Showing questions for August 14, 2025
- Total: 34 questions
Question 31 Aug 14, 2025
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What is the primary purpose of the National Sports Tribunal (NST) as outlined in the National Sports Governance Bill?
To resolve disputes in sports organizationsThe National Sports Tribunal (NST) is proposed under the National Sports Governance Bill to serve as a dedicated body for resolving disputes within sports federations and organizations. This is intended to ensure transparency, fairness, and timely resolution of conflicts, reducing reliance on courts. The tribunal will handle matters related to elections, governance, and athlete rights. Its establishment marks a significant step toward professionalizing sports administration in India. Mandaviya emphasized that both the NST and NSB will become functional as soon as statutory procedures allow.
Question 32 Aug 14, 2025
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Which provision in the National Sports Governance Bill allows the government to restrict international participation of Indian athletes?
Government's discretionary power under extraordinary circumstancesThe bill includes a provision that grants the government discretionary authority to impose reasonable restrictions on the international participation of Indian teams and athletes under extraordinary circumstances. According to Minister Mandaviya, this is a standard safeguard present in sports laws globally. It is intended for situations involving national security threats, diplomatic boycotts, or global emergencies, not targeted at any specific country. This formalizes an earlier unwritten understanding of government oversight in international sports participation. The provision gained attention amid tensions involving Pakistan after incidents like the Pahalgam terror attack.
Question 33 Aug 14, 2025
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Which Indian-American golfer performed strongly at the St Jude Championship and qualified for the BMW Championship?
Akshay BhatiaAkshay Bhatia, the Indian-American golfer, emerged as a key contender by shooting a career-best 8-under 62 in the opening round of the St Jude Championship, tying for the lead. He eventually finished tied sixth, securing his place in the upcoming $20 million Signature Events. Bhatia also achieved a tied-third finish at The Players Championship and had two other top-10 results this season. Entering the BMW Championship, he ranked 29th in FedEx Cup points with 1,276, just above the cutoff line. Only the top 30 players advance to the Tour Championship at East Lake, making his position crucial.
Question 34 Aug 14, 2025
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What is the objective of the newly launched Indian Chess League?
To strengthen India's chess ecosystem and nurture young talentThe Indian Chess League has been launched through a partnership between an online chess platform and a sports promotion foundation. Its primary goal is to strengthen the chess ecosystem in India by introducing various developmental initiatives. A key focus is identifying and nurturing underprivileged young talents to provide them with opportunities to excel. This comes at a time when India is witnessing rapid growth in the number of grandmasters and strong global performances by Indian players. The league aims to institutionalize grassroots development and elevate competitive standards across the country.