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The correct answer is Smriti Mandhana.

Key Points

• Smriti Mandhana is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian women's national team.
• She is known for her aggressive batting style and has been a vital player for India in international cricket.
• Smriti has received several awards and recognitions, including the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in 2018.
• She was also named the Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World in 2018.
• Her performance in both ODIs and T20s has been remarkable, making her one of the top female cricketers in the world.
• Winning the Best International Cricketer Award at the BCCI Naman Awards 2025 is a testament to her exceptional skills and contributions to Indian cricket.

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• Mithali Raj
  • Mithali Raj is one of the most celebrated female cricketers in India.
  • She has served as the captain of the Indian women's national team.
  • Mithali holds several records, including being the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket.
  • She has been honored with the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri.
• Harmanpreet Kaur
  • Harmanpreet Kaur is known for her explosive batting and has been a key player for the Indian team.
  • She is famous for her 171* run innings against Australia in the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final.
  • Harmanpreet has also been awarded the Arjuna Award for her contributions to cricket.
• Jhulan Goswami
  • Jhulan Goswami is one of the fastest bowlers in women's cricket and has taken the most wickets in Women's One Day Internationals (WODIs).
  • She has been a part of the Indian women's cricket team for several years and has played a crucial role in many victories.
  • Jhulan has been honored with the ICC Women's Player of the Year and the Padma Shri.

The correct answer is 107, 70.

Key Points

•  At the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, India secured a total of 107 medals.
• This included 28 gold medals, 38 silver medals, and 41 bronze medals.
• India finished fourth overall in the medal standings at the 2023 Games.
• At the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, India won 70 medals.
• This comprised 16 gold medals, 23 silver medals, and 31 bronze medals.
• India finished eighth overall in the medal standings at the 2018 Games.
• India's medal tally increased by 37 medals from 2018 to 2023.
• The number of gold medals nearly doubled in 2023 compared to 2018.
• Shooting was India's most successful sport in 2023 with 22 medals.
• Athletics contributed significantly with 29 medals in 2023.
• Archery secured 9 medals for India in the 2023 Games.
• India won gold medals in Cricket, Kabaddi, Hockey, Badminton, Squash, Tennis, and Equestrian in 2023.
• The increased medal tally reflects India's growing strength in various sports.
• The 2023 Asian Games also provided Olympic qualification opportunities.
• India secured Olympic quotas in Boxing, Athletics, and Hockey in Hangzhou.

The correct answer is Rohit Sharma.

Key Points

• Rohit Sharma's coach, Dinesh Lad, was honored with the Dronacharya Award in the lifetime category in 2022.
• The Dronacharya Award is given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
• This award recognizes outstanding coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams and helped them achieve outstanding results in international competitions.
• Dinesh Lad has been instrumental in shaping the cricketing careers of several prominent cricketers including Rohit Sharma.

Additional Information

• Dronacharya Award
  • Instituted in 1985, it is named after Dronacharya, the legendary guru from the epic Mahabharata.
  • The award includes a bronze statuette of Dronacharya, a certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash prize.
  • It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
  • The award is divided into two categories: regular and lifetime, recognizing both contemporary and long-term contributions to sports coaching.
• Rohit Sharma
  • He is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national team in limited-overs formats.
  • Rohit Sharma holds several records including the highest individual score in a One Day International match (264 runs).
  • He has won numerous accolades for his contributions to cricket, including the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
• Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  • It is a branch of the Government of India responsible for improving sports infrastructure and promotion of sports in the country.
  • The ministry administers various awards and schemes to recognize and promote sporting talent.
  • It also oversees the development of youth policies and programs aimed at empowering young people.

The correct answer is Saurabh Chaudhary.

Key Points

• Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold medal in the men's 10m air pistol event at the 2018 Asian Games.
• He achieved this feat on August 21, 2018, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Chaudhary scored 240.7 points to secure the gold medal, setting a new Asian Games record in the process.
• He was only 16 years old at the time of his victory, making his achievement even more remarkable.

Additional Information

• Asian Games:
  • The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia.
  • The Games are organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
  • The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, in 1951.
• 10m Air Pistol Shooting:
  • It is a shooting sport where athletes shoot at a stationary target from a distance of 10 meters.
  • The event consists of a qualification round and a final round.
  • In the qualification round, shooters fire 60 shots, and the top 8 shooters advance to the finals.
• India at the Asian Games 2018:
  • India achieved its best-ever medal haul at the 2018 Asian Games, winning a total of 69 medals.
  • The medal tally included 15 gold, 24 silver, and 30 bronze medals.
• Saurabh Chaudhary's Career:
  • He hails from Kalina village in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Saurabh has won multiple medals in international competitions, including the ISSF World Cup.
  • He is known for his calm demeanor and precision in shooting.

