Which Indian sport personality received the Padma Shri Award in 2024?
A
Rohit Sharma
B
Virat Kohli
C
Vinesh Phogat
D
Neeraj Chopra
Correct Answer:
C. Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat was honored with the Padma Shri Award in 2024 for her exceptional contributions to Indian wrestling.
In which discipline did Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat win a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A
50 kg
B
53 kg
C
55 kg
D
57 kg
Vinesh Phogat competed in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling category and achieved significant success at Paris 2024, though she faced challenges near the final.
Who won the 2024 US Open Women's Singles tennis title?
A
Iga Swiatek
B
Aryna Sabalenka
C
Coco Gauff
D
Elena Rybakina
Correct Answer:
C. Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff won the 2024 US Open Women's Singles title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
Which Indian state hosts the annual Nehru Cup Football Tournament?
A
West Bengal
B
Delhi
C
Karnataka
D
Tamil Nadu
The Nehru Cup Football Tournament is an international football tournament held annually in Delhi, India, organized by the All India Football Federation.
Which Indian athlete was appointed as the first permanent captain of the Indian women's hockey team in 2024?
A
Rani Rampal
B
Savita Punia
C
Vandana Katariya
D
Sushila Chanu
Correct Answer:
B. Savita Punia
Savita Punia was appointed as the captain of the Indian women's hockey team, continuing the legacy of Indian women's hockey excellence.
Which Indian boxer won a silver medal in the middleweight category at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
A
Nikhat Zareen
B
Lovlina Borgohain
C
Imran Khan
D
Vinesh Phogat
Correct Answer:
C. Imran Khan
Imran Khan won a silver medal for India in the middleweight (71kg) boxing category at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
In 2024, who was appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team?
A
Rahul Dravid
B
Gautam Gambhir
C
Ravi Shastri
D
Anil Kumble
Correct Answer:
B. Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team in 2024, succeeding Rahul Dravid.
Which tennis player won the Australian Open Men's Singles title in 2024?
A
Jannik Sinner
B
Novak Djokovic
C
Daniil Medvedev
D
Carlos Alcaraz
Correct Answer:
A. Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner won the 2024 Australian Open Men's Singles title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Which Indian badminton player won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women's singles category?
A
Saina Nehwal
B
P.V. Sindhu
C
Aarav Chopra
D
Ashmita Chaliha
Correct Answer:
B. P.V. Sindhu
P.V. Sindhu won a bronze medal in the women's singles badminton event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, continuing her legacy of Olympic medals.
Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in the 20km race walk at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A
Priyanka Goswami
B
K.T. Irfan
C
Rahul Hooda
D
Suraj Pansingh
Correct Answer:
C. Rahul Hooda
Rahul Hooda won India's first gold medal in race walk at the Olympics in the men's 20km race walk event at Paris 2024.
