Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
March 5, 2009 November 13, 2023
41. Recently, which country’s women’s team clinched the gold medal in the Badminton Asia Team Championship?
[A] Thailand
[B] India
[C] Malaysia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India’s women’s badminton team won their first-ever gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The team defeated Thailand 3-2 in the final match, with Anmol Kharb’s victory over Pornpicha Choeikeewong in the third singles game clinching the gold.
42. Recently, where was the Asian Track Cycling Championship 2024 organized?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Bhopal
[C] New Delhi
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
India concluded its successful run at the 43rd Asian Track Cycling Championships 2024 in New Delhi on February 26, winning a total of 18 medals. Held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, the competition featured 500 riders from 18 countries, encompassing junior and para track cycling events. Notably, this championship served as the ultimate qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympics, shaping the national team’s path to the prestigious global sports event.
43. Recently, where was the ‘Asian River Rafting Championship’ organized?
[A] Shimla
[B] Dehradun
[C] Varanasi
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: A [Shimla]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Asian River Rafting Championship near Basantpur on Sutlej River near the Ridge Shimla. The event hosts 20 teams from nations including Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Iraq, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting adventure tourism, the Chief Minister highlighted a recent river rafting marathon in Nadaun, Hamirpur district, as part of this initiative.
44. Recently, where was the India’s first indoor athletics and aquatic centre inaugurated?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: A [Bhubaneswar]
Notes:
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurated India’s first indoor athletics and aquatic centres at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar, and laid the foundation stone for an indoor diving center. Costing Rs 120 crore, the stadium accommodates 120 athletes with coaching facilities, medical care, and a pantry. It features a 10,000 sq. meter track by Mondo SpA and hosts national and international events. It’s a training hub for the Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics High-Performance Centre, aimed at developing athletics nationwide.
45. Recently, which team won the 42nd Ranji Trophy title?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Vidarbha
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
Mumbai won the 42nd Ranji Trophy title in 2024, defeating Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth and final day of the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mumbai team’s performance was marked by Dhawal Kulkarni’s exceptional performance, supported by key players like Ajinkya Rahane, Tanush Kotian, and Musheer Khan.
46. Recently, who clinched the 2024 Miami Open men’s doubles title at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, USA?
[A] Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner Jannik
[B] Daniil Medvedev and C. Norrie
[C] Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek
[D] Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
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Correct Answer: D [Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden]
Notes:
Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, with Australian partner Matthew Ebden, secured the 2024 Miami Open men’s doubles title on March 31, 2024, at the Hard Rock Stadium, Florida. They overcame Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek, reclaiming their ATP World No.1 rank. Bopanna, breaking his own record, became the oldest player to win an ATP 1000 Masters Championship. He joins elite Indian players who have won the Miami Open.
47. Who has become the first Indian to be appointed a jury member at the 33rd Summer Olympics 2024 to be held in Paris?
[A] Bilquis Mir
[B] Madhumita Bisht
[C] Rajyalaksmi Singh
[D] Sania Mirza
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Correct Answer: A [Bilquis Mir]
Notes:
Bilquis Mir, a water sports promoter and athlete from Jammu and Kashmir, is making history as India’s first female jury member at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Appointed by the Indian Olympic Association, she is set to officiate at the games from July 26 to August 11. Having started her journey as a canoeist in 1998, Bilquis sees her appointment as a dream come true, representing both athletes and sports promoters on the global stage.
48. Recently, who has been appointed as the coach of the senior national women’s hockey team?
[A] PR Sreejesh
[B] Amit Rohidas
[C] Harendra Singh
[D] Harmanpreet Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Harendra Singh ]
Notes:
Former Indian Hockey player and Dronacharya awardee Harendra Singh has been chosen by Hockey India to coach the senior national women’s team until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He replaces Janneke Schopman of Holland, who resigned after the team’s failure to qualify for the Paris Olympics. No formal announcement has been made due to the model code of conduct.
49. Recently, who has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world?
[A] Danielle Wyatt
[B] Heather Knight
[C] Nat Sciver-Brunt
[D] Amy Jones
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Correct Answer: C [Nat Sciver-Brunt]
Notes:
Nat Sciver-Brunt, the first England woman honoured as Wisden’s top cricketer, topped Joe Wisden’s awards. Harry Brook and Mark Wood also named among Wisden’s five cricketers of the year. Sciver-Brunt nominated for stellar 2023 form, reclaiming top spot in women’s cricket.
50. Recently, who achieved India’s first rowing quota for Paris Olympics?
[A] Balraj Panwar
[B] Sawarn Singh
[C] Arjun Lal
[D] Jaswinder Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Balraj Panwar]
Notes:
Balraj Panwar clinched India’s inaugural Paris 2024 rowing quota, securing bronze in men’s single sculls at the Asian and Oceanian Olympic Qualification Regatta in Chungju, Korea. After narrowly missing bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, the 25-year-old clocked 7:17.87 in heats and 7:16.29 in semis, entering the finals. With top five securing Paris 2024 quotas, Panwar finished third at 7:01.27. Kazakhstan’s Vladislav Yakovlev won, with Memo from Indonesia taking bronze.
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