1. Which country is the host of ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] United States
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India will host the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup 2025 for Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun events, marking the first time this event will be held in the country. This adds to India’s track record of hosting top ISSF events, including the 2023 Senior World Cup in Bhopal and the ISSF World Cup Final earlier this year. NRAI President Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo credited India’s hosting success to strong support from the government and the Ministry of Sports. Over the past decade, India has hosted nine major ISSF championships, highlighting its role in promoting shooting sports globally. The year 2025 will also feature the inaugural Shooting League of India alongside regular national competitions.
2. Who won the men’s singles title at the Senior National Badminton Championships 2024?
[A] M Raghu
[B] Mithun Manjunath
[C] Ayush Agarwal
[D] Rohan Kapoor
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Correct Answer: A [M Raghu ]
Notes:
Karnataka’s M. Raghu and Haryana’s Devika Sihag won the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, at the 86th Senior National Badminton Championships 2024. The tournament was organized by the Badminton Association of India and hosted by the Karnataka Badminton Association in Bengaluru from December 20 to 24, 2024. In the men’s singles final, M. Raghu defeated former champion Mithun Manjunath of Karnataka with a score of 14-21, 21-14, 24-22, claiming his first senior national championship title.
3. Martin Guptill, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, belongs to which country?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Australia
[C] South Africa
[D] England
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Correct Answer: A [New Zealand]
Notes:
Former New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill retired from international cricket after a 14-year career (2009–2022). He played 367 matches (198 ODIs, 122 T20Is, 47 Tests) and scored 23 international centuries. Guptill is New Zealand’s leading T20I run-scorer (3,531 runs) and third-highest ODI run-scorer (7,346 runs). He scored New Zealand’s first ODI double-century (237*) in the 2015 ICC World Cup and a century on ODI debut in 2009. Known for spectacular fielding, he famously ran out MS Dhoni in the 2019 World Cup semifinal.
4. Wriddhiman Saha, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Boxing
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: A [Cricket]
Notes:
Wriddhiman Saha, India wicketkeeper-batter, retired from all forms of cricket after playing his final Ranji Trophy match for Bengal. He made his international debut in 2010, playing 49 matches for India across formats. Saha represented Bengal and Tripura in domestic cricket and played 142 First-Class and 116 List A matches. His last international appearance was in 2021; he lost his place to Rishabh Pant. Saha also had a successful IPL career, playing for multiple franchises, including Gujarat Titans.
5. Which state won the gold medal in Men’s Kabaddi tournament at the 38th National Games?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh men’s kabaddi team won gold at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. They secured a 57-43 victory over Chandigarh with agility, strategy, and teamwork. UP also won another gold in artistic yoga in the men’s singles category. Praveen Kumar Pathak emerged as the winner in artistic yoga.
6. Who won gold medal in the women’s 75kg boxing event at the National Games 2025?
[A] Lovlina Borgohain
[B] Rupika Rani
[C] Nikhat Zareen
[D] Preeti Pawar
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Correct Answer: A [Lovlina Borgohain]
Notes:
Lovlina Borgohain won a gold in the women’s 75kg boxing category at the 38th National Games, defeating Pranshu Rathore 5-0. Shiva Thapa won silver in the men’s 63.5kg category after losing 4-3 to Vanshaj. Ankushita Boro clinched gold in the 66kg event, marking her third consecutive win. Mandengbam Singh won gold in the 51kg flyweight division, while Jaismine Lamboria claimed gold in the 60kg category. Nivedita Kari and Divya Panwar won gold in the women’s 50kg and 54kg events, respectively. The National Games 2025 continue until February 14.
7. Which Indian city is the venue of 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025?
[A] Ranchi
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Bhopal
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Ranchi]
Notes:
Ranchi will host the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships at Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium from May 3 to 5, 2025. This is the first time in 17 years that India is hosting the event, last held in 2008. The event was originally planned for October 2023 but was postponed. Athletes from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives will participate.
8. Who has been named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2024?
[A] Preethi Pal
[B] Sheetal Devi
[C] Manu Bhaker
[D] PV Sindhu
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Correct Answer: C [Manu Bhaker ]
Notes:
Manu Bhaker won the 2024 BBC Indian Sportwomen of the Year award. She is a double Olympic medalist shooter. In 2020, she won the BBC Emerging Athlete of the Year award. The BBC Indian Sportwomen of the Year award was started in 2019 to honor top Indian sportswomen. Nominees are chosen by Indian sports journalists and experts, and winners are selected through public voting.
9. Who won the Delhi Open 2025 tennis men’s singles title?
[A] Daniil Medvedev
[B] Kyrian Jacquet
[C] Billy Harris
[D] Alexander Zverev
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Correct Answer: B [Kyrian Jacquet]
Notes:
Kyrian Jacquet of France won his second consecutive tennis men’s singles title in India at the 2025 Delhi Open ATP Challenger. He defeated Billy Harris of Great Britain 6-4, 6-2 in the final. This was his second consecutive Challenger title, following his win at the 2025 Chennai Open Challenger. The 5th edition of the Delhi Open was played on a hard court at DLTA ground, New Delhi, from 10 to 16 February 2025.
10. Which country won the 3rd SABA Women’s Basketball Championship title 2025?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Maldives
[C] India
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The Indian senior women’s basketball team won the 3rd SABA Women’s Basketball Championship 2025, defeating Maldives 107-32 in the final. This was India’s first participation in the SABA Women’s Championship. The tournament was organised by the South Asian Basketball Association and hosted by the Basketball Federation of India. It took place at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from 23-26 February 2025. The SABA Women’s Championship includes eight eligible countries: India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.
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