General Studies (Uncategorized)2025
Consider the following statements: I. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju became the world's youngest winner after defeating the Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi. II. Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record of becoming world's youngest ever Grandmaster. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The correct option is II only. Abhimanyu Mishra achieved the title of the youngest Grandmaster in history at the age of 12 years and 4 months in 2021, surpassing the previous record held by Sergey Karjakin. In contrast, while Gukesh Dommaraju has made notable achievements in chess, the claim regarding his victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024 is fictional, as this event and outcome did not occur by my last update. This distinction illustrates the importance of distinguishing between factual records and hypothetical or incorrect statements in competitive examinations like the UPSC Prelims.