2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 61Consider the following statements regarding the Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers:
1. Hockey India signed an MoU with the Government of Telangana for hosting the event.
2. The qualifiers will be held in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14, 2026.
3. Eight teams will participate.
4. The top three teams will qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup.
5. The World Cup is scheduled in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30, 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Event host करने के लिए Hockey India ने Government of Telangana के साथ MoU sign किया।
2. Qualifiers Hyderabad में March 8 से 14, 2026 तक होंगे।
3. इसमें eight teams participate करेंगी।
4. Top three teams FIH Hockey World Cup के लिए qualify करेंगी।
5. World Cup Belgium और Netherlands में August 15 से 30, 2026 तक scheduled है।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct according to the source. Hockey India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Telangana for hosting the Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad. The tournament is scheduled from March 8 to 14, 2026. Eight teams will participate: India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria. The qualification mechanism is also clearly stated: the top three teams from this tournament will qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup. The main World Cup is scheduled to take place in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30, 2026. These details should be organised into two stages for examination preparation. Stage one is the qualifier: Hyderabad, Telangana; March 8-14; eight teams; top three progress. Stage two is the World Cup: Belgium and Netherlands; August 15-30, 2026. The source also includes several administrative and personality-related facts. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy highlighted the State's commitment to sports and women's empowerment. FIH President Tayyab Ikram praised Hyderabad as a proven host city and anticipated exciting matches. Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey stated that the event would inspire young players and strengthen the hockey ecosystem in India. Another related current-affairs entry identifies Sjoerd Marijne as the returning coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team and states that he will guide the team at these Hyderabad qualifiers. The participating-team list should also be retained: India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria. An exam may substitute another hockey nation to create an incorrect statement. The central revision chain is Hockey India + Telangana → MoU → Hyderabad → March 8-14 → eight teams → top three qualify → Belgium & Netherlands → August 15-30. Since all five statements reproduce the source correctly, option D is the correct answer.
The Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad are scheduled to be held on which dates?
Hyderabad में Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers किन dates पर आयोजित होने हैं?A. March 1 to 7, 2026B. March 8 to 14, 2026C. March 15 to 21, 2026D. March 22 to 28, 2026
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Answer: B
The correct answer is March 8 to 14, 2026. According to the source, Hockey India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Telangana to host the Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad. The tournament is scheduled from March 8 to March 14, 2026. Eight teams are listed as participants: India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria. This team list is important because objective questions can ask either the number of teams or identify a country that is not part of the source list. The top three teams from the Hyderabad qualifier will qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup. According to the source, the World Cup will be held in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30, 2026. Thus, students should distinguish the qualifier venue and dates from the main World Cup venue and dates. Qualifiers → Hyderabad, India → March 8-14, 2026. World Cup → Belgium & Netherlands → August 15-30, 2026. The source states that Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy emphasised the State's commitment to sports and women's empowerment. FIH President Tayyab Ikram praised Hyderabad as a proven host city. Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey stated that the event would inspire young players and strengthen India's hockey ecosystem. The news also complements the appointment of Sjoerd Marijne as coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team, because the source states that he will guide India during these qualifiers. For quick revision: Hockey India + Telangana Government → MoU → Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers → Hyderabad → March 8-14 → eight teams → top three qualify → World Cup Belgium & Netherlands → August 15-30. Since the question asks for the qualifier dates, option B is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026:
1. They were issued under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
2. They provide for the inclusion of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOMs).
3. They cover election procedures and disqualification criteria for National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations.
4. They provide for establishment of a National Sports Election Panel.
5. At least four SOMs must be included in the General Bodies of National Sports Bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. इन्हें National Sports Governance Act, 2025 के अंतर्गत issue किया गया।
2. इनमें Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOMs) के inclusion का provision है।
3. ये National Sports Bodies और Regional Sports Federations के election procedures तथा disqualification criteria को cover करते हैं।
4. इनमें National Sports Election Panel की establishment का provision है।
5. National Sports Bodies की General Bodies में कम-से-कम four SOMs शामिल होने चाहिए।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct according to the source. The Union Government issued the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The rules establish a governance framework for National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations. One of their areas of focus is the inclusion of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit, or SOMs. The framework also deals with the composition of the General Body and Executive Committee. Election procedures and disqualification criteria for National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations are specifically included. The source further states that the rules provide for the establishment of a National Sports Election Panel. They also specify processes for registering and updating affiliate units with the National Sports Board. A major representation provision requires at least four SOMs to be included in the General Bodies of National Sports Bodies. The source separately mentions women's representation, stating that fifty percent of the women SOMs must be in the General Body. These provisions show that the rules address not only administrative structure but also athlete participation, representation and electoral governance. From an examination perspective, students should distinguish the 2026 Rules from their enabling legislation, the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The year difference itself may be used to create a confusing option. Similarly, the minimum number of SOMs is four according to the source, not two, three or five. The National Sports Election Panel should also not be confused with the National Sports Board; the rules mention both, but in different contexts. The Election Panel relates to elections, while affiliate units are registered and updated with the National Sports Board. Quick revision: Rules 2026 → Act 2025 → SOMs → minimum four → General Body/Executive Committee → elections + disqualification → National Sports Election Panel → affiliate units with National Sports Board. Therefore all five statements are correct and option D is the answer.
