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Why in News? 18-year-old Anahat Singh became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash (Women's) individual title, defeating Egypt's Ruqayya Salem in the final in Ontario, Canada. Key Facts to Memorize (Prelims Focus) 1. Player Profile: Name: Anahat Singh (from Delhi). Age: 18 years old. Senior World Ranking: World No. 20. 2. Tournament Details: Event: World Junior Squash Championship (Women's). Location: Ontario, Canada. Final Match Result: Defeated Ruqayya Salem (