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Which Indian bowler took 5 for 42 and was player of the match as India beat New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 group match on 2 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy, playing his first match of the tournament, took 5 for 42 and was named player of the match.
By what margin did India beat New Zealand in their Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match in Dubai on 2 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 44 runs
India made 249 for 9 and bowled New Zealand out for 205, winning by 44 runs.
Which New Zealand bowler also took five wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 match against India on 2 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Matt Henry
Matt Henry took 5 for 42 as New Zealand restricted India to 249 for 9.
How many runs did Ibrahim Zadran score against England at Lahore on 26 February 2025, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history?
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Correct answer: C — 177
Ibrahim Zadran made 177 off 146 balls, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.
Ibrahim Zadran's 177 overtook whose record for the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy, set earlier in the same 2025 edition?
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Correct answer: A — Ben Duckett
Zadran overtook England opener Ben Duckett, who had made 165 against Australia earlier in the 2025 edition.
Which Afghanistan bowler took 5 for 58 to dismiss England for 317 in the Champions Trophy match at Lahore on 26 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai took 5 for 58 as England were bowled out for 317, eight runs short.
Which New Zealand batter scored 112 against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025, taking New Zealand and India into the Champions Trophy semi-finals?
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Correct answer: B — Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra made 112 off 105 balls as New Zealand chased 237 to win by five wickets.
New Zealand's win over Bangladesh on 24 February 2025 eliminated which two teams from Group A of the Champions Trophy?
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Correct answer: C — Pakistan and Bangladesh
The result knocked out Bangladesh and the hosts and defending champions Pakistan, while New Zealand and India reached the semi-finals.
Which New Zealand bowler took 4 for 26 to restrict Bangladesh to 236 for 9 at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Michael Bracewell
Michael Bracewell took 4 for 26 as Bangladesh were held to 236 for 9.
Kohli's unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in Dubai on 23 February 2025 was his which ODI century?
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Correct answer: C — 51st
Kohli's 100 not out off 111 balls was his 51st ODI century, the most by anyone in the format.
In how many innings did Virat Kohli reach 14,000 ODI runs, the fastest by any batter?
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Correct answer: D — 287
Kohli reached 14,000 ODI runs in his 287th innings, 63 fewer than Sachin Tendulkar's 350.
Besides Sachin Tendulkar, which batter had scored 14,000 ODI runs before Virat Kohli?
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Correct answer: B — Kumar Sangakkara
Kohli became only the third batter to 14,000 ODI runs, after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
Which Indian bowler took three wickets to help bowl Pakistan out for 241 on 23 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Kuldeep Yadav
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 241.
Which industry bodies joined the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event led by Mansukh Mandaviya in Delhi on 23 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — FICCI and CII
Special guests from industry bodies FICCI and CII joined the ninth week of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Delhi.
Who scored 165 for England against Australia on 22 February 2025, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history?
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Correct answer: D — Ben Duckett
Ben Duckett's 165 off 143 balls is the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.
Whose unbeaten 120, his maiden ODI century, steered Australia's record chase against England in Lahore?
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Correct answer: A — Josh Inglis
Josh Inglis made 120 not out off 86 balls, his maiden ODI century, as Australia chased 352.
Kerala reached their maiden Ranji Trophy final in February 2025 by taking a first-innings lead over which team in the semi-final?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
Kerala made 457 and bowled Gujarat out for 455 in the semi-final in Ahmedabad, winning on first-innings lead.
By how many runs did Kerala lead Gujarat on the first innings in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy semi-final?
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Correct answer: B — 2
Kerala's 457 against Gujarat's 455 gave them a two-run first-innings lead.
Which Kerala bowler took the last three Gujarat wickets on the final morning of the Ranji Trophy semi-final?
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Correct answer: C — Aditya Sarwate
Left-arm spinner Aditya Sarwate took all three remaining wickets on the fifth morning to finish with 4 for 111.
Who scored a maiden ODI century as South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy at Karachi on 21 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton scored 103 off 106 balls, his maiden ODI century, and was named Player of the Match.
Who scored an unbeaten century for India against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy at Dubai on 20 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill made 101 not out off 129 balls as India chased 229.
Mohammed Shami, who took 5 for 53 against Bangladesh, overtook whom to become India's leading wicket-taker in men's ICC tournaments?
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Correct answer: B — Zaheer Khan
With his five-for, Shami overtook Zaheer Khan as India's leading wicket-taker in men's ICC tournaments.
Which record did Mohammed Shami set during his 5 for 53 against Bangladesh on 20 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Quickest to 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled
Shami became the quickest bowler to 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled, and it was his sixth ODI five-wicket haul.
Which Bangladesh batter scored his maiden ODI century against India in Dubai on 20 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Towhid Hridoy
Towhid Hridoy scored 100 off 118 balls, his maiden ODI century, sharing a 154-run sixth-wicket stand with Jaker Ali.
By what margin did New Zealand beat Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi?
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Correct answer: D — 60 runs
New Zealand made 320 for 5 and bowled Pakistan out for 260, winning by 60 runs.
Who was named Player of the Match in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener between Pakistan and New Zealand?
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Correct answer: B — Tom Latham
Tom Latham, unbeaten on 118 off 104 balls, was named Player of the Match.
Besides Tom Latham, which New Zealand batter scored a century against Pakistan in Karachi on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Will Young
Will Young made 107 off 113 balls, the other century in New Zealand's 320 for 5.
From which landmark did Mansukh Mandaviya lead the Fit India Sundays on Cycle ride on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gateway of India, Mumbai
The ride was flagged off from the Gateway of India, Mumbai, and ended at Girgaon Chowpatty via Marine Drive, with the message #FightObesity.
In which city was the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games held on 14 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Haldwani
The 38th National Games, held across Uttarakhand from 28 January 2025, closed with a ceremony at Haldwani.
Which team finished as overall champions of the 38th National Games (2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Services Sports Control Board
The Services Sports Control Board were overall champions with 68 gold, 26 silver and 27 bronze medals.
At the closing of the 38th National Games, Mansukh Mandaviya said Uttarakhand, known as 'Devbhoomi', had now also earned which title?
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Correct answer: A — Khel Bhoomi
Mandaviya said that after hosting the 38th National Games, Uttarakhand had earned the title of 'Khel Bhoomi'.
Consider the following statements about the final medal table of the 38th National Games: 1. Maharashtra won more medals in total than the overall champions. 2. Haryana finished third. 3. The overall champions won fewer than 50 gold medals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Maharashtra won 201 medals against the champions' 121 but fewer golds (54 against 68), and Haryana was third with 48 gold. The Services Sports Control Board won 68 gold, so the third statement is wrong.
Rohit Sharma's 119 against England on 9 February 2025 was his which ODI century?
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Correct answer: C — 32nd
The 119 off 90 balls at Cuttack was Rohit Sharma's 32nd ODI hundred.
At which stadium did India beat England in the second ODI on 9 February 2025 to seal the series?
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Correct answer: A — Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
The second ODI was played at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, where India won by four wickets.
What target did India chase down in the second ODI against England at Cuttack on 9 February 2025, in which Rohit Sharma scored 119?
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Correct answer: C — 304
India chased England's 304 and won by four wickets with 33 balls to spare.
Who was named Player of the Match in the first India–England ODI at Nagpur on 6 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill was Player of the Match for his 87 off 96 balls as India chased down 249 to win by four wickets.
Which Indian bowler took 3 for 53 on his ODI debut against England at Nagpur on 6 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana took 3 for 53 in seven overs on his ODI debut, including the wickets of Ben Duckett, Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone.
Which team did India beat in the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — South Africa
ICC and BBC (2 Feb 2025): India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the final in Kuala Lumpur.
Who was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Gongadi Trisha
ICC media release (2 Feb 2025): India's Gongadi Trisha was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 309 runs in seven innings.
In which city was the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 played?
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Correct answer: D — Kuala Lumpur
ICC and BBC (2 Feb 2025): the final was played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Consider the following statements about the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: 1. India also won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2023. 2. Gongadi Trisha scored the first century in U19 Women's World Cup history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ICC media release: India successfully defended the title they first won in 2023, and Trisha made the first century in U19 Women's World Cup history (110 not out against Scotland). Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
By what margin did India beat England in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 150 runs
India made 247 for 9 and bowled England out for 97 in 10.3 overs to win by 150 runs and take the series 4–1.
Abhishek Sharma's 135 against England on 2 February 2025 became the highest T20I score by an India batter, surpassing the record of:
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Correct answer: D — Shubman Gill
Abhishek's 135 off 54 balls is the highest individual T20I score for India, surpassing Shubman Gill's 126.
