has been jointly launched by India and which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Japan
[C] France
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
The Para Elan initiative is a three-year India–France collaboration launched by the French Institute in India and the Paralympic Committee of India to promote inclusive education and para sports. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Satya Prakash Sangwan (PCI) and Gregor Trumel (IFI) in the presence of Thierry Mathou. The programme aims to reach around 10,000 students through awareness campaigns, workshops, and interactions with para-athletes. It focuses on values like inclusion, equality, resilience, and excellence while strengthening India–France cooperation in adaptive sports.
43. Who won the Madrid Open Tennis Tournament 2026?
[A] Mirra Andreeva
[B] Marta Kostyuk
[C] Iga Swiatek
[D] Aryna Sabalenka
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Correct Answer: B [Marta Kostyuk]
Notes:
Marta Kostyuk won the Madrid Open Tennis Tournament 2026, marking the biggest title of her career. She defeated Mirra Andreeva in the women’s singles final with a score of 6-3, 7-5. Kostyuk is 23 years old and represents Ukraine. With this victory, she is set to rise from world No. 23 to a career-high ranking of 15 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings. This is her third WTA 1000 title, highlighting her growing dominance in women’s tennis. The win strengthens her position as a strong contender for the upcoming French Open in Paris.
44. Kuldeep Kumar, who recently set a new national men’s pole vault record of 5.41 metres, belongs to which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Kuldeep Kumar from Madhya Pradesh set a new national men’s pole vault record of 5.41 metres. He achieved this feat at the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition in Bhubaneswar. He broke the previous national record of 5.40 metres set by Dev Kumar Meena. He also surpassed the indoor record of 5.30 metres set by Reegan G. Reegan G won the silver medal with a jump of 5.25 metres. Dev Kumar Meena secured the bronze medal with 5.20 metres. The event marked the opening of the indoor athletics competition in India.
45. The Batalik Volleyball Championship was organised in Ladakh under which operation?
[A] Operation Vijay
[B] Operation Sadbhawna
[C] Operation Meghdoot
[D] Operation Rakshak
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Correct Answer: B [Operation Sadbhawna]
Notes:
Under Operation Sadbhawna, the Fire and Fury Corps organised the week-long Batalik Volleyball Championship in Batalik, Ladakh. The tournament aimed to promote youth engagement, sportsmanship, fitness, and unity in border regions. Eight village teams participated in the championship. The final was played between Team Sarchay and Team Silmoo, with Team Sarchay emerging victorious. The event highlighted the strong “Jawan aur Awam” bond between the Indian Army and local communities.
46. Gurindervir Singh won which medal in the men’s 100m event at the 2026 Athletics Federation Cup?
[A] Gold medal
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Gold medal]
Notes:
Gurindervir Singh won the gold medal in the men’s 100m event at the Athletics Federation Cup 2026. He created a new national record with a timing of 10.09 seconds. Gurindervir Singh improved his earlier personal best of 10.17 seconds and crossed the Commonwealth Games qualification mark of 10.16 seconds. Animesh Kujur won silver in the 100m with 10.20 seconds, while Pranav Pramod secured bronze with 10.29 seconds. In the men’s 400m event, Vishal TK won gold and set a new national record of 44.98 seconds.
47. 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.
48. Which Indian badminton players won the Singapore Open 2026 men’s doubles title?
[A] Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth
[B] Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
[C] Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth Reddy
[D] H.S. Prannoy and Sameer Verma
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Correct Answer: B [Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty]
Notes:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by winning the men’s doubles title at the Singapore Open 2026. They became the first Indian men’s doubles pair to win the Singapore Open title. The Indian duo defeated Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the final match. They won the match in 73 minutes with a scoreline of 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 after making a comeback. It was also India’s second BWF World Tour title of 2026 and boosted the country’s position in international badminton.
49. Which country topped the medal tally at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship 2026?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Italy
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
India topped the medal tally at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship 2026 held in Germany. India secured a total of 24 medals, including 7 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze, finishing ahead of all participating nations. The Indian shooters performed strongly in both pistol and rifle events throughout the championship. Strong performances were recorded by shooters such as Sameer, Rohit Kanyan, and Pritam Kendre, who won individual gold medals in their respective events. India also secured several silver and bronze medals in events like 10m air pistol, 50m rifle 3 positions, and 25m pistol categories.
50. 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).
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