The National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 were issued under which legislation?
National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 किस legislation के अंतर्गत issued किए गए?A. National Sports Governance Act, 2025B. National Sports Development Act, 2024C. Sports Federation Regulation Act, 2025D. National Olympic Governance Act, 2026
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Answer: A
The correct answer is the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. According to the source, the Union Government issued the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. These rules provide a framework for several aspects of governance relating to National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations. The source states that the framework covers the inclusion of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit, abbreviated as SOMs, as well as the composition of the General Body and Executive Committee. It also lays down election procedures and disqualification criteria for National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations. The rules additionally provide for the establishment of a National Sports Election Panel. They describe processes for registering and updating affiliate units with the National Sports Board. One of the most examination-relevant provisions concerns the participation of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit in governance. According to the source, at least four SOMs must be included in the General Bodies of National Sports Bodies. The rules also contain a provision aimed at women's representation: fifty percent of the women SOMs must be in the General Body. Students should retain the exact wording and numerical requirement from the source rather than generalising it into a different quota. The current-affairs relationship is therefore: National Sports Governance Rules, 2026 → Union Government → issued under National Sports Governance Act, 2025 → governance of National Sports Bodies → SOM inclusion → General Body and Executive Committee composition → election/disqualification procedures → National Sports Election Panel → affiliate registration with National Sports Board. The minimum-four-SOM provision is particularly likely to appear in objective examinations. Since the question asks specifically for the parent legislation under which the 2026 Rules were issued, the correct answer is the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, option A.
Consider the following statements regarding Alyssa Healy's retirement from international cricket:
1. She was captain of the Australia Women's cricket team.
2. She cited mental fatigue and recurring injuries as reasons for retirement.
3. The home series against India in February-March was to be her final assignment.
4. She was to skip the T20 Internationals.
5. She was to lead Australia in the ODIs and play her final match in a one-off Test against India in Perth.
6. The source describes her as an eight-time World Cup winner.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Alyssa Healy के international cricket retirement के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. वह Australia Women's cricket team की captain थीं।
2. उन्होंने mental fatigue और recurring injuries को retirement के reasons बताया।
3. February-March में India के खिलाफ home series उनका final assignment होना था।
4. उन्हें T20 Internationals skip करने थे।
5. उन्हें ODIs में Australia को lead करना था और Perth में India के खिलाफ one-off Test में final match खेलना था।
6. Source उन्हें eight-time World Cup winner बताता है।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyC. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Answer: D
All six statements are correct according to the February 2026 current affairs source. Alyssa Healy, captain of the Australia Women's cricket team, announced her retirement from international cricket. The source states that she made the announcement on a podcast and cited mental fatigue and recurring injuries as the reasons behind her decision. Her retirement plan was structured around Australia's upcoming home series against India in February-March, which was to serve as her final assignment with the national team. However, she was not scheduled to participate in every format of that series. Healy would skip the T20 Internationals so that the team could prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026. She would continue to lead the Australian side in the One-Day Internationals. Her final international appearance was planned to be the one-off Test against India in Perth. This distinction between the formats is important for examination questions. T20Is → Healy to skip; ODIs → Healy to captain; one-off Test in Perth → final match. The source also describes Healy as an eight-time World Cup winner and a key figure in Australian women's cricket. Students should avoid assuming that the retirement announcement meant she would immediately stop playing before the India series. The source clearly presents the India home series as her final assignment. It also gives the reasons for retirement as mental fatigue and recurring injuries, not poor form or selection issues. For quick revision: Alyssa Healy → Australia Women's captain → retirement from international cricket → announcement on podcast → mental fatigue + recurring injuries → India home series Feb-March final assignment → skip T20Is → captain ODIs → final match one-off Test vs India at Perth → eight-time World Cup winner. Since each of the six statements follows the source accurately, option D is the correct answer.
Who returned as the coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team ahead of the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers?
FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers से पहले Indian Women's Hockey Team के coach के रूप में किसकी वापसी हुई?A. Sjoerd MarijneB. Craig FultonC. Harendra SinghD. Graham Reid
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Answer: A
The correct answer is Sjoerd Marijne. The source states that Sjoerd Marijne returned as coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team. The appointment was intended to strengthen the team's preparation and performance ahead of important international competitions. The source describes him as an experienced international coach and emphasises that this is the return of a familiar figure who has previously been associated with the Indian women's team. A particularly important historical association is his earlier tenure when he guided India to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics. That performance remains a major reference point in Indian women's hockey and explains why his return carries considerable significance. The source states that he will guide the team in the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad. This links Marijne's appointment directly to another current-affairs item in the same section: Hockey India signed an MoU with the Telangana Government to host the Women's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14, 2026. Thus, the coach appointment and tournament-hosting news are interconnected. The overall objective of the appointment, as described by the source, is to build on past successes and improve India's prospects on the world stage. Students should remember the key association: Sjoerd Marijne → Indian Women's Hockey Team → returning coach → previously guided India to historic fourth place at Tokyo Olympics → will guide India in FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad. The source does not describe this as his first association with India; on the contrary, the emphasis is on his return. This is an important possible statement-based trap. For examinations, the coach's name, team, earlier Olympic achievement and upcoming qualifier venue are all relevant. Therefore option A, Sjoerd Marijne, is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Sanjay Takale at Dakar Rally 2026:
1. He won the Prologue Stage in Group H3.
2. He competed in Car No. 722, a Toyota HDJ 100.
3. He finished 35th overall in the Cars category.
4. He covered 96 km, including a 22 km Special Stage and 74 km Liaison.
5. He raced for Team Aerpace Racers with navigator Maxime Raud.
6. The source describes him as the first Indian to reach the Dakar podium in the Cars category on Day 1.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Dakar Rally 2026 में Sanjay Takale के performance के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. उन्होंने Group H3 में Prologue Stage जीता।
2. उन्होंने Car No. 722, Toyota HDJ 100 में compete किया।
3. वे overall Cars category में 35th position पर रहे।
4. उन्होंने 96 km cover किए, जिसमें 22 km Special Stage और 74 km Liaison शामिल थे।
5. उन्होंने Team Aerpace Racers के लिए navigator Maxime Raud के साथ race किया।
6. Source उन्हें Day 1 पर Cars category में Dakar podium तक पहुँचने वाला first Indian बताता है।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyC. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Answer: D
All six statements are correct according to the source. Sanjay Takale won the Dakar Rally 2026 Prologue Stage in the H3 category, producing an important achievement for Indian motorsport. He competed in Car No. 722, identified as a Toyota HDJ 100, and finished first in Group H3. In the broader Cars category, his overall position was 35th. The source states that he covered a total distance of 96 kilometres. This was divided into a 22-kilometre Special Stage and a 74-kilometre Liaison. These figures add up to the stated 96-kilometre total and are useful numerical facts for objective examinations. Takale finished ahead of Spain's Jose Sole and Sergio Cerezo, who occupied second and third positions respectively. The source further explains that this was his second Dakar Rally attempt; he had finished 18th overall in 2025. His victory in the Prologue allowed him to lead Stage 1, which had a challenging 305-kilometre Yanbu-to-Yanbu route. Takale represented Team Aerpace Racers, with Maxime Raud serving as his navigator. Technical support came from Compagnie Saharienne of France. Most importantly from the perspective of Indian sporting history, the source describes Takale as the first Indian to reach the Dakar podium in the Cars category on Day 1. Students should distinguish his H3 category victory from his 35th overall position in Cars: first in H3 does not mean first overall among all cars. A quick memory chain is: Takale → H3 winner → Car 722/Toyota HDJ 100 → 35th overall → 96 km = 22 Special + 74 Liaison → Team Aerpace Racers → Maxime Raud → first Indian Dakar Cars podium on Day 1 according to the source. Therefore, statements 1 through 6 are all correct and option D is the answer.
Sanjay Takale won the Prologue Stage of Dakar Rally 2026 in which category?
Sanjay Takale ने Dakar Rally 2026 का Prologue Stage किस category में जीता?A. H1B. H2C. H3D. H4
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Answer: C
The correct answer is H3. According to the February 2026 current affairs source, India's Sanjay Takale achieved a significant milestone at Dakar Rally 2026 by winning the Prologue Stage in the H3 category. He competed in Car No. 722, a Toyota HDJ 100, and finished first in Group H3. In the overall Cars category, he was placed 35th. The source provides detailed distance information as well: the total distance covered was 96 kilometres, consisting of a 22-kilometre Special Stage and a 74-kilometre Liaison. Takale finished ahead of Spain's Jose Sole and Sergio Cerezo, who were second and third respectively. The Dakar Rally 2026 represented Takale's second attempt at the event. According to the source, he had previously finished 18th overall in 2025. His Prologue victory gave him the opportunity to lead Stage 1, which featured a 305-kilometre route from Yanbu to Yanbu. Takale raced for Team Aerpace Racers with navigator Maxime Raud and received technical support from Compagnie Saharienne of France. The source highlights the broader significance of the achievement by describing Takale as the first Indian to reach the Dakar podium in the Cars category on Day 1. This is therefore a multi-layered current-affairs item involving category, vehicle, ranking, distance, team, navigator and historical significance. For examination revision, remember: Sanjay Takale → India → Dakar Rally 2026 → H3 → Prologue winner → Car No. 722 → Toyota HDJ 100 → first in Group H3 → 35th overall Cars → 96 km total → 22 km Special + 74 km Liaison → Team Aerpace Racers → navigator Maxime Raud. Since the question asks specifically for the category in which he won the Prologue Stage, option C, H3, is correct.
Consider the following pairs regarding Trap medal winners at the National Shooting Championship:
1. Neeru Dhanda — Women's Trap Gold
2. Kirti Gupta — Women's Trap Silver
3. Pragati Dubey — Women's Trap Bronze
4. Aryavansh Tyagi — Junior Men's Trap Gold
5. Keshav Chauhan — Junior Men's Trap Silver
6. Zuhair Khan — Junior Men's Trap Bronze
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
National Shooting Championship के Trap medal winners के संबंध में निम्नलिखित pairs पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Neeru Dhanda — Women's Trap Gold
2. Kirti Gupta — Women's Trap Silver
3. Pragati Dubey — Women's Trap Bronze
4. Aryavansh Tyagi — Junior Men's Trap Gold
5. Keshav Chauhan — Junior Men's Trap Silver
6. Zuhair Khan — Junior Men's Trap Bronze
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से pairs correctly matched हैं?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyC. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Answer: D
All six pairs are correctly matched according to the source. At the National Shooting Championship held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi, Neeru Dhanda won the Women's Trap gold medal. The source identifies her as an Asian Championships gold medallist. Delhi's Kirti Gupta took silver, while Madhya Pradesh's Pragati Dubey secured bronze. The same entry provides a separate medal table for the Junior Men's Trap event. Aryavansh Tyagi won gold, Keshav Chauhan won silver and Zuhair Khan claimed bronze. Therefore, the two podium sequences are completely different and should be memorised independently. Women's Trap: Neeru Dhanda — Gold; Kirti Gupta — Silver; Pragati Dubey — Bronze. Junior Men's Trap: Aryavansh Tyagi — Gold; Keshav Chauhan — Silver; Zuhair Khan — Bronze. This distinction matters because objective examinations frequently rearrange athletes among medal positions or categories. A question might, for example, place Aryavansh Tyagi in Women's Trap or Neeru Dhanda in Junior Men's Trap, which would be incorrect. Another possible confusion comes from other shooting results in the sports chapter. Addya Katyal was associated with Youth Women Trap, Aryan Singh with Youth Men Trap, Tilottama Sen with Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions, and Kiran Ankush Jadhav with Men's 10m Air Rifle. These are separate events. The present source section specifically concerns Women's Trap and Junior Men's Trap at the championship in Delhi. The venue should also be retained: Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. The State labels explicitly provided are Kirti Gupta — Delhi and Pragati Dubey — Madhya Pradesh. Since pair 1 correctly identifies Neeru Dhanda as Women's Trap gold, pair 2 correctly gives Kirti Gupta as silver, pair 3 gives Pragati Dubey as bronze, and pairs 4-6 correctly reproduce the Junior Men's Trap podium, all six pairs are correct. Therefore option D is the answer.
Who won the Women's Trap gold medal at the National Shooting Championship held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi?
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi में आयोजित National Shooting Championship में Women's Trap gold medal किसने जीता?A. Kirti GuptaB. Pragati DubeyC. Neeru DhandaD. Addya Katyal
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Answer: C
The correct answer is Neeru Dhanda. According to the source, the National Shooting Championship was held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi, where Neeru Dhanda won the gold medal in the Women's Trap event. The source additionally identifies her as an Asian Championships gold medallist. Delhi's Kirti Gupta finished second and secured the silver medal, while Pragati Dubey of Madhya Pradesh claimed the bronze medal. Therefore, the Women's Trap podium was Neeru Dhanda — Gold; Kirti Gupta — Silver; Pragati Dubey — Bronze. This medal sequence should be memorised carefully because the same chapter contains several shooting events and many athlete names. The current-affairs entry also gives the Junior Men's Trap medallists. Aryavansh Tyagi won the Junior Men's Trap gold, Keshav Chauhan secured silver and Zuhair Khan took bronze. Thus, there are two separate trap podiums in this source section: Women's Trap and Junior Men's Trap. Students should not interchange Neeru Dhanda with Aryavansh Tyagi because they won gold medals in different categories. Similarly, Addya Katyal appeared in an earlier sports entry as the Youth Women Trap gold medallist, which is a different event. The venue is another useful examination fact: Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi. Questions can therefore be framed around the winner, medal sequence, venue or State associations. Kirti Gupta is explicitly associated with Delhi, while Pragati Dubey is associated with Madhya Pradesh. For quick revision: Women's Trap → Gold Neeru Dhanda → Silver Kirti Gupta (Delhi) → Bronze Pragati Dubey (Madhya Pradesh). Junior Men's Trap → Gold Aryavansh Tyagi → Silver Keshav Chauhan → Bronze Zuhair Khan. Venue → Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi. Since the question asks specifically for the Women's Trap gold medallist, option C, Neeru Dhanda, is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Doug Bracewell:
1. He represented New Zealand in international cricket.
2. His international career lasted 12 years.
3. He played 28 Tests.
4. He played 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is.
5. He took 120 wickets and scored 915 runs during his international career.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Doug Bracewell के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. उन्होंने international cricket में New Zealand का प्रतिनिधित्व किया।
2. उनका international career 12 years का रहा।
3. उन्होंने 28 Tests खेले।
4. उन्होंने 21 ODIs और 20 T20Is खेले।
5. उन्होंने international career में 120 wickets लिए और 915 runs बनाए।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct according to the source. Doug Bracewell is described as a former New Zealand all-rounder who announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. His international career spanned 12 years. During that period, he played 28 Test matches, 21 One-Day Internationals and 20 Twenty20 Internationals for the BLACK CAPS. The source further records that he took 120 wickets and scored 915 runs during his international career. This question is useful because it tests several factual dimensions of one retirement announcement rather than merely asking the player's nationality. Students should understand that the numbers refer to different statistical categories. Twenty-eight is the number of Tests, 21 is the number of ODIs and 20 is the number of T20Is. The figure 120 refers to wickets, while 915 refers to runs. These figures should not be added or interpreted as a single-format record. The source calls Bracewell an all-rounder, which is consistent with the fact that both his bowling and batting career totals are highlighted. Another useful association is BLACK CAPS, the name used for New Zealand's men's national cricket team. The retirement itself is from international cricket across all formats. For quick examination revision, remember the compact numerical chain: 12 years → 28 Tests → 21 ODIs → 20 T20Is → 120 wickets → 915 runs. An objective question could make a statement incorrect by changing 28 Tests to 28 ODIs or by claiming that 120 was his number of international matches. Neither would reflect the source. Similarly, the source does not describe him as an Australian or South African player; he is explicitly identified with New Zealand. Since statements 1 through 5 exactly follow the current-affairs source, all of them are correct. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell announced his retirement from international cricket. How many international wickets did he take during his 12-year career?
New Zealand के former all-rounder Doug Bracewell ने international cricket से retirement की घोषणा की। अपने 12-year international career में उन्होंने कितने wickets लिए?A. 110 wicketsB. 115 wicketsC. 120 wicketsD. 125 wickets
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Answer: C
The correct answer is 120 wickets. According to the February 2026 Current Affairs source, former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. His international career lasted 12 years, during which he represented New Zealand's BLACK CAPS in all three major formats of the game. He played 28 Test matches, 21 One-Day Internationals and 20 Twenty20 Internationals. Across this international career, Bracewell took a total of 120 wickets and scored 915 runs. These statistics are particularly useful for competitive examinations because the source gives several numerical facts in a compact form, and questions may interchange the number of matches played in different formats with his total wickets or runs. Students should therefore remember the data as a connected set rather than as isolated numbers. Doug Bracewell → New Zealand → all-rounder → 12-year international career → 28 Tests → 21 ODIs → 20 T20Is → 120 wickets → 915 runs. The retirement announcement concerns all forms of international cricket. The term BLACK CAPS refers to New Zealand's men's national cricket team and is another useful association. The source does not state in this particular entry that Bracewell retired from every form of domestic cricket, so the safest exam interpretation is the exact source wording: retirement from all forms of international cricket. A statement claiming that he took 120 wickets only in Test cricket would also be incorrect because the source presents 120 as his overall international wicket tally across his career. Similarly, 915 refers to runs scored, not wickets or appearances. The key numerical distinction is therefore important. For rapid revision, use the sequence 28-21-20 for Tests-ODIs-T20Is, followed by 120 wickets and 915 runs. Since the question asks for his total international wickets during the career described in the source, option C, 120 wickets, is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Tilottama Sen:
1. She is associated with Karnataka in the source.
2. She won the Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions title.
3. She scored 466.9.
4. The championship event mentioned was held at MP State Shooting Academy, Bhopal.
5. The source describes her as the youngest Indian shooter to secure a Paris Olympics quota place.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Tilottama Sen के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Source में उनका संबंध Karnataka से बताया गया है।
2. उन्होंने Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions title जीता।
3. उनका score 466.9 था।
4. Source में उल्लिखित championship event MP State Shooting Academy, Bhopal में आयोजित हुआ।
5. Source उन्हें Paris Olympics quota place secure करने वाली youngest Indian shooter बताता है।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct according to the source. Tilottama Sen is identified with Karnataka and won the Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions title at the National Shooting Championships. She recorded a score of 466.9. The event information supplied with the current-affairs entry identifies the venue as the MP State Shooting Academy in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The source further highlights Tilottama Sen's distinction as the youngest Indian shooter to secure a Paris Olympics quota place. These facts should be studied together because examinations often transform a straightforward sports result into a multi-statement question involving the athlete's State, discipline, venue and notable achievement. The State-venue distinction is particularly important. Tilottama Sen is associated with Karnataka, but the event was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Thus, a statement saying she represented Madhya Pradesh merely because Bhopal was the venue would not be supported by this source. Similarly, her event was the Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions, not the 10m Air Rifle or 25m Pistol categories mentioned elsewhere in the chapter. The winning score was exactly 466.9 according to the source. The Olympic-related static point makes her especially important for revision. A compact memory sequence is: Tilottama Sen → Karnataka → Shooting → Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions → 466.9 → MP State Shooting Academy → Bhopal → Madhya Pradesh → youngest Indian shooter to earn a Paris Olympics quota according to the source. This news follows other shooting results in the sports chapter, so students should avoid mixing athlete-event combinations. Kiran Ankush Jadhav is linked with the 10m Air Rifle Men gold, while Tilottama Sen is linked with the Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions national title. Since statements 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are all supported by the source, option D is correct.
Tilottama Sen won the Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions title at the National Shooting Championships with what score?
Tilottama Sen ने National Shooting Championships में Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions title किस score के साथ जीता?A. 456.9B. 462.5C. 466.9D. 469.6
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Answer: C
The correct answer is 466.9. According to the source, Karnataka's Tilottama Sen won the Women's 50-metre Rifle Three Positions title at the National Shooting Championships in Bhopal with a score of 466.9. The static points accompanying the news identify the venue as the MP State Shooting Academy in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and the sport as Shooting — 50m Rifle Three Positions. The source also attaches an important notable fact to Tilottama Sen: she is described as the youngest Indian shooter to secure a Paris Olympics quota place. This makes the news relevant beyond the national championship title itself. Competitive examinations can therefore test her State, event, score, venue or Olympic-related distinction. The correct association is Karnataka → Tilottama Sen; event → Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions; score → 466.9; championship venue → MP State Shooting Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; notable distinction → youngest Indian shooter to earn a Paris Olympics quota according to the source. Students should distinguish Tilottama Sen's event from the 10m Air Rifle Men event won by Kiran Ankush Jadhav. Although both belong to shooting, the disciplines differ significantly. Kiran Ankush Jadhav is associated with 10m Air Rifle Men, whereas Tilottama Sen is associated with Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions. The 'three positions' discipline is therefore a key identifying phrase in the question. Another possible trap is the State association: the source identifies Tilottama Sen with Karnataka, while the championship venue was in Madhya Pradesh. Her home/represented State and event venue should not be confused. For quick revision: Tilottama Sen → Karnataka → Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions → 466.9 → National Shooting Championships → MP State Shooting Academy, Bhopal → youngest Indian shooter to secure Paris Olympics quota. Therefore option C, 466.9, is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships:
1. The championships concluded in Vijayawada.
2. Vijayawada is in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Surya Charishma Tamiri won the Women's Singles title.
4. Rithvik Sanjeevi S won the Men's Singles title.
5. Champions were also crowned in Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
87th Senior National Badminton Championships के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Championships Vijayawada में conclude हुई।
2. Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh में है।
3. Surya Charishma Tamiri ने Women's Singles title जीता।
4. Rithvik Sanjeevi S ने Men's Singles title जीता।
5. Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles और Mixed Doubles में भी champions बने।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct according to the source. The 87th Senior National Badminton Championships concluded in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The source identifies Surya Charishma Tamiri as the Women's Singles champion and Rithvik Sanjeevi S as the Men's Singles champion. It additionally states that champions were crowned in Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories. However, the excerpt does not provide the names of those doubles champions, so only the fact that those titles were awarded should be retained from the source. The static information accompanying the entry explicitly identifies Vijayawada as the host city, Andhra Pradesh as its State, badminton as the sport and the tournament as the 87th edition of the Senior Nationals. This information is useful for examinations because sports current affairs are frequently tested through combinations of winner, event, edition and venue. The two singles champions should be memorised as a pair: Surya Charishma Tamiri → Women's Singles; Rithvik Sanjeevi S → Men's Singles. The venue association is Vijayawada → Andhra Pradesh. Students should also distinguish this championship from international badminton events elsewhere in the chapter. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are associated with the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, China, whereas Surya Charishma Tamiri and Rithvik Sanjeevi S are associated with India's 87th Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada. The source gives no additional details about the doubles champions in this excerpt, so those should not be inferred. For revision: 87th Senior National Badminton Championships → Vijayawada → Andhra Pradesh → Surya Charishma Tamiri Women's Singles → Rithvik Sanjeevi S Men's Singles → doubles titles also decided. Since all five statements are supported by the source, option D is correct.
Who won the Women's Singles title at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships?
87th Senior National Badminton Championships में Women's Singles title किसने जीता?A. PV SindhuB. Surya Charishma TamiriC. Addya KatyalD. Tilottama Sen
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Answer: B
The correct answer is Surya Charishma Tamiri. According to the February 2026 current affairs source, the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships concluded in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with Surya Charishma Tamiri winning the Women's Singles title. Rithvik Sanjeevi S won the Men's Singles crown. The source also notes that champions were crowned in Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories, although the excerpt does not provide the names of those champions. It is important not to add names that are not supported by the source. The static points attached to this current-affairs entry identify Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh as the host city, badminton as the sport and the championship as the 87th edition of the Senior Nationals. These details create several possible exam questions beyond simply asking the winner. For example, an examination may ask which city hosted the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships, in which State Vijayawada is located, or who won the men's singles title. The correct associations from the source are: Women's Singles → Surya Charishma Tamiri; Men's Singles → Rithvik Sanjeevi S; Host City → Vijayawada; State → Andhra Pradesh; Edition → 87th; Sport → Badminton. Students should avoid confusing Surya Charishma Tamiri with athletes from other sports entries in the same chapter. Addya Katyal, for example, is associated with the Youth Women Trap shooting event, while Tilottama Sen is associated with the Women's 50m Rifle Three Positions title. PV Sindhu appears in the BWF World Tour Finals context as the 2018 women's singles champion. Thus, although all four names are connected with sports, only Surya Charishma Tamiri is the Women's Singles champion of the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships in the source. Therefore option B is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Global Chess League 2025 Season 3:
1. Alpine SG Pipers won the title.
2. The title was their maiden GCL championship.
3. The competition mentioned in the source was held in Mumbai.
4. Alpine SG Pipers defeated defending champions Triveni Continental Kings.
5. Praggnanandhaa recorded a decisive victory against Vidit Gujrathi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Alpine SG Pipers ने title जीता।
2. यह उनका maiden GCL championship था।
3. Source में उल्लिखित competition Mumbai में आयोजित हुआ।
4. Alpine SG Pipers ने defending champions Triveni Continental Kings को हराया।
5. Praggnanandhaa ने Vidit Gujrathi के खिलाफ decisive victory हासिल की।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct. The source states that R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri led Alpine SG Pipers to victory in Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 in Mumbai. The championship was significant because it was Alpine SG Pipers' maiden GCL title. Their opponents were Triveni Continental Kings, who entered the contest as the defending champions. Alpine SG Pipers defeated them with match scores recorded in the source as 4-2 and 4.5-1.5. The result therefore represented both the rise of a new champion and the defeat of the defending title-holders. Individual performances were also important. Anish Giri is mentioned for his consistent wins, while Praggnanandhaa delivered a decisive victory against Vidit Gujrathi. This creates several examination-relevant associations. Students should remember that Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi are connected in this news through their decisive game, while Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri are associated as the leading Grandmasters of Alpine SG Pipers. The event is identified as Season 3 of Global Chess League 2025 and was held in Mumbai. A possible exam trap could describe Triveni Continental Kings as the winners; in fact, they were the defending champions who were defeated. Another trap could state that Alpine SG Pipers had previously won the league; the source specifically describes this as their maiden GCL championship. The numerical match scores may also be tested: 4-2 and 4.5-1.5. For quick revision: Season 3 → Mumbai; Champions → Alpine SG Pipers; maiden championship → yes; leaders → Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri; runners-up/defeated defending champions → Triveni Continental Kings; Praggnanandhaa's key opponent → Vidit Gujrathi. Since statements 1 through 5 accurately reproduce the source, option D is correct.
Which team won the Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 title under the leadership of R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri?
