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Q101. In which of the following states was the Bholath Hockey Cup held in March 2026?

  1. (a) Uttar Pradesh
  2. (b) Haryana
  3. (c) Rajasthan
  4. (d) Punjab
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Punjab

Answer: Option 4 — Punjab
The Bholath Hockey Cup was held inPunjab→ Option 4.

Q102. Who created tennis history at the 2026 Australian Open by becoming the youngest male player ever to complete the career Grand Slam in singles?

  1. (a) Jannik Sinner
  2. (b) Casper Ruud
  3. (c) Alexander Zverev
  4. (d) Carlos Alcaraz
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Carlos Alcaraz

Answer: Option 4 — Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcarazbecame the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam (2026 Australian Open) → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q103. The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in June and July 2026, is historically significant for being co-hosted by which group of nations?

  1. (a) Japan, South Korea, and Australia
  2. (b) Canada, Mexico, and the United States
  3. (c) Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay
  4. (d) Germany, France, and the Netherlands
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Canada, Mexico, and the United States

Answer: Option 2 — Canada, Mexico, and the United States
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted byCanada, Mexico and the USA→ Option 2.

Q104. In May 2026, the Elite National Physical Disability Cricket Championship final was hosted in __________.

  1. (a) Jaipur
  2. (b) Bengaluru
  3. (c) Hyderabad
  4. (d) Raipur
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Bengaluru

Answer: Option 2 – Bengaluru.
• The Elite National Physical Disability Cricket Championship final (May 2026) was hosted inBengaluru.

Q105. At the ISSF World Cup in Munich in May 2026, which shooter set a new World Record score of 43 to win gold in the Women’s 25m Pistol event?

  1. (a) Esha Singh
  2. (b) Manu Bhaker
  3. (c) Heena Sidhu
  4. (d) Shreyasi Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Esha Singh

Answer: Option 1 – Esha Singh.
• At the ISSF World Cup Munich (May 2026),Esha Singhset a World Record score of 43 to win gold in the Women's 25m Pistol.

Q106. At the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo in May 2026, Yemi Mary John became the first European in 2026 to break the 50-second barrier in which event?

  1. (a) 300 meters
  2. (b) 600 meters
  3. (c) 800 meters
  4. (d) 400 meters
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 400 meters

Answer: Option 4 – 400 metres.
• At the Seiko Golden Grand Prix Tokyo (May 2026), Yemi Mary John became the first European in 2026 to break 50 seconds in the400 m.

Q107. The 2026 Asian Beach Games (in April 2026) were held in which Chinese city?

  1. (a) Shenzhen
  2. (b) Sanya
  3. (c) Haikou
  4. (d) Qingdao
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sanya

Answer: Option 2 — Sanya
The 2026 Asian Beach Games were held inSanya, China→ Option 2. *(Verify against the official key.)*
RRB Group D 2025-26 – 9 August 2026 Shift 1 · Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games - current

Q108. Which country topped the medal table at the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy (February 6–22)?

  1. (a) Italy
  2. (b) United States
  3. (c) Norway
  4. (d) Germany
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Norway

Answer: Option 3 — Norway
Norwaytopped the medal table at the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q109. From March 8 to March 13, 2026, which country hosted the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026?

  1. (a) Canada
  2. (b) Brazil
  3. (c) Japan
  4. (d) India
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) India

Answer: Option 4 — India
India(New Delhi) hosted the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q110. Which country's Badminton duo did Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty of India defeat and won the Singapore Open 2026 men’s doubles title?

  1. (a) Japan
  2. (b) Malaysia
  3. (c) Indonesia
  4. (d) China
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Indonesia

Answer: Option 3 — Indonesia
Satwik–Chirag beat anIndonesianpair to win the Singapore Open 2026 men's doubles → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q111. The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games held in 2026 was organised in which Union Territory of India?

  1. (a) Puducherry
  2. (b) Ladakh
  3. (c) Chandigarh
  4. (d) Lakshadweep
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ladakh

Answer: Option 2 — Ladakh
The 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 were held inLadakh→ Option 2. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q112. Which country made history in May 2026 by becoming the first African nation in 24 years to host the BWF World Junior Championships?

  1. (a) Morocco
  2. (b) South Africa
  3. (c) Kenya
  4. (d) Egypt
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Egypt

Answer: Option 4 — Egypt
Egypthosted the BWF World Junior Championships (first African host in 24 years) → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q113. India achieved which record milestone after winning the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 final against England in Harare, Zimbabwe?

  1. (a) Third U-19 World Cup title
  2. (b) First U-19 World Cup title
  3. (c) Sixth U-19 World Cup title
  4. (d) Fifth U-19 World Cup title
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sixth U-19 World Cup title

Answer: Option 3 — Sixth U-19 World Cup title
India won its6thU-19 World Cup title (2026) → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q114. The 9ᵗʰ Elite Men’s and Women’s National Boxing Championship, organised by the Boxing Federation of India in January 2026, was held at which of the following locations?

  1. (a) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
  2. (b) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
  3. (c) Patiala, Punjab
  4. (d) Guwahati, Assam
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Option 1 — Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
The 9th Elite National Boxing Championship (Jan 2026) was held inGreater Noida→ Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q115. Which of the following players made the highest individual score in the 2026 Men'sT20 World Cup final?

  1. (a) Tilak Varma
  2. (b) Ishan Kishan
  3. (c) Sanju Samson
  4. (d) Abhishek Sharma
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sanju Samson

Answer: Option 3 — Sanju Samson
Sanju Samsonmade the highest individual score in the 2026 T20 World Cup final → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q116. Which city was selected to host the 2026 Pickleball World Cup, marking the tournament's first edition to be held in Asia?

  1. (a) Da Nang
  2. (b) Tokyo
  3. (c) Beijing
  4. (d) Singapore
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Da Nang

Answer: Option 1 — Da Nang
Da Nang (Vietnam)hosts the 2026 Pickleball World Cup → Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q117. Which team won the Indian Super League football championship title, 2026?

  1. (a) Mumbai City FC
  2. (b) Mohun Bagan
  3. (c) East Bengal
  4. (d) Odisha FC
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) East Bengal

Answer: Option 3 — East Bengal
Per the paper,East Bengalwon the 2026 ISL title → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q118. In May 2026, Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar jointly established a national record in which athletics event?

  1. (a) Men's high jump field
  2. (b) Men's triple jump field
  3. (c) Men's long jump field
  4. (d) Men's pole vault field
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Men's pole vault field

Answer: Option 4 — Men's pole vault field
Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar set a national record inmen's pole vault→ Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q119. How many medals did India secure at the Asian Weightlifting Championship held in May 2026 at Gujarat?

  1. (a) 17
  2. (b) 8
  3. (c) 14
  4. (d) 10
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 10

Answer: Option 4 — 10
India won10 medalsat the Asian Weightlifting Championship (May 2026, Gujarat) → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q120. In May 2026, India’s recurve women’s team won gold at Archery World Cup Stage-2 by defeating which country in the final?

  1. (a) Mexico
  2. (b) Korea
  3. (c) Japan
  4. (d) China
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) China

Answer: Option 4 — China
India's recurve women's team beatChinafor gold at Archery World Cup Stage-2 (May 2026) → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q121. Which team won the AIFF Elite Youth League 2025-26 title?

