Top 50 Sports Current Affairs Questions for All Competitive Exams
March 5, 2009 November 13, 2023
1. Which Indian chess player has won the World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania?
[A] R Praggnanandhaa
[B] D Gukesh
[C] Arjun Erigaisi
[D] Nihal Sarin
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Correct Answer: B [D Gukesh]
Notes:
Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh stunned former world rapid champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the final to win the World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania.
The 16-year-old Indian won in a field that included former world classical champion Vladimir Kramnik, Daniil Dubov, Yangyi Yu (China), Vidit Gujrathi and Karthikeyan Murali (both India) and Param Maghsoodloo (Iran), apart from Abdusattorov.
2. Which state/UT launched a Foundation, to utilise contributions from corporates and public for development of sports?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation (TNCF) was officially launched, and the Chief Minister’s Trophy 2023 logo, mascot, and theme song were unveiled.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the guest of honour. The logo comes with the slogan ‘Kalam Namathae! (The field is ours!)‘. The mascot is the humanoid Nilgiri Tahr ‘Veeran.’
3. Murali Sreeshankar, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Long Jump
[B] Shooting
[C] Wrestling
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: A [Long Jump]
Notes:
India’s Murali Sreeshankar successfully defended his title in the men’s long jump event at the International Jumping Meeting 2023 in Kallithea, Greece.
The 24-year-old M Sreeshankar registered his season-best jump of 8.18m to beat compatriot and national record holder Jeswin Aldrin, who claimed silver with an effort of 7.85m.
4. Aditi Gopichand Swamy, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Squash
[B] Chess
[C] Archery
[D] Tennis
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Correct Answer: C [Archery]
Notes:
The 16-year-old debutant Aditi Gopichand Swamy broke the Under 18 compound world record to top the women’s qualification round in the third stage of the Archery World Cup.
The Indian women’s compound team of Jyothi, Aditi and Parneet topped the seedings with 2119 points in the qualifications. Compound men’s team of Abhishek, Ojas and Prathamesh settled for the second seed with 2112 points.
5. Lallianzuala Chhangte and Manisha Kalyan, who were in the news recently, play which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Badminton
[D] Squash
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Correct Answer: B [Football]
Notes:
India and Mumbai City FC footballer Lallianzuala Chhangte was named as the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Men’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23.
Manisha Kalyan was named as the AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23. She recently became the first Indian to play in UEFA Women’s Champions League.
6. Justine Henin, who was seen in the news, was a famous sportsperson playing which sports?
[A] Football
[B] Tennis
[C] Basket Ball
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: B [Tennis]
Notes:
The International Tennis Federation has awarded Justine Henin its highest honour, the Philippe Chatrier Award.
Justine Henin won seven Grand Slam singles titles, an Olympic gold medal, and was part of Belgium’s team that won the Fed Cup (now called the Billie Jean King Cup) in 2001.
7. When was the Athletics Federation of India formed in India?
[A] 1936
[B] 1943
[C] 1962
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: B [1943]
Notes:
The Athletics Federation of India has been adjudged as the best member federation in Asia by the Asian Athletics Association.
Olympian Adille Sumariwalla, the AFI president, received the award at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Asian Athletics Association in Bangkok. It is the national governing body for Athletics sport in India, and is responsible for conducting competitions in the country. It was formed in 1943.
8. Which country hosted the Asian Surfing Championship 2023?
[A] India
[B] Maldives
[C] Mauritius
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Maldives]
Notes:
The India surf team, participating for the first time, in the Asian championship has bagged the bronze medal.
Two Tamil Nadu youths also broke into the top 10 Asian rankings. As a team, India scored 2,708 points securing the third position, thereby winning the bronze medal. Japan won the gold with 4,450 points.
9. Which country is the host of ‘Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships’?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
For the first time, India is hosting the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Greater Noida. It was inaugurated recently by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs.
The international event will see the participation of more than 30 Indian weightlifters, including many Khelo India Athletes.
10. What is the name of the motorsport championship for electric cars?
[A] Formula 2
[B] Formula E
[C] EC Formula
[D] EC Racing
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Correct Answer: B [Formula E]
Notes:
The single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars is called as ‘Formula E’. Jake Dennis became the first British driver to win the all-electric Formula E world championship when he finished second for Avalanche Andretti in the London E-prix.
Formula E’s first season was in 2014-15 and Dennis is the eighth driver to take the title with France’s Jean-Eric Vergne the only double champion.
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