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Which country won UEFA Euro 2024?
- England
- France
- Spain
- Germany
Answer: Spain
Spain defeated England 2-1 in Berlin final to win Euro 2024. Record-extending fourth European Championship title. Lamine Yamal starred at age 17.
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award carries a cash prize of ₹______ lakhs.
- 10
- 15
- 25
- 50
Answer: 25
Khel Ratna includes medal, certificate, and ₹25 lakh cash prize (increased from ₹7.5 lakh in 2020). India's highest sporting honor for exceptional performance.
True or False: Rapid chess gives each player 10-60 minutes total.
- True
- False
Answer: True
FIDE defines Rapid as 10-60 minutes per player. Blitz is 3-10 min; Bullet <3 min; Classical >60 min. Each category has separate ratings/championships.
Feroz Shah Kotla Ground was renamed as ______ in 2019.
- Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Virat Kohli Stadium
- Kapil Dev Stadium
- DDCA Stadium
Answer: Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium in August 2019 honoring former DDCA president and Union Minister. One of India's oldest venues.
Which Indian pair won gold at Asian Badminton Championships 2024 in men's doubles?
- Satwik-Chirag
- Arjun-Dhruv Kapila
- Krishna-Vishnu
- No Indian gold
Answer: Satwik-Chirag
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won Asian Championships 2024 men's doubles gold in Ningbo. First Indian pair to win this title.
In field hockey, a yellow card results in minimum ______ minute suspension.
- 2
- 5
- 10
- 15
Answer: 5
Yellow card = minimum 5-minute temporary suspension (can be longer at umpire discretion). Green = 2 min; Red = permanent sending off. Progressive discipline system.
True or False: Sapporo will host the 2030 Winter Olympics.
- True
- False
Answer: False
As of 2024, 2030 Winter Olympics host not yet confirmed. Sapporo bid faced challenges. French Alps likely preferred candidate. Decision expected late 2024.
Who holds the record for most centuries in Women's ODI cricket?
- Charlotte Edwards
- Meg Lanning
- Smriti Mandhana
- Tammy Beaumont
Answer: Meg Lanning
Australia's Meg Lanning scored 15 ODI centuries, most in women's cricket. Retired in 2023 as seven-time World Cup winner across formats.
Which team won I-League 2023-24 title?
- Gokulam Kerala FC
- Mohammedan Sporting
- Churchill Brothers
- Inter Kashi
Answer: Mohammedan Sporting
Mohammedan Sporting won I-League 2023-24, earning promotion eligibility. Historic Kolkata club's first I-League title. Gokulam Kerala were defending champions.
Bajrang Punia won silver at World Wrestling Championships 2018 in ______ kg category.
- 61
- 65
- 70
- 74
Answer: 65
Bajrang Punia won 65kg silver at Budapest 2018 Worlds. Also won bronze in 2013 and 2019. Three-time World Championship medalist in freestyle.
True or False: The French Open is the only Grand Slam played on clay courts.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Roland Garros (French Open) is sole clay-court Grand Slam. Australian/US Opens use hard courts; Wimbledon uses grass. Clay favors baseline grinders.
Who was appointed head coach of Indian men's cricket team in July 2024?
- Rahul Dravid
- VVS Laxman
- Gautam Gambhir
- Sanjay Bangar
Answer: Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach in July 2024. Former opener and mentor to KKR/LSG in IPL. Appointed after India's T20 WC triumph.
Indian women's hockey team won bronze at Asian Champions Trophy 2023 defeating which team?
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
Answer: Japan
India defeated Japan to win bronze at Ranchi 2023 Asian Champions Trophy. Host nation finished third behind Japan (gold) and South Korea (silver).
FIH stands for Fédération Internationale de ______.
- Football
- Hockey
- Handball
- Fencing
Answer: Hockey
International Hockey Federation (FIH) governs field hockey worldwide. Founded 1924, HQ in Lausanne. Oversees World Cup, Pro League, Olympic hockey.
True or False: Semi-automated offside technology was used at FIFA World Cup 2022.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Qatar 2022 introduced SAOT using 12 cameras and ball sensor for faster, more accurate offside decisions. Reduced average decision time from 70 to 25 seconds.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own 400m hurdles world record multiple times. What was her record time set in 2024?
- 50.65 seconds
- 50.68 seconds
- 51.41 seconds
- 51.90 seconds
Answer: 50.65 seconds
McLaughlin-Levrone ran 50.65s at US Trials June 2024, shattering her own WR. First woman under 51 seconds. Dominant force in 400m hurdles.
India won the 2024 T20 World Cup by defeating which team in the final?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- West Indies
Answer: South Africa
India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in Barbados final to win 2024 T20 WC. Jasprit Bumrah was Player of Tournament. Second T20 WC title after 2007.
Lakshya Sen won bronze at BWF World Championships in which year?
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- Both 2021 and 2022
Answer: 2022
Lakshya Sen won bronze at Tokyo 2022 Worlds (held in August). Lost to eventual champion Viktor Axelsen in semifinals. Also won CWG 2022 silver.
True or False: Field hockey ball diameter is larger than tennis ball diameter.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Hockey ball diameter: 71.3-74.8mm vs tennis ball: 65.4-68.6mm. Hockey ball is slightly larger despite similar weight range. Material differs significantly.
Which wrestling style prohibits holds below the waist?
- Freestyle
- Greco-Roman
- Folkstyle
- Beach Wrestling
Answer: Greco-Roman
Greco-Roman wrestling forbids attacks below waist and active use of legs. Emphasizes upper-body throws. One of two Olympic wrestling disciplines alongside Freestyle.