Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title in 2024, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.
# Solution: Fastest to Score 1000 ODI Runs in 2024
This question tests knowledge of recent cricket milestones achieved by Indian batsmen in One Day International format during 2024.
Step 1: Identify the Achievement
Sai Sudharsan became the fastest Indian cricketer to reach 1000 ODI runs in 2024, accomplishing this milestone in just 19 matches. This remarkable record surpassed the previous Indian benchmarks set by other opening batsmen and middle-order players.
Step 2: Verify Against Other Options
While Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Sanju Samson are all talented Indian batsmen who have been performing well in ODI cricket, none of them achieved the 1000-run milestone as quickly as Sai Sudharsan did in 2024. Sai Sudharsan's consistent performances and aggressive batting approach enabled him to reach this target in the fewest number of matches.
[Final Answer: (D) Sai Sudharsan]
The Ramanathan Krishnan Trophy is awarded in Tennis. Ramanathan Krishnan was a legendary Indian tennis player who represented India in four consecutive Davis Cups.
Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic javelin champion, was chosen as India's flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
# French Open 2024 Men's Singles Winner
This question tests knowledge of recent major tennis tournament outcomes.
Step 1: Identify the Tournament and Year
The French Open 2024 (Roland Garros) is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, held annually in Paris during late May and early June.
Step 2: Recall the Men's Singles Champion
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the final to win the Men's Singles title at the French Open 2024, claiming his second Grand Slam title and demonstrating his rise as a top player in professional tennis.
Answer: (B) Carlos Alcaraz
Rohit Sharma was appointed as the T20I captain after the 2023 World Cup, replacing Virat Kohli who stepped down.
India won the Thomas Cup (men's badminton team championship) in 2022, defeating Indonesia in the final. This was India's first Thomas Cup title.
Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for his exceptional performance in javelin throw.
India has hosted the Cricket World Cup three times: 1987 (co-hosted with Pakistan), 1996, and 2023.
Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title in 2024, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.