The Correct answer is Badminton

Key Points

• Mr. Lakshya Sen and Mr. Prannoy HS are renowned Indian badminton players.
• Both athletes have represented India in various international badminton tournaments.
• They were honored with the Arjuna Award in 2022 for their significant contributions to the sport.
• The Arjuna Award is one of the highest sporting honors in India, recognizing outstanding achievements in national sports.
• Mr. Lakshya Sen is known for his exceptional performance in the men's singles category.
• Mr. Prannoy HS has also made notable contributions in the men's singles category and has been a key player for the Indian badminton team.

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• Wrestling
  • Wrestling is a traditional sport in India, and many Indian wrestlers have gained international recognition.
  • The Wrestling Federation of India is the governing body for the sport in the country.
• Football
  • Football is governed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in India.
  • India has a professional football league called the Indian Super League (ISL).
• Boxing
  • Boxing in India is managed by the Boxing Federation of India.
  • Indian boxers have won several medals in international competitions, including the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

The correct answer is Mitchell Starc.

Key Points

• Mitchell Starc has claimed his first Allan Border medal while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to win the Belinda Clarke award.
• These are the top two honours at Cricket Australia (CA) Awards.
• Starc has also won the men's ODI Player of the Year.
• Travis Head has won the Men's Test Player of the Year.
• Women's ODI Player of the Year was won by Alyssa Healy.

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• List of 2022 Australian Cricket Awards:

The correct answer is India.

Key Points

• India won its maiden Thomas Cup title on 15 May 2022, beating 14-time champion Indonesia 3-0 in the final in Bangkok.
• World championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen defeated Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 in the first men's singles to give India a 1-0 lead.
• India had previously reached the semifinals of the Thomas Cup in 1952, 1955, and 1979.

Important Points

• ​The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men's Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
• The championships have been conducted every two years since 1982.
• The Uber Cup (first held in 1956–1957) is the world women's team championship.

The correct answer is Joe Root

Key Points

• Winners of the 2021 ICC Awards have been announced.
• ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year has been won by Janneman Malan (South Africa).
• ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer has been won by Fatima Sana (Pakistan).
• ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year has been given to Babar Azam (Pakistan).
• ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year has been won by Lizelle Lee (South Africa).
• ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year has been won by Joe Root (England).

Important Points

Additional Information

• The International Cricket Council (ICC), the international governing body of Cricket founded in 1909 by representatives from England, Australia, and South Africa, was initially known as Imperial Cricket Conference. 
• In 1965, it was renamed as International Cricket Conference and in 1965, it was renamed the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1989.
• Headquarters of ICC - Dubai, UAE

The correct answer is Anju Bobby George.

Key Points

• Anju Bobby George has been awarded the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics.
• She was honoured for grooming talent and encouraging young girls in India to take up sports and fight for gender equality.
• She is a World Championships bronze medalist in the long jump.
• In 2016, Anju opened a training academy for young girls, which has already helped to produce a world U20 medallist.

Additional Information

• World Athletics is the international governing body for the sport of athletics, road running, racewalking, mountain running, and ultra running.
• It is Headquartered in Monaco and its President is Sebastian Coe in 2021.
• PV Sindhu received Padma Bhushan in November 2021 by President Ram Nath Kovind.

Javelin's throw.
Key Points

• Neeraj Chopra, a javelin thrower, became only the second Indian to win an Olympic gold medal.
• At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he earned a gold medal in the Javelin Throw event.
• He became India's seventh medalist and first gold medalist in the Olympics, joining shooter Abhinav Bindra (2008 Beijing Games) as an individual gold medalist.
• India won 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals.

Additional Information

• This is the only time when the Olympics were postponed.
• In Tokyo Olympics 2020, India finished 48th in the medal tally, which is the highest position in over four decades.

The correct answer is Smriti Mandhana.Key Points

• Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year has been given to Smriti Mandhana (India).
• ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year has been awarded to Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan).
• ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year has been awarded to Tammy Beaumont (England).
• ICC Umpire of the Year has been awarded to Marais Erasmus.​

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The correct answer is Rafael Nadal.

Key Points

• Spain's Rafael Nadal defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open Men's Singles final on 30 Jan 2022.
• The match was held at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.
• With this victory, Rafael has become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles.
• He overtook Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic by winning this title.
• Australia's Ashleigh Barty defeated America's Danielle Collins to win the women’s singles final title at the Australian Open 2022.