  1. (a) Reliance foundation
  2. (b) Zinc Football Academy
  3. (c) Jamshedpur FC
  4. (d) Punjab FC
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Punjab FC

Answer: Option 4 — Punjab FC
Punjab FCwon the AIFF Elite Youth League 2025–26 → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q122. Which prominent tennis player won the 2026 Australian Open women's singles title by overcoming Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set final?

  1. (a) Madison Keys
  2. (b) Iga Swiątek
  3. (c) Elena Rybakina
  4. (d) Jessica Pegula
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Elena Rybakina

Answer: Option 3 — Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakinawon the 2026 Australian Open women's singles, beating Sabalenka → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q123. In May 2026, who created a new national record while winning the gold medal in the 100m race at the Athletics Federation Cup?

  1. (a) Gurindervir Singh
  2. (b) Rajinder Singh
  3. (c) Animesh Kujur
  4. (d) Tejaswin Shankar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gurindervir Singh

Answer: Option 1 — Gurindervir Singh
Gurindervir Singhset a 100 m national record winning gold at the Federation Cup (May 2026) → Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q124. Which Indian woman created history by breaking world record for gold medal in the women's 25-m pistol event at SSF World Cup held in May 2026 at Munich?

  1. (a) Manu Bhaker
  2. (b) Suruchi Singh
  3. (c) Esha Singh
  4. (d) Rahi Sarnobat
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Esha Singh

Answer: Option 3 — Esha Singh
Esha Singhset a world record for gold in the women's 25 m pistol at the ISSF World Cup, Munich (May 2026) → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q125. Which team became the first to hit more than 100 sixes in a single T20 tournament during the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup?

  1. (a) Australia
  2. (b) England
  3. (c) New Zealand
  4. (d) India
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) India

Answer: Option 4 — India
Indiabecame the first team to hit 100+ sixes in a single T20 World Cup (2026) → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q126. Which country hosted the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup football tournament?

  1. (a) Australia
  2. (b) South Korea
  3. (c) Japan
  4. (d) China
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Australia

Answer: Option 1 — Australia
Australiahosted the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup → Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q127. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) introduced Omega Ball, in April 2026, an innovative three-team football format, marking its debut in India?

  1. (a) IIT Madras
  2. (b) IIT Delhi
  3. (c) IIT Kharagpur
  4. (d) IIT Mumbai
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) IIT Madras

Answer: Option 1 — IIT Madras
IIT Madrasintroduced 'Omega Ball', a three-team football format (April 2026) → Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q128. Who won the gold medal in the men’s 60m event at the National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026?

  1. (a) Reegan Ganesh
  2. (b) Gurindervir Singh
  3. (c) Mohammed Afsal
  4. (d) Animesh Kujur
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Gurindervir Singh

Answer: Option 2 — Gurindervir Singh
Gurindervir Singhwon the men's 60 m gold at the National Indoor Athletics 2026 → Option 2. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q129. On April 26, 2026, which Kenyan athlete broke the mythical two-hour barrier to set a new men’s marathon world record (1:59:30) at the London Marathon?

  1. (a) Yomif Kejelcha
  2. (b) Jacob Kiplimo
  3. (c) Eliud Kipchoge
  4. (d) Sabastian Sawe
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sabastian Sawe

Answer: Option 4 — Sabastian Sawe
Per the paper,Sabastian Saweset a sub-2-hour marathon world record (2026) → Option 4. *(2026 news item — cross-check with the official key/authentic source.)*

Q130. Which of the following prominent Indian grandmasters led the club "SuperChess" to a historic team gold victory at the 40th European Chess Club Cup 2025?

  1. (a) Arjun Erigaisi
  2. (b) R Praggnanandhaa
  3. (c) Vidit Gujrathi
  4. (d) D Gukesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) D Gukesh

Answer: Option 4 — D Gukesh
D Gukeshled SuperChess to gold at the 40th European Chess Club Cup 2025 → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q131. In which country was the Stockholm Chess Talents Tournament 2026 held?

  1. (a) Sweden
  2. (b) Germany
  3. (c) Russia
  4. (d) Norway
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Sweden

Answer: Option 1 — Sweden
The Stockholm Chess Talents Tournament 2026 was held inSweden→ Option 1.

Q132. Who won the gold medal in the men’s javelin event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in New Delhi?

  1. (a) Sundar Singh Gurjar
  2. (b) Mariyappan Thangavelu
  3. (c) Sumit Antil
  4. (d) Devendra Jhajharia
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sumit Antil

Answer: Option 3 — Sumit Antil
Sumit Antilwon gold in men's javelin at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, New Delhi → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q133. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was jointly hosted by which of the following countries?

  1. (a) Pakistan and Sri Lanka
  2. (b) Pakistan and United Arab Emirates
  3. (c) Pakistan and Bangladesh
  4. (d) India and Sri Lanka
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) India and Sri Lanka

Answer: Option 4 — India and Sri Lanka
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is co-hosted byIndia and Sri Lanka→ Option 4.

Q134. Which boxer secured gold in the women’s 51 kg category at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026?

  1. (a) Chandrika Pujari
  2. (b) Lovlina Borgohain
  3. (c) Radhamani Longjam
  4. (d) Nitu Ghanghas
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Chandrika Pujari

Answer: Option 1 — Chandrika Pujari
Chandrika Pujariwon gold in women's 51 kg at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 → Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q135. Who created IPL history by becoming the Indian batter with the most sixes in a single season in May 2026?

  1. (a) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
  2. (b) Ishan Kishan
  3. (c) Priyansh Arya
  4. (d) Abhishek Sharma
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Answer: Option 1 — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshiset the record for most sixes by an Indian in an IPL season (May 2026) → Option 1. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q136. Which team did the Indian women's archery team defeat to win gold medal in stage Archery world cup held in Shanghai in May 2026?

  1. (a) Qatar
  2. (b) China
  3. (c) Uzbekistan
  4. (d) Indonesia
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) China

Answer: Option 2 — China
India's women's archery team beatChinafor gold at the Shanghai Archery World Cup (May 2026) → Option 2. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q137. The 48ᵗʰ edition of the Dakar Rally, held in January 2026, took place in which of the following countries?

  1. (a) United Arab Emirates
  2. (b) Saudi Arabia
  3. (c) South Africa
  4. (d) Morocco
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Saudi Arabia

Answer: Option 2 — Saudi Arabia
The 2026 Dakar Rally was held inSaudi Arabia→ Option 2.

Q138. At the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships, which athlete set a new collegiate record in the men's 200-meter final by clocking 19.95 seconds?

  1. (a) Habtom Samue
  2. (b) Marcelo Mantecon
  3. (c) Garrett Kaalund
  4. (d) Ja'Kobe Tharp
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Garrett Kaalund

Answer: Option 3 — Garrett Kaalund
Garrett Kaalundset the 200 m collegiate record (19.95 s) at the 2026 NCAA Indoors → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q139. To commemorate the 70ᵗʰ anniversary of the Ballon d'Or award, the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to be held in which of the following cities?

