Sports Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which venue is hosting the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026, scheduled for 19–24 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The championship is being held at Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi.
What is the theme of the opening ceremony of the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ONE DREAM | ONE BLADE | ONE PRIDE
The opening ceremony on 19 June 2026 is themed 'ONE DREAM | ONE BLADE | ONE PRIDE'.
Which team did Mexico defeat in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — South Africa
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the Group A opening match.
Who scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the opening match on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Julián Quiñones
Julián Quiñones scored in the 9th minute; Raúl Jiménez added the second in the 67th minute.
Consider the following statements about the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026: 1. The match was played at Mexico City Stadium. 2. Three players were sent off during the match. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
FIFA lists the venue as Mexico City Stadium, and FIFA, Concacaf and BBC report three red cards (Sithole, Zwane, Montes).
India's U-18 men's hockey team won the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?
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Correct answer: D — Japan
The team beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the final at Kakamigahara.
Who captained India's U-18 women's hockey team that won bronze at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Sweety Kujur
The women's team, led by captain Sweety Kujur, won bronze by beating Korea 3-0.
The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held on 7 June 2026 as a World Bicycle Day special was which edition?
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Correct answer: D — 77th
Dr Mandaviya said the day marked the 77th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'.
When was the 'Sundays on Cycle' initiative started by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya?
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Correct answer: A — December 2024
The cycling initiative was started by Dr Mandaviya in December 2024.
Who won the men's singles title at Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in the final on 7 June 2026.
Alexander Zverev, the Roland-Garros 2026 men's champion, became the first man from which country to win Roland-Garros in the Open era?
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Correct answer: A — Germany
Zverev became the first German man to win Roland-Garros in the Open era.
Consider the following statements about the Roland-Garros 2026 men's final: 1. It was Alexander Zverev's first Grand Slam singles title. 2. Zverev beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli in five sets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam by beating Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1.
Which team won the IPL 2026 final played on 31 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final to retain the IPL title.
The IPL 2026 final was played at which stadium?
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Correct answer: D — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026.
Consider the following statements about the IPL 2026 final: 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the title for the second consecutive year. 2. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 in the final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
RCB retained the title they first won in 2025, and Kohli made 75 not out off 42 balls.
Which State will host the 39th National Games in 2027?
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Correct answer: B — Meghalaya
The Sports Minister reviewed Meghalaya's preparations for hosting the 39th National Games in 2027.
In May 2026 the Union Sports Minister announced a high-altitude training centre in Meghalaya worth how much?
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Correct answer: C — ₹150 crore
Dr Mandaviya announced a world-class high-altitude training centre worth ₹150 crore in Meghalaya.
Which club won the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final on 30 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to retain the title.
The 2026 UEFA Champions League final was played at the Puskás Aréna in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Budapest
The final was played at the Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary, on 30 May 2026.
What was India's medal tally at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026 international skills competition (26–28 May 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — Two silver medals and three Merit Awards
Team India secured two silver medals and three Merit Awards at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026.
Where were the 2026 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, in which India won two team titles, held?
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Correct answer: D — Da Nang, Vietnam
The 2026 U23 Asian Championships were held in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Consider the following statements about India's performance at the 2026 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships: 1. India's women's wrestling team won the team title. 2. India's Greco-Roman team won the most gold medals among the three Indian squads. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The men's freestyle and women's teams won team titles; the women won 6 golds (the most), while the Greco-Roman team's record was 8 medals overall.
In May 2026, the Sports Ministry announced deploying dedicated IT Consultants in National Sports Federations under which framework?
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Correct answer: B — National Sports Digital Ecosystem (NSDE)
MYAS and SAI plan to deploy NSF IT Consultants under the National Sports Digital Ecosystem (NSDE).
As per the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026, the National Sports Board shall consist of:
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Correct answer: B — A Chairperson and two Members
The Board shall consist of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government from a panel recommended by the Search-cum-Selection Committee.
The National Sports Board Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026 were notified under which law?
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Correct answer: D — National Sports Governance Act, 2025
Both sets of rules were notified under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
The National Sports University, described by PIB as India's first dedicated sports university and reviewed by MoS Raksha Khadse in May 2026, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Imphal
Raksha Khadse visited the National Sports University (NSU), Imphal, to review progress of its permanent campus.
Which edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held on 24 May 2026 to mark Commonwealth Games Day?
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Correct answer: B — 75th
The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle commemorated Commonwealth Games Day at more than 8,000 locations.
What was the theme of the Ahmedabad edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on Commonwealth Games Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — A New Icon for a Fitter India – Pedalling to 2030
The Ahmedabad edition was themed 'A New Icon for a Fitter India – Pedalling to 2030'.
The national celebration of Commonwealth Games Day 2026, led by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, was held at:
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Correct answer: C — Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad
Mandaviya led the national celebrations from the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, the host city of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Which of the following facilities was inaugurated at SAI NCoE Gandhinagar by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 24 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Para Athlete Hostel
The facilities inaugurated were a Para Athlete Hostel, Centralised Dining Hall, Strength & Conditioning Hall, Multipurpose Training Hall and Meditation Park.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya described SAI NCoE Gandhinagar in May 2026 as an emerging premier high-performance hub for:
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Correct answer: D — Para sports
He said SAI NCoE Gandhinagar is emerging as a premier high-performance hub for para sports in India.
