Answer: C [Novak Djokovic] Note: Novak Djokovic broke the record for the most time spent at No. 1 in the professional tennis rankings, surpassing Steffi Graf’s 377 weeks.<\/div><\/div>\n
Salim Durani, who was seen in the news, was associated with which profession?<\/strong>
\n[A] Business-person
\n[B] Sports-person
\n[C] Politician
\n[D] Scientist
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: B [Sports-person] Note: Salim Aziz Durani, an Indian cricketer, recently passed away. He played 29 Test matches for India from 1960 to 1973.<\/div><\/div>\n
The Places of Worship Act protects the character of the places of worship as it stood on which date?<\/strong>
\n[A] August 15, 1947
\n[B] January 26, 1950
\n[C] December 31, 1950
\n[D] January 1, 1947
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [August 15, 1947] Note: The Places of Worship Act, 1991, protects the character of places of worship as it stood on August 15, 1947.<\/div><\/div>\n
Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev, who were seen in the news, play which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Boxing
\n[B] Wrestling
\n[C] Shooting
\n[D] Hockey
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Boxing] Note: Indian boxers Mohammad Hussamuddin, Deepak Bhoria, and Nishant Dev won bronze medals at the World Championships in Tashkent.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which state has recently commenced the removal of dotted lands in the state from the prohibited list?<\/strong>
\n[A] Andhra Pradesh
\n[B] Tamil Nadu
\n[C] Gujarat
\n[D] Uttar Pradesh
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh] Note: Andhra Pradesh has started the process of removing dotted lands from the prohibited list, identifying over 2 lakh acres of British-era dotted lands.<\/div><\/div>\n
Murali Sreeshankar, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Long Jump
\n[B] Shooting
\n[C] Wrestling
\n[D] Cricket
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Long Jump] Note: Murali Sreeshankar, an Indian athlete, defended his title in the men\u2019s long jump event at the International Jumping Meeting 2023 in Greece.<\/div><\/div>\n
Jyothi Yarraji, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Javelin Throw
\n[B] Hockey
\n[C] Shooting
\n[D] Hurdles
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: D [Hurdles] Note: Jyothi Yarraji won the women\u2019s 100m hurdles gold at the T-Meeting in the Netherlands.<\/div><\/div>\n
Bhavani Devi, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Tennis
\n[B] Fencing
\n[C] Shooting
\n[D] Archery
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: B [Fencing] Note: Bhavani Devi became the first Indian fencer to win a medal in the Asian Championships held in China.<\/div><\/div>\n
Abhishek Verma, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Archery
\n[B] Shooting
\n[C] Tennis
\n[D] Cricket
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Archery] Note: Abhishek Verma, an Indian archer, won a gold medal at the Archery World Cup 2023 stage 3 in Colombia.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which country is the host of the SAFF Championship in 2023?<\/strong>
\n[A] Nepal
\n[B] India
\n[C] Sri Lanka
\n[D] Bangladesh
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: B [India] Note: India is the host country for the SAFF Championship in 2023, with matches taking place in Bengaluru.<\/div><\/div>\n
Abhishek Verma, who recently made headlines, is associated with which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Archery
\n[B] Shooting
\n[C] Tennis
\n[D] Cricket
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Archery] Note: Abhishek Verma, a compound archer, secured a gold medal at the Archery World Cup 2023 stage 3 in Medellin, Colombia, defeating the 2019 world champion James Lutz.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which city is the host of the \u2018ODI Cricket World Cup 2023\u2019?<\/strong>
\n[A] Chennai
\n[B] Mumbai
\n[C] Ahmedabad
\n[D] Kolkata
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: C [Ahmedabad] Note: The ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled to be hosted in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium, commencing on October 5.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which country\u2019s kabaddi team won the Asian Championships title?<\/strong>
\n[A] Pakistan
\n[B] Bangladesh
\n[C] South Korea
\n[D] India
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: D [India] Note: The Indian men\u2019s kabaddi team clinched the Asian Championships title by defeating Iran 42-32 in the final.<\/div><\/div>\n
Lallianzuala Chhangte and Manisha Kalyan, who were recently in the news, play which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Cricket
\n[B] Football
\n[C] Badminton
\n[D] Squash
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: B [Football] Note: Lallianzuala Chhangte was named AIFF Men\u2019s Footballer of the Year, and Manisha Kalyan was named AIFF Women\u2019s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23.<\/div><\/div>\n
Prithviraj Tondaiman, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Cricket
\n[B] Shooting
\n[C] Football
\n[D] Squash
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: B [Shooting] Note: Prithviraj Tondaiman won a bronze medal in the men\u2019s trap event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup Lonato 2023 in Italy.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which Indian set the Guinness World Record for the fastest hit by a male player in badminton at 565kmph?<\/strong>
\n[A] Srikanth Kidambi
\n[B] Lakshya Sen
\n[C] Prannoy HS
\n[D] R Satwiksairaj
