Coventry
C) Serena Williams
D) Mary Kom
Answer: B) Christy Coventry
Explanation: The transcript names Christy Coventry (from Zimbabwe) as the first woman president of the IOC.
Section A — Literature & Awards
Q1. Who received the latest Jnanpith Award mentioned in the lecture?
A) Gulzar
B) Vinod Kumar Shukla
C) Guru Rambhadracharya
D) Jayant Narlikar
Answer: B) Vinod Kumar Shukla
Explanation: The lecturer said Vinod Kumar Shukla (from Chhattisgarh) got the latest Jnanpith; he is the first person from his state to receive it.
Q2. What is the cash component of the Jnanpith Award as given in the lecture?
A) ₹5 lakh
B) ₹10 lakh
C) ₹11 lakh
D) ₹25 lakh
Answer: C) ₹11 lakh
Explanation: The lecture stated the award carries ₹11 lakh and an idol of Saraswati.
Section B — Sports & Events
Q3. Where was the Kabaddi World Cup 2025 hosted (first time outside Asia) and which country won both men’s and women’s titles?
A) England; India won both
B) England; England won both
C) India; India won both
D) UAE; India won both
Answer: A) England; India won both
Explanation: The lecture said the World Cup was hosted in England (first time outside Asia) and India won in both categories; England were runners-up.
Q4. How many players are there in a standard Kabaddi team as per the lecture?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
Answer: B) 7
Explanation: The instructor stated a Kabaddi team has 7 players .
Q5. Which Indian team won the Ranji Trophy 2025 (lecture)?
A) Mumbai
B) Vidarbha
C) Karnataka
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Vidarbha
Explanation: The lecture named Vidarbha as Ranji Trophy 2025 winners; Kerala were runners-up.
Q6. Which side won the Champions Trophy 2025 and who was the captain (per the lecture)?
A) India; Rohit Sharma
B) New Zealand; Kane Williamson
C) India; Virat Kohli
D) Pakistan; Babar Azam
Answer: A) India; Rohit Sharma
Explanation: The lecture noted India beat New Zealand in the final in the UAE ; Rohit Sharma was captain; Jasprit Bumrah was Man of the Series.
Q7. Who topped the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 as per the lecture?
A) Delhi Capitals
B) Mumbai Indians
C) Chennai Super Kings
D) Gujarat Giants
Answer: B) Mumbai Indians
Explanation: The lecture said Mumbai won the WPL; Harmanpreet Kaur was Mumbai’s captain.
Q8. Who won the Men’s Singles at the Australian Open mentioned
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