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591.
On which of the following dates is National Sports Day celebrated in India?
August 29
September 29
July 29
October 29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 in India.

592.
Who won the FIDE World Cup for the first time in his career on August 25, 2023?
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
Hikaru Nakamura
Magnus Carlsen
Fabiano Caruana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Magnus Carlsen defeated India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in the final match by a score of 2.5-1.5 to win the FIDE World Cup for the first time in his career. The match was played in Baku, Azerbaijan.

593.
Infosys has announced a three-year partnership with which of the following sportsperson?
Roger Federer
Serena Williams
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Infosys announces a three-year partnership with global tennis icon Rafael Nadal, appointing him as the brand ambassador and the face of Infosys’ Digital Innovation.

594.
Which Indian javelin thrower managed to breach the Paris 2024 Olympic entry with his 88.77m throw in the World Athletics Championships 2023?
Shivpal Singh
Annu Rani
DP Manu
Neeraj Chopra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men’s javelin throw final of the qualifying round at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. Chopra also managed to breach the Paris 2024 Olympic entry standard with his 88.77m throw in Budapest.

595.
Which international organization has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)?
International Wrestling Organisation
Global Wrestling Federation
United World Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), India’s governing body for wrestling, has faced suspension from the United World Wrestling (UWW) due to ongoing controversies and prolonged delays in conducting essential elections.