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Mumbai win Ranji Trophy title of the 2023-24 season

Mumbai clinched their 42nd Ranji Trophy title on March 14, 2024, defeating Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final match of the 2023-24 season.

  1. Vidarbha, chasing a daunting target of 538 runs, showcased resilience with skipper Akshay Wadkar scoring a century. However, Mumbai’s spinners eventually bundled them out for 368.
  2. Despite a solid fightback from Vidarbha’s batsmen, including a fifty from Dubey and a century from Wadkar, Mumbai’s Tanush Kotian turned the game in his team’s favor by breaking crucial partnerships.
  3. Kotian’s impressive bowling performance, including 4 wickets for 95 runs, guided Mumbai to victory in the second innings.
  4. In the first innings, Shardul Thakur (75) and Prithvi Shaw (46) played pivotal roles in propelling Mumbai to a score of 224, while Vidarbha struggled, being bowled out for 105.
  5. Mumbai’s Musheer Khan (136) and Shreyas Iyer (95) showcased exceptional batting performances in the second innings, setting up a formidable target for Vidarbha.
  6. Harsh Dubey led Vidarbha’s bowling attack with five wickets, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Mumbai’s victory.
  7. This victory marks Mumbai’s first Ranji Trophy win since the 2015-16 season, breaking a streak where other teams like Gujarat, Vidarbha (twice), Saurashtra (twice), and Madhya Pradesh claimed the title.

Q: Which team won the Ranji Trophy of the 2023-24 season?

a) Vidarbha
b) Mumbai
c) Saurashtra
d) Gujarat

Ans : b) Mumbai

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win Doubles title at French Open badminton tournament

Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have clinched their second French Open Men’s doubles Badminton title on 10 March 2024 in Paris.

  • The Indian top seed registered a straight games victory over Yang Po-han and Lee Jhe-huei of Taiwan in the final 21-11, 21-17.
  • Satwik and Chirag had earlier won the title in 2022.

Q: Who won the French Open Men’s doubles Badminton title in 2024?

a) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
b) Yang Po-han and Lee Jhe-huei
c) Kento Momota and Hiroyuki Endo
d) Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon

Ans : a) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

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Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen reached the semi-finals in the French Open Badminton tournament

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen reached the semi-finals in the French Open Badminton Men’s Singles category on 8 March 2024.

  1. He defeated Loh Kean Yew of Singapore with a score of 19-21, 21-15, 21-13 in Paris, France.
  2. Lakshya Sen’s victory sets up a semi-final match against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand.
  3. In the Mixed Doubles category, the Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced to the semi-finals.
  4. They are scheduled to face the South Korean pair of Seo Seung Jae and Hyuk Min Kang

Q: Who reached the semi-finals in the French Open Badminton Men’s Singles category ?

a) Lakshya Sen
b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
c) Chirag Shetty
d) Kunlavut Vitidsarn

Ans : a) Lakshya Sen

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Khelo India University Games 2023 : Chandigarh University emerged as the overall champion

The Khelo India University Games 2023 concluded on February 29, 2024, in Guwahati.

  1. Chandigarh University emerged as the overall champion of the games with 71 medals, including 32 gold, 18 silver, and 21 bronze.
  2. Chandigarh University’s boxers contributed significantly to their victory, securing five gold, one silver, and four bronze medals.
  3. Lovely Professional University and Guru Nanak Dev University secured the second and third positions, respectively.
  4. Defending champions Panjab University finished fourth, with notable achievements in boxing.
  5. Jain University, known for dominance in swimming, finished fifth overall.
  6. Chandigarh University’s success was attributed to its performance across various sports, including wrestling, athletics, weightlifting, swimming, fencing, kabaddi, rugby, judo, and badminton.
  7. Swimmer Pratyasa Ray of Utkal University and Xavier Michael Dsouza of Jain University were recognized as the most successful female and male athletes, respectively.
  8. Five new Games records were set in athletics during the event, showcasing outstanding performances by athletes from various universities.

Q: Which university clinched the overall championships in the 4th Khelo India University Games 2023?

a) Lovely Professional University
b) Guru Nanak Dev University
c) Chandigarh University
d) Jain University

Ans : c) Chandigarh University

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Kickoff: Khelo India University Games Begin Fourth Edition in Guwahati

  • The fourth edition of Khelo India University Games, named Ashtalakshmi, commences in Guwahati.
  • Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur attend the inauguration at Sarusajai Stadium.
  • 213 universities from across India participate in the event.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends best wishes to participants through a video message, emphasizing the importance of sports for youth.
  • PM Modi urges players to compete with full spirit and calls for society’s encouragement towards sports excellence.
  • Special allocation of 3500 crore rupees in the budget for sports development is noted.
  • Union Sports Minister Thakur praises Khelo India games as a platform for young talents and acknowledges North East’s contribution to Indian sports.
  • Plans for India to host the Youth Olympics in 2029 and Summer Olympics in 2036 are mentioned.
  • Assam Chief Minister expresses the state’s desire to host upcoming editions of Khelo India and highlights government initiatives to promote sports.
  • The opening ceremony showcases Assam and North East’s rich cultural heritage, featuring performances by singer Papon.
  • Guwahati hosts 16 sporting events with over 4500 participants, continuing until the 29th of the month.

Where did the Khelo India University Games Ashtalakshmi commence?
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) Guwahati
d) New Delhi

Answer: c) Guwahati

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Record Victory: India Crushes England by 434 Runs in Third Test of Five-Match Series in Rajkot

  • India secured a resounding victory over England in the Rajkot test, bundling out their innings for a mere 122 runs.
  • The match concluded on the fourth day, with India clinching the win by a record margin of 434 runs.
  • The relentless Indian bowling attack consistently took wickets, wrapping up England’s innings in just 39.4 overs.
  • This victory marks India’s largest-ever winning margin in a test match.
  • Notable performances included a five-wicket haul by Ravindra Jadeja, a stellar 91-run innings by Shubman Gill, and a crucial 68-run partnership by Sarfaraz.
  • Despite a valiant effort, England’s highest scorer in the second innings was Mark Wood with 33 runs.
  • Ravindra Jadeja was honored as the Player of the Match for his outstanding contribution.
  • Earlier in the day, India declared their innings at 430 for 4, establishing an imposing overall lead of 556 runs.

Who was awarded the Player of the Match in the Rajkot test?
a) Shubman Gill
b) Sarfaraz
c) Ravindra Jadeja
d) Mark Wood
Correct Answer: c) Ravindra Jadeja

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Indian women’s badminton team secures first-ever Badminton Asia Team Championships title

Indian women’s badminton team secures first-ever Badminton Asia Team Championships title on 18 Feb 2024 at Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

  • In the final match, India defeats Thailand 3-2.
  • PV Sindhu’s dominant performance in the first singles gives India a 1-0 lead.
  • Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s gritty win in the second doubles puts India ahead.
  • Ashmita Chaliha falls short in the second singles match against world no. 18.
  • Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam lose in the third match, tying the score at 2-2.
  • Anmol Kharb’s exceptional performance in the deciding third singles match secures the historic gold medal win for India.

Q: Who won the women’s Badminton Asia Team Championships title 2024 ?

A) India
B) Thailand
C) China
D) Indonesia

Answer: A) India

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Ravichandran Ashwin joins elite 500 test Cricket wicket club, becomes 2nd Indian to do so

Ravichandran Ashwin achieved his 500th Test wicket on February 16, 2024, in the third Test match against England at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

  1. Ashwin, the 37-year-old off-spinner, reached this milestone in his 98th Test Match.
  2. Zak Crawley was dismissed by Ashwin in the final session of the second day, making Ashwin the second Indian after Anil Kumble to take 500 wickets in Test history.
  3. By the end of the second day, England was 207 for two in their first innings, with opener Ben Duckett scoring 133, and Joe Root not out at nine.
  4. India had posted a total of 445 runs in their first innings, supported by centuries from captain Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja.

Q: Who is the only other Indian cricketer to have taken 500 wickets in Test history before Ravichandran Ashwin?

  • a) Virat Kohli
  • b) Anil Kumble
  • c) Sachin Tendulkar
  • d) Rohit Sharma

Ans : b) Anil Kumble

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Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian Cricket team in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirmed on 15 Feb 2024 that Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup.

  1. The assurance was given that India, under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, will lift the T20 World Cup in Barbados, West Indies.
  2. The announcement was made during an event at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, where the stadium was renamed after cricket administrator Niranjan Shah.
  3. Dignitaries present at the event included Sunil Gavaskar, Anil Kumble, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Rahul Dravid.
  4. The 2024 T20 World Cup will take place in the Caribbean and the USA from June 1 to June 29, featuring 20 teams.
  5. India’s campaign will commence against Ireland in New York on June 5, followed by a match against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9.
  6. The tournament will utilize three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean for its ninth edition.

Q: Who has been confirmed as the captain of the Indian cricket team for the 2024 T20 World Cup?

a. Virat Kohli
b. Rohit Sharma
c. Ajinkya Rahane
d. KL Rahul

Ans : b. Rohit Sharma

Q: Where is the 2024 T20 World Cup scheduled to be held?

a. India and Sri Lanka
b. Australia and New Zealand
c. Caribbean and the USA
d. South Africa and Zimbabwe

Ans : c. Caribbean and the USA

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Australia won the Under 19 Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2024 beating India by 79 runs in the final

Australia have won the Under 19 Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup beating India by 79 runs in the final at Benoni in South Africa on 11 February 2024.

  • Australia had scored 253 for 7 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs.
  • Chasing a target of 254 runs, team India was all out for 174 runs in 43.5 overs tonight.

Q: Which country won the 2024 Under-19 Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup?

  • A) India
  • B) Australia
  • C) South Africa
  • D) England

Ans : B) Australia

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