Where was the fifth T20I between India and England, in which Abhishek Sharma scored 135, played on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The fifth and final T20I was played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, where India won by 150 runs.
Who won the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — R Praggnanandhaa
R Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters 2025 after beating D Gukesh in a blitz tiebreak; Gukesh was second and Abdusattorov third.
R Praggnanandhaa beat which player in the tiebreak to win the Tata Steel Masters 2025?
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Correct answer: A — D Gukesh
Praggnanandhaa and world champion D Gukesh tied on 8.5/13; Praggnanandhaa won the blitz tiebreak 2–1, taking the sudden-death game.
The 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament, whose Masters section R Praggnanandhaa won in February 2025, was held in which country?
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Correct answer: D — Netherlands
The 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament was held from 18 January to 2 February 2025 at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands.
Where was the inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon held on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — New Delhi
PIB (2 Feb 2025): the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon was conducted on 2 February 2025 in New Delhi, hosted at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Where were the 9th Asian Winter Games held in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Harbin, China
PIB 2097997: the 9th Asian Winter Games were scheduled from 7 to 14 February 2025 in Harbin, China.
Under which scheme did the Government extend full financial support, for the first time, to Indian athletes at the 2025 Asian Winter Games?
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Correct answer: C — Assistance to National Sports Federations Scheme
PIB 2097997: full financial support is being extended for the first time under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme.
Which state hosted the 38th National Games inaugurated on 28 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Uttarakhand
PIB 2097172: PM Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
What was the theme of the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Green Games
PIB 2097172: the theme was 'Green Games', with trophies and medals made of e-waste.
Consider the following statements about the 38th National Games: 1. The medals were made of e-waste. 2. The Games were held across 11 cities in 8 districts of Uttarakhand. 3. The Games were held in Uttarakhand's golden jubilee year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2097172: medals were made of e-waste and the Games were held in 11 cities across 8 districts; it was Uttarakhand's silver jubilee (25th) year, not golden jubilee.
Till what date were the 38th National Games scheduled to run in Uttarakhand?
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Correct answer: C — 14 February 2025
PIB 2097172: the Games were held from 28 January to 14 February 2025.
Where did the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 open on 23 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — NDS Stadium, Leh
PIB 2095520: the Games commenced at the NDS Stadium in Leh, Ladakh.
When was Jammu and Kashmir scheduled to host the snow games of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 22–25 February 2025
PIB 2095520: Ladakh hosts the first phase till 27 January; J&K hosts the snow games from 22 to 25 February.
Consider the following about the Khelo India Winter Games 2025: 1. It is the 5th edition of the Games. 2. Ladakh hosts the first phase till 27 January 2025. 3. Ladakh has a State Centre of Excellence in Leh for athletics, archery and boxing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2095575 calls it the 5th Khelo India Winter Games; PIB 2095520 gives the Ladakh phase till 27 January and the Leh State Centre of Excellence for athletics, archery and boxing.
Which team did India beat in both the men's and women's finals of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nepal
The Hindu and Sportstar: India beat Nepal 78-40 in the women's final and 54-36 in the men's final.
Who captained the Indian men's team that won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup?
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Correct answer: C — Pratik Waikar
The Hindu and Sportstar: captain Pratik Waikar led the men's team to a 54-36 win over Nepal.
Consider the following statements about the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 finals: 1. The finals were held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. 2. The Indian women's team was led by Priyanka Ingle. 3. The Indian men's team won the final 78-40. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
The Hindu: the finals were at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and skipper Priyanka Ingle led the women; 78-40 was the women's score, while the men won 54-36.
Who won the women's singles title at the India Open 2025 badminton tournament?
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Correct answer: A — An Se-young
TOI and Sportstar: An Se-young beat Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12, 21-9 in the women's singles final.
The India Open 2025 badminton tournament, held in New Delhi in January 2025, was played at which tournament level?
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Correct answer: C — Super 750
TOI and Sportstar: the India Open 2025 was a Super 750 tournament.
Consider the following statements about the India Open 2025: 1. Viktor Axelsen won his third India Open title in his sixth final. 2. An Se-young won her first India Open title. 3. A Chinese pair won the mixed doubles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
TOI and Sportstar: Axelsen won his third title in his sixth final and China's Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin won the mixed doubles; it was An Se-young's second India Open title.
Who was named vice-captain of India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, announced on 18 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill
Sportstar and ET: Rohit Sharma will captain the side, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.
Under the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India's matches are to be played in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Dubai
Sportstar: under the hybrid model agreed by the ICC, India's matches take place in Dubai; ET adds that India meet Pakistan on 23 February in Dubai.
Consider the following statements about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as reported at India's squad announcement: 1. The tournament is hosted by Pakistan and the UAE from 19 February to 9 March 2025. 2. India is in Group A with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. 3. Mohammed Siraj was named in India's 15-member squad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
ET: the tournament runs 19 February–9 March in Pakistan and the UAE, and India is in Group A with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Sportstar: Mohammed Siraj missed out on selection.
Where was the National Red Run 2.0 for HIV awareness held on 18 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Miramar, Panaji
PIB (MoHFW): the National Red Run 2.0 was held at Miramar, Panaji, on Saturday, 18 January 2025.
The National Red Run 2.0 (January 2025) was organised by NACO in collaboration with which body?
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Correct answer: A — Goa State AIDS Control Society
PIB: NACO organised the run in collaboration with the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS).
Consider the following statements about the National Red Run 2.0 held in January 2025: 1. The main run was over a distance of 10 km. 2. Participants competed in male, female and transgender categories. 3. The male category was won by a runner from Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the 10-km run had male, female and transgender categories. The male category was won by Nabeel Sahi of Kerala; runners from Meghalaya came second and third.
At the first-ever CSR round table for sports on 16 January 2025, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged each corporate to:
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Correct answer: B — Adopt one sport
PIB (Sports): Mandaviya urged corporates to adopt one sport during the first-ever corporate round-table conference.
At the CSR round table in January 2025, the Sports Minister set the vision of placing India among the top five global sports performers by which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2047
PIB: Mandaviya emphasised a vision to position India among the top five global sports performers by 2047; the 2036 goal mentioned is a top-10 finish at the Olympics.
Who scored her maiden ODI century in India women's 116-run win over Ireland at Rajkot on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jemimah Rodrigues
BBC, Indian Express and Sportstar: Jemimah Rodrigues scored 102, her maiden ODI century.
What total did India women post against Ireland in the second ODI at Rajkot on 12 January 2025, their highest in ODIs?
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Correct answer: A — 370/5
BBC and Indian Express: India made 370/5; Ireland replied with 254/7.
Consider the following statements about India women's second ODI against Ireland on 12 January 2025: 1. India won by 116 runs. 2. The win gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. 3. Harleen Deol scored a century. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
BBC and Indian Express: India won by 116 runs to lead 2-0; Harleen Deol scored 89, while Jemimah Rodrigues scored the century.
Who captained India women in the second ODI against Ireland at Rajkot on 12 January 2025, scoring 73?
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Correct answer: B — Smriti Mandhana
BBC and Indian Express: captain Smriti Mandhana scored 73 and shared a 156-run opening stand with Pratika Rawal.
In which city did the inaugural Women's Hockey India League begin on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ranchi
Hockey India match centre and Sportstar: the opener was at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Stadium, Ranchi.
Which team won the opening match of the first Women's Hockey India League on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Odisha Warriors
Hockey India: Delhi SG Pipers 0–4 Odisha Warriors in Match 1.
Who scored twice for Odisha Warriors in the opening match of the Women's Hockey India League?
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Correct answer: A — Yibbi Jansen
Hockey India and Sportstar: Yibbi Jansen scored in the 16th and 37th minutes.
Who top-scored for India with 89 in the first women's ODI against Ireland at Rajkot on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pratika Rawal
BBC and The Hindu: Pratika Rawal scored 89 off 96 balls; Tejal Hasabnis made 53 not out.
By what margin did India women win the first ODI against Ireland at Rajkot on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Six wickets
BBC and The Hindu: India won by six wickets, chasing 239 in 34.3 overs.
Who was named Player of the Series in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy that ended in Sydney on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jasprit Bumrah
The Hindu and BBC: Jasprit Bumrah was presented the Player of the Series award.
By what margin did Australia win the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India?
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Correct answer: B — 3-1
BBC, The Hindu and Reuters: Australia won the five-match series 3-1 after the six-wicket win in Sydney.
Consider the following statements about the fifth Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney: 1. Australia won by six wickets on the third day. 2. Scott Boland took 6-45 in India's second innings. 3. India captain Jasprit Bumrah bowled Australia out in the second innings. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
BBC and The Hindu: Australia won by six wickets on day three, and Boland took 6-45; Bumrah could not bowl because of a back injury.