  1. (a) Madrid, Spain
  2. (b) Rome, Italy
  3. (c) London, England
  4. (d) Paris, France
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) London, England

Answer: Option 3 — London, England
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony (70th anniversary edition) is scheduled inLondon, England→ Option 3.
*(2026 current-affairs item — verify against the official answer key.)*

Q140. Who won the men’s long jump at the Indian Athletics Series 2026 with an 8.15-m leap?

  1. (a) Purushotham
  2. (b) Lokesh Sathyanathan
  3. (c) Murali Sreeshankar
  4. (d) Sunny Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Murali Sreeshankar

Answer: Option 3 — Murali Sreeshankar
Murali Sreeshankarwon the men's long jump (8.15 m) at the Indian Athletics Series 2026 → Option 3.
*(2026 current-affairs item — verify against the official answer key.)*

Q141. Which country hosted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 2025 to January 2026?

  1. (a) Egypt
  2. (b) Morocco
  3. (c) Tunisia
  4. (d) Algeria
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Morocco

Answer: Option 2 — Morocco
Moroccohosted the 2025 AFCON (Dec 2025–Jan 2026) → Option 2. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q142. Which state hosted the inaugural edition of Khelo India Tribal Games from 25th March to 3rd April 2026?

  1. (a) West Bengal
  2. (b) Haryana
  3. (c) Punjab
  4. (d) Chhattisgarh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Chhattisgarh

Answer: Option 4 — Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarhhosted the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (Mar–Apr 2026) → Option 4. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q143. At the 29ᵗʰ National Senior Federation Cup held in Ranchi during 2026, which Indian athlete set a new national record in the men’s 100-metre event by clocking 10.09 seconds?

  1. (a) Manikanta Hoblidhar
  2. (b) Animesh Kujur
  3. (c) Gurindervir Singh
  4. (d) Amlan Borgohain
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gurindervir Singh

Answer: Option 3 — Gurindervir Singh
Gurindervir Singhset a men's 100 m national record (10.09 s) at the 29th Federation Cup, Ranchi 2026 → Option 3. *(Verify against the official key.)*

Q144. At the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, which male swimmer set a new world record in the 200 m individual medley (IM) during semifinals?

  1. (a) Leon Marchand
  2. (b) Michael Phelps
  3. (c) Shaine Casas
  4. (d) Luca Urlando
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Leon Marchand

2025 World Aquatics Championships
Event: 200m Individual Medley (IM)
Stage: Semifinals
Leon Marchand(France) set a new world record in the 200m IM during the semifinals.
He is a dominant force in individual medley events and has broken multiple world records.
Answer: Option 1 → Leon Marchand

Q145. What is the name of the mascot for the Khelo India Youth Games, 2025?

  1. (a) Simhal
  2. (b) HathiSher
  3. (c) Yoddha
  4. (d) Gajasimha
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Gajasimha

Khelo India Youth Games 2025
Host City:Delhi
Mascot:Gajasimha(combination of elephant and lion)
Represents strength, courage, and unity
Answer: Option 4 → Gajasimha

Q146. India’s fourth Asia Cup win in men’s hockey (2025) ended a drought of how many years?

  1. (a) 5 years
  2. (b) 8 years
  3. (c) 10 years
  4. (d) 12 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 8 years

India's Asia Cup Hockey Victory 2025
India won theAsia Cup 2025in men's hockey.
This was India'sfourth Asia Cup title.
Previous win:2017
Gap: 2025 - 2017 =8 years
Answer: Option 2 → 8 years

Q147. Which of the following swimmers won gold in the 200 m breaststroke at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, setting a championship record and an American record?

  1. (a) Claire Curzan
  2. (b) Torri Huske
  3. (c) Kate Douglass
  4. (d) Evgeniia Chikunova
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kate Douglass

2025 World Aquatics Championships - Swimming
Event:200m Breaststroke (Women)
Kate Douglasswon gold medal in this event.
She set bothChampionship RecordandAmerican Record.
Kate Douglass is a versatile American swimmer known for multiple stroke expertise.
Answer: Option 3 → Kate Douglass

Q148. In which state were the 77ᵗʰ Senior and 54ᵗʰ Junior National Track Cycling Championships held from 19 to 24 December 2025?

  1. (a) West Bengal
  2. (b) Uttar Pradesh
  3. (c) Uttarakhand
  4. (d) Punjab
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Uttarakhand

77th Senior & 54th Junior National Track Cycling Championships
Event Date: 19-24 December 2025
Venue:Uttarakhand
The championships were organized by the Cycling Federation of India in Uttarakhand.
Answer: Option 3 → Uttarakhand

Q149. Who set a new record for the most sixes in the ICC Men's ODI events in March 2025?

  1. (a) Rohit Sharma
  2. (b) Ben Duckett
  3. (c) Chris Gayle
  4. (d) Suryakumar Yadav
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rohit Sharma

Topic:ICC Men's ODI Records - March 2025
Rohit Sharmaset a new record for the most sixes in ICC Men's ODI events in March 2025.
He surpassed previous records with his aggressive batting style and consistent power-hitting.
Known as the 'Hitman', Rohit holds multiple ODI records including highest individual score (264).
Answer: Option 1 → Rohit Sharma

Q150. Which of the following footballers was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2025 for the most wins in international football?

  1. (a) Sergio Ramos
  2. (b) Cristiano Ronaldo
  3. (c) Robert Lewandowsk
  4. (d) Lionel Messi
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Cristiano Ronaldo

Topic:Guinness World Record 2025 - Football
Cristiano Ronaldowas awarded the Guinness World Record in 2025.
Record:Most wins in international football
He achieved this milestone playing for Portugal national team.
Answer: Option 2 → Cristiano Ronaldo

Q151. Who among the following won the Australian Open in 2025?

  1. (a) Taylor Fritz
  2. (b) Jannik Sinner
  3. (c) Alexander Zverev
  4. (d) Jack Draper
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Jannik Sinner

Australian Open 2025 - Men's Singles
Winner:Jannik Sinner(Italy)
Defeated Alexander Zverev in the final.
This was Sinner's second consecutive Australian Open title (2024, 2025).
Answer: Option 2 → Jannik Sinner

Q152. Which edition of the Khelo India University Games is being held in Rajasthan starting November 24, 2025?

  1. (a) Sixth
  2. (b) Third
  3. (c) Fifth
  4. (d) Fourth
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Fifth

Khelo India University Games 2025
The5th editionof Khelo India University Games is being held in Rajasthan.
Event starts:November 24, 2025
This is a national-level multi-sport event for university students.
Answer: Option 3 → Fifth

Q153. Which Indian state secured the highest number of gold medals at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival, 2025?

  1. (a) Kerala
  2. (b) Haryana
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Madhya Pradesh

Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025
Event: National water sports competition
Venue: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Medal Tally:
Madhya Pradesh topped with maximum gold medals
Home advantage helped MP dominate the event
Answer: Option 4 → Madhya Pradesh

Q154. Which of the following was officially named the Host City for the 2030 Centenary edition, following approval at the 2025 Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow (UK)?

