Sports Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where was the first anniversary of Fit India Sundays on Cycle celebrated on 21 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rock Beach, Puducherry
PIB 2207165: over 1,500 cyclists took part in the first anniversary edition at Rock Beach, Puducherry.
What did Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launch at the first anniversary of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Carbon credit incentivisation on the Fit India Mobile App
PIB 2207165: the minister launched Fit India Mobile App carbon credit incentivisation for cycling enthusiasts.
In which city did India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first T20I on 21 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
The Hindu and Indian Express: the match was played at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Who was the player of the match for her unbeaten 69 in the first India–Sri Lanka women's T20I on 21 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jemimah Rodrigues
Indian Express: Jemimah Rodrigues was player of the match for 69 not out off 44 balls; The Hindu calls it her 14th T20I half-century.
Who was named vice-captain of India's squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, announced on 20 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Axar Patel
BCCI media advisory: Suryakumar Yadav (C) and Axar Patel (VC). ESPNcricinfo and The Hindu: Shubman Gill, the previous vice-captain, was left out.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is to be co-hosted by India and which country?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Lanka
The Hindu: the tournament is to be played in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February.
Which team did India defeat in the final to win the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 on 14 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Hong Kong, China
The Hindu and World Squash: India beat top seeds Hong Kong, China 3-0 in the final in Chennai.
Which Indian player won the third and title-clinching match of the Squash World Cup 2025 final by beating Tomato Ho?
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Correct answer: D — Anahat Singh
The Hindu, NIE and World Squash: Anahat Singh beat Tomato Ho 3-0 to seal India's 3-0 win, after Joshna Chinappa and Abhay Singh won the first two matches.
Before winning the title in December 2025, what was India's best finish at the Squash World Cup?
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Correct answer: A — Bronze medal in 2023
The Hindu and Olympics.com: the title improved on India's previous best finish, a bronze medal at the 2023 edition.
Where was the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2025 held on 13 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jagdalpur
PIB 2203518: Amit Shah addressed the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.
How many players took part in the Bastar Olympics 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3,91,000
PIB 2203518: 3,91,000 players participated in the Bastar Olympics 2025, a two-and-a-half-fold increase.
Which of the following districts is NOT part of the Bastar division whose seven districts fielded teams in the Bastar Olympics 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajnandgaon
PIB 2203518: Bastar division comprises Kanker, Kondagaon, Bastar, Sukma, Bijapur, Narayanpur and Dantewada. Rajnandgaon is not among them.
In which year was the Bombay Gymkhana, honoured with a commemorative stamp on its 150th anniversary in December 2025, established?
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Correct answer: B — 1875
PIB 2203464: the Bombay Gymkhana was established in 1875.
Who released the commemorative postage stamp on the 150th anniversary of the Bombay Gymkhana on 13 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jyotiraditya Scindia
PIB 2203464: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released the stamp in the presence of Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora.
Which team did India beat 4-2 to win the bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Argentina
FIH match sheet, IANS and India Today: India beat Argentina 4-2 in the third-place match in Chennai.
Who was the head coach of the Indian team that won bronze at the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — P.R. Sreejesh
India Today and Indian Express (10–11 Dec 2025): the team was coached by P.R. Sreejesh.
At which stadium did India win the bronze medal match of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai
FIH match sheet and IANS: the match was played at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
Which institution hosted the Admiral's Cup 2025 naval sailing championship from 8 to 13 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
PIB 2200018: the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, hosted the Admiral's Cup 2025 from 8 to 13 December 2025.
How many countries were set to take part in the 14th edition of the Admiral's Cup at Ezhimala in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 35
PIB 2200018: the 14th edition will witness participation from 35 international countries.
Consider the following statements about the Admiral's Cup hosted by the Indian Naval Academy: 1. The Admiral's Cup was instituted in 2010. 2. The races are held in the fleet racing format on Laser Radial boats. 3. The championship is for officer trainees of friendly foreign navies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2200018: instituted in 2010 for officer trainees of friendly foreign navies; races use the match racing format on ILCA-6 class sailboats, not fleet racing.
Who won India's individual gold in Eventing at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025 in Pattaya?
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Correct answer: C — Ashish Limaye
PIB 2199326: Ashish Limaye bagged an individual gold in Eventing and a team silver.
Where was the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025, at which India won five medals, held?
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Correct answer: A — Pattaya
PIB 2199326: the contingent of six returned with five medals from Pattaya.
