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521.
The AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy was established through an MoU signed by the AIFF and the Government of which Indian state?
Odisha
Kerala
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy was established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Odisha, in collaboration with FIFA, on November 21, 2023. This initiative signifies a crucial step in nurturing and developing football talent in India.

522.
Who recently made history by winning his seventh ATP Finals title in Turin, Italy?
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Novak Djokovic secured his seventh ATP Finals title in Turin, Italy, defeating Jannik Sinner in a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory. This triumph places Djokovic ahead of Roger Federer in ATP Finals victories and adds to his remarkable season with three Grand Slam wins, totalling a record-breaking 24 Grand Slam titles and 40 Masters 1000 titles.

523.
Where is the AIFF-FIFA academy, established under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, set to be inaugurated?
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Kolkata, West Bengal
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The AIFF-FIFA academy, under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, is scheduled to be inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on November 21, 2023.

524.
Who was the first batter in the world to score 50 One Day International (ODI) centuries?
Sachin Tendulkar
Ricky Ponting
Sanath Jayasuriya
Virat Kohli
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Virat Kohli became the first batter in the world to score 50 One Day International (ODI) centuries.

525.
Which country's cricket board has been suspended by the ICC due to government interference?
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The passage clearly states that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership due to serious breaches of its autonomy and government interference.