  1. (a) Ahmedabad
  2. (b) Bhopal
  3. (c) Pune
  4. (d) New Delhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ahmedabad

Topic: Commonwealth Games 2030
The2030 Commonwealth Gameswill mark thecentenary edition(100 years) of the Games.
At the2025 Commonwealth Sport General Assemblyheld inGlasgow, UK,Ahmedabad (Gujarat, India)was officially approved as the host city.
This will be India's second time hosting after the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
Answer: Option 1 → Ahmedabad

Q155. Shi Yuqi, who won the men’s singles final at the BWF World Championships held at Paris in August 2025, belongs to which country?

  1. (a) Japan
  2. (b) Indonesia
  3. (c) China
  4. (d) Malaysia
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) China

BWF World Championships 2025
Event: Held in Paris, August 2025
Winner:Shi Yuqi(Men's Singles)
Country:China
Shi Yuqi is a prominent Chinese badminton player who has represented China in multiple international tournaments.
Answer: Option 3 → China

Q156. Which of the following teams won the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2024-25?

  1. (a) Mumbai
  2. (b) Karnataka
  3. (c) Tamil Nadu
  4. (d) Saurashtra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Karnataka

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
Final: Karnataka vs Vidarbha
Venue: Vadodara, January 18, 2025
Karnataka won by 4 wickets
Vidarbha: 245/10 (49.5 overs)
Karnataka: 246/6 (47.5 overs)
Answer: Option 2 → Karnataka

Q157. Cricket player Suzie Bates, who became the first woman to play 350 international matches during the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, belongs to which country?

  1. (a) England
  2. (b) New Zealand
  3. (c) South Africa
  4. (d) Australia
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) New Zealand

Topic: Sports - Cricket
Suzie Batesis a renowned New Zealand cricketer.
She became thefirst woman to play 350 international matchesduring the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup.
She representsNew Zealandin international cricket.
Answer: Option 2 → New Zealand
SSC GD 2026 – 25 May 2026 Shift 3 · Tournaments and winners

Q158. Who won the maximum medals among the following in the National Games 2025?

  1. (a) Jammu and Kashmir
  2. (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  3. (c) Chandigarh
  4. (d) Puducherry
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer: Jammu and Kashmir — Option (a)
Jammu and Kashmir won the maximum medals among the given options in the National Games 2025. About National Games 2025: The 38th National Games were held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025; Tagline: 'Uttarakhand: Land of Gods and Games'; Host city: Multiple venues across Uttarakhand (Dehradun, Haridwar, etc.); Mascot: Molu (a Monal — state bird of Uttarakhand); Overall winner: Services (Indian Armed Forces) traditionally top the medal tally; Among states/UTs: Jammu and Kashmir had a strong performance in the National Games 2025, winning more medals than Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, and Puducherry; J&K athletes performed well in multiple disciplines including shooting, wrestling, boxing, and combat sports; About National Games: Organized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA); India's premier multi-sport event at national level; Held every 2-4 years; Modeled on the Olympic Games; Earlier editions: 36th National Games in Goa (2023), 37th National Games in Jharkhand (2024).
Option (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands — Incorrect: Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a small Union Territory with limited athletes — it won fewer medals than Jammu and Kashmir in the National Games 2025.
Option (c) Chandigarh — Incorrect: Chandigarh, while having good sports infrastructure, won fewer medals than Jammu and Kashmir among the options listed for the National Games 2025. The candidate selected this incorrect option.
Option (d) Puducherry — Incorrect: Puducherry is a small Union Territory that won fewer medals compared to Jammu and Kashmir at the National Games 2025; J&K had the maximum medal count among the four options given.
SSC GD 2026 – 22 May 2026 Shift 3 · Records and achievements

Q159. In which competition did Animesh Kujur break the national record in men's 200 metres race in 2025?

  1. (a) Asian Athletics Championship
  2. (b) Diamond League
  3. (c) Asian Games
  4. (d) Commonwealth Games
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Asian Athletics Championship

Correct Answer: Asian Athletics Championship — Option (a)
Animesh Kujur broke the national record in men's 200 metres race at the Asian Athletics Championship in 2025. About Animesh Kujur: Animesh Kujur is an Indian sprinter specializing in the 200 metres event; He is from Jharkhand; He broke the national record in men's 200m at the Asian Athletics Championships in 2025; About the Asian Athletics Championships 2025: The Asian Athletics Championships is the premier continental athletics competition organized by Asian Athletics Association (AAA); The 2025 edition was held in Tokyo, Japan; Animesh Kujur's performance set a new national record for India in the men's 200m event; Context of Indian sprinting: India has been investing in sprinting talent development under Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and Sports Authority of India (SAI); Indian sprinters have been improving significantly at the Asian level; The Asian Athletics Championships provides a high-level platform for Asian athletes to compete and set records; About Athletics Federation of India (AFI): The national governing body for athletics in India; Affiliated to World Athletics and Asian Athletics Association; Develops athletics at all levels in India.
Option (b) Diamond League — Incorrect: The Diamond League is the premier global series of track and field athletics meetings organized by World Athletics — featuring the world's best athletes; Animesh Kujur broke his national record at the Asian Athletics Championship, not the Diamond League.
Option (c) Asian Games — Incorrect: Animesh Kujur broke the national record in men's 200m at the Asian Athletics Championship (2025) — not at the Asian Games; the Asian Games and Asian Athletics Championships are different events; the Asian Games are held every 4 years and include all sports.
Option (d) Commonwealth Games — Incorrect: Animesh Kujur broke the national 200m record at the Asian Athletics Championship in 2025 — not at the Commonwealth Games; the Commonwealth Games involve nations from the British Commonwealth of Nations. The candidate selected this incorrect option.
SSC GD 2026 – 21 May 2026 Shift 3 · Tournaments and winners

Q160. The _____ th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition was held in 2025.

  1. (a) 22
  2. (b) 23
  3. (c) 28
  4. (d) 30
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 28

Correct Answer: 28 — Option (c)
The 28th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition was held in 2025. About the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition: This is organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the governing body for athletics (track and field) in India; The National Federation Senior Athletics Championships are a prestigious athletics meet bringing together senior athletes from across India to compete in track and field events; Significance: Serves as a selection trial for international competitions (Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, Olympics); Performance in the national championships helps athletes qualify for the Indian team; Athletics Federation of India (AFI): Affiliated to World Athletics (formerly IAAF — International Association of Athletics Federations) and the Asian Athletics Association (AAA); Responsible for development of athletics at the national level; Organizes National Championships at various levels — Junior, Youth, Senior, and Veterans categories; Indian athletics milestones: India's athletic achievements have grown significantly with players like Neeraj Chopra (Olympic gold in javelin 2021), Murali Sreeshankar (long jump), Tejaswin Shankar (high jump), and others.
Option (a) 22 — Incorrect: The National Federation Senior Athletics Competition held in 2025 was the 28th edition, not the 22nd.
Option (b) 23 — Incorrect: The 2025 edition of the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition was the 28th — not the 23rd. The candidate selected this incorrect option.
Option (d) 30 — Incorrect: The National Federation Senior Athletics Competition held in 2025 was the 28th edition, not the 30th.

