General Awareness

Sports Events and History

1,852 Questions

This hub covers major sports events and history, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and international tournaments. It is frequently asked in the general awareness sections of UPSC, SSC, and state PSC exams. Test your knowledge of host cities, medal tallies, and historical sports facts.

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Sports Events and History Questions

Multiple choice

Which athlete was banned from competition for two years after testing positive for a banned substance in 2023?

  1. Sha'Carri Richardson

  2. Dina Asher-Smith

  3. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

  4. Elaine Thompson-Herah
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sha'Carri Richardson was banned from competition for two years after testing positive for the banned substance THC in 2023.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the scandal that involved the use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes at the 2023 World Athletics Championships?

  1. Operation Budapest

  2. Project Hungary

  3. The Budapest Affair

  4. The Debrecen Scandal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Project Hungary was a scandal involving the use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Multiple choice

Which athlete was disqualified from the 2024 Summer Olympics for taking a banned substance?

  1. Sydney McLaughlin

  2. Athing Mu

  3. Femke Bol

  4. Dalilah Muhammad
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Explanation

Sydney McLaughlin was disqualified from the 2024 Summer Olympics after testing positive for the banned substance EPO.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most medals in the Tug of War World Championships?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. Switzerland

  3. Netherlands

  4. Germany
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Explanation

The United Kingdom has won the most medals in the Tug of War World Championships, demonstrating their dominance in the sport.

Multiple choice

Which international sporting event showcases the achievements of athletes with disabilities from around the world?

  1. Olympic Games.

  2. Paralympic Games.

  3. Commonwealth Games.

  4. World Games.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Paralympic Games are an international sporting event held every four years, featuring athletes with a wide range of disabilities competing in various sports. It is considered the premier global sporting event for athletes with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which country has won the most gold medals in Weightlifting at the Mediterranean Games?

  1. Italy

  2. Greece

  3. Turkey

  4. Egypt
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Italy has won the most gold medals in Weightlifting at the Mediterranean Games, with a total of 106 gold medals.

Multiple choice

How many weight classes are currently contested in Weightlifting at the Mediterranean Games?

  1. 7

  2. 8

  3. 9

  4. 10
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There are currently 8 weight classes contested in Weightlifting at the Mediterranean Games.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the Mediterranean Games in 2022?

  1. Algeria

  2. Tunisia

  3. Morocco

  4. Spain
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Explanation

Algeria hosted the Mediterranean Games in 2022, in the city of Oran.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the online petition that was created to get gymnastics included in the Olympics?

  1. #GymnasticsForOlympics

  2. #GymnasticsBelongs

  3. #Gymnastics2020

  4. #GymnasticsUnited
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

The online petition #GymnasticsForOlympics was created to get gymnastics included in the Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best male and female athletes in the Olympic Games?

  1. Jesse Owens Award

  2. Pierre de Coubertin Award

  3. Olympic Gold Medal

  4. Laureus World Sports Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Olympic Gold Medal is the highest honor awarded to athletes in the Olympic Games. It is given to the winner of each event in the Summer and Winter Olympics.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to the best male and female athletes in the world by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)?

  1. Jesse Owens Award

  2. Pierre de Coubertin Award

  3. IAAF World Athlete of the Year Award

  4. Laureus World Sports Award
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The IAAF World Athlete of the Year Award is given annually to the best male and female athletes in the world by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Multiple choice

Which year did the Indian Football Team (IFT) make its international debut?

  1. 1938

  2. 1948

  3. 1956

  4. 1964
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Explanation

The IFT played its first international match against Burma (now Myanmar) in 1938.

Multiple choice

In which year did the IFT win its first international trophy?

  1. 1951

  2. 1962

  3. 1970

  4. 1983
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Explanation

The IFT won its first international trophy, the Colombo Cup, in 1951.

Multiple choice

Which country has hosted the Commonwealth Games the most times?

  1. Australia

  2. Canada

  3. England

  4. India
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Explanation

Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games five times, more than any other country.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mascot for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham?

  1. Perry the Bull

  2. Tommy the Turtle

  3. Brum the Bear

  4. Sandy the Squirrel
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Explanation

Perry the Bull was chosen as the mascot for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.