1. L.R. Srihari, who recently became India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster (GM), belongs to which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Recently, L.R. Srihari from Tamil Nadu became India’s 86th Grandmaster (GM) in chess. He crossed the required 2500 Elo rating in May 2023 at the Dubai Open. He earned his first Grandmaster norm at the Sixdays Budapest Grandmaster Round-Robin in August 2023, and the second at the 2023 Qatar Masters. After nearly a year and nine tournaments, he finally achieved his third and final Grandmaster norm at the ongoing Asian Individual Championships in Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi.
2. Who won India’s first gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup 2025 in Germany?
[A] Esha Singh
[B] Sonam Uttam Maskar
[C] Anjum Moudgil
[D] Kanak
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Correct Answer: D [Kanak]
Notes:
Shooter Kanak won India’s first gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany. She scored 239 points in the Women’s 10 metre Air Pistol final. Kanak had earlier won silver at the Junior World Championship in Lima last year. She defeated Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and European Champion, by 1.7 points. Chen Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei secured the bronze medal. Indian shooter Prachi finished fifth in the same event. Adriyan Karmakar had earlier opened India’s medal tally with a silver in the 50 metre rifle prone event.
3. Which city is the host of Hockey India Masters Cup 2025?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Bhopal
[C] Mumbai
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: D [Chennai]
Notes:
Hockey India announced the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 (Men & Women). It will be hosted by the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in Chennai from 18 June to 27 June 2025. The event provides a platform for veteran players to showcase their skills and passion for hockey. Players must be 40 years and above for men and 35 years and above for women to participate. Registrations will be done through State Member Units. The tournament will follow a league-cum-knockout format, with pools based on total teams. This marks a historic step for veteran hockey in India.
4. Who defeated World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in a classical game at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament?
[A] R Praggnanandhaa
[B] D Gukesh
[C] Arjun Erigaisi
[D] Vidit Gujrathi
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Correct Answer: B [D Gukesh]
Notes:
World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh achieved his first-ever classical chess win against former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. The 19-year-old Indian grandmaster turned the game from a losing position into a remarkable victory on Sunday. With this win, Gukesh became only the second Indian after Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa to defeat Carlsen in classical chess. Gukesh now holds the third spot on the Norway Chess 2025 points table with 8.5 points, just one point behind Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.
5. The Tendulkar–Anderson Trophy, a test series that was recently seen in news, is associated with which countries?
[A] India-England
[B] India-Australia
[C] India-South Africa
[D] India-Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: A [India-England]
Notes:
Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that the India-England Test series will now be called the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. This honors Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who played 200 Tests before retiring in 2013, and England’s James Anderson, who retired in July 2024 after 188 Tests. Earlier, the series in England was known as the Pataudi Trophy and in India as the Anthony de Mello Trophy. This renaming follows a global trend like the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy for England–New Zealand Tests and Border-Gavaskar Trophy for India–Australia Tests.
6. What is the rank of India in the medal tally at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fifth
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Correct Answer: C [Third]
Notes:
Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 in Munich by defeating China 17-7. India finished third in the medal tally with two gold and two bronze medals behind China and Norway. Suruchi Singh won gold in women’s 10m air pistol. Sift Kaur Samra and Elavenil Valarivan won bronze in rifle events.
7. Which city is the venue of World Para Athletics Championship 2025?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bhopal
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Recently, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the logo, mascot, and 100-day countdown for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championship. The event will take place from 26th September to 5th October at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. It is the 12th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships. This will be the biggest para athletics event ever hosted in India.
8. Which country is the host of Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championship 2025?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Vietnam
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: C [Vietnam]
Notes:
Recently, the Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championship 2025 was held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, from June 18 to 21, where Indian wrestlers delivered an outstanding performance. On the final day, India won six medals in men’s freestyle, with five golds secured by Nikhil, Sujeet, Jaideep, Chander Mohan, and Sachin. Indian women wrestlers also won the team title by securing medals in all 10 categories, including four gold and five silver. Gold medalists included Priyanshi Prajapat (50 kg), Reena (55 kg), Shrishti (68 kg), and Priya (76 kg).
9. Which country is the host of World Test Championship Finals for 2027, 2029, and 2031?
[A] Australia
[B] South Africa
[C] India
[D] England
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Correct Answer: D [England]
Notes:
England will host the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031, as decided by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This was confirmed at the ICC Annual Conference held in Singapore in 2025. The decision rewards the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for its success in hosting the 2021 and 2023 WTC Finals.
10. Which state won the 15th Junior National Women’s Hockey Championship 2025?
[A] Odisha
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Jharkhand Women’s Hockey Team won the 15th Junior National Women’s Hockey Championship for the second consecutive year by defeating Hockey Haryana 2-1 in the finals. The championship was held in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, from August 1-12, 2025. Sweety Dungdung and Shanti Kimari scored for Jharkhand in the 10th and 12th minutes. Sweety Dungdung was the highest goal scorer with 5 goals in the tournament. Jharkhand has won the Junior National title in 2018, 2019, 2024, and 2025. In 2025, Jharkhand won National Championships in Senior, Junior, and Sub-junior categories.
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