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Exercise : Sports - Latest Current Affairs
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491.
Who is the recipient of the Arjuna Award 2023 in the sport of Chess?
R Praggnanandhaa
D Gukesh
P Harikrishna
R Vaishali
Answer: Option
Explanation:
R Vaishali was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 2023 for her remarkable achievements in Chess, demonstrating sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership qualities over the past four years.

492.
Who clinched the prestigious title of Men's FIH Player of the Year at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023?
Hardik Singh
Manpreet Singh
PR Sreejesh
Amit Rohidas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hardik Singh, the Indian hockey team midfielder, clinched the prestigious title of Men's FIH Player of the Year at the FIH Hockey Star Awards 2023.

493.
Who secured a decisive victory with 40 votes to become the new Chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in the recent elections?
Anita Sheoran
Brij Bhushan
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Sanjay Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sanjay Singh, currently serving as the Vice President of the UP Wrestling Association, won the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections with an overwhelming 40 votes, becoming the new Chief of WFI.

494.
Which Indian state emerged victorious in the women's team event at the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship held in Guwahati?
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra's women's team secured a remarkable 3-0 victory, claiming the title at the 75th Inter State-Inter Zonal Badminton Championship in Guwahati.

495.
Who recently revealed ownership of the Mumbai team in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL)?
Shah Rukh Khan
Aamir Khan
Salman Khan
Amitabh Bachchan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor, made a groundbreaking announcement about his ownership of the Mumbai team in the upcoming Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), highlighting the convergence of entertainment and sports.