Where did MoS Sports Raksha Khadse lead the Commonwealth Games edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on 24 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Guwahati
She led the special Commonwealth Games edition at the IIT Guwahati campus, organised by SAI Regional Centre Guwahati with IIT Guwahati.
The Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) and High Performance Centre visited by Raksha Khadse on 24 May 2026 belong to which State?
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Correct answer: A — Assam
She visited the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) Assam and the High Performance Centre in Guwahati.
What national-record time did Gurindervir Singh clock to win the men's 100m at the Federation Cup in Ranchi on 23 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 10.09 seconds
Gurindervir ran 10.09s, the first Indian under 10.10s; Animesh Kujur's 10.15s from the semi-finals was the previous record.
Who became the first Indian decathlete to cross 8,000 points, at the Federation Cup in Ranchi in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Tejaswin Shankar
Tejaswin Shankar scored 8,057 points; Thowfeeq N. was second and Gokul K.R. third, while Vishal T.K. set the 400m record.
Consider the following statements about the Federation Cup athletics in Ranchi (23 May 2026): 1. Vishal T.K. became the first Indian to run the 400m in under 45 seconds. 2. Vishal T.K.'s 400m record broke a mark previously held by Animesh Kujur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Vishal ran 44.98s, the first sub-45 run by an Indian. The old record of 45.12s was his own, so statement 2 is wrong.
By what date were stakeholders invited to comment on the Sports Ministry's proposed amendments to criminalise organised doping (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — 18 June 2026
Comments and suggestions were invited during the public consultation by 18 June 2026.
Consider the following statements about the proposed anti-doping amendments (May 2026): 1. Athletes not involved in offences such as trafficking will not be criminalised merely for anti-doping rule violations or positive tests. 2. The proposals are aligned with India's commitments under the UNESCO Convention against doping in sport. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated: athletes remain outside criminal prosecution for rule violations alone, and the measures align with the UNESCO Convention and the WADA approach.
The proposed Indian anti-doping amendments of May 2026 are stated to be aligned with which international instrument?
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Correct answer: A — UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport
The Ministry said the measures are aligned with India's commitments under the UNESCO Convention against doping in sport and consistent with the WADA approach.
At which water body did the Indian Navy inaugurate a Naval Sailing Node on 17 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Upper Lake (Bhojtal), Bhopal
The Naval Sailing Node was inaugurated at Upper Lake, widely known as Bhojtal, in Bhopal.
According to PIB, how many members of the 34-member Navy Sailing Team belong to Madhya Pradesh (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — 17
PIB states that 17 of the 34 personnel in the Navy Sailing Team are from Madhya Pradesh.
Which trio won the women's recurve team gold for India at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on 10 May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Mohod
The gold-winning team was Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod.
In the final of the women's recurve team event at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 (May 2026), India beat which team in a shoot-off?
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Correct answer: C — China
India beat hosts China 5-4 (28-26 in the shoot-off); South Korea was beaten in the semi-finals.
The Indian women's recurve team's gold in May 2026 was its first Archery World Cup women's team gold since which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2021
It was India's first World Cup women's team gold since 2021.
The 'Srinagar Khel Sankalp' released in April 2026 relates to which sector?
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Correct answer: B — Sports
The Srinagar Khel Sankalp sets out a unified, athlete-centric vision for India's sports ecosystem.
At which event was the Srinagar Khel Sankalp released on 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Three-day Chintan Shivir of State and UT sports ministers
It was released on the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir of State and UT sports ministers in Srinagar.
The Final Conference of WADA's GAIIN, addressed by the Sports Minister in New Delhi in April 2026, relates to which area?
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Correct answer: A — Anti-doping intelligence and investigations
GAIIN is WADA's Global Anti-Doping Intelligence & Investigations Network.
Which statute did the Sports Minister cite in April 2026 as India's statutory framework against doping, later aligned with global standards by a 2025 amendment?
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Correct answer: B — National Anti-Doping Act, 2022
He cited the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and the National Anti-Doping Amendment Act, 2025.
What was India's medal haul at the Bangkok 2026 World Archery Para Series?
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Correct answer: A — 13 medals: 7 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
India won 13 medals — 7 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze — to top the table.
Which country finished second on the medal table at the Bangkok 2026 World Archery Para Series?
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Correct answer: C — Indonesia
Indonesia was second with 6 medals, followed by host Thailand with 5.
The Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign, whose 69th edition was held on 12 April 2026, began in:
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Correct answer: D — December 2024
The campaign started in December 2024 and has reached 28 lakh people.
Through the Fit India App, citizens participating in cycling can earn:
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Correct answer: C — Carbon credits redeemable for products
The Fit India App lets citizens earn carbon credits by cycling, which can be redeemed to buy products.