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- Sports28 Apr 2026
When was the Badminton World Federation founded, and where is it headquartered?
- A.1924; London, UK
- B.1934 (originally as International Badminton Federation; renamed BWF in 2006); HQ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- C.1980; Beijing, China
- D.2000; Geneva, Switzerland
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Answer: B. 1934 (originally as International Badminton Federation; renamed BWF in 2006); HQ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The **Badminton World Federation (BWF)** was founded in **1934** as the **International Badminton Federation (IBF)** and was **renamed BWF in 2006**. Its headquarters is in **Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia**. The BWF is the international governing body of badminton and is currently led by **President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul of Thailand** — the first Asian woman to lead the BWF.
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Which Olympic medals has P V Sindhu won, and what is her highest BWF World Championships honour?
- A.Gold and silver Olympic; Silver World Championships
- B.Silver at Rio 2016 (first Indian woman Olympic silver in any sport) and Bronze at Tokyo 2020; Gold at BWF World Championships 2019 in Basel, Switzerland — first Indian to win the World Championship title
- C.Two gold Olympic; no World Championships medal
- D.Three bronze Olympic; Bronze World Championships
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Answer: B. Silver at Rio 2016 (first Indian woman Olympic silver in any sport) and Bronze at Tokyo 2020; Gold at BWF World Championships 2019 in Basel, Switzerland — first Indian to win the World Championship title
**P V Sindhu** won the **Silver medal at Rio 2016 Olympics** in women's singles — making her the **first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver in any sport** — and the **Bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics** (held July-August 2021). She won the **Gold medal at the BWF World Championships in Basel, Switzerland in 2019** — becoming the **first Indian to win the World Championship title** in badminton. Her coach is **Pullela Gopichand**.
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What new role has P V Sindhu taken on at the Badminton World Federation in 2026?
- A.BWF President
- B.Voting member of the BWF Council, after being elected Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission in late 2025; first appearance at BWF AGM in Horsens, Denmark
- C.BWF Vice-President
- D.Coach of the World Mixed Team
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Answer: B. Voting member of the BWF Council, after being elected Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission in late 2025; first appearance at BWF AGM in Horsens, Denmark
**P V Sindhu** has joined the **Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council as a voting member** in 2026, after being elected **Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission in late 2025**. Her first appearance in the role came at the **BWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Horsens, Denmark**. The appointment is considered historic as it is **rare for an active elite athlete** to hold a voting position on a global sports federation council.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
Where will the inaugural Olympic Esports Games be held, and in which year?
- A.India, 2024
- B.Saudi Arabia, 2027 (IOC-confirmed)
- C.Japan, 2025
- D.France, 2028
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Answer: B. Saudi Arabia, 2027 (IOC-confirmed)
The **Olympic Esports Games** will debut in **Saudi Arabia in 2027** — confirmed by the **International Olympic Committee (IOC)**. It will be the first dedicated Olympic-branded esports event. Esports has previously been a medal event at the **2022 Asian Games Hangzhou** (8 titles) and continued at the **2026 Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya, Japan**. India's IOC-recognised national federation is the **Esports Federation of India (ESFI)**.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
Which 2025 Indian legislation gave official recognition to esports as a competitive sport?
- A.Information Technology Act 2000
- B.Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
- C.Sports Code 2011
- D.National Sports Federation Act
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Answer: B. Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
The **Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025** is India's first comprehensive online-gaming legislation. It gave **official recognition to esports** as a competitive sport, distinguishes **games of skill** (esports, fantasy sports) from **games of chance** (gambling), and establishes a regulatory framework for online gaming platforms. It strengthened the ecosystem for organised competitive gaming and professional esports careers in India.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
When did India last host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and at which circuit?
- A.2010 at Madras Motor Race Track, Chennai
- B.2013 at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida (built by Jaypee Group; opened October 2011; ran 2011-2013)
- C.2018 at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore
- D.2020 at Yamuna Expressway
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Answer: B. 2013 at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida (built by Jaypee Group; opened October 2011; ran 2011-2013)
India last hosted a **Formula 1 Grand Prix** in **2013** at the **Buddh International Circuit (BIC)** in **Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh**. The circuit was built and operated by the **Jaypee Group**, opened in October 2011, and hosted the **Indian Grand Prix 2011-2013**. **Sebastian Vettel won** the inaugural 2011 race. The series was discontinued after 2013 over taxation classification disputes (entertainment tax) and financial issues.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
Which Indian organisation has partnered with Formula 1 to launch the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026?
- A.Tata Motorsport
- B.Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited
- C.Mahindra Racing
- D.JK Tyre Motorsport
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Answer: B. Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited
**Formula 1** has partnered with **Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited** — an Indian motorsport organisation active on international racing circuits — to launch the **F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026**. It is India's first official F1-sanctioned sim racing championship. The format is **online qualifiers → city rounds → national championship round in Mumbai**, played on the official F1 video game platform.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
What is the current name of the cricket ground in Delhi that was earlier called Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium?
- A.Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- B.Arun Jaitley Stadium
- C.Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium
- D.Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
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Answer: B. Arun Jaitley Stadium
**Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium** was renamed **Arun Jaitley Stadium** in **2019** in honour of the late Union Finance Minister and former DDCA president **Arun Jaitley** (1952-2019). The stadium is the home ground of **Delhi Capitals** and is operated by the **Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA)**. It was commissioned in 1883 — one of India's oldest cricket grounds.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Which team holds the new IPL record for the highest successful chase, and what was the score?
- A.Sunrisers Hyderabad — 277
- B.Punjab Kings — 265 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium
- C.Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 250
- D.Mumbai Indians — 240
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Answer: B. Punjab Kings — 265 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium
**Punjab Kings (PBKS)** chased **265** against **Delhi Capitals** at the **Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi** — the **highest successful chase in IPL history**. It broke PBKS's own previous record of **262** set against Kolkata Knight Riders in **IPL 2024**, making PBKS holders of the top two highest successful chases ever.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Where is the next ISSF Junior World Championship scheduled to be held?
- A.New Delhi, India
- B.Cairo, Egypt
- C.Suhl, Germany — June 2026
- D.Tokyo, Japan
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Answer: C. Suhl, Germany — June 2026
The **ISSF Junior World Championship** is scheduled to be held in **Suhl, Germany** in **June 2026**. Suhl is a city in Thuringia, Germany, with a long heritage in firearms and shooting sport — and a key platform for Indian shooters to build form ahead of senior international competitions and the Olympics.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
The ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) is headquartered in which city?
- A.Geneva, Switzerland
- B.Munich, Germany
- C.Lausanne, Switzerland
- D.Tokyo, Japan
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Answer: B. Munich, Germany
The **International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)** — the world governing body for Olympic shooting sports — is headquartered in **Munich, Germany**. India's apex shooting body is the **National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)**, founded in **1951**.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Which athlete broke the four-minute mile barrier in 1954 — the historical analogue to a sub-two-hour marathon?
- A.Jim Ryun
- B.Roger Bannister at Iffley Road, Oxford on 6 May 1954 with a time of 3:59.4
- C.Hicham El Guerrouj
- D.John Landy
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Answer: B. Roger Bannister at Iffley Road, Oxford on 6 May 1954 with a time of 3:59.4
**Roger Bannister** broke the four-minute mile barrier on **6 May 1954** at **Iffley Road, Oxford** with a time of **3:59.4**. The four-minute mile had been considered nearly unbreakable, and the breakthrough is often invoked as a parallel to the two-hour marathon barrier.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Hemant Burman won silver for India in which event, and who took the gold with a junior world record?
- A.10m Air Rifle Men; gold by Shiva Narwal
- B.50m Rifle 3 Positions; gold by Oleg Noskov of Russia with a junior world record of 355.6
- C.25m Rapid Fire Pistol; gold by Nikita Solokov
- D.Trap Men's; gold by Zuhair Khan
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Answer: B. 50m Rifle 3 Positions; gold by Oleg Noskov of Russia with a junior world record of 355.6
**Hemant Burman** won silver in the **50m Rifle 3 Positions** event with a final score of **351.7**. The gold was won by Russia's **Oleg Noskov**, who set a new **junior world record of 355.6**. **Nikita Solokov** took bronze.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
How many total medals has India won so far at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 in Cairo?
- A.10 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze)
- B.16 medals (5 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze)
- C.21 medals (8 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze)
- D.12 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze)
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Answer: B. 16 medals (5 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze)
India is leading the medal tally with **16 medals — 5 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze** at the **ISSF Junior World Cup 2026** held in **Cairo, Egypt**. The contingent has performed strongly across multiple rifle, pistol, and shotgun events.
Read source story → - Sports25 Apr 2026
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is headquartered in:
- A.Lausanne, Switzerland
- B.Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- C.Tokyo, Japan
- D.London, United Kingdom
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Answer: B. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded in 1934 as the International Badminton Federation and was renamed Badminton World Federation in 2006. It is the global governing body for badminton.
Read source story → - Sports25 Apr 2026
Traditional badminton shuttlecocks require how many feathers from the same wing of a goose or duck?
- A.8
- B.12
- C.16
- D.20
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Answer: C. 16
A traditional feather shuttlecock requires 16 feathers, all from the same wing of a single goose or duck. This stringent same-wing requirement contributes to high material costs and supply constraints — and is one factor driving the 'feather crisis' that has pushed BWF toward synthetic alternatives.
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