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546.
Who defeated David Anton Guijarro from Spain in the ninth and final round of the 28th Abu Dhabi?
Viswanathan Anand
B. Adhiban
S.P. Sethuraman
Arjun Erigaisi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinched the 28th Abu Dhabi Masters chess tournament, beating Spain's David Anton Guijarro.

547.
Who won Lausanne Diamond League title from India?
Arshad Nadeem
Neeraj Chopra
Shericka Jackson
Sunil Chhetri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympic champion and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra scripted history as he became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League Meeting title by winning the Lausanne league. He also made the cut for the World Athletics Championships 2023.

548.
Indian men's volleyball team won which medal by defeating Korea 3-2 in the 14th Asian U-18 Championship?
Bronze
Silver
Gold
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian men's volleyball team won the bronze medal by defeating Korea 3-2 in the 14th Asian U-18 Championship in Tehran. In a 5-set thriller, India defeated South Korea in the third-place playoff.

549.
Who has been rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA women's player of the year prizes?
Beth Mead
Pernille Harder
Alexia Putellas
Lena Oberdorf
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alexia Putellas was rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA women's player of the year prizes at a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.

550.
Who has been named as Team India's interim head coach for Asia Cup 2022?
Anil Kumble
Virendra Sehwag
VVS Laxman
Ravi Shastri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
VVS Laxman has been named the Indian Cricket team's interim head coach for Asia Cup 2022.