To which post did Indian Railways promote cricketers Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur in December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Officer on Special Duty (Sports)
PIB 2197278: the three were promoted to the Group 'B' Officer-grade post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) through out-of-turn promotion.
Consider the following statements about the Railways' promotion of three Women's World Cup winners announced on 1 December 2025: 1. The promotion is an initiative of the Railway Sports Promotion Board. 2. The new post carries pay at Level-8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. 3. All three players were earlier posted in Western Railway. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2197278: the initiative is of the RSPB and carries Level-8 pay; all three were serving in Northern Railway, not Western Railway.
Which Indian pair retained the women's doubles title at the Syed Modi India International 2025 in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: B — Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat Japan's Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 to defend their title.
Kidambi Srikanth lost the men's singles final of the Syed Modi International 2025 to:
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Correct answer: C — Jason Gunawan
Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong, China beat Srikanth 21-16, 8-21, 22-20 for his first World Tour title.
Which team beat India 1-0 in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 to win its maiden title?
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Correct answer: A — Belgium
Belgium beat India 1-0 in the final at Ipoh on 30 November 2025 for its first Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title.
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, whose 2025 final India lost, is held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Malaysia
The 2025 edition was played in Ipoh, Malaysia.
On 30 November 2025 Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century against South Africa at which venue?
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Correct answer: C — JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Kohli made 135 in the 1st ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
With his 52nd ODI century in November 2025, Virat Kohli surpassed which record?
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Correct answer: D — Sachin Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries, for most centuries in a single format
His 52nd ODI hundred took him past Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries for the most centuries by a batter in one format.
The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025, which began on 28 November 2025, was hosted in which two Indian cities?
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Correct answer: C — Chennai and Madurai
The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 is being played in Chennai and Madurai from 28 November to 10 December 2025.
In their opening match of the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025, India beat which team 7-0?
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Correct answer: D — Chile
India beat Chile 7-0 in Pool B at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai, on 28 November 2025.
The 25th Summer Deaflympics 2025, where India won a record 20 medals, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Tokyo
The 25th Summer Deaflympics 2025 was held in Tokyo.
How many gold medals did India win at the 25th Summer Deaflympics 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9
India won 20 medals: 9 gold, 7 silver and 4 bronze.
Which Indian city was declared the host city of the 2030 Commonwealth Games on 26 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ahmedabad
Amdavad (Ahmedabad), Gujarat, was declared host city of the 2030 Commonwealth Games at the CGF General Assembly in Glasgow.
The decision to award the 2030 Commonwealth Games to India was taken at the CGF General Assembly held in:
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Correct answer: A — Glasgow
The declaration was made during the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in Glasgow on 26 November 2025.
Consider the following statements: 1. The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be the centenary edition of the Games. 2. India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 in New Delhi, winning 101 medals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per PIB: 2030 marks the 100th year of the Games, and India won 101 medals including 38 gold at the 2010 Delhi CWG.
India beat which team in the final of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chinese Taipei
India beat Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final in Dhaka on 24 November 2025.
The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025, won by India, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Dhaka
The tournament was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Consider the following statements about the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025: 1. India won the title for the second consecutive time. 2. India beat Iran in the semi-final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India won a second straight title and beat Iran 33–21 in the semi-final.
Which state is hosting the Khelo India University Games 2025, which opened on 24 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan
KIUG Rajasthan 2025 is being held across seven cities of Rajasthan from 24 November to 5 December 2025.
How many universities are participating in the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 222
4,448 athletes from 222 universities are competing in 23 medal sports, with 296 gold medals at stake.
India defeated which team in the final of the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Nepal
India beat Nepal by seven wickets in the final at Colombo.
The final of the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup (November 2025) was played in:
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Correct answer: A — Colombo
The final was played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 23 November 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025: 1. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament. 2. India lost one league match before winning the title. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
By what margin did South Africa beat India in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 30 runs
South Africa won by 30 runs after bowling India out for 93 while chasing 124.
Who was the Player of the Match in the India vs South Africa first Test at Kolkata in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Simon Harmer
Off-spinner Simon Harmer took 4-30 and 4-21 (8-51 in the match) and was Player of the Match.
Consider the following statements about the India vs South Africa Kolkata Test (November 2025): 1. It was South Africa's first Test win in India since 2010. 2. India were bowled out for 93 while chasing a target of 124. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct, as reported by The Hindu and BBC Sport.
Which state emerged as the overall champion at the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Telangana
Telangana won the overall championship with 230 medals and 714 points.