Additional Information

• Casper Ruud is a Norwegian professional tennis player.
• Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player.
• Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev is a Russian professional tennis player. 

Australian Open Tennis Title 2022 winner name:

The correct answer is Kane Williamson.

Key Points

• New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was adjudged 'Captain of the Year' at the 15th Annual ESPNcricinfo awards 2022.
• Williamson won it for leading his side to the World Test Championship win and a runners-up place at the T20 World Cup. 
• The jury picked the best performances in the three men's international formats, and performances in women's cricket at large, in the 2021 calendar year.

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Additional Information 

• Important Current Affairs related to Cricket in 2021-22:
  • The Indian cricket team created history on February 06 by becoming the first side in the world to complete the milestone of 1,000 ODIs.
  • The team has two ODI World Cups and a T20 World Cup to their name.
  • To promote women’s empowerment, Legends League Cricket (LLC) has appointed cricketer Jhulan Goswami as an ambassador.
  • India has won the U-19 Asia Cricket Cup 2021 held in Dubai, UAE in December 2021.
  • South African wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock announced retirement from Test cricket on 30 December 2021.
  • India has become the first Asian team to win a Test match at Centurion after beating South Africa by 113-run.
  • Rishabh Pant has become the fastest Indian wicket-keeper to reach 100 dismissals in Test cricket.
  • He achieved this feat against South Africa in Centurion on Dec 28, 2021.​
  • Mohammed Shami has become the fifth Indian pacer to take 200 Test wickets.
  • In December 2021, Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Uttarakhand.
  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Geoff Allardice as the permanent CEO of the International Cricket governing body in November 2021.
    • ICC Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • ICC Founded: 15 June 1909
    • ICC Deputy Chairman: Imran Khwaja (As of Jan 2022).
    • ICC Chairman: Greg Barclay (As of Jan 2022).
  • In December 2021, the Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI) has formed a committee for the differently-abled cricketers of the country.
  • Harbhajan Singh has announced retirement from all forms of cricket in December 2021.
  • He was the 1st Indian Cricketer to take Hat-trick wickets in Test Cricket.

The correct answer is ​Suresh Raina.

Key Points

• Suresh Raina was felicitated with the 'Sports Icon' award at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022.
• He was nominated alongside 16 international sportspersons, including former Real Madrid player Roberto Carlos, Jamaican Sprinter Asafa Powell, and more.
• He is the first Indian player to score 6000 as well as 8000 runs in a T20 career and the first-ever cricketer to reach 5,000 runs in IPL. 

Important Points

• The event was chaired by the President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Sports Ministers, world-renowned athletes and Maldivian athletes.
• The Maldives President honoured Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal with the "Maldives Sports Award" for 2022 for his efforts in developing Saudi sports and striving to achieve the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
• He was honoured also for his support for sports in the Maldives in a way that promotes ways of joint cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The correct answer is Robert Lewandowski.

Confusion Points FIFA Best Men's Player award for 2022 has been awarded to Lionel Messi

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Key Points

• Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has won the FIFA Best Men's Player award for 2021.
• Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas won the FIFA Best Women's Player prize.
• They were awarded on 17 January 2022.
• Chile and Olympique Lyonnais’ Christiane Endler was named The Best Women’s Goalkeeper.
• The Puskas Award for Best Goal of the Year was won by Argentine Erik Lamela.
• Chelsea won both the awards for the best coach, with Thomas Tuchel winning the men's award and Emma Hayes named the best women's coach.
•  Robert Lewandowski:

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• Other Sports News:
  • India's Hansini Mathan Rajan defeated Syria's Hend Zaza to win the girl's singles event at the 2021 ITTF Hopes and Challenge table tennis tournament in Amman, Jordan, in December 2021.
  • Indian badminton ace P V Sindhu settled for a silver medal at the BWF World Tour Finals after losing to South Korea's An Seyoung 16-21, 12-21.
  • The Tokyo Paralympian Kashish Lakra (F51) bagged a gold medal in the club throw at the 2021 Asia Youth Paralympic Games in Bahrain on 3 December 2021.
  • Ananya Bansal won the country's first silver medal in shotput in the F-20 category at the Asia Youth Paralympic Games in Manama, Bahrain on 3 Dec'21.
  • In shooting, Rajshree Sancheti claimed the gold medal in the women's 10-meter air rifle at the 64th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) in Bhopal on 30 November 2021.