1) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Target Olympic Podium?
1. It is under National Sports Development Fund (NSDF).
2. The aim is to support potential medal prospects for year 2016 only.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 1
Explanation:
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Department of Sports) have formulated ‘NSDF Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme’ in the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) with the objective of identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. Focused disciplines will be Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Wrestling and Shooting.
- Anju Bobby George, the former long jump world champion, was on 24 November 2015 appointed as the chairperson of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
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2) Which ace shuttler has announced his retirement from international badminton?
a. Parupalli Kashyap
b. Kidambi Srikanth
c. Arvind Bhat
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Arvind Bhat
Explanation:
Ex national champion and winner of the 2014 German Open, Arvind Bhat has retired from international badminton, to focus on coaching stints with a Hyderabad academy. He won the national championships in 2008 after making it to the finals 4 times in the previous 7 years. The 36 year old who clinched a national title in 2011 as well will be working with White Peacock Badminton Academy. In a career spanning 13 decades, Arvind has represented the country at many global events including Thomas Cup 7 times, 2010 Asian Games and World Championships 4 times.
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3) Which of the following statements is/are correct about WADA?
1. WADA publishes an annual List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in- and out-of-competition, and in particular sports.
2. It launches Independent Observer (IO) program at major sports events
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
Explanation:
- The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is a foundation created through a collective initiative led by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- It was set up on November 10, 1999 in Lausanne, Switzerland, as a result of what was called the "Declaration of Lausanne" to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against drugs in sports.
- Headquarter: Montreal, Canada
- WADA is responsible for the World Anti-Doping Code, adopted by more than 600 sports organizations, including international sports federations, national anti-doping organizations, the IOC, and the International Paralympic Committee.
- President: Sir Craig Reedie.
- Russia's athletics federation has been provisionally suspended from international competition - including the Olympic Games - for its alleged involvement in widespread doping.
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4) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) has replaced Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA)
2. Under the scheme, a sports complex in each block of the country will be construced.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
Explanation:
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA), a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched on 21.2.2014 in place of erstwhile Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA).
- Under the revised RGKA scheme, construction of a sports complex in each block of the country both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines on land measuring about six - seven acres at a Total cost of Rs. 1.60 crore (Rs. 80 lakh each for outdoor playfield and indoor sports hall) will be undertaken.
- There is also provision of Rs. 15 lakh for sports equipment and Rs. 1.5 lakh for furniture to be provided by Department of Sports.
Further, following sports competitions at block, district, state and national levels are conducted under Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan:
(i) Rural Sports Competitions
(ii) Sports Competitions exclusively for Women
(iii) North East Games
(iv) Sports Competitions for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected Areas
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5) The first edition of the World Indigenous Games will be held in -
a. India
b. USA
c. Kenya
d. Brazil
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ANSWER: Brazil
Explanation:
- The World Indigenous Games are a multi-sport event involving indigenous athletes that will be first staged in 2015.
- The Games are governed by the Inter Tribal Council, a Brazilian indigenous peoples NGO that has staged Brazil’s national Indigenous Games since 1996.
- The first edition of the Games will be held in Palmas,Brazil, in 2015.
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6) Anirban Lahiri is related to which of the following sports
a. Cycling
b. Golf
c. Carom
d. Shooting EurAsia Cup
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ANSWER: Golf
Explanation:
Anirban Lahiri is an Indian professional golfer. Anirban Lahiri became the first Indian to qualify for the prestigious President's Cup. He represented India in 2013 world cup while Asia in EurAsia Cup in 2014.
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7) The 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games are held at
a. Scotland
b. Maldives
c. South Africa
d. Samoa
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ANSWER: Samoa
Explanation:
The Commonwealth Youth Games are a small-scale version of the Commonwealth Games, designed for the youth of the 71 Commonwealth countries. Fifth edition of Commonwealth Youth Game is held at Apia, Samoa in 2015.
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8) International Association of Athletics Federations's headquarters is based in
a. Stockholm
b. Amsterdam
c. Athens
d. Monaco
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ANSWER: Monaco
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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is the international governing body for the sport of athletics. It was founded on 17 July 1912 at its first congress in Stockholm, Sweden by representatives from 17 national athletics federations as the International Amateur Athletics Federation. Since October 1993, it has been headquartered in Monaco.
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9) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games.
2. Sachin Tendulkar was awarded with Dhyan Chand Award in 2013.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 1
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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10) Match the pairs
1. Vince Lombardy trophy--------------------------------i. Polo
2. Irani cup---------------------------------------------------ii. Hockey
3. Naidu Trophy---------------------------------------------iii. Chess
4. Ezra Cup---------------------------------------------------iv. Cricket
5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gold Cup----------------------v. Football
a. 1- iv, 2- i, 3-ii, 4- v, 5-iii
b. 1- v, 2- iv, 3-iii, 4- i, 5-ii
c. 1- i, 2- v, 3-ii, 4- iii, 5-iv
d. 1- iv, 2- ii, 3-v, 4- i, 5-iii
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ANSWER: 1- v, 2- iv, 3-iii, 4- i, 5-ii
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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