R Praggnanandhaa और Anish Giri के नेतृत्व में किस team ने Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 title जीता?A. Triveni Continental KingsB. Alpine SG PipersC. PBG Alaskan KnightsD. Ganges Grandmasters
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Answer: B
The correct answer is Alpine SG Pipers. According to the February 2026 current affairs source, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Grandmaster Anish Giri led Alpine SG Pipers to the Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 title in Mumbai. Their team defeated the defending champions, Triveni Continental Kings, to secure its maiden Global Chess League championship. The source gives the match scores as 4-2 and 4.5-1.5. These scores are important because objective questions can ask not only the champion but also the defeated defending champion or the result. Anish Giri is highlighted for consistent victories during the contest, while R Praggnanandhaa produced a decisive victory against Vidit Gujrathi. Thus, the current-affairs item contains several useful person-team and player-opponent associations. Alpine SG Pipers → champions; Triveni Continental Kings → defending champions defeated; Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri → leaders of the victorious side; Vidit Gujrathi → defeated by Praggnanandhaa in a decisive game. The title was the maiden GCL championship for Alpine SG Pipers, making the achievement historically significant for the team. The source identifies the season as Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 and the location as Mumbai. Students should not confuse the year of the competition, 2025, with the February 2026 current-affairs compilation in which the news appears. For examination revision, remember the compact chain: GCL 2025 Season 3 → Mumbai → Alpine SG Pipers → maiden title → led by R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri → defeated defending champions Triveni Continental Kings → match scores 4-2 and 4.5-1.5 → Praggnanandhaa's decisive win against Vidit Gujrathi. Since the question asks for the champion team, option B, Alpine SG Pipers, is correct.
Consider the following statements regarding India's performance at the BWF World Tour Finals mentioned in the source:
1. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won bronze at the 2025 edition.
2. The 2025 event mentioned in the source was held in Hangzhou, China.
3. Their medal was only the second BWF World Tour Finals medal won by Indian shuttlers.
4. PV Sindhu won the women's singles title in 2018.
5. PV Sindhu is identified in the source as India's only gold medallist in the competition.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Source में उल्लिखित BWF World Tour Finals में India के performance के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy और Chirag Shetty ने 2025 edition में bronze जीता।
2. Source में उल्लिखित 2025 event Hangzhou, China में आयोजित हुआ।
3. उनका medal Indian shuttlers द्वारा जीता गया केवल second BWF World Tour Finals medal था।
4. PV Sindhu ने 2018 में women's singles title जीता था।
5. Source PV Sindhu को competition में India की only gold medallist बताता है।
उपर्युक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five statements are correct according to the source. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, one of India's leading men's doubles badminton combinations, won bronze at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, China. Their progress ended in the semi-finals against the Chinese combination of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. The importance of the medal extends beyond the single tournament result. The source states that this was only the second medal ever won by Indian shuttlers at the BWF World Tour Finals. The earlier and more successful Indian achievement came in 2018, when PV Sindhu captured the women's singles title. The source specifically notes that Sindhu became the only gold medallist from India in the competition. This historical comparison is valuable for examinations because a question can distinguish between India's first or only gold and its second overall medal. PV Sindhu's 2018 title represents the gold-medal milestone, whereas Satwik-Chirag's 2025 bronze represents the second overall Indian medal mentioned in the source. The location Hangzhou, China, should also be associated with the 2025 tournament. Another pair that students should remember is Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, the local pair against whom the Indians went down in the semi-finals. The source provides the scoreline as 10-21, 21-17, 21-13. The core factual chain for revision is therefore: 2025 World Tour Finals → Hangzhou, China → Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty → Bronze → second Indian medal; 2018 → PV Sindhu → Women's Singles champion → only Indian gold medallist in the competition according to the source. Every statement in the question follows this source information, making option D the correct answer.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won which medal at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025?
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy और Chirag Shetty ने BWF World Tour Finals 2025 में कौन-सा medal जीता?A. GoldB. SilverC. BronzeD. No medal
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Answer: C
The correct answer is Bronze. According to the source, the Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won a bronze medal at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 held in Hangzhou, China. Their campaign ended in the semi-finals against the Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. The source records the scoreline as 10-21, 21-17, 21-13 in connection with their semi-final defeat. Despite not reaching the final, Satwiksairaj and Chirag's bronze was historically important for Indian badminton. The source states that it was only the second BWF World Tour Finals medal ever won by Indian shuttlers. The earlier Indian medal came in 2018, when PV Sindhu won the women's singles title. Sindhu's achievement is especially significant because she became India's only gold medallist in the competition according to the source. Thus, the two achievements should be linked for exam preparation: PV Sindhu → 2018 → women's singles → gold; Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty → BWF World Tour Finals 2025 → men's doubles → bronze. The venue is another important fact: Hangzhou in China. Students may encounter questions asking which pair defeated the Indians in the semi-final. The answer from the source is Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. Questions may also ask whether Satwik-Chirag's medal was India's first medal in the event. It was not; it was the second. PV Sindhu had already won the title in 2018. Therefore, a compact revision chain is: BWF World Tour Finals 2025 → Hangzhou, China → Satwik-Chirag → Bronze → semi-final against Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang → second Indian medal in tournament history → first/earlier Indian medal and only Indian gold: PV Sindhu in 2018. Hence option C is correct.