Where did the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 conclude?
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Correct answer: B — Rourkela
It concluded at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students were launched in:
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Correct answer: A — 1997–98
EMRS were launched in 1997–98 to provide quality residential education to tribal students from Class 6 to 12.
Where were the 2025 Asian Archery Championships, topped by India, held?
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Correct answer: B — Dhaka
The championships were held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and concluded on 14 November 2025.
Ankita Bhakat won the women's recurve individual gold at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships by defeating:
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Correct answer: D — Nam Su-hyeon
Ankita beat Korea's Paris 2024 Olympic medallist Nam Su-hyeon 7-3 in the final; she had beaten Deepika Kumari in the semi-final.
Consider the following statements about India at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships: 1. India topped the medal table with six gold medals. 2. Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat became the first Indian male and female recurve archers to win individual titles at the championships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct, as reported by Sportstar and Olympics.com.
At which venue did the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
SAI and Hockey India held the centenary event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
The Indian hockey centenary celebrated in November 2025 traces the sport's journey in India from which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1925
The Sports Ministry said the celebration honoured Indian hockey's journey from its beginnings in 1925. 1928 was the Amsterdam Olympics.
India won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 by defeating which team in the final on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — South Africa
India beat South Africa in the final on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
While hosting the World Cup winners on 6 November 2025, President Murmu praised them for defeating which 'seven-time world champion' team?
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Correct answer: B — Australia
The President said the team defeated the seven-time world champion and then-undefeated Australian team.
Who was the coach of the Indian team that won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Amol Mazumdar
Coach Amol Mazumdar thanked the Prime Minister when the team met him on 5 November 2025.
The Army Sports Conclave 2025, held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 4 November 2025, was aimed at supporting which national goal?
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Correct answer: A — Olympic Mission 2036
The Indian Army organised the conclave to contribute to the nation's vision of Olympic Mission 2036.
By what margin did India beat South Africa in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 52 runs
India made 298/7 and bowled South Africa out for 246 to win by 52 runs.
Where was the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 played?
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Correct answer: D — Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
The final was played at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Who was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma was Player of the Tournament with 215 runs and 22 wickets; Shafali Verma was Player of the Match in the final.
Consider the following statements about the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final: 1. Shafali Verma scored 87 and was named Player of the Match. 2. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a century in the final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Shafali scored 87 (and took 2/36) to be Player of the Match, and Wolvaardt made 101.
The first Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon, held on 2 November 2025, honours which Param Vir Chakra awardee?
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Correct answer: C — Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
The marathon was a tribute to Param Vir Chakra awardee Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.
Apart from Delhi, participants from how many Air Force Stations took part in the Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 46
Over 45,000 participants from 46 Air Force Stations joined in 21 km, 10 km and 5 km categories.
With whom did Rohan Bopanna win the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles title?
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Correct answer: B — Matthew Ebden
Bopanna won the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden and rose to World No. 1 in doubles.
At what age did Rohan Bopanna become the oldest man to reach World No. 1 in the ATP doubles rankings?
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Correct answer: C — 43
ATP noted that Bopanna rose to No. 1 for the first time after the 2024 Australian Open and became the oldest man to do so, at 43.
Which city hosted the Asian Youth Games 2025, held from 22 to 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Manama
The Asian Youth Games 2025 were held in Manama, Bahrain, from 22 to 31 October 2025.
How many medals did India win at the Asian Youth Games 2025, its best-ever tally?
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Correct answer: C — 48
India won 48 medals (13 gold, 18 silver, 17 bronze) and finished sixth.
At the Asian Youth Games 2025, which sport made its debut with both India's boys' and girls' teams winning gold?
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Correct answer: B — Kabaddi
Both Indian kabaddi teams stayed unbeaten and won gold in the sport's debut appearance at the Games.
Which State is hosting the fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (24 November–5 December 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
PIB: the fifth KIUG will be held in seven cities of Rajasthan from 24 November to 5 December 2025.
Which sport will be a demonstration event at the Khelo India University Games 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kho-kho
PIB: KIUG 2025 has 23 medal sports and one demonstration discipline, kho-kho; mallakhamb and yogasana are medal sports.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India University Games: 1. Beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling are being introduced for the first time in the 2025 edition. 2. Lovely Professional University were the champions of the previous edition held in North-East India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling are being introduced for the first time; at the last KIUG in North-East India, Chandigarh University were champions and LPU finished second.