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The shuttlecock used in badminton should weigh between 4.74 and 5.50 grams.

This weight range ensures proper flight and control during gameplay.

Explanation

• The country famous for sprinters is Jamaica.
• Despite its small size, Jamaica has produced many world-class sprinters, including the legendary Usain Bolt.

Explanation

Andy Murray, the Scottish tennis player, was knighted in 2017 for his services to tennis and charity.

He was awarded the title of Sir Andy Murray in the New Year Honours list.

It recognizing his outstanding achievements in tennis.

Including his three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals.

Explanation

To win a game, a player must reach 21 points

if the game is tied at 20-20 (or 20-all) then you are required to win by two clear points.

Badminton nets are regulated at a height of 5'1” (1.55 m) at the edges of the court

and 5' (1.52 m) at the center of the court

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 ND3-12-2022

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• Sultan ibn Salman Al Saud was the first Saudi Arab, Muslim.
• He was the first member of a royal family to travel into space.
• He was flying on the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1985 as a payload specialist.

Explanation

The Viking program consisted of a pair of identical American space probes, Viking 1 and Viking 2, which landed on Mars in 1976.

Explanation

Alexei Leonov was the first human being to walk in space,

the man who would have been first on the moon had the Soviets beaten the Americans.

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First man who travelled in Space was Yuri Gagarin in 1961

First man who Walk in Space was Alexei Leonov in 1965

First man who Walk on Moon was Neil Armstrong in 1969

Explanation

Cricket World Cup 2019 final was played between New zealand and England

In the Super Over, England sent in Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler to face Trent Boult and the pair managed 15 runs.

Jofra Archer bowled the Super Over for England and did an excellent job, restricting the Kiwis to 15 to trigger massive celebrations in the stadium and all around the United Kingdom.

• About ICC men’s Cricket ODI World Cup 2019

• Edition: 12th

• Venue: Wales & England

• Champion: England (first time) 

• Runner-Up: New Zealand

• Participating teams: 10

• Matches played: 48

• Player of the series: Kane Williamson (New Zealand)

• Most runs taken by: Rohit Sharma (India)
• Most wickets taken by: Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Explanation

Know about FIFA World Cup 2018

Edition: 21

Held: 14 June to 15 July 2018

Hosted by: Russia

Winner: France

Runner-up: Croatia

Best player of tournament: Luka Modric (Croaita)

Most goals: Harry Kane (United Kingdom)

Title of Best goalkeeper won by: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)

Iceland & Panama participated: first time

Official song: Go for it

Best Young Player of tournament award: Kylian Mbappe (France)

Official Mascot: Zabivaka (Wolf)

Total venues: 12

Total goals scored: 169

France scored in final: 4

Final played: Luzihinki (Moscow)

Played in Russian cities: 11 cities

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Currently played FIFA World Cup 2022 

• Edition: 22

• Held: 20 November 18 December 2022 (Qatar)

• Matches: 64

• Length: 28 days
• Winner: Argentine

Question is updated on 23 July 2023

NA23-7-2023

Explanation

The code name for the US operation to kill Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan was Operation Neptune Spear.

The operation took place on May 2, 2011, around 1:00 Pakistan Standard Time.

The operation was carried out by a team of US Navy SEALs from the United States DEVGRU, also known as SEAL Team Six.

The operation was ordered by President Barack Obama.