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The Hindu Daily Quiz – December 30, 2024


Daily Quiz | On Kuneru Humpy

Indian Grand Master Koneru Humpy proudly showing off her Asian Games Gold medal that she won in Doha in 2006. File

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Why did her parents Koneru Ashok and Latha initially name her Hampi and then change it to Humpy?

Answer : They derived the name from ‘champion’ and changed it to the present spelling to sound more Russian!

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In which famous city known for its film festival did Humpy win the girls’ under-10 title in 1997 for her first World crown?

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In 2002, at the age of 15 years, 1 month and 27 days, she became the youngest woman ever to become a Grandmaster. Whose record did she break for the feat?

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To whom did Humpy finish runner-up in the Women’s World Chess Championship?

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With which civilian award was Humpy honoured in 2007?

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Prior to her win in New York, in which city and year did Humpy claim her first World Rapid title?



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