31. Esha Singh won which medal in the women’s individual 10 metre air pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2026?
[A] Gold medal
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Gold medal]
Notes:
Olympian Esha Singh won gold in the women’s individual 10 metre air pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship in Delhi. The 21-year-old scored 239.8 in the final, winning her second senior Asian Championship individual gold. Cheng Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei won silver, while Yu Ai-Wen claimed bronze. Esha, Manu Bhaker, and Suruchi Singh won team gold in women’s 10 metre air pistol with 1,726 points. Vietnam won team silver and Chinese Taipei took bronze. In men’s 10 metre air pistol, world champion Samrat Rana won bronze.
32. Which country is the host of Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2027?
[A] Malaysia
[B] Indonesia
[C] Japan
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
India will host the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2027 in Delhi, a historic first for Indian shooting. The championship will offer eight Olympic quota places for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. These eight quotas will be in addition to 12 quota places from the World Cup Shooting event. The World Cup (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun) will be held in Delhi from 21 to 30 April 2027. Hosting rights were confirmed by the Asian Shooting Confederation to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).
33. Which country topped the medal table at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026?
[A] India
[B] Russia
[C] Bosnia
[D] Peru
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India topped the medal table at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 – New Delhi leg held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. India won 208 medals – 75 gold, 69 silver, and 64 bronze in the three-day competition. Russia finished second with 35 medals, while Bosnia and Herzegovina placed third with three medals. The event featured 257 athletes from eight countries and served as preparation for the 2026 World Para Athletics Championships and the 2028 Summer Paralympics.
34. Which country topped the medal table at the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026?
[A] Colombia
[B] Spain
[C] Switzerland
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: D [United States]
Notes:
The World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026 ended with record-breaking performances and highest quality in history. United States topped the medal table with 5 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze (total tally 324). Event recorded highest performance score of 49,516, surpassing 2022 record. Future editions will be held in India (2028) and Kazakhstan (2030).
35. Badminton player Carolina Marin, who recently announced her retirement, belongs to which country?
[A] Germany
[B] France
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: D [Spain]
Notes:
Spain’s Carolina Marín has retired from professional badminton in March 2026 due to recurring knee injuries. She is regarded as one of the greatest badminton players, and is the only non-Asian woman to win Olympic gold in singles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Marín achieved several historic milestones: First woman to win three World Championships (2014, 2015, 2018), World No. 1 for a record 66 weeks and Seven-time European champion. Overall, her legacy remains significant as she broke Asia’s dominance in badminton and inspired players globally.
36. To Lam has been elected as president of which country?
[A] Vietnam
[B] Indonesia
[C] Singapore
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: A [Vietnam]
Notes:
To Lam was unanimously elected President of Vietnam for a five-year term, while continuing as Communist Party chief. This consolidates power, departing from Vietnam’s tradition of collective leadership and resembling Xi Jinping-style centralisation. He prioritised peace, stability, and economic growth with improved livelihoods. His rise follows an anti-corruption drive as head of the Ministry of Public Security.
37. Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won which medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup 2026?
[A] Gold medal
[B] Silver medal
[C] Bronze medal
[D] None of the Above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Gold medal]
Notes:
Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup 2026, Spain. They set a new world record with a combined score of 487.7, also marking a junior world record. The previous record was held by Uzbekistan shooters. In the final, they defeated China (silver) and Hungary (bronze). International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) governs the event.
38. C. D. Gopinath, who recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Cricket
[C] Football
[D] Boxing
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Correct Answer: B [Cricket]
Notes:
C. D. Gopinath, former India Test cricketer and part of India’s first-ever Test victory, passed away in Chennai at the age of 96. He was the last surviving member of the team that achieved India’s historic first Test win in 1952. Gopinath made his Test debut against England cricket team in 1951 at Brabourne Stadium and played his last match in 1960 at Eden Gardens. In 8 Tests, he scored 242 runs, while in First-Class cricket he amassed 4259 runs with 9 centuries. He was India’s oldest Test cricketer; globally second oldest after Neil Harvey. After his demise, Chandrakant Patankar becomes India’s oldest living Test cricketer.
39. Which tennis player won Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 title?
[A] Alexander Zverev
[B] Novak Djokovic
[C] Jannik Sinner
[D] Carlos Alcaraz
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Correct Answer: C [Jannik Sinner]
Notes:
In tennis, Jannik Sinner won the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 by defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-3 in the final. With this victory, Jannik Sinner reclaimed the World No. 1 ranking for the first time since November last year. The match was played at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France, on Court Rainier III in Monaco.
40. Which state is the host of 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championship 2026?
[A] Bihar
[B] Odisha
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championship 2026 in Dehradun. The event was held at the Multipurpose Sports Hall, Parade Ground, marking Uttarakhand’s first time hosting this national-level tournament. Uttarakhand is emerging as a sports hub, with strong performance in the 38th National Games (103 medals).
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