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: D [R Satwiksairaj] Note: R. Satwiksairaj set the Guinness World Record for the fastest hit in badminton, achieving a speed of 565kmph.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which Indian becomes the fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket, surpassing South Africa\u2019s Jacques Kallis?<\/strong>
\n[A] Ravindra Jadeja
\n[B] Rohit Sharma
\n[C] Virat Kohli
\n[D] Shubman Gill
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: C [Virat Kohli] Note: Virat Kohli surpassed Jacques Kallis to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket during India\u2019s second Test against West Indies.<\/div><\/div>\n
Karman Kaur Thandi is associated with which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Tennis
\n[B] Badminton
\n[C] Squash
\n[D] Table Tennis
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Tennis] Note: Karman Kaur Thandi won her second W60 ITF title at the Evansville event in the USA.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which sports association has been recognized as the official body by the Sports Ministry of India?<\/strong>
\n[A] Handball Association of India
\n[B] Silambam Association
\n[C] Taekwondo Association
\n[D] Ringball Association of India
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Handball Association of India] Note: The Sports Ministry recognized the Handball Association of India as the official body to govern handball in the country.<\/div><\/div>\n
What is the name of the motorsport championship for electric cars?<\/strong>
\n[A] Formula 2
\n[B] Formula E
\n[C] EC Formula
\n[D] EC Racing
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: B [Formula E] Note: The motorsport championship for electric cars is called ‘Formula E,’ and Jake Dennis recently became the first British driver to win the championship.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which country\/countries are the hosts of the Asia Cup 2023 tournament?<\/strong>
\n[A] Sri Lanka and Pakistan
\n[B] India and Bangladesh
\n[C] Nepal and Bangladesh
\n[D] Pakistan and Afghanistan
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Sri Lanka and Pakistan] Note: The Asia Cup 2023 tournament is being hosted across four venues in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which team is the winner of the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship?<\/strong>
\n[A] WR Chess
\n[B] Freedom
\n[C] MGD1
\n[D] Speed
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [WR Chess] Note: WR Chess emerged as the inaugural FIDE World Rapid Team Champions.<\/div><\/div>\n
Avinash Sable, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Shooting
\n[B] Archery
\n[C] Steeplechase
\n[D] Tennis
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: C [Steeplechase] Note: Avinash Sable qualified for his first Diamond League Final in Athletics after finishing fifth in the men\u2019s 3000m steeplechase at the Xiamen Diamond League 2023 in China.<\/div><\/div>\n
Heath Streak, who passed away recently, is a famous cricketer from which country?<\/strong>
\n[A] Zimbabwe
\n[B] Australia
\n[C] West Indies
\n[D] England
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Zimbabwe] Note: Heath Streak, one of Zimbabwe\u2019s greatest cricketers, passed away after battling colon cancer.<\/div><\/div>\n
What is the position of Neeraj Chopra in the men\u2019s javelin throw event at the Diamond League 2023 Final?<\/strong>
\n[A] First
\n[B] Second
\n[C] Third
\n[D] Fourth
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: B [Second] Note: Neeraj Chopra finished second in the men\u2019s javelin throw event at the Diamond League 2023 Final in Eugene, Oregon.<\/div><\/div>\n
Neha Thakur, who secured a silver medal for India at the Asian Games, plays which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Shooting
\n[B] Squash
\n[C] Sailing
\n[D] Boxing
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: C [Sailing] Note: Neha Thakur, a seventeen-year-old Indian sailor, secured a silver medal in the ILCA-4 dinghy event for girls at the Asian Games.<\/div><\/div>\n
Rutuja Bhosale, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Squash
\n[B] Chess
\n[C] Badminton
\n[D] Tennis
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: D [Tennis] Note: Rutuja Bhosale, along with Rohan Bopanna, won a gold medal in mixed doubles tennis at the Asian Games 2023.<\/div><\/div>\n
Dipika Pallikal and Harinderpal Sandhu, who were seen in the news, play which sports?<\/strong>
\n[A] Tennis
\n[B] Badminton
\n[C] Squash
\n[D] Boxing
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: C [Squash] Note: Dipika Pallikal and Harinderpal Sandhu won a gold medal in mixed doubles squash at the Asian Games.<\/div><\/div>\n
Who is the first Indian cricketer to bag two five-wicket hauls in the World Cup?<\/strong>
\n[A] Jasprit Bumrah
\n[B] Mohammed Shami
\n[C] R Ashwin
\n[D] Hardik Pandya
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: B [Mohammed Shami] Note: Mohammed Shami became the first Indian cricketer to achieve two five-wicket hauls in the history of the ODI World Cup.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which state won the basketball title in the National Games?<\/strong>
\n[A] Punjab
\n[B] Maharashtra
\n[C] Odisha
\n[D] West Bengal
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Answer: A [Punjab] Note: Punjab emerged victorious in the men\u2019s basketball title at the National Games, defeating Tamil Nadu.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which badminton player has won the China Open title?<\/strong>
\n[A] K Srikanth
\n[B] Viktor Axelsen
\n[C] Lakshya Sen
\n[D] Chirag Shetty
