#561

Pakistan's Faiqa Riaz participated in which event at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) 200m Sprint

(b) 100m Sprint

(c) Long Jump

(d) 400m Hurdles

Explanation: Faiqa Riaz represented Pakistan in the Women's 100m Sprint event at the Paris 2024 Olympics on a universality place.

#562

Which country topped the overall medal table at the Paris 2024 Olympics by total medal count?

(a) China

(b) United States

(c) France

(d) Australia

Explanation: The United States topped the medal table with the highest total number of medals (126) and tied with China for Gold medals (40).

#563

In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ghulam Mustafa Bashir competed in which shooting event?

(a) 10m Air Pistol

(b) 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

(c) 50m Rifle 3 Positions

(d) Skeet Shooting

Explanation: Ghulam Mustafa Bashir represented Pakistan in the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

#564

Arshad Nadeem received which civil award from the Government of Pakistan in 2024 following his Olympic success?

(a) Sitara-i-Imtiaz

(b) Hilal-i-Imtiaz

(c) Nishan-i-Haider

(d) Tamgha-e-Shujaat

Explanation: In recognition of his historic Olympic Gold, Arshad Nadeem was conferred with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian award, in 2024.

#565

Pakistan's total medal tally at the Paris 2024 Olympics was:

(a) 1 Gold, 1 Bronze

(b) 1 Gold

(c) 1 Silver

(d) 2 Bronze

Explanation: Pakistan finished the Paris 2024 Olympics with exactly 1 medal: the Gold medal won by Arshad Nadeem.

#566

Which Pakistan swimmer competed in the Men's 200m Freestyle at Paris 2024?

(a) Haseeb Tariq

(b) Muhammad Ahmed Durrani

(c) Israr Hussain

(d) Adnan Behan

Explanation: Muhammad Ahmed Durrani represented Pakistan in the Men's 200m Freestyle swimming event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

#567

Which nation won the Bronze medal in Men's Javelin at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Germany

(b) Czech Republic

(c) Grenada

(d) Kenya

Explanation: Anderson Peters of Grenada won the Bronze medal in the Men's Javelin final at Paris 2024.

#568

How many athletes represented Pakistan at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) 5

(b) 7

(c) 10

(d) 12

Explanation: Pakistan sent a contingent of 7 athletes (Arshad Nadeem, 3 shooters, 2 swimmers, 1 sprinter) to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

#569

What is the name of the official mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics?

(a) Miraitowa

(b) Phryge

(c) Bing Dwen Dwen

(d) Vinicius

Explanation: The mascot for Paris 2024 was the Olympic Phryge, based on the traditional Phrygian cap symbolizing freedom.

#570

Which team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

(a) South Africa

(b) Australia

(c) India

(d) England

Explanation: India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating South Africa in the final held in Barbados on June 29, 2024.

#571

Who was the Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Jasprit Bumrah

(c) Travis Head

(d) Rohit Sharma

Explanation: Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 for his exceptional bowling performance.

#572

Who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon 2024?

(a) Novak Djokovic

(b) Jannik Sinner

(c) Carlos Alcaraz

(d) Daniil Medvedev

Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz defended his title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final to win the 2024 Wimbledon men's singles championship.

#573

Which nation won the 2024 Copa América?

(a) Brazil

(b) Colombia

(c) Argentina

(d) Uruguay

Explanation: Argentina won the 2024 Copa América by defeating Colombia 1-0 in the final held in Miami.

#574

Who won the women's singles title at the 2024 US Open?

(a) Coco Gauff

(b) Aryna Sabalenka

(c) Iga Świątek

(d) Jessica Pegula

Explanation: Aryna Sabalenka won the 2024 US Open women's singles title, defeating Jessica Pegula in the final.

#575

Who won the men's singles title at the Australian Open 2024?

(a) Novak Djokovic

(b) Daniil Medvedev

(c) Rafael Nadal

(d) Jannik Sinner

Explanation: Jannik Sinner won his first Grand Slam title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open 2024.

#576

Who holds the record for the most Grand Slam men's singles titles (as of late 2024)?

(a) Roger Federer

(b) Rafael Nadal

(c) Novak Djokovic

(d) Carlos Alcaraz

Explanation: Novak Djokovic holds the record for the most Grand Slam men's singles titles with 24 major wins.

#577

Who won the women's singles title at Wimbledon 2024?

(a) Ons Jabeur

(b) Markéta Vondroušová

(c) Barbora Krejčíková

(d) Elena Rybakina

Explanation: Barbora Krejčíková won the 2024 Wimbledon women's singles title by defeating Jasmine Paolini in the final.

#578

Who won the men's singles title at the 2024 French Open (Roland Garros)?

(a) Rafael Nadal

(b) Alexander Zverev

(c) Carlos Alcaraz

(d) Casper Ruud

Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz won the 2024 French Open men's singles title, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.

#579

Which team won the 2024 IPL (Indian Premier League) title?

(a) Sunrisers Hyderabad

(b) Rajasthan Royals

(c) Kolkata Knight Riders

(d) Chennai Super Kings

Explanation: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the 2024 IPL title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.

#580

Who won the women's singles title at the 2024 Australian Open?

(a) Aryna Sabalenka

(b) Elena Rybakina

(c) Zheng Qinwen

(d) Coco Gauff

Explanation: Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her title, winning the 2024 Australian Open women's singles by defeating Zheng Qinwen.

January 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions