IMPORTANT MCQ SESSION ON: GAMES & SPORTS CURRENT AFFAIRS 2020 instagram.com/knowvation1 [email protected] fb.com/knowvation twitter.com/knowvation1 knowvation.in Which of the following teams won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020? A. Chennai Super Kings B. Delhi Capitals C. Mumbai Indians D. Rajasthan Royals Points to Know (PTN): Orange Cap winner: KL Rahul (670 runs) Purple Cap winner: Kasigo Rabada (29 wickets) Who among the following Indian boxers won gold medal at the recently concluded Alexis Valentine International Boxing Tournament? A. Amit Phangal B. Sanjeet C. Ashish Kumar D. All of these Sources: loksatta.com PTN: The tournament was held at Nantes, France. Kavinder Singh Bisht, the boxer in the 57 kg weight category claimed the silver medal. In Badminton, who won the men’s single title in the Denmark Open 2020? A. Chris Langridge B. Anders Antonsen C. Rasmus Gemke Sources: wimbledonclub.co.uk D. Mark Lamsfuss PTN: World number seven Anders Antonsen of Denmark defeated his compatriot Rasmus Gemke. Nozomi Okuhara of Japan clinched the Denmark Open 2020 title beating three-time world champion Carolina Marin. Which of the following teams won the NBA Championship 2020? A. Los Angeles Lakers B. Miami Heat C. Boston Celtics D. Toronto Raptors PTN: LA Lakers crushed Miami Heat to win a record-equaling 17th NBA championship with Boston Celtics. LeBron James was adjudged the MVP for the NBA Finals for the fourth time. Name the Indian shuttler who has been roped in as the brand ambassador of India's first-ever badminton brand 'Transform'? A. Srikanth Kidambi B. Parupalli Kashyap C. Chetan Anand D. Saina Nehwal Sources: indianetzone.com PTN: 'Transform' produces racquets, nylon shuttles, shoes, and apparels, which have the ability to appeal to the new age badminton players with its design, style, and colors. Who won the men’s singles title in French Open 2020 (Tennis)? A. Rafael Nadal B. Novak Djokovic C. Roger Federer D. Andy Murray PTN: He beaten Novak Djokovic in the finals. This is his 13th French Open men’s singles title and 20th Grand Slam title. Iga Swiatek of Poland defeated Sofia Kenin of the United States. Who won the women’s singles title in Italian Open 2020 (Tennis)? A. Barbora Strýcová B. Serena Williams C. Simona Halep D. Karolina Pliskova Sources: bnpparibasopen.com PTN: Simona Halep (Romania) won her first Italian Open title when 2019 champion Karolína Plíšková (Czech Republic) retired midway through the final with a left thigh injury. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated Argentine Diego Schwartzman to win 2020 Men’s Single Italian Open title. Who won the men’s singles title in US Open 2020 (Tennis)? A. Alexander Zverev B. Dominic Thiem C. Roger Federer D. Novak Djokovic Sources: redbull.com PTN: Austria’s Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev (German) to win the men’s singles title at the 2020 US Open tournament. Naomi Osaka (Japan) won the 2nd US Open women’s title after defeating Victoria Azarenka (Belarus). Which of the following Football club won the 2020 UEFA Champions League? A. Paris Saint-Gemain B. Liverpool C. Real Madrid D. Bayern Munich PTN: German club, Bayern Munich won their 6th UEFA Champions League defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0. Bayern Munich became the first European Cup winners who won all their matches during the tournament. Most successful club is Real Madrid (Spain) with 13 titles. Which of the following countries will host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021? A. India B. Pakistan C. New Zealand D. Australia PTN: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020, which was supposed to be held in Australia in October-November, has been postponed to 2022 in Australia only. CEO of ICC: Manu Sawhney Which of the following cricketer was named the ‘Most Valuable Player’ of the 21st century by Wisden? A. Viral Kohli B. Jofra Archer C. David Warner D. Ravindra Jadeja PTN: President of BCCI: Sourav Ganguly. Headquarters of BCCI: Mumbai, Maharashtra. Name the app launched by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju which is expected to act as a one-stop guide for all anti-doping and medication related information? A. NADA B. No DOPE C. Say No to Doping D. None of these PTN: National Anti-Doping Agency’s first mobile app named as “NADA App”. It also offers comprehensive information on commonly-prescribed medicines. Which Football club won the English Premier League 2019-20 tournament? A. Chelsea B. Manchester City C. Liverpool D. Manchester United PTN: The football club has won the first English top title in last 30 years. Who among the following sportsperson was selected as Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s “I am badminton” awareness campaign? A. Saina Nehwal B. Srikanth Kidambi C. PV Sindhu D. Carolina Marin PTN: The campaign gives a platform for those players, who express their love and respect for badminton by advocating & committing to clean and honest play. Sindhu has won the inaugural edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Award for 2019. Which of the following Bollywood celebrities has joined hands with the GoI’s “Fit India Movement”? A. Bipasha Basu B. Malaika Arora C. Milind Soman D. Shilpa Shetty PTN: The tie-up will provide free access of the Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s premium 21- Day Weight Loss Programme during the 21-day lockdown owing to Covid-19 pandemic via Shilpa Shetty App (SS App). Which country won the Women’s T20 World Cup 2020? A. England B. South Africa C. Australia D. India PTN: Australia beaten India by 85 runs for a record-extending fifth Women’s T20 World Cup title at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia. Beth Mooney (259 runs) was adjudged Player of the Tournament. Who won the women’s single title at the ATP Mexican Open 2020 (Tennis)? A. Heather Watson B. Leylah Fernandez C. Simona Halep D. Serena Williams Sources: espn.com PTN: Heather Watson (Britain) defeated Leylah Fernandez (Canada). Rafael Nadal wins the ATP Mexican Open 2020 by defeating Taylor Fritz (USA). Who won the women’s single title at the Australian Open 2020 (Tennis)? A. Garbiñe Muguruza B. Serena Williams C. Sofia Kenin D. Jennifer Capriati Sources: wtatennis.com PTN: Sofia Kenin (USA) won her first Grand Slam title, defeating Garbiñe Muguruza in the final. IMPORTANT RETIREMENTS OF 2020 1. Shane Watson (Australian Batsman) 2. Umar Gul (Pakistan’s Bowler) 3. Ian Bell (English Batsman) 4. Poulomi Ghatak (Table Tennis) 5. M.S. Dhoni (Indian ex-captain and wicket keeper) 6. Benedikt Howedes (German Footballer) 7. Lin Dan (Chinese Shuttler & two-times Olympic badminton champion) 8. Deepa Malik (Indian Para-athlete) Assignment! 1. Name the two countries which became the joint winners of 2020 FIDE online Chess Olympiad? 2. Name the men’s singles winner in Australian Open 2020 and whom did he defeat? 3. Who were conferred with the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Annual Awards function 2020? 4. Name the team which won the 3rd edition of Women's T20 Challenge 2020? Thanks a lot for watching! Like Share Subscribe instagram.com/knowvation1 [email protected] fb.com/knowvation twitter.com/knowvation1 knowvation.in.