Current Affairs - Sports

Exercise : Sports - Latest Current Affairs
  • Sports - Latest Current Affairs
561.
Who won the inaugural Indian Grand Prix in 2023?
Fabio Quartararo
Aleix Espargaro
Francesco Bagnaia
Marco Bezzecchi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi, representing the Mooney VR46 Racing Team, won the inaugural Indian Grand Prix in 2023.

562.
Which country recently achieved the No. 1 ranking in all formats of cricket ?
Australia
Pakistan
England
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India secured the No. 1 ranking in all formats of cricket, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, following their 5-wicket win against Australia.

563.
What is the government scheme that provides financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons, coaches, and their family members who are facing financial difficulties?
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Khelo India
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS)
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons, coaches, and their family members who are facing financial difficulties. The scheme was formulated to help sportspersons who play well but are from poor and needy families. It assists for various purposes related to sports and athlete well-being, such as procurement of sports equipment and training, medical treatment, and participation in national and international sports events.

564.
Who are the two flag-bearers for India at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games?
Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain
Mary Kom, Neeraj Chopra
PV Sindhu, Bajrang Punia
Harmanpreet Singh, Neeraj Chopra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to have two flag-bearers for India at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. They are Harmanpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men's hockey team, and Lovlina Borgohain, the Olympic bronze medalist in boxing.

565.
Which company has been announced as the official partner for the BCCI Domestic and International Season 2023-26?
ICICI Bank
HDFC Life
SBI Life
Reliance Industries
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SBI Life has been announced as the official partner for the BCCI Domestic and International Season 2023-26, marking a significant partnership between the BCCI and SBI Life to support cricket in India. The three-year partnership will begin with the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting September 22, 2023.