1. Which state is the host of 39th edition of the National Games in 2027?
[A] Tripura
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: D [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games in February/March 2027. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha informed Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma about the decision. Meghalaya will receive the IOA flag at the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.
2. Which countries have been excluded from the FIFA World Cup 2026?
[A] Pakistan, Russia, Congo
[B] Italy, Iran and Kuwait
[C] China, Japan, South Korea
[D] Ukraine, France, Brazil
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Correct Answer: A [Pakistan, Russia, Congo]
Notes:
Pakistan, Russia, and Congo have been excluded from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to various issues. Pakistan was suspended for failing to implement a revised football federation constitution for fair elections. Russia faced exclusion due to geopolitical sanctions. Congo was disqualified due to third-party interference in football administration. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, but these nations will not participate. The decision highlights the importance of governance, fair play, and international relations in global sports.
3. Which team won the Women’s Premier Cricket League 2025 title?
[A] Gujarat Giants
[B] Delhi Capitals
[C] Mumbai Indians
[D] Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai Indians]
Notes:
Mumbai Indians (MI) won the Women’s Premier Cricket League 2025 title, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight runs in the final at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai Indians set a target of 149 in 20 overs, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur scoring 66 runs. Nat Sciver-Brunt took three wickets, while Amelia Kerr claimed two to restrict Delhi Capitals to 141. Mumbai Indians finished second in the points table, defeated Gujarat Giants in the eliminator, and overcame Delhi Capitals in the final. This is Mumbai Indian’s second WPL title in three years.
4. Which country is the host of Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] England
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
England hosts the Kabaddi World Cup 2025, the first time outside Asia. Matches take place in Birmingham, Coventry, and Walsall. The tournament features 10 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams. It is different from the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) Kabaddi World Cup, which is always hosted in India.
5. Which country won both the Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] England
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India won both the Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. The Men’s team defeated England in the final with a score of 44-41. The Women’s team also beat England in the final with a dominating 57-34 score. For the first time outside Asia, top kabaddi teams competed across West Midlands in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The inaugural edition was hosted by Malaysia in 2019, where India also won both the Men’s and Women’s titles.
6. B. Sumeeth Reddy, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Wrestling
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Correct Answer: C [Badminton]
Notes:
B Sumeeth Reddy announced his retirement from professional badminton to focus on coaching. He was part of India’s silver medal-winning squad at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In men’s doubles, he partnered with Manu Attri, reaching a career-high world ranking of 17. He won gold at the 2016 South Asian Games and qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. His achievements include titles at the 2015 Mexico City Grand Prix and 2016 Canada Open. In mixed doubles, he partnered with top Indian players, finishing runner-up at the 2017 Syed Modi International.
7. Which state’s team won the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 title?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Odisha
[C] Haryana
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Hockey Haryana won the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 final by defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Both teams finished the Pool stage with 15 points, but Hockey Haryana had a superior goal difference with 18 goals scored and six conceded.
8. Which Indian state is the host of Asia Cup Hockey 2025?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Bihar
[C] Haryana
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Rajgir, Bihar, will host the Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025 in August. Hockey India and Bihar State Sports Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the event. The tournament will be held from August 29 to September 7 at Rajgir Hockey Stadium. This is Rajgir’s second international event after the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in 2023, where India won. The 12th edition will feature 8 teams, including India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, and Malaysia.
9. Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won which medal in the men’s 10m air rifle shooting event at the ISSF World Cup 2025?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Gold ]
Notes:
Former world champion Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won gold in the men’s 10-metre air rifle event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires. This is his second individual ISSF World Cup gold, the first being in Cairo in 2023. The ISSF World Cup is organized by the International Shooting Sport Federation.
10. 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] Fourth
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Correct Answer: B [Second]
Notes:
India won 8 medals at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires, finishing second behind China. The medal tally included 4 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronzes. Golds were won by Sift Kaur Samra (women’s 50m rifle 3 positions), Rudrankksh Patil (men’s 10m air rifle), Suruchi Singh (women’s 10m air pistol), and Vijayveer Sidhu (men’s 25m rapid fire pistol). Silvers went to Esha Singh (women’s 25m pistol) and Arya Borse/Rudrankksh Patil (mixed 10m air rifle). Bronzes were claimed by Saurabh Chaudhary/Suruchi Singh (10m air pistol mixed team) and Chain Singh (men’s 50m rifle 3 positions).
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