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Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
1. Who has been honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024?
[A] Mohammad Shami
[B] Mohammed Siraj
[C] Jasprit Bumrah
[D] Kl Rahul
[B] Mohammed Siraj
[C] Jasprit Bumrah
[D] Kl Rahul
Correct Answer: C [Jasprit Bumrah]
Notes:
Jasprit Bumrah won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. He also won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 for taking 71 wickets in 13 matches. He became the fifth Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Award after Dravid, Tendulkar, Ashwin, and Kohli. Bumrah led India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, taking 15 wickets at an 8.26 average. He became the fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets with a record-low sub-20 average. He ended the year as the No.1 ICC Test bowler with 907 rating points.
Jasprit Bumrah won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024. He also won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 for taking 71 wickets in 13 matches. He became the fifth Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Award after Dravid, Tendulkar, Ashwin, and Kohli. Bumrah led India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, taking 15 wickets at an 8.26 average. He became the fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets with a record-low sub-20 average. He ended the year as the No.1 ICC Test bowler with 907 rating points.
2. Which country is the host of 9th Asian Winter Games?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Malaysia
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Malaysia
Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
For the first time, India is fully funding its contingent for the Asian Winter Games under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme. The 9th Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin, China, from 7-14 February 2025. An 88-member Indian contingent, including 59 athletes and 29 officials, will compete. Athletes in Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, and Speed Skating (Long Track) will receive financial support. The ANSF scheme funds athlete training, foreign coaches, and support staff for international events.
For the first time, India is fully funding its contingent for the Asian Winter Games under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme. The 9th Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin, China, from 7-14 February 2025. An 88-member Indian contingent, including 59 athletes and 29 officials, will compete. Athletes in Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, and Speed Skating (Long Track) will receive financial support. The ANSF scheme funds athlete training, foreign coaches, and support staff for international events.
3. Dimuth Karunaratne, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] South Africa
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] South Africa
Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne retired after his 100th Test against Australia in Galle. He scored 36 and 14 in his farewell match, which Australia won by nine wickets. Karunaratne is the seventh Sri Lankan to play 100 Tests and scored 7,222 runs at an average of nearly 40. He captained Sri Lanka in 30 Tests (2019-2023), winning 12 matches. He led Sri Lanka to a historic 2-0 Test series win over South Africa in 2019. His 16 Test centuries as an opener is a Sri Lankan record, shared with Marvan Atapattu.
Former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne retired after his 100th Test against Australia in Galle. He scored 36 and 14 in his farewell match, which Australia won by nine wickets. Karunaratne is the seventh Sri Lankan to play 100 Tests and scored 7,222 runs at an average of nearly 40. He captained Sri Lanka in 30 Tests (2019-2023), winning 12 matches. He led Sri Lanka to a historic 2-0 Test series win over South Africa in 2019. His 16 Test centuries as an opener is a Sri Lankan record, shared with Marvan Atapattu.
4. Which state is the host of 17th National River Rafting Championship 2025?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Meghalaya
[B] Sikkim
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Meghalaya
Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh will host the 17th National River Rafting Championship from March 20 to 25 at the Piridi Rafting Center, Kullu. The event is being organized by The Indian Rafting Foundation with the Himachal Pradesh Rafting Association, under the World Rafting Federation. A preparatory meeting was held in Bilaspur. Around 18 teams from different states will compete in Rafting Sprint, Slalom, RX, and Down River Race across Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed categories.
Himachal Pradesh will host the 17th National River Rafting Championship from March 20 to 25 at the Piridi Rafting Center, Kullu. The event is being organized by The Indian Rafting Foundation with the Himachal Pradesh Rafting Association, under the World Rafting Federation. A preparatory meeting was held in Bilaspur. Around 18 teams from different states will compete in Rafting Sprint, Slalom, RX, and Down River Race across Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed categories.
5. Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2024-25?
[A] Bengal
[B] Vidarbha
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Kerala
[B] Vidarbha
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: B [Vidarbha]
Notes:
Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title 2034-2025 by securing a first-innings lead against Kerala in the final. The final was held at Vidarbha Cricket Stadium, Nagpur, from 26 February to 2 March 2025. The Ranji Trophy, India’s top domestic first-class cricket championship, was established by BCCI in honor of K.S. Ranjit Singhji. Vidarbha previously won in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Kerala reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.
Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title 2034-2025 by securing a first-innings lead against Kerala in the final. The final was held at Vidarbha Cricket Stadium, Nagpur, from 26 February to 2 March 2025. The Ranji Trophy, India’s top domestic first-class cricket championship, was established by BCCI in honor of K.S. Ranjit Singhji. Vidarbha previously won in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Kerala reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final.