Q161. Which Indian city hosted the World Para Athletics Championship in 2025?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Chennai
  3. (c) Mumbai
  4. (d) Hyderabad
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) New Delhi

Correct Answer: New Delhi — Option (a)
New Delhi, the capital of India, hosted the World Para Athletics Championships in 2025. This was a historic occasion as it marked one of the largest para-sports events ever held in India. Key facts about the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships: It was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi; The event brought together hundreds of para-athletes from across the world competing in track and field events; Para Athletics includes events for athletes with physical impairments such as limb deficiencies, cerebral palsy, visual impairment, and those using wheelchairs; India performed well as the host nation, with Indian para-athletes winning multiple medals; Hosting this global para-sports event demonstrated India's growing commitment to inclusive sports and its capability to organize major international sporting events.
Option (b) Chennai — Incorrect: Chennai did not host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships; the event was held in New Delhi.
Option (c) Mumbai — Incorrect: Mumbai did not host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships; New Delhi was the host city for this prestigious global para-sports event.
Option (d) Hyderabad — Incorrect: Hyderabad is a major city that has hosted various sporting events, but the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships were held in New Delhi, not Hyderabad.

Q162. Where was the final of the Rugby Premier League held in 2025?

  1. (a) Jaipur
  2. (b) Indore
  3. (c) Chennai
  4. (d) Mumbai
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mumbai

Correct Answer: Mumbai — Option (d)
The final of the Rugby Premier League 2025 was held in Mumbai. Key facts about the Rugby Premier League in India: The Rugby Premier League is a professional rugby union league organized by the Rugby India organization (India Rugby Football Union); India has been actively developing rugby as a sport, especially after the formation of Rugby India and its recognition by the World Rugby governing body; The Rugby Premier League serves as a platform to develop rugby talent across India and promote the sport at a professional level; Mumbai is one of the major hubs for sports events in India, frequently hosting national and international sporting finals across various disciplines; The 2025 Rugby Premier League final in Mumbai marked an important milestone for the growth of rugby in India.
Option (a) Jaipur — Incorrect: The 2025 Rugby Premier League final was held in Mumbai, not Jaipur; while Jaipur hosts various sporting events, the Rugby Premier League 2025 final was held in Mumbai.
Option (b) Indore — Incorrect: The Rugby Premier League 2025 final was held in Mumbai, not Indore; Indore is known for hosting cricket matches and various other sports events but not the 2025 Rugby Premier League final.
Option (c) Chennai — Incorrect: The Rugby Premier League 2025 final was held in Mumbai, not Chennai; Chennai is a major sports city but the 2025 Rugby Premier League final was conducted in Mumbai.
SSC GD 2026 – 19 May 2026 Shift 3 · Tournaments and winners

Q163. Which of the following northeastern states won the most medals in the National Games 2025?

  1. (a) Manipur
  2. (b) Arunachal Pradesh
  3. (c) Assam
  4. (d) Mizoram
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Manipur

Correct Answer: Manipur — Option (a)
Manipur won the most medals among northeastern states in the National Games 2025. Manipur is traditionally the most successful sporting state in Northeast India, known for producing world-class athletes across multiple disciplines including boxing (Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain), weightlifting (Mirabai Chanu), wrestling, football (Manipur is the football hub of Northeast India), wushu, and other combat sports. The state has a strong sporting culture and infrastructure, with government support for sports development. In the National Games, Manipur consistently outperforms other northeastern states in total medal count.
Option (b) Arunachal Pradesh — Incorrect: While Arunachal Pradesh participates in the National Games, it does not win as many medals as Manipur among northeastern states in sports competitions.
Option (c) Assam — Incorrect: Assam is a larger northeastern state with some sporting achievements, but Manipur has consistently been the top-performing northeastern state in national-level games and competitions.
Option (d) Mizoram — Incorrect: Mizoram is known for football (one of India's most football-crazy states), but among northeastern states, Manipur wins the most overall medals in the National Games.

Q164. In October 2025, Max Verstappen won the United States Grand Prix representing which of the following teams?

  1. (a) Racing Bulls
  2. (b) Red Bull Racing
  3. (c) McLaren
  4. (d) Ferrari
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Red Bull Racing

Topic: Sports - Formula 1 (2025)
Max Verstappenis a Dutch racing driver competing in Formula 1.
He has been driving forRed Bull Racingsince 2016.
In October 2025, he won theUnited States Grand Prixat Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas.
He representedRed Bull Racingteam in this victory.
Answer: Option 2 → Red Bull Racing

Q165. In November 2025, which city hosted the Syed Modi India International Badminton Tournament?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Hyderabad
  3. (c) Lucknow
  4. (d) Mumbai
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Lucknow

Syed Modi India International Badminton Tournament
The tournament is named afterSyed Modi, an Indian badminton player from Uttar Pradesh.
The 2025 edition was held inLucknowin November 2025.
Lucknow has been the traditional host city for this BWF Super 300 tournament.
Answer: Option 3 → Lucknow

Q166. Which Indian player set a new world record for most sixes in ODI cricket with 352 in November 2025?

  1. (a) Rohit Sharma
  2. (b) Virat Kohli
  3. (c) Shubham Gill
  4. (d) Suryakumar Yadav
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rohit Sharma

Topic: Cricket Records - ODI Sixes
Rohit Sharmaset a new world record in November 2025.
He became the first player to hit352 sixesin ODI cricket.
This milestone surpassed previous records in One Day International format.
Answer: Option 1 → Rohit Sharma

Q167. In November 2025, which of the following brands partnered with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as Team India's official colour partner for a period of three years?

  1. (a) Nippon Paint
  2. (b) Asian Paints
  3. (c) Berger Paints
  4. (d) Kansai Nerolac
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Asian Paints

Topic: Sports Sponsorship - BCCI Partnership 2025
In November 2025,Asian Paintspartnered with BCCI as Team India's official colour partner.
Partnership Duration:3 years
This makes Asian Paints the official paint brand associated with Indian cricket team.
Answer: Option 2 → Asian Paints
SSC GD 2026 – 30 April 2026 Shift 1 · Records and achievements

Q168. Which Indian young athlete broke the national record by completing the 5000-meter race walk in under 20 minutes (19:24.48)?

  1. (a) Tushar Panwar
  2. (b) Yogita
  3. (c) Nitin Gupta
  4. (d) Prashant Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nitin Gupta

Correct Answer: Nitin Gupta — Option (c)
Nitin Gupta is the Indian young athlete who broke the national record in the 5000-meter race walk by completing it in 19:24.48 (under 20 minutes). Key facts: Nitin Gupta is a promising young Indian race walker who set the national record in the 5000m race walk event; His timing of 19:24.48 was significant as it broke the 20-minute barrier for the first time in Indian athletics history for this event; Race walking is a discipline where athletes must maintain continuous ground contact (one foot must be on the ground at all times) and the leading leg must be straight from the moment it makes contact with the ground until it passes under the body; India has a strong tradition in race walking, with athletes like K.T. Irfan, Sandeep Kumar, and Priyanka Goswami excelling at national and international levels; Nitin Gupta's record-breaking performance was an important milestone for the development of race walking in India.
Option (a) Tushar Panwar — Incorrect: Tushar Panwar is an Indian athlete but did not set the 5000m race walk national record in 19:24.48; Nitin Gupta holds this record.
Option (b) Yogita — Incorrect: Yogita is not the athlete who broke the 5000m race walk national record in 19:24.48; Nitin Gupta set this national record.
Option (d) Prashant Kumar — Incorrect: Prashant Kumar did not set the 5000m race walk national record in 19:24.48; the athlete who broke the national record with a timing of 19:24.48 in the 5000m race walk was Nitin Gupta.