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: B [Viktor Axelsen] Notes: Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen secured his first China Open title by defeating unseeded Lu Guang Zu. His previous Super 1000 titles include the All England Open, Indonesia Open, and Malaysia Open. South Korean top seed An Se Young claimed the women\u2019s singles title.<\/div><\/div>\n
In chess, G. Teswaini and Bommini Mounika Akshaya made headlines. What sport are they associated with?<\/strong>
\n[A] Chess
\n[B] Tennis
\n[C] Table Tennis
\n[D] Squash
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: A [Chess] Notes: Russia’s chess player Aleksey Grebnev won the Tata Steel Asian junior title, representing FIDE. G. Teswaini won the championship in the classical event, and Bommini Mounika Akshaya secured the blitz title.<\/div><\/div>\n
Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Sandhu recently won a gold medal. In which sport do they compete?<\/strong>
\n[A] Tennis
\n[B] Badminton
\n[C] Squash
\n[D] Boxing<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: C [Squash] Notes: Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Sandhu secured a gold medal in the Mixed Doubles Squash event, defeating a Malaysian pair in the finals. Saurav Ghosal won the silver medal in men\u2019s singles.<\/div><\/div>\n
Who won the Ballon d\u2019Or award for the best player?<\/strong>
\n[A] Lionel Messi
\n[B] Erling Haaland
\n[C] Kylian Mbapp\u00e9
\n[D] Cristiano Ronaldo<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: A [Lionel Messi] Notes: Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d\u2019Or, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the women\u2019s prize. Messi’s victory marked his dominance, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 securing the second and third positions.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which country emerged as the winner of the Sultan of Johor Cup in 2023?<\/strong>
\n[A] India
\n[B] Pakistan
\n[C] Germany
\n[D] Australia<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: C [Germany] Notes: Germany secured their second Sultan of Johor Cup trophy by beating Australia 3-1 in a shootout. India’s junior hockey team also secured a bronze medal by defeating arch-rival Pakistan 6-5.<\/div><\/div>\n
In which Indian city was the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy inaugurated?<\/strong>
\n[A] Kochi
\n[B] Chennai
\n[C] Bhubaneswar
\n[D] Bengaluru<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: C [Bhubaneswar] Notes: The AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development. The academy aims to groom talented football players under the age of 14.<\/div><\/div>\n
What sport does Ramkumar Ramanathan play, as reported in recent news?<\/strong>
\n[A] Chess
\n[B] Table Tennis
\n[C] Tennis
\n[D] Badminton<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: C [Tennis] Notes: Tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan, part of the Indian Davis Cup team, secured the Grand Double Title. He won the MSLTA $25000 Men\u2019s ITF Tennis Championship 2023 by defeating the National Champion Vishwakarma.<\/div><\/div>\n
Jude Bellingham, recently mentioned in the news, is associated with which sport?<\/strong>
\n[A] Cricket
\n[B] Football
\n[C] Tennis
\n[D] Chess<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: B [Football] Notes: England midfielder Jude Bellingham made history by becoming the first Real Madrid player to win the Golden Boy award. The Golden Boy Award recognizes the best player under 21 in one of Europe\u2019s top five leagues.<\/div><\/div>\n
Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto achieved success in which sport, according to recent news?<\/strong>
\n[A] Squash
\n[B] Badminton
\n[C] Tennis
\n[D] Cricket<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: B [Badminton] Notes: Badminton players Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto secured their third women\u2019s doubles title at the Guwahati Masters, winning the BWF Super 100 International badminton tournament.<\/div><\/div>\n
Which university won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 2023?<\/strong>
\n[A] Gautam Buddha University
\n[B] Guru Nanak Dev University
\n[C] Delhi University
\n[D] Jawaharlal Nehru University<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: B [Guru Nanak Dev University] Notes: Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar won the 2023 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for the 25th time. The trophy is awarded annually to the university with the best overall sports performance in national, international, and inter-university competitions.<\/div><\/div>\n
Ramkumar Ramanathan, a member of the Indian Davis Cup team, excels in which sport?<\/strong>
\n[A] Chess
\n[B] Table Tennis
\n[C] Tennis
\n[D] Badminton
\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: C [Tennis] Notes: Tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan, ranked 642 on the ATP ranking list, clinched the Grand Double Title at the MSLTA $25000 Men\u2019s ITF Tennis Championship 2023. He secured a 6-0, 6-4 victory against the 874th ranked National Champion Vishwakarma in the all-Indian men\u2019s singles finals.<\/div><\/div>\n
Who has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian cricket team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?<\/strong>
\n[A] Rahul Dravid
\n[B] Sachin Tendulkar
\n[C] Wasim Akram
\n[D] Mohammad Kaif<\/p>\n<\/span>Show Answer<\/div>Correct Answer: A [Rahul Dravid] Notes: Rahul Dravid has been reappointed as the head coach of the Indian men\u2019s cricket team until the 2024 T20 World Cup. The coaching staff includes Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach), Vikram Rathore (batting coach), and T. Dilip (fielding coach), who have also been reappointed.<\/div><\/div>\n
Ravi Bishnoi, who recently won the player of the series against Australia, plays which sport?<\/strong>