General Awareness

Sports Organizations and Events

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This hub covers important questions on sports organizations, governing bodies, and major global sporting events. Knowledge of these topics is frequently tested in the general awareness sections of SSC, banking, and civil services exams. Practicing these questions helps build speed and accuracy for competitive tests.

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Sports Organizations and Events Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of the GSDN?

  1. Peace Players International

  2. Right to Play

  3. Sport for Life

  4. International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Peace Players International, Right to Play, and Sport for Life are all members of the GSDN. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is not a member of the GSDN.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the GSDN's annual conference?

  1. World Sport and Development Forum

  2. International Sport and Development Conference

  3. Global Sport and Development Summit

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Sport and Development Forum is the GSDN's annual conference. It brings together sport and development practitioners, policymakers, and researchers from around the world to share knowledge and best practices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the GSDN's online platform that provides resources and information on sports and peace and development?

  1. Sport and Development Resource Centre

  2. International Sport and Development Knowledge Hub

  3. Global Sport and Development Information Portal

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sport and Development Resource Centre is the GSDN's online platform that provides resources and information on sports and peace and development. It includes a database of sports and development projects, a library of research and publications, and a directory of sports and development organizations.

Multiple choice

What is the governing body for international canoeing competitions?

  1. International Canoe Federation (ICF)

  2. World Canoeing Federation (WCF)

  3. International Rowing Federation (FISA)

  4. World Rowing Federation (WRF)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is the governing body for international canoeing competitions.