Question 1

India hosted the Asian Games in which year in the 21st century before 2024?

Accepted Answer

India hosted the Asian Games in 2023 in New Delhi. The previous time India hosted the Asian Games was in 1982, also in New Delhi.

Question 2

Which of the following is the oldest football tournament in India?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup, established in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in India and the second-oldest association football tournament in the world after the FA Cup (England, 1871).

Question 3

In which year did Virat Kohli become the fastest batsman to score 8,000 runs in Test cricket?

Accepted Answer

Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to score 8,000 Test runs in terms of innings played. This milestone reflects his consistency and aggressive batting approach in Test cricket.

Question 4

Neeraj Chopra won India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. In which event did he achieve this historic feat?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in javelin throw (men's) at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021) with a throw of 87.58 meters.

Question 5

The Durand Cup, one of India's oldest football tournaments, was first held in which year?

Accepted Answer

The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia. It was first held in 1888 in India during the British colonial period.

Question 6

Which Indian cricketer became the fastest to reach 8000 runs in ODI (One Day International) cricket history?

Accepted Answer

Virat Kohli achieved this milestone in 2023, becoming the fastest player to accumulate 8000 ODI runs in terms of innings played. This record highlights his consistency and dominance in international cricket across formats.

Question 7

In which year did India win the Thomas Cup (men's badminton world championship) for the first time in its history?

Accepted Answer

India won the Thomas Cup in 2022, defeating Indonesia in the final at Bangkok. This was a historic achievement as it was India's first Thomas Cup victory despite competing since 1949.

Question 8

In which city was the 2023 Asian Games held, where India won 107 medals?

Accepted Answer

The 2023 Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China. India finished 5th in the overall medal tally with 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze), marking one of India's best performances at the Asian Games.

Question 9

Who won the Padma Shri award in 2024 for sports (badminton), becoming one of India's most decorated badminton players?

Accepted Answer

Saina Nehwal was awarded the Padma Shri in 2024 for her exceptional contributions to badminton. She is a former World No. 1 and Olympic bronze medalist, making her one of India's greatest badminton players.

Question 10

Which Indian cricketer became the fastest to reach 8000 runs in Test cricket history in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to reach 8000 Test runs in terms of innings played (in his 169th innings), surpassing the previous record. This milestone highlights his consistency and dominance in Test cricket.

Question 11

In which year did Neeraj Chopra win India's first Olympic gold medal in athletics (track and field), and at which Olympic Games did this historic achievement occur?

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever Olympic gold medal in athletics by winning the javelin throw event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021). He threw 87.58 meters to secure the gold. This was a landmark moment for Indian athletics on the global stage.

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