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| 801. |
Which Umpire from India became the youngest member of the International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires? |
| Answer» Nitin Menon(36 years old) from India became the youngest member of the International Cricket Council's(ICC) Elite Panel of Umpires. He replaces Nigel Llong(England) for the upcoming 2020-21 season. He becomes the 3rd Indian umpire to be included in the ICC's after former captain Srinivas Venkatraghavan and Sundaram Ravi. | |
| 802. |
What is the name of the first mobile app of National Anti-Doping Agency? |
| Answer» On 30 June,2020 the first mobile app of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), "NADA INDIA" was released by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. The initiative is an important step towards dope free sports, providing updates & information about the banned substances and their use to aware the athletes & Coaches. | |
| 803. |
Which team won its 19th top-flight title in the 28th edition of Premier League Championship 2020 football tournament? |
| Answer» Liverpool won its 19th top-flight title in the 28th edition of Premier League Championship 2020 football tournament after waiting for 30 years by defeating Manchester City by 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. | |
| 804. |
Who was named India's Most Valuable Player of the 21st century by Wisden for his contribution in both batting and fielding? |
| Answer» Spin bowling all-rounder, 31 years old Ravindra Jadeja, was named India's Most Valuable Player of the 21st century by Wisden for his contribution in both batting and fielding. Jadeja's MVP rating is around 97.3 which is second only to Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka making him the World's second most Valuable Test Player of the 21st Century. | |
| 805. |
Who will take charge as interim chairman of International Cricket Council? |
| Answer» Shashank Manohar stepped down as International Cricket Council(ICC) chairman after his two 2 year tenure(4 years). He is the first independent chairman. His tenure ended on July 1, 2020. Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja will take charge as interim chairman until the next chairman is elected. | |
| 806. |
Who won the 3rd position on the leaderboard at the first edition of the Virtual Race Across America 2020 and became the first ever Indian to secure a podium position in the international ultracycling race? |
| Answer» Lt Col Bharat Pannu, Indian Army officer, secured the 3rd position on the leaderboard at the first edition of the Virtual Race Across America(VRAAM) 2020 held from 16th June to 28th June 2020 and became the first ever Indian to secure a podium position in the international ultracycling race. | |
| 807. |
Who becomes the country's 66th Grandmaster with rating of 2495? |
| Answer» The 23 year-old G. Akash from Chennai, Tamil Nadu becomes the country's 66th Grandmaster with rating of 2495. The title was confirmed at the recent meeting of International Chess Federation (FIDE) Council. | |
| 808. |
Who has been ranked first in the world ranking of men's elite of 52 kg weight category according world rankings 2020 released by The International Boxing Association? |
| Answer» The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has released the world rankings 2020 for women's and men's boxing, as per which Indian amateur boxer & World championships silver medallist Amit Panghal (24) has been ranked first in the world ranking of men's elite of 52 kg weight category with a total of 1300 points. At the same time, Manju Rani has got the second place in women's rankings in 48 kg with 1175 points. | |
| 809. |
To mark the 100th year of Indian participation in the Olympic Games the Indian Olympic Association adopted a new visual identity. Who is the President of Indian Olympic Association? |
| Answer» To mark the 100th year of Indian participation in the Olympic Games the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) adopted a new visual identity. The logo celebrates the contribution of the athletes and the officials all over the world towards Team India. Narinder Dhruv Batra is the President of Indian Olympic Association. | |
| 810. |
Who won the Formula One (F1) season-opening Austrian Grand Prix? |
| Answer» 20 year old Finland driver Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes won the Formula One (F1) season-opening Austrian Grand Prix (GP) , surpassing his Mercedes team mate and defending Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton. | |
| 811. |
Raneem El Welily, the 31 year old Squash player and world's top ranking(No.1) Women Squash Player announced her retirement. She is from which country? |
| Answer» Raneem El Welily, the 31 year old Egyptian Squash player and world's top ranking(No.1) Women Squash Player announced her retirement ending her 18 year sports career. Nouran Gohar of Egypt claims the No.1 ranking after the retirement of Welily. Raneem El Welily became the top ranking squash player in 2015 and became the 1st Arab woman to secure the world's top ranking in any sport. Joshna Chinappa, 33 year old Indian Squash player ranked 10th in the latest PSA World Women's Ranking 2020.She entered the top 10 of the PSA world ranking following the retirement of Raneem. | |
