Sports Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which Indian city was recommended in October 2025 by Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board as the proposed host of the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games?
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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad
PIB: the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport confirmed it will recommend Ahmedabad, India, as the proposed host city for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games.
On what date was the recommendation of Ahmedabad for the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be placed before the General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport?
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Correct answer: D — 26 November 2025
PIB: the recommendation shall be placed before the General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport to be held on 26 November 2025.
Consider the following statements: 1. The 2030 Commonwealth Games will coincide with 100 years of the Commonwealth Sport movement, which has 74 member nations and territories. 2. India finished third on the medal table at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the 2030 Games mark the centenary of the Commonwealth Sport movement of 74 member nations and territories; India finished fourth on the medal table at Birmingham 2022.
During his October 2025 visit to the SAI National Centre of Excellence, Sonipat, which facility did Mansukh Mandaviya inspect first?
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Correct answer: B — Archery Centre of Excellence
PIB: the Union Minister began his visit with an inspection of the Archery Centre of Excellence, where he interacted with coaches and athletes.
In October 2025, PM Modi praised actor Ram Charan and Anil Kamineni for promoting which sport through what was described as the world's first premier league for it?
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Correct answer: D — Archery
PIB: the Prime Minister appreciated their efforts to promote archery through the world's first Archery Premier League.
What was India's result at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships?
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Correct answer: A — 22 medals; 10th place
PIB: India finished 10th overall with a record 22 medals — 6 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze — its best-ever performance at the championships.
At which venue were the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships held?
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Correct answer: B — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
PIB: the championships were held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with over 2,100 participants from 100 countries in 186 medal events.
The 43rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on 5 October 2025 was held to commemorate which day?
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Correct answer: A — World Teachers' Day
PIB (MYAS): Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led the 43rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, commemorating World Teachers' Day, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about Fit India Sundays on Cycle: 1. Its 43rd edition took place simultaneously at more than 10,000 locations across India. 2. It is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with the Cycling Federation of India, Yogasana Bharat and MY Bharat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (MYAS): the 43rd edition was held simultaneously at over 10,000 locations; it is organised by MYAS in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India, Yogasana Bharat and MY Bharat.