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516.
Who secured her first global table tennis title at WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA?
Lily Zhang
Serena Williams
Simona Halep
Sreeja Akula
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sreeja Akula, the Indian table tennis player, achieved her maiden international title at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA, with a dominant performance in the women's singles final against world No. 46 Lily Zhang.

517.
Who was named as the captain of the ICC Men's ODI team of the year in the ICC Awards 2023?
Eoin Morgan
Rohit Sharma
Kane Williamson
Steve Smith
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma was named the captain of the ICC Men's ODI team of the year in the ICC Awards 2023, recognizing his outstanding performance in international cricket.

518.
Who clinched the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships 2024 in Hong Kong, marking a historic moment for Indian athletics?
Man Singh
Huang Yongzheng
Singh Kumar
Hong Li
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Man Singh, a 34-year-old marathon runner from India, secured the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships 2024 in Hong Kong with a remarkable personal best timing, highlighting India's growing prowess in long-distance running.

519.
From 2026 onwards, which city will host the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Barcelona
Valencia
Madrid
Seville
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madrid is set to become the new host city for the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, marking a significant shift from Barcelona, the event's previous host since 1991. The transition introduces a brand-new circuit to the world of Formula 1 for a period of 10 years, from 2026 to 2035.

520.
Who is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Awards?
Sachin Tendulkar
Ravi Shastri
Virat Kohli
Rahul Dravid
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravi Shastri, the former Indian head coach, is slated to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Awards in Hyderabad, recognizing his significant contributions to Indian cricket.