Sports Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC and SSC Exams

1.

The recent successes of Indian athletes in the international circuit are often attributed to which of the following factors?

A Decreased government funding

B Improved training facilities and coaching

C Reduced participation in international events

D Lack of sports science support

2.

In which event did Indian athletes achieve significant success on the international circuit recently, leading to multiple medals?

A Marathon running

B Track and field events (e.g., sprints, jumps, throws)

C Swimming competitions

D Weightlifting championships

3.

Which Indian athlete recently won a gold medal in the javelin throw at an international athletics event?

A Neeraj Chopra

B Hima Das

C Dutee Chand

D Tajinderpal Singh Toor

4.

Which of the following is a crucial aspect of India's long-term strategy for football development, impacting World Cup qualification hopes?

A Focusing on short-term coaching contracts

B Strengthening grassroots football and youth academies

C Reducing investment in infrastructure

D Limiting exposure to international tournaments

5.

What is the primary goal of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers?

A To qualify for the final tournament

B To improve the FIFA ranking by a few spots

C To gain experience for future tournaments

D To host a qualifying match

6.

Which of the following is a key component of India's strategic preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers?

A Focusing solely on domestic leagues

B Organizing international friendly matches and exposure tours

C Reducing the number of national team camps

D Ignoring youth development programs

Sports MCQs - 2026-06-21