6. Who has become the first Indian woman to cross 16 metre in indoor shot put?
[A] Priyanka Goswami
[B] Krishna Jayasankar
[C] Manpreet Kaur
[D] Pooja Singh
[B] Krishna Jayasankar
[C] Manpreet Kaur
[D] Pooja Singh
Correct Answer: B [Krishna Jayasankar]
Notes:
Krishna Jayasankar, a 22-year-old Indian athlete studying in Texas, set a new Indian indoor shot put record. She achieved a throw of 16.03 metres at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque. This broke the previous Indian indoor record of 15.54m, set by Poornarao Rane. Krishna won the bronze medal, securing her spot in the last round. She overtook Colorado State’s Makayla Long, who had a 15.98m throw, pushing her to fourth place.
Krishna Jayasankar, a 22-year-old Indian athlete studying in Texas, set a new Indian indoor shot put record. She achieved a throw of 16.03 metres at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque. This broke the previous Indian indoor record of 15.54m, set by Poornarao Rane. Krishna won the bronze medal, securing her spot in the last round. She overtook Colorado State’s Makayla Long, who had a 15.98m throw, pushing her to fourth place.
7. Sharath Kamal, who announced his retirement recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Badminton
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
Correct Answer: B [Table Tennis]
Notes:
Sharath Kamal announced retirement from professional table tennis. Achanta Sharath Kamal transformed Indian table tennis, making India a global presence in the sport. He was the first Indian paddler to train abroad, play for a club, and win international medals. He won 7 Commonwealth Games golds and 2 Asian Games bronzes, inspiring a generation of Indian paddlers.
Sharath Kamal announced retirement from professional table tennis. Achanta Sharath Kamal transformed Indian table tennis, making India a global presence in the sport. He was the first Indian paddler to train abroad, play for a club, and win international medals. He won 7 Commonwealth Games golds and 2 Asian Games bronzes, inspiring a generation of Indian paddlers.
8. Which country won the Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship 2025?
[A] Indonesia
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Iran
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Iran
Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The Indian women’s Kabaddi team won their fifth Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship title. They defeated Iran 32-25 in the final held in Tehran on 8th March 2025. The 6th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship 2025 took place in Tehran from 6th to 8th March 2025. Iran hosted the tournament for the third time, previously in 2007 and 2017.
The Indian women’s Kabaddi team won their fifth Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship title. They defeated Iran 32-25 in the final held in Tehran on 8th March 2025. The 6th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship 2025 took place in Tehran from 6th to 8th March 2025. Iran hosted the tournament for the third time, previously in 2007 and 2017.
9. Who has become the World Junior Chess Champion 2025 at Petrovac, Montenegro?
[A] Nihal Sarin
[B] Pranav Venkatesh
[C] Ankit Rajpara
[D] Deepak Sinha
[B] Pranav Venkatesh
[C] Ankit Rajpara
[D] Deepak Sinha
Correct Answer: B [Pranav Venkatesh]
Notes:
Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh, aged 18, won the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2025 on March 7, 2025, in Montenegro. He became the fourth Indian to win this prestigious title. He follows Viswanathan Anand, Pentala Harikrishna, and Abhijeet Gupta in achieving this feat. This victory marks a historic moment in Indian chess.
Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh, aged 18, won the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2025 on March 7, 2025, in Montenegro. He became the fourth Indian to win this prestigious title. He follows Viswanathan Anand, Pentala Harikrishna, and Abhijeet Gupta in achieving this feat. This victory marks a historic moment in Indian chess.
10. Who won the the doubles title at the 2025 Rwandan Challenger Tennis Tournament?
[A] Guy Den Ouden and Zdenek Kolar
[B] Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski
[C] Geoffrey Blancaneaux and Zdenek Kolar
[D] Valentin Foyer and Siddhant Banthia
[B] Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski
[C] Geoffrey Blancaneaux and Zdenek Kolar
[D] Valentin Foyer and Siddhant Banthia
Correct Answer: B [Siddhant Banthia and Alexander Donski]
Notes:
Siddhant Banthia of India and Alexander Donski of Bulgaria won the doubles title at the 2025 Rwandan Challenger tennis tournament. This was Siddhant Banthia’s first ATP Challenger title. Valentin Foyer of France won the singles title. The Rwandan Challenger was an ATP 100 tournament with a $160,000 prize pool, held in Kigali from 3-9 March 2025. Singles and doubles winners earned 100 ATP points each. The singles winner received $22,730, while the doubles winners shared $7,960. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) organizes tournaments for professional men’s tennis players, with the ATP Tour being the highest level.
Siddhant Banthia of India and Alexander Donski of Bulgaria won the doubles title at the 2025 Rwandan Challenger tennis tournament. This was Siddhant Banthia’s first ATP Challenger title. Valentin Foyer of France won the singles title. The Rwandan Challenger was an ATP 100 tournament with a $160,000 prize pool, held in Kigali from 3-9 March 2025. Singles and doubles winners earned 100 ATP points each. The singles winner received $22,730, while the doubles winners shared $7,960. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) organizes tournaments for professional men’s tennis players, with the ATP Tour being the highest level.
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