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421. Who has appointed as an ambassador for the 2025 Tata Mumbai Marathon?
[A] Sachin Tendulkar
[B] Mo Farah
[C] Tamirat Tola
[D] Sifan Hassan
Correct Answer: B [Mo Farah]
Notes:
The Tata Mumbai Marathon will take place on January 19, 2025, marking its 20th year with a record 60,000 runners. In an exciting announcement, Sir Mo Farah, the famous British long-distance runner, has been named the International Event Ambassador. His role highlights the marathon’s increasing international recognition and its dedication to encouraging health and fitness.
422. Which city is the host of Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Bengaluru
[D] New Delhi
Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup commenced on January 13, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The event was officially opened by Sudhanshu Mittal, the President of the Kho Kho Federation of India. Organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India with the assistance of the Indian Olympic Association, the tournament is scheduled to take place from January 13 to January 19, 2025. Each participating team consists of 12 players, with 9 players competing on the field during matches. The tournament includes men’s teams from 20 nations and women’s teams from 19 nations, which are categorized into four groups. The men’s team of India is captained by Pratik Waikar, while the women’s team is led by Priyanka Ingle.
423. Tamim Iqbal Khan has recently announced his retirement from all forms of International Cricket, he is from which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Pakistan
[C] South Africa
[D] UAE
Correct Answer: A [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has declared his retirement from international cricket, opting to forgo an opportunity to participate in the Champions Trophy. On January 10, 2025, Tamim Iqbal made this significant announcement regarding his departure from the international cricket scene.
424. Who has taken over as Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education?
[A] Vineet Joshi
[B] Ravindra Joshi
[C] Ajay Kumar
[D] Murugesh Pai
Correct Answer: A [Vineet Joshi]
Notes:
Shri Vineet Joshi has taken on the position of Secretary of the Department of Higher Education within the Ministry of Education as of January 2025, located at Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi. Before this role, Shri Joshi enjoyed a notable career, holding several important positions in the Indian educational sector. His extensive background in overseeing education-related programs is anticipated to contribute substantially to the enhancement of higher education in India.
425. Which team has recently won the 41st edition of Spanish Super Cup 2025?
[A] Real Madrid
[B] Barcelona
[C] Manchester City
[D] Manchester United
Correct Answer: B [Barcelona]
Notes:
In January 2025, FC Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid with a score of 5-2 in the 41st Spanish Super Cup final, also called Supercopa de España. The match took place at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The tournament ran from January 8 to January 12, 2025. With this victory, Barcelona claimed the Spanish Cup for the 15th time, surpassing Real Madrid, which has won it 13 times.
426. Who scored the fastest century in ODI for India during the third ODI against Ireland?
[A] Deepti Sharma
[B] Mithali Raj
[C] Reshma Gandhi
[D] Smriti Mandhana
Correct Answer: D [Smriti Mandhana]
Notes:
Smriti Mandhana, the Indian opener, set several records during the 3rd ODI against Ireland Women at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. Filling in for Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana achieved the fastest century by an Indian woman in ODIs, demonstrating her skill. Her impressive innings and collaboration with Pratika Rawal helped India perform well in the series. She scored 100 runs off only 70 balls, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s previous record of 87 balls.
427. Which Indian grandmaster has defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana in the Titled Tuesday weekly blitz competition conducted by Chess.com?
[A] Karthik Venkataraman
[B] Girish Koushik
[C] Arjun Erigaisi
[D] Aditya Samant
Correct Answer: C [Arjun Erigaisi]
Notes:
Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has made a notable impression in the realm of online chess by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana during the Titled Tuesday blitz tournament hosted on Chess.com. This highly competitive event occurred early on Tuesday, where Erigaisi demonstrated exceptional prowess, concluding the tournament with a remarkable score of 10 points out of 11 rounds.
428. Who has set a new record by surpassing Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches played in tennis history?
[A] Novak Djokovic
[B] Alex De Minaur
[C] Andrey Rublev
[D] Rafael Nadal
Correct Answer: A [Novak Djokovic]
Notes:
Novak Djokovic, recognized as one of the preeminent figures in the sport of tennis, reached a significant career milestone on January 17, 2025, by surpassing Roger Federer in the record for the most Grand Slam matches contested in the history of the sport. The Serbian athlete marked his 430th Grand Slam appearance during the second round of the Australian Open, where he triumphed in a demanding encounter against Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria. This win further enriched Djokovic’s extensive collection of records, underscoring his exceptional achievements in tennis.
429. Which country has made history by winning both the men’s and women’s title at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
[A] Nepal
[B] India
[C] Iran
[D] Bangladesh
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India has achieved a historic milestone by securing the championships in both the men’s and women’s categories at the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup 2025, which took place from January 13 to 19 at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi. This significant event showcased participation from 23 nations spanning six continents, with 20 men’s teams and 19 women’s teams competing in the dynamic seven-a-side format.
Men’s Final: India defeated Nepal 54-36. Key player: Captain Pratik Waikar.
Women’s Final: India defeated Nepal 78-40. Key player: Captain Priyanka Ingle.
430. Who won the men’s single title at the India Open 2025?
[A] Nur Izzuddin
[B] Goh Sze Fei
[C] Lee Cheuk Yiu
[D] Viktor Axelsen
Correct Answer: D [Viktor Axelsen]
Notes:
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time world champion and former champion of the India Open in 2017 and 2019, exhibited remarkable skill and athletic prowess. Following a sluggish beginning, Axelsen regained his composure, dominated the match, and achieved a decisive victory against Lee Cheuk Yiu. This triumph represented his third title at the India Open and underscored his resurgence to optimal performance after navigating recent injury setbacks.
