1. Which state is the host of Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
[A] Haryana
[B] Bihar
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar will host the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in March 2025 at the indoor hall of the Rajgir Sports Academy. Fourteen countries, including India, China, Japan, South Korea, and others, are expected to participate. Bihar is hosting the event for the second time, after the first edition in 2012 at Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna. The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup is an international competition organized by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF).
2. Which state won the Senior National Men’s Handball Championship 2024 title?
[A] Haryana
[B] Kerala
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala won their first Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title with a 34-31 victory over Chandigarh. Kerala reached the final after a close semi-final win against Services, 23-21. Chandigarh advanced to the final by defeating Indian Railways 32-30. Kerala’s Devendar was named ‘Best Player of the Championship,’ Rahul won ‘Best Goalkeeper,’ and Sujith was honored as ‘Best Left Wing Player.’ Services and Indian Railways shared third place in the tournament.
3. Which state is the host of 74th Senior National Basketball Championship?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
The 74th Senior National Basketball Championship is organized by the Gujarat State Basketball Association under the Basketball Federation of India. The tournament is hosted at Sidsar Sports Complex Indoor Stadium, Bhavnagar, Gujarat. More than 900 national and international players, along with more than 150 officials and state representatives, are participating. India aims to host the 2036 Olympics, with Gujarat planning five world-class sports events in 2025, 2026, and 2029.
4. 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.
5. Who has been elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?
[A] Vikram Singh
[B] Sandeep Mehta
[C] Bahadur Singh Sagoo
[D] Lakhan Bisht
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Correct Answer: C [Bahadur Singh Sagoo ]
Notes:
Bahadur Singh Sagoo was elected as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), succeeding Adille Sumariwalla. Sumariwalla served as AFI president for over a decade, from 2012 to 2024. Sagoo, an Asian Games gold medallist (2002) and two-time Olympian, brings vast experience to the role. Sandeep Mehta was elected as the new secretary of the federation. India will host its first World Athletics Continental Tour event, the “Indian Open,” on August 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar.
6. Who won the 2025 Chennai Open Tennis men’s single title?
[A] Kyrian Jacquet
[B] Elias Ymer
[C] Dalibor Svrcina
[D] Billy Harris
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Correct Answer: A [Kyrian Jacquet]
Notes:
Kyrian Jacquet of France won the 2025 Chennai Open Tennis men’s singles title. He defeated Elias Ymer of Sweden in the final on 9 February 2025 at SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu. The 2025 Chennai Open was an ATP 100 Challenger event held from 3-9 February 2025. This is Kyrian Jacquet’s first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) title. In the semi-finals, Jacquet beat Dalibor Svrcina, and Ymer defeated top-seeded Billy Harris.
7. Which country is the host of Olympic Esports Games 2027?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] France
[C] China
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. This is part of a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) aims to engage a younger audience through Esports, as its traditional fanbase ages. In 2021, the Olympic Virtual Series was launched as a pilot for Esports. A six-member committee will decide which games will be included in the first Olympic Esports Games. Saudi Arabia has invested billions in sports, facing criticism for “sportswashing” due to human rights concerns.
8. Who won the National Snooker Championship title in February 2025?
[A] Aditya Mehta
[B] Pankaj Advani
[C] Lucky Vatnani
[D] Geet Sethi
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Correct Answer: B [Pankaj Advani ]
Notes:
Pankaj Advani won his 36th national title and 10th men’s snooker crown at the Yashwant Club. He defeated Brijesh Damani, who won only the first frame before Advani dominated the match. The tournament is the sole selection event for the Asian and World Championships.
9. Which country is the host of Para Archery Asia Cup 2025?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Thailand
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: C [Thailand]
Notes:
The Indian para-archery team won six gold medals at the 2025 Para Archery Asia Cup – World Ranking Tournament. India topped the medals tally with a total of 12 medals, including six gold, three silver, and three bronze. The tournament took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 2-11, 2025.
10. Which state is the host of 17th National River Rafting Championship 2025?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Meghalaya
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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.
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