Leander Paes Named Player Ambassador for Asian Tennis Federation
Paes, an Olympic bronze medalist from the 1996 Atlanta Games, represented India in seven consecutive Olympic Games before his retirement in 2021.
His appointment is expected to bolster tennis development and infrastructure throughout the Asian continent.
Aspirants should note this as a significant sports-diplomacy appointment representing India on a major continental governing body.
Key Facts / Static GK
ATF is headquartered in Hong Kong, China.
Practice Quiz — 11 July 2026
Q1. What long-term and short-term ratings were assigned to Federal Bank in its inaugural credit rating by S&P Global?
Q2. According to the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook Update, what is the revised GDP growth forecast for India for FY27, and what was the main reason cited for the cut?
Q3. What are India's revised FY27 GDP growth and inflation forecasts respectively, as per the ADB India Economic Outlook released in July 2026?
Q4. Who launched the newly established Letter of Authorisation (LoA) Regime aimed at regulating sustainable deep-sea fishing in India?
Q5. Which Indonesian civilian honour was recently conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by President Prabowo Subianto?
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