| 812. |
Amadou Gon Coulibaly Prime Minister of which country died on 8 July 2020 within a few days after returning from two months of treatment in France? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly (61), the Presidential election candidate of Ivory Coast's ruling party, died on 8 July 2020 at Abidjan, Ivory Coast within a few days after returning from two months of treatment in France. | |
| 813. |
Wimbledon tennis tournament organizers will pay what amount to 620 players despite cancellation? |
| Answer» Wimbledon tennis tournament organizers will pay $12.5 million prize money to 620 players despite cancellation. | |
| 814. |
Who won the Styrian Grand Prix 2020 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria? |
| Answer» Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Britain) has won the Styrian Grand Prix 2020 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) finished second while Max Verstappen (Red Bull- Belgium) was third. | |
| 815. |
Who will receive this year's Mohun Bagan Ratna? |
| Answer» According to ATK-Mohun Bagan club, Hockey legend Gurbux Singh and former first-class cricketer Palash Nandi will receive this year's Mohun Bagan Ratna. | |
| 816. |
The International Olympic Committee has postponed the 2022 Dakar(Senegal) Youth Summer Olympics by how many years? |
| Answer» The International Olympic Committee has postponed the 2022 Dakar(Senegal) Youth Summer Olympics by four years to 2026 due to Covid- 19 pandemic and this would be the first Youth Summer olympic Games to be organized in Africa. | |
| 817. |
Mile Jedinak, who has recently announced his retirement, belongs to which sport? |
| Answer» Former Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak has announced his retirement from the sport. Socceroos is the official nickname of the Australia national soccer team that represents Australia in international men's soccer. | |
| 818. |
SportsAdda, signed which as its Brand ambassador? |
| Answer» SportsAdda, news and information website for Cricket, Football and Kabaddi announced that they signed Former australian cricketer Brett Lee as its Brand ambassador. | |
| 819. |
FIFA world Cup will be held in which city? |
| Answer» FIFA has announced that the match schedule for World Cup 2022 will be held from 21 November to 18 December 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar. Four matches will be conducted per day. | |
| 820. |
Barry Jarman has recently passed away. He belongs to which country? |
| Answer» Former Australian skipper and wicketkeeper-batsman Barry Jarman has recently passed away. He was 84-year-old. | |
| 821. |
Who won the Formula-1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2020 at Hungaroring, Mogyorod? |
| Answer» Lewis Hamilton won the Formula-1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2020 at Hungaroring, Mogyorod, Hungary. Max Verstappen (Dutch-Red Bull) was second, followed by Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes- Finland) at the third spot | |
| 822. |
WADA extends suspension of India's National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) by how many months? |
| Answer» WADA extends suspension of India's National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) by another six months citing non-conformation to international standards. | |
| 823. |
Which country's league has become the first one in South Asia and seventh in Asia to join the World Leagues Forum? |
| Answer» The Hero Indian Super League (ISL) joins the World Leagues Forum (WLF), the association of Professional football leagues. It is the first league from South Asia and seventh in Asia to join the WLF. The Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga are also part of the association of Professional football leagues and also the most supported leagues by the people. | |
| 824. |
Sripali Weerakkody, who retired from International Cricket, belongs to which country? |
| Answer» A 34 years old Female fast bowler Sripali Weerakkody who represent for Sri Lanka in International Crickets has announced her retirement from all forms of Cricket. She played 89 ODIs and 58 T20Is.She totally picked 89 wickets in her career. | |
| 825. |
Anu Ragavan belongs to which game? |
| Answer» Indian 4x400m mixed relay team's silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games has been upgraded to gold. This decision has been taken after the disqualification of original winners Bahrain due to doping ban. Anu Ragavan's fourth place in the women's 400m hurdles has been upgraded to Bronze medal after this. | |
| 826. |
Who has been has been named the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for the 2019-20 Premier League season? |
| Answer» Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been named the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for the 2019-20 Premier League season. The Reds midfielder played a central role as the Anfield club stormed their way to the Premier League title, their first English top-flight crown in 30 years. | |
