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'By God's Decree' is the autobiography of ______.
- Kapil Dev
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Imran Khan
- Wasim Akram
Answer: Kapil Dev
Correction: 'By God's Decree' is actually by Imran Khan (1992). Kapil Dev wrote 'Cricket My Style' and 'Straight from the Heart'. Verify authorship carefully.
True or False: During penalty stroke in hockey, attacker has unlimited time to take the stroke.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Attacker must take stroke promptly after umpire's whistle. Undue delay results in free hit to defense. Prevents time-wasting and psychological games.
Unnati Hooda won BWF Super 100 title at which tournament in 2024?
- Odisha Masters
- Ruhr International
- Thailand Masters
- Vietnam Open
Answer: Ruhr International
Unnati Hooda won Ruhr International 2024 (Germany) women's singles title at age 16. Rising teen sensation. Trains at Prakash Padukone Academy.
The Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup is associated with football in ______.
- Assam
- Manipur
- Nagaland
- Meghalaya
Answer: Assam
Rajiv Gandhi Gold Cup held in Assam. Regional tournament promoting football in Northeast India. Part of broader development ecosystem for NE football.
Who won IPL Fair Play Award in 2024?
- Chennai Super Kings
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Gujarat Titans
- Rajasthan Royals
Answer: Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH won IPL 2024 Fair Play Award for best conduct/spirit. Despite aggressive batting approach, maintained high sportsmanship standards throughout season.
Jyothi Yarraji set national record in 100m hurdles at which event in 2023?
- Asian Games
- World Championships
- Asian Athletics Championships
- Commonwealth Games
Answer: Asian Athletics Championships
Jyothi Yarraji won gold and set NR (12.78s) at Bangkok 2023 Asian Championships. Improved multiple times in 2023. First Indian woman to break 13-second barrier.
The Sultan of Johor Cup is associated with ______ hockey.
- Senior Men's
- Senior Women's
- Junior Men's (U-21)
- Junior Women's (U-21)
Answer: Junior Men's (U-21)
Sultan of Johor Cup is annual U-21 men's hockey tournament in Malaysia since 2011. India won in 2013, 2014. Key junior development competition.
True or False: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uses colored belt ranking system from white to black.
- True
- False
Answer: True
BJJ uses belt system: White → Blue → Purple → Brown → Black (then coral/red). Distinct from Olympic wrestling which uses weight classes only. Martial arts vs sport distinction.
Who captained India at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024?
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Smriti Mandhana
- Richa Ghosh
- Deepti Sharma
Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur captained India at 2024 WT20 WC in UAE. Team exited in group stage. Regular captain since 2016 across limited-overs formats.
Which country won Africa Cup of Nations 2023?
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Ivory Coast
- Nigeria
Answer: Ivory Coast
Host nation Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Abidjan final to win AFCON 2023 (held Feb 2024). Dramatic comeback tournament after sacking coach mid-event.
Khelo India Para Games were first held in ______.
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
Answer: 2023
First Khelo India Para Games held in New Delhi December 2023. Platform for para-athletes to compete nationally. Aligns with inclusion goals.
Who holds the record for most international sixes across all formats?
- Chris Gayle
- Rohit Sharma
- Shahid Afridi
- MS Dhoni
Answer: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle to become all-time leader in international sixes (600+) across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is combined. Active as of 2024.
India won Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2023 defeating which team in final?
- Pakistan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Japan
Answer: Malaysia
India defeated Malaysia 4-3 in Chennai 2023 Asian Champions Trophy final. Fourth ACT title. Harmanpreet Singh top scorer with drag-flick goals.
CAF governs football in ______.
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
- Oceania
Answer: Africa
Confederation of African Football (CAF) oversees African football. Organizes AFCON and CAF Champions League. Founded 1957, HQ in Cairo, Egypt.
True or False: Russia competed under its own flag at Paris 2024 Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Russian athletes competed as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) at Paris 2024 due to invasion of Ukraine. No flag, anthem, or team designation permitted.
India won the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal against which team?
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Pakistan
Answer: New Zealand
Correction: India lost 2023 ODI WC FINAL to Australia. Beat NZ in SEMIFINAL by 70 runs (Kohli 117, Shami 7 wkts). Lost final to Australia by 6 wickets.
Nikita Zargar won silver at Asian U23 Wrestling Championships 2024 in which category?
- 50 kg
- 53 kg
- 55 kg
- 57 kg
Answer: 53 kg
Nikita Zargar won 53kg silver at Bishkek 2024 Asian U23 Championships. Emerging talent in Indian women's wrestling pipeline for future Olympics.
Tanisha Crasto specializes in ______ badminton events.
- Women's Singles
- Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles
- Men's Doubles
- Only Women's Singles
Answer: Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Tanisha Crasto plays women's doubles (with Ashwini Bhat) and mixed doubles. Won multiple international titles. Rising star in Indian doubles badminton.
Who scored fastest half-century in Women's T20 Internationals?
- Deandra Dottin
- Sophie Devine
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Chamari Athapaththu
Answer: Sophie Devine
New Zealand's Sophie Devine scored WT20I fifty off 18 balls vs West Indies in 2020. Fastest recorded. Dottin holds fastest CENTURY (38 balls) record.
Which Indian footballer played for CD Leganés B in Spain?
- Sunil Chhetri
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Ishan Pandita
- No Indian has played for Leganés
Answer: Ishan Pandita
Ishan Pandita signed with CD Leganés B (Spanish fourth tier) in 2020. First Indian to sign professional contract with Spanish club. Later returned to ISL.