SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CGL - 11th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q43

In January 2019, _____ was named World No.1 boxer by International Boxing Association (AIBA).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. Mary Kom.

In January 2019, _____ was named World No.1 boxer by International Boxing Association (AIBA).	Mary Kom
Who is Mary Kom?	Mary Kom or Magnificent Mary is an Indian Olympic boxer hailing from Manipur. She is a five-time World Amateur Boxing champion. She is the first Indian Woman Boxer to win Gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. On 26 April 2016, Kom was nominated by the President of India as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
International Boxing Association (AIBA):	The International Boxing Association or AIBA is a sport organization that sanctions amateur boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships. Headquarters location: Lausanne, Switzerland President: Gafur Rakhimov