Q169. Which of the following states finished as the overall champions of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026, held in the Union Territory of Diu, by leading the medal tally with 11 awards?

  1. (a) Maharashtra
  2. (b) Karnataka
  3. (c) Tamil Nadu
  4. (d) Goa
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Karnataka

Khelo India Beach Games 2026
Event: Held in Union Territory of Diu
Overall Champions:Karnataka
Medal Tally: Led with11 awards
Karnataka dominated the beach games across various sports disciplines including beach volleyball, beach handball, and other coastal sports.
Answer: Option 2 → Karnataka

Q170. Which of the following countries emerged as mixed team Squash World Cup champions in December 2025 following a dominant 3–0 triumph over top-seeded Hong Kong?

  1. (a) Australia
  2. (b) India
  3. (c) England
  4. (d) Egypt
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) India

Mixed Team Squash World Cup - December 2025
Final Match: India vs Hong Kong (top seed)
Result: India won3-0(dominant victory)
India emerged aschampionsdefeating the
top-seeded Hong Kong team comprehensively.
Answer: Option 2 → India

Q171. Who was the chief guest at the inauguration of the 58 ᵗ ʰ Inter-IIT Sports Meet at IIT Hyderabad?

  1. (a) Saina Nehwal
  2. (b) BVR Mohan Reddy
  3. (c) Prof B S Murty
  4. (d) Pullela Gopichand
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Saina Nehwal

58th Inter-IIT Sports Meet at IIT Hyderabad
Event: Annual sports competition among IITs
Chief Guest:Saina Nehwal
- Olympic bronze medalist (2012)
- Former World No. 1 in badminton
- Padma Bhushan awardee
Answer: Option 1 → Saina Nehwal

Q172. Which of the following teams secured the table tennis ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title in December 2025 after emerging victorious in the final at Chengdu?

  1. (a) Japan
  2. (b) Germany
  3. (c) Republic of Korea
  4. (d) People’s Republic of China
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) People’s Republic of China

ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025
Event: Table Tennis ITTF Mixed Team World Cup
Venue: Chengdu, China
Month: December 2025
Winner: People's Republic of China
China defeated their opponents in the final to claim the title.
Answer: Option 4 → People's Republic of China

Q173. The Indian men’s hockey team clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title by overcoming which of the following teams 4 - 1 in the final held at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar?

  1. (a) Japan
  2. (b) Malaysia
  3. (c) Republic of Korea
  4. (d) Pakistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Republic of Korea

Asia Cup 2025 Hockey Final
Venue: Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar
India defeatedRepublic of Korea 4-1in the final.
This was India's 5th Asia Cup title.
Answer: Option 3 → Republic of Korea

Q174. In October 2025, Morocco’s U-20 World Cup victory over Argentina was significant for what reason?

  1. (a) It was Argentina’s first defeat in tournament history.
  2. (b) Morocco won after a penalty shootout.
  3. (c) It marked Morocco’s first-ever U-20 World Cup title.
  4. (d) Morocco hosted the U-20 World Cup for the first time.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It marked Morocco’s first-ever U-20 World Cup title.

Topic: Morocco U-20 World Cup Victory (October 2025)
Morocco defeated Argentina in the U-20 World Cup final.
Key Significance:
This victory marked Morocco's first-ever U-20 World Cup title in history.
It was a historic achievement for Moroccan football at the youth level.
Answer: Option 3 → It marked Morocco's first-ever U-20 World Cup title.

Q175. Which of the following athletes clinched the women’s 100m hurdles gold at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 on 15 September?

  1. (a) Grace Stark
  2. (b) Tobi Amusan
  3. (c) Ditaji Kambundji
  4. (d) Masai Russell
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Ditaji Kambundji

Event: Women's 100m Hurdles Final
Date: 15 September 2025
Ditaji Kambundji(Switzerland) won the gold medal.
She defeated strong contenders including Tobi Amusan and Masai Russell.
Answer: Option 3 → Ditaji Kambundji

Q176. Who was awarded the Player of the Match in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup final in 2025?

  1. (a) Harmanpreet Kaur
  2. (b) Smriti Mandhana
  3. (c) Deepti Sharma
  4. (d) Shafali Verma
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Shafali Verma

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Final
The final was held in India.
Shafali Vermaplayed a match-winning innings.
She was awardedPlayer of the Matchfor her outstanding performance.
Answer: Option 4 → Shafali Verma

Q177. At the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy held in Dubai, which country did India defeat to secure their seventh ICC title in men’s senior cricket?

  1. (a) Australia
  2. (b) South Africa
  3. (c) New Zealand
  4. (d) England
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) New Zealand

Topic: 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Final
Event: ICC Champions Trophy held in Dubai in 2025
India's Achievement: Won their seventh ICC title in men's senior cricket
Final Match: India defeated New Zealand in the fina l
Key Facts:
This was India's seventh ICC trophy across all formats
New Zealand was the opponent in the championship match
Victory secured India's position as a dominant ICC tournament winner
Answer: Option 3 → New Zealand

Q178. Who became the first Indian senior world champion in speed skating by winning the 1,000 m sprint at the World Championships in September 2025?

  1. (a) Anish Raj
  2. (b) Dhanush Babu
  3. (c) Krish Sharma
  4. (d) Anandkumar Velkumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Anandkumar Velkumar

The first Indian senior world champion in speed skating is Anandkumar Velkumar.
He won the 1,000 m sprint at the World Championships in September 2025.
This is a significant achievement as no Indian had won a senior world title in speed skating before.
Hence, the correct answer is Anandkumar Velkumar.

Q179. Where was the 30 ᵗ ʰ Senior Women’s National Football Championship – Rajmata Jijabai Trophy final match played?

  1. (a) Narainpur
  2. (b) Bilaspur
  3. (c) Raipur
  4. (d) Raigarh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Narainpur

The30ᵗʰ Senior Women’s National Football Championship (Rajmata Jijabai Trophy)final was held inNarainpur, Chhattisgarh.
Narainpur has emerged as asports hub, especially for football development.
Hence, the correct answer is(a) Narainpur.

Q180. Which Indian won a bronze medal in the women’s individual compound event at the Archery World Cup Final 2025 in Nanjing?

  1. (a) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
  2. (b) Ankita Bhakat
  3. (c) Deepika Kumari
  4. (d) Bhajan Kaur
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Jyothi Surekha Vennam

The question asks about the Indian archer who won a bronze medal in the women's individual compound event at the Archery World Cup Final 2025 in Nanjing.
Ankita Bhakat secured the bronze in this event.
Other popular Indian archers like Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Deepika Kumari have excelled in different events but not this specific medal in 2025.
Therefore, the correct answer is Ankita Bhakat.

Q181. Who among the following has overtaken Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 22 January 2025?

  1. (a) Kuldeep Yadav
  2. (b) Mohammed Siraj
  3. (c) Jasprit Bumrah
  4. (d) Arshdeep Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Arshdeep Singh

Solution :
On22 January 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, a new milestone was achieved in T20 Internationals.
Arshdeep SinghsurpassedYuzvendra Chahalto become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is.
He achieved this feat during the T20I match played at Eden Gardens.
Therefore, the correct answer isArshdeep Singh.

Q182. Which state hosted the 38ᵗʰ National Games of India in 2025?

  1. (a) Maharashtra
  2. (b) Uttarakhand
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Gujarat
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Uttarakhand

The 38th National Games of India were hosted by Uttarakhand in 2025.
Uttarakhand successfully organised the games, showcasing various sports disciplines across the state.
This was the first time Uttarakhand hosted the National Games.
Hence, the correct answer is Uttarakhand.

Q183. In ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which of the following countries was NOT a part of Group A?

  1. (a) India
  2. (b) Bangladesh
  3. (c) Pakistan
  4. (d) Afghanistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Afghanistan

The correct answer is Afghanistan (Option 4). In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Group A consisted of: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Group B consisted of: South Africa, Australia, England, and Afghanistan. Therefore, Afghanistan was NOT part of Group A. Options 1 (India), 2 (Bangladesh), and 3 (Pakistan) were all in Group A.

Q184. Which Indian city is scheduled to host the World Para Athletics Championships in 2025?

  1. (a) Lucknow
  2. (b) New Delhi
  3. (c) Bangalore
  4. (d) Hyderabad
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) New Delhi

New Delhi is correct. New Delhi was selected to host the World Para Athletics Championships in 2025. This is a major international multi-disability athletics event organized by World Athletics (formerly IAAF) and the IPC Athletics. Hosting this event demonstrates India's growing capacity to organize world-class para-sports events.
• Lucknow: Not the designated host for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
• Bangalore: While Bangalore is a major Indian city with sports infrastructure, it was not selected for this championship.
• Hyderabad: Not the host city for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.

Q185. Where was the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2024 held?

  1. (a) Warangal, Telangana
  2. (b) Mumbai, Maharashtra
  3. (c) Panaji, Goa
  4. (d) Panchkula, Haryana
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Panchkula, Haryana

Panchkula, Haryana is correct. The National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships 2024 were held at Panchkula, Haryana. This annual championship is organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and serves as a key selection event for India's national athletics teams for major international competitions.
• Warangal, Telangana: Not the venue for the 2024 National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships.
• Mumbai, Maharashtra: Not the host city for this particular 2024 championship.
• Panaji, Goa: Not associated with this athletics championship in 2024.

Q186. When did the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 take place?

  1. (a) 12th to 15th August 2024
  2. (b) 5th to 9th September 2024
  3. (c) 10th to 13th September 2024
  4. (d) 20th to 25th October 2024
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 10th to 13th September 2024

Correct Answer: Option 3 – 10th to 13th September 2024
The 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 was held from 10th to 13th September 2024 in Mangalore ( Mangaluru ), Karnataka. The event was organised by the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) and featured competitions in swimming, diving, water polo, and open water swimming.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (12th–15th August 2024): These are incorrect dates for this championship.
Option 2 (5th–9th September 2024): These dates are incorrect.
Option 4 (20th–25th October 2024): These dates are incorrect.

Q187. Which person became the world's fastest and youngest female para swimmer to complete a solo swim across the English Channel in July 2024?

  1. (a) Avani Lekhara – Paralympic gold medalist and shooter
  2. (b) Ria Sharma – disability rights activist and swimmer
  3. (c) Jiya Rai – para swimmer and endurance record-holder
  4. (d) Anchal Gangwal – naval pilot and adventure sports trainer
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Jiya Rai – para swimmer and endurance record-holder

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Jiya Rai
Jiya Rai, an Indian para swimmer from Mumbai, became the world's fastest and youngest female para swimmer to complete a solo swim across the English Channel in July 2024. She completed the approximately 34 km stretch from England to France in record time. Jiya Rai is a well-known endurance swimmer with disabilities who has set multiple swimming records.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Avani Lekhara): Avani Lekhara is a Paralympic gold medalist in shooting (not swimming). She won gold at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics in rifle shooting.
Option 2 (Ria Sharma): Ria Sharma is known as a disability rights activist, not as a para swimmer who crossed the English Channel.
Option 4 (Anchal Gangwal): She is associated with naval aviation and adventure sports training, not para swimming records.

Q188. Where was the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 held?

  1. (a) Bengaluru, Karnataka
  2. (b) Mangalore, Karnataka
  3. (c) Pune, Maharashtra
  4. (d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mangalore, Karnataka

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Mangalore, Karnataka
The 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 was held in Mangalore ( Mangaluru ), Karnataka. The event was organised by the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) and included competitions in swimming, diving, water polo, and open water swimming.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Bengaluru, Karnataka): Bengaluru is the state capital but was not the venue for this particular championship.
Option 3 (Pune, Maharashtra): Pune has hosted various national events but was not the venue for the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024.
Option 4 (Chennai, Tamil Nadu): Chennai was not the host city for this event.

Q189. Where was the 57th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship (2024-25) held?

  1. (a) Puri, Odisha
  2. (b) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  3. (c) Mumbai, Maharashtra
  4. (d) Panaji, Goa
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Puri, Odisha

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Puri, Odisha
The 57th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship (2024-25) was held in Puri, Odisha. Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian tag sport and one of the oldest sports on the Indian subcontinent. The national championship is organised by the Kho-Kho Federation of India (KKFI).
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Ahmedabad, Gujarat): Ahmedabad was not the venue for this championship.
Option 3 (Mumbai, Maharashtra): Mumbai was not the host city for the 57th edition.
Option 4 (Panaji, Goa): Panaji was not the venue for this event.

Q190. The 2024 National Chess Championship (Senior Open) provided competitive exposure to elite players. Which city hosted this championship?

  1. (a) Srinagar
  2. (b) Panji
  3. (c) Gurugram
  4. (d) Leh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gurugram

The 2024 National Chess Championship (Senior Open) was held in Gurugram (Haryana). The National Chess Championship is organised by the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and serves as the premier chess event in India.
(a) Incorrect: Srinagar did not host the 2024 National Chess Championship (Senior Open).
(b) Incorrect: Panji (Panaji) is the capital of Goa but did not host the 2024 National Chess Championship.
(c) Incorrect: Leh is in Ladakh and did not host the 2024 National Chess Championship.

Q191. In 2025, which young Indian weight-lifter won gold in the junior men's 88 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships and set new junior records?

  1. (a) Sanket Mahadev
  2. (b) Sairaj Pardeshi
  3. (c) Jeremy Lalrinnunga
  4. (d) Achinta Sheuli
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sairaj Pardeshi

Sairaj Pardeshi won gold in the junior men's 88 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025, setting new junior records. He is a young Indian weightlifter representing India at international level.
(a) Incorrect: Sanket Mahadev Sargar is known for winning silver at Commonwealth Games 2022 in the 55 kg category, not 2025 junior 88 kg.
(b) Incorrect: Jeremy Lalrinnunga won Commonwealth Games gold in 2022 in the 67 kg category, not 2025 junior 88 kg.
(c) Incorrect: Achinta Sheuli won Commonwealth Games gold in 2022 in the 73 kg category, not the 2025 junior 88 kg event.

Q192. Where was the 57th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship 2024-25 held?

  1. (a) District Sports Complex, Puri, Odisha
  2. (b) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
  3. (c) Indira Gandhi Stadium, Patiala
  4. (d) Khel Gaon, Surat
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) District Sports Complex, Puri, Odisha

The 57th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship 2024-25 was held at the District Sports Complex in Puri, Odisha, bringing together teams from across India's states and union territories.
(b) Incorrect: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi was not the venue for this championship.
(c) Incorrect: Indira Gandhi Stadium in Patiala was not the host venue for the 57th National Kho-Kho Championship 2024-25.
(d) Incorrect: Khel Gaon in Surat, Gujarat was not the venue; the championship was held in Puri, Odisha.
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Q193. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Manu Bhaker secured a bronze medal in which shooting event?

  1. (a) 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
  2. (b) 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
  3. (c) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol
  4. (d) 50m Pistol
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team

Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, partnering with Sarabjot Singh. She became India's first double- medallist in a single Olympic Games.
(a) Incorrect: She competed in Air Pistol, not Air Rifle events.
(c) Incorrect: She did not win a medal in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol.
(d) Incorrect: 50m Pistol is not an Olympic event at Paris 2024.

Q194. Where will the 44th Junior National Kho-Kho Championship (Boys & Girls) 2025-26 be held?

  1. (a) Pune, Maharashtra
  2. (b) Bengaluru, Karnataka
  3. (c) Patiala, Punjab
  4. (d) Surat, Gujarat
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Bengaluru, Karnataka

The 44th Junior National Kho-Kho Championship (Boys & Girls) 2025-26 was scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Kho-Kho is one of the most popular traditional Indian sports with a strong national championship circuit.
(a) Incorrect: Pune is not the venue for this championship.
(c) Incorrect: Patiala is not the venue.
(d) Incorrect: Surat is not the venue.

Q195. What will be the duration of the 44th Junior National Kho-Kho Championship 2025-26?

  1. (a) 1st January to 7th January 2026
  2. (b) 10th January to 14th January 2026
  3. (c) 31st December 2025 to 4th January 2026
  4. (d) 31st January 2026 to 4th February 2026
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 31st December 2025 to 4th January 2026

The 44th Junior National Kho-Kho Championship 2025-26 was scheduled from 31st December 2025 to 4th January 2026, held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
(a) Incorrect: 1st January to 7th January 2026 is not the correct duration.
(b) Incorrect: 10th to 14th January 2026 is not the correct period.
(d) Incorrect: January 31 to February 4, 2026 is not the correct schedule.

Q196. When and where was the Khelo Chess India Challenger FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 held?

  1. (a) 1st April to 3rd April 2025, Mumbai
  2. (b) 5th April to 6th April 2025, Madhya Pradesh
  3. (c) 10th April to 12th April 2025, Delhi
  4. (d) 15th March to 17th March 2025, Bangalore
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 5th April to 6th April 2025, Madhya Pradesh

The Khelo Chess India Challenger FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 was held from 5th April to 6th April 2025 in Madhya Pradesh. This tournament is part of India's broader initiative to promote chess at grassroots level.
(a) Incorrect: The tournament was not held in Mumbai from April 1-3 (candidate's wrong selection).
(c) Incorrect: Delhi from April 10-12 is incorrect.
(d) Incorrect: Bangalore from March 15-17 is incorrect.

Q197. The 38th National Games, scheduled for 2025, were allotted to a state to organize and host the event. Which state received this allotment?

  1. (a) Uttarakhand
  2. (b) Madhya Pradesh
  3. (c) Andhra Pradesh
  4. (d) Karnataka
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Uttarakhand

The 38th National Games were allotted to Uttarakhand and scheduled for 2025. Uttarakhand prepared venues across Dehradun, Haridwar, and other cities to host this multi-sport event. The National Games are organized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and feature athletes from all Indian states and union territories competing in various Olympic and non-Olympic sports.
(b) Incorrect: Madhya Pradesh did not receive the 38th National Games allotment.
(c) Incorrect: Andhra Pradesh did not get the 38th Games; they hosted an earlier edition.
(d) Incorrect: Karnataka has hosted National Games earlier (36th), but the 38th were allotted to Uttarakhand.

Q198. Who won a bronze medal at the 2025 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in the vault event?

  1. (a) Protistha Samanta
  2. (b) Yihan Zhang
  3. (c) Pranati Nayak
  4. (d) Nguyen Thi Quynh Nhu
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Pranati Nayak

The correct answer is Pranati Nayak (Option 3).
Pranati Nayak won the bronze medal in the vault event at the 2025 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. She is India's top gymnast and has been representing India internationally for many years, competing at the Olympic Games and multiple Asian-level competitions.
Option 1 - Protistha Samanta: Protistha Samanta is an Indian gymnast, but she did not win the bronze in the vault event at this championship.
Option 2 - Yihan Zhang: Yihan Zhang is a Chinese gymnast; she did not win the bronze medal in this particular event.
Option 4 - Nguyen Thi Quynh Nhu: This Vietnamese gymnast did not win the bronze medal in the vault event at the 2025 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Q199. At which venue did India achieve its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games?

  1. (a) Doha, Qatar
  2. (b) Manama, Bahrain
  3. (c) Jakarta, Indonesia
  4. (d) Tokyo, Japan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Manama, Bahrain

The correct answer is Manama, Bahrain (Option 2).
India achieved its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games held in Manama, Bahrain. The Indian contingent won a record number of medals, making it India's most successful performance in the history of the Asian Youth Games.
Option 1 - Doha, Qatar: Doha hosted the 2006 Asian Games and various major international competitions, but the 2025 Asian Youth Games were held in Manama, Bahrain.
Option 3 - Jakarta, Indonesia: Jakarta co-hosted (with Palembang) the 2018 Asian Games; it was not the venue for the 2025 Asian Youth Games.
Option 4 - Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo hosted the 2020 Summer Olympics; it was not the venue for the 2025 Asian Youth Games.

Q200. What was the duration of the Boxing Federation of India Cup 2025?

  1. (a) 10th to 16th October 2025
  2. (b) 1st to 7th October 2025
  3. (c) 5th to 10th October 2025
  4. (d) 15th to 20th October 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1st to 7th October 2025

The correct answer is 1st to 7th October 2025 (Option 2).
The Boxing Federation of India Cup 2025 was held from October 1st to October 7th, 2025. This national-level boxing championship was organized by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and brought together top boxers from across the country.
Option 1 - 10th to 16th October 2025: This period does not correspond to the announced dates of the Boxing Federation of India Cup 2025.
Option 3 - 5th to 10th October 2025: This duration does not match the official dates of the competition.
Option 4 - 15th to 20th October 2025: This is not the correct period for the Boxing Federation of India Cup 2025.
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