| 827. |
Wisden Trophy tournament between England and West Indies retired recently. Which trophy which will replace Wisden trophy? |
| Answer» England won the third and final Wisden Trophy test match against the West Indies by 269 runs and won the series by 2-1. After this final series, The Wisden trophy will be retired and displayed at the Museum at Lord's. It will be replaced by the Richards-Botham Trophy. The series started on 8th July 2020. The Richards-Botham Trophy is a tribute to the legendary players Viv Richards and Ian Botham. The Wisden Trophy was first awarded in 1963 to commemorate the 100th edition of Wisden Cricketers Almanack. | |
| 828. |
Rajat Bhatia who announced retirement recently is associated with which sport? |
| Answer» Delhi All-rounder Rajat Bhatia has called it quits to his two-decade long career. He announced his retirement on July 29, 2020. Rajat Bhatia has played 112 first-class games scoring 6482 runs (average 49.10) and scalping 137 wickets. He was part of title-winning Kolkata Knight Riders team in 2012 and has played for Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiants. | |
| 829. |
Who has become No.1 all-rounder in latest ICC test ranking? |
| Answer» Ben Stokes has become No.1 all-rounder in latest ICC test ranking (July 2020) with 497 rating. | |
| 830. |
Which Indian chess player finished 2nd in grandmaster triathlon tournament at 53rd Biel International chess festival? |
| Answer» Indian Grandmaster P. Harikrishna finished overall second spot in the Grandmaster Triathlon Tournament at 53rd Biel International Chess Festival which took place in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Poland's Radoslaw Wojtaszek finished first in the Biel Chess Festival. The Grandmaster Triathlon Tournament consists of three rounds of chess competition - Classical, Rapid & Blitz and it is part of Biel Chess Festival. He grabbed the top spot in Accentus Chess960, another separate tournament which was held in the Biel International Chess Festival 2020. | |
| 831. |
In which country Women's World Team Squash Championship 2020 scheduled to be conducted? |
| Answer» Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) has withdrawn from the Women's World Team Squash Championship 2020, due to lack of preparation,time and match-readiness of athletes, which is scheduled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 15 to 20,2020. | |
| 832. |
Which country is going to host the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020? |
| Answer» The Central Government has given the go ahead for Indian Premier League to be rescheduled in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10, 2020 (13th edition of IPL). The Board of Control for Cricket in India has got "verbal clearance" from the Government and will receive the official letter in a day or two. | |
| 833. |
Which Chinese company pulled out as IPL's Title Sponsor? |
| Answer» Vivo, the Title Sponsor of the Indian Premier League 2020, has pulled out after a disagreement with the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) over a discount on the sponsorship fee and also in response to the growing opposition to its involvement in the tournament, as it is a Chinese brand. | |
| 834. |
Footballer Iker Casillas who announced retirement recently belongs to which Nation? |
| Answer» Spain's World Cup-winning Captain and Goalkeeper Iker Casillas announced his retirement. In 2014, Casillas became one of four players to represent Spain at four World Cups. Iker Casillas was born 20 May 1981 in Mostoles, Spain. | |
| 835. |
Harmanpreet Kaur and which other cricketer have been signed as the brand ambassadors of WTF Sports-India and Global? |
| Answer» Fantasy sports gaming platform WTF Sports-India and Global, has been officially launched on 6 August 2020. The WTF Sports has appointed famed Indian cricketers, Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian squad at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020 and Suresh Raina, the IPL superstar as global brand ambassadors. | |
| 836. |
Who tops Forbes List Of Highest-Paid Sports Women? |
| Answer» US tennis superstar Serena Williams topped Forbes magazine's list of the highest-paid women in sports for the fourth straight year. The business publication calculated that the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion earned $29.2 million in the 12-month period. Japan's Naomi Osaka burst to international stardom with a stunning upset of Williams in the 2018 US Open final and went on to win the Australian Open in January became just the fourth woman to earn more than $20 million in a year.Osaka's earnings at $24.3 million, putting her second on a list dominated by tennis players. | |
| 837. |
Who wins F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix 2020? |
| Answer» Red Bull's 22 years old driver Max Emilian Verstappen from Netherland had won F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom and became the first non-Mercedes driver to win a race in the 2020. | |
| 838. |
Former Indian player Laishram Manitombi Singh Died at 39 belongs to which sport? |
| Answer» Former Indian Defender and former Mohun Bagan club captain Laishram Manitombi Singh was suffering from a prolonged illness and breathed his last on August 09, 2020 in his native village near Imphal, Manipur. | |
| 839. |
Which Indian Cricketer announced retirement from all forms of international cricket? |
| Answer» Indian Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has announced retirement from all forms of international cricket. Dhoni shared this information on Instagram on August 15, 2020 as- "Thanks. Thanks for ur love and support throughout. from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired". Dhoni is the only Captain to win all three major International Cricket Council (ICC) trophies - the World Cup, the World Twenty20 and the Champions Trophy. | |
| 840. |
After M.S. Dhoni, Which Indian cricketer has also announced retirement from Cricket on August 15, 2020. |
| Answer» After M.S. Dhoni, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has also announced retirement from Cricket on August 15, 2020. He shared a photo on Instagram with other fellow cricketers including MS Dhoni with a caption, "It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind!". | |
| 841. |
What is the name of AIFF and SAI Jointly Launched a Web Platform to Promote Football? |
| Answer» On 15th August 2020, on the occasion of 74th Independence Day, The All India Football Federation(AIFF) and the Sports Authority of India(SAI), jointly launched the E-Pathshala, a web platform to recognise creativity of the children and to develop their interest in football. | |
| 842. |
Who Claimed record 156th Podium Finish with Win at Spanish GP? |
| Answer» On August 16, 2020 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton claimed his 156th Podium with a victory in Spanish Grand Prix. It is the Fourth race of the season at the Circuit de barcelona-Catalunya, Spain. Lewis Hamilton now holds the record for most podium finishes in F1 history surpassing Former F1-Great Michael Schumacher's record. | |
| 843. |
Who wins IPL title sponsorship rights? |
| Answer» Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded the title sponsorship rights of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 to fantasy cricket league platform Dream11 with an average bid of Rs 234 crore per year(222 crore for the first year, Rs 240 crore & 240 crore for 2nd & 3rd year respectively) after Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo exit from Sponsorship.IPL 2020 is to be held in UAE(United Arab Emirates) from September 19 to November 10, 2020. | |
| 844. |
Which England Cricketer announced retirement? |
| Answer» On August 13, 2020 England Spinner Laura Alexandra Marsh announced her retirement from all forms of Cricket. In December 2019, she announced retirement from International Cricket, and now has retired from Domestic Career as well. | |
| 845. |
Who will sponsor Team India for Tokyo Olympics? |
| Answer» Indian Olympic Association (IOA), a governing body for the Olympic Movement in India and INOX Group has signed a sponsorship agreement to support Team India for Tokyo Olympics, which was rescheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021. | |
| 846. |
Who has won the World Snooker Championship 2020? |
| Answer» Ronnie O'Sullivan won his sixth world title, defeating Wilson 18-8 in the final. This was O'Sullivan's 37th ranking event win of his career, the highest of any player. Higgins made a maximum break in the 12th frame of his second-round loss to Kurt Maflin. | |
| 847. |
Which Indian Table Tennis player will be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for year 2020? |
| Answer» Table tennis player Manika Batra, who will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year, on Saturday said that the accolade would be an added responsibility for her to bring more laurels for the country. | |
| 848. |
Which South African Player were inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Hall of Fame of the class of 2020? |
| Answer» On 23rd August, 2020 Former players Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Lisa Sthalekar(Australia) and Zaheer Abbas (Pakistan) were inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Hall of Fame of the class of 2020 in a virtual ceremony. ICC Cricket Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of the legends of the game from cricket's long and illustrious history. | |
| 849. |
Which Australian cricketer announces retirement from professional cricket? |
| Answer» On August 21, 2020 Australian All-Rounder Cameron Leon White announced his retirement from Cricket at the age of 37. He has captained the Australian Team Seven Times including One Day International (ODI) & Twenty20 Internationals(T20I). | |
| 850. |
Poulomi Ghatak, who recently retired, belonged to which game? |
| Answer» On August 24, 2020 One of the most successful Indian Table Tennis players Poulomi Ghatak announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 37. The Kolkata born Poulomi Ghatak is a seven-time National Champion. She Won the Junior National Championship thrice and the Senior National Championship seven times, held in between 1998 and 2016. | |