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As of 2023, ______ has won the most Ballon d'Or awards in history.
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Lionel Messi
- Michel Platini
- Johan Cruyff
Answer: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi won his 8th Ballon d'Or in 2023, extending his record. Cristiano Ronaldo has 5 awards.
True or False: The ancient Olympic Games were held in honor of Zeus.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Ancient Olympics were religious festivals dedicated to Zeus, held at Olympia in Greece from 776 BC until abolished in 393 AD by Emperor Theodosius I.
In volleyball, what is the term for a defensive specialist who wears a different colored jersey?
- Setter
- Libero
- Spiker
- Blocker
Answer: Libero
The Libero is a back-row defensive specialist with unlimited substitutions and cannot attack above net height. Introduced internationally in 1998.
'Playing It My Way' is the autobiography of ______.
- Virat Kohli
- MS Dhoni
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Kapil Dev
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Published in 2014, 'Playing It My Way' is Sachin Tendulkar's official autobiography co-authored by Boria Majumdar.
When did India last win the Hockey World Cup?
- 1975
- 1982
- 1998
- 2002
Answer: 1975
India won their only Hockey World Cup in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur, defeating Pakistan in the final. They have been runners-up in 1973 and 1978.
Who holds the Indian national record in men's 100m sprint?
- Milkha Singh
- Anil Kumar Prakash
- Gurindervir Singh
- Muhammed Anas
Answer: Gurindervir Singh
Gurindervir Singh set the national record of 10.23 seconds in 2023. Milkha Singh's legacy is historical, but modern records have been updated.
True or False: Rugby football is named after Rugby School in England.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The sport derives its name from Rugby School in Warwickshire, England, where William Webb Ellis allegedly picked up the ball during a football game in 1823.
Which club won the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) title in 2014?
- Chennaiyin FC
- ATK
- FC Goa
- Bengaluru FC
Answer: ATK
ATK (Atlético de Kolkata) won the first ISL season in 2014. They are also the most successful ISL franchise with 3 titles before merging with Mohun Bagan.
Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal are associated with which sport?
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Squash
- Table Tennis
Answer: Squash
Both are elite Indian squash players. Dipika Pallikal reached top 10 in world rankings, and Joshna Chinappa won Commonwealth Games gold in doubles.
Which style of wrestling is NOT part of the Olympic program?
- Freestyle
- Greco-Roman
- Professional Wrestling
- Both Freestyle and Greco-Roman are included
Answer: Professional Wrestling
Only Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling are Olympic disciplines. Professional wrestling (e.g., WWE) is entertainment-based and not an Olympic sport.
True or False: Paris will host the Summer Olympics for the third time in 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Paris previously hosted in 1900 and 1924. The 2024 Games mark exactly 100 years since their last hosting, joining London as three-time hosts.
Which team won the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23?
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- England
Answer: Australia
Australia defeated India in the WTC Final at The Oval in June 2023 to win the 2021-23 cycle. New Zealand won the inaugural 2019-21 edition.
True or False: Praggnanandhaa R became India's youngest Grandmaster at age 12 years and 10 months.
- True
- False
Answer: True
R. Praggnanandhaa achieved the GM title in 2018 at 12 years 10 months, then the youngest ever globally (later surpassed by others). He is a key figure in current affairs.
Where is the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) located?
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Brussels, Belgium
- Berlin, Germany
Answer: Lausanne, Switzerland
FIH headquarters moved from Brussels to Lausanne, Switzerland in 2005 to be closer to the IOC and other international sports federations.
Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in which country?
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
- Vietnam
Answer: South Korea
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art characterized by head-height kicks and spinning kicks. It became an official Olympic sport in 2000.
True or False: Qatar 2022 was the first FIFA World Cup held in the Middle East.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Qatar 2022 was the first World Cup in the Arab world and Middle East, and also the first held in November-December instead of June-July due to extreme summer heat.
The Santosh Trophy is associated with ______ in India.
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
Answer: Football
The Santosh Trophy is an annual Indian inter-state national football championship started in 1941. It is named after Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury, the Maharaja of Santosh.
Who captained the Indian Women's Cricket Team to the finals of both the 2005 ODI World Cup and 2020 T20 World Cup?
- Mithali Raj
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Jhulan Goswami
Answer: Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj led India to the 2005 ODI WC final and was instrumental in Indian women's cricket growth. Harmanpreet Kaur captained the 2020 T20 WC finalist team.
Judo originated in which country?
- China
- South Korea
- Japan
- Thailand
Answer: Japan
Judo was created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano as a physical, mental, and moral pedagogy. It became an Olympic sport in 1964.
The headquarters of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is located in ______.
- London, UK
- Dubai, UAE
- Mumbai, India
- Melbourne, Australia
Answer: Dubai, UAE
The ICC moved its headquarters from London to Dubai in 2005. Dubai Sports City houses the ICC Academy and offices.