Showing questions for November 04, 2025
- Total: 24 questions
Question 21 Nov 04, 2025
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Which industrialist announced gifts of diamond jewellery and solar panels for the Indian Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 winning team?
Govind DholakiaSurat-based industrialist and Rajya Sabha member Govind Dholakia, chairman emeritus of Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd, announced generous gifts for the Indian women’s cricket team after their World Cup victory. He pledged handcrafted natural diamond jewellery for each team member and rooftop solar panels for their homes as a sustainable token of appreciation. In a letter to BCCI’s Rajeev Shukla before the final, he expressed admiration for the players’ courage, discipline, and determination. His gesture symbolizes private sector recognition of women’s achievements in sports.
Question 22 Nov 04, 2025
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Which nation did India defeat in the final to win their maiden Women's Cricket World Cup in 2025?
South AfricaIndia defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final held in Navi Mumbai. South Africa, led by Laura Wolvaardt who scored a century, were well-placed in their chase of 299 but lost momentum after key wickets fell to part-timer Shafali Verma and pressure from Deepti Sharma’s bowling. This victory marked India’s first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title after years of near-misses, including the heartbreaking loss in 2017. The win was widely celebrated as a milestone for women’s cricket and empowerment in India.
Question 23 Nov 04, 2025
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According to Harmanpreet Kaur, what was essential for driving change in women’s cricket in India?
Winning one big tournamentHarmanpreet Kaur emphasized that despite playing good cricket over the years, the Indian women’s team needed to win a major ICC tournament to truly drive change and earn widespread recognition. She stated that fans and audiences ultimately want to see their team win, and only a significant victory like the 2025 World Cup could validate their efforts and inspire future generations. This win has transformed women’s cricket from a mere career option into a national calling for millions of girls. She also credited pioneers like Jhulan Goswami and Anjum Chopra for laying the foundation of this journey.
Question 24 Nov 04, 2025
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Which player described her catch to dismiss Laura Wolvaardt in the final as 'the toughest catch of my life' and revealed she fumbled three times before holding on?
Amanjot KaurAll-rounder Amanjot Kaur played a pivotal role in India’s World Cup triumph, notably by taking a crucial catch to dismiss South African captain Laura Wolvaardt in the final. Wolvaardt, who had just crossed her century, hit a skier to deep mid-wicket, where Amanjot fumbled the ball twice before securing it with one hand. She described it as the toughest catch of her life and credited divine intervention for giving her three chances. This dismissal broke South Africa’s momentum and shifted the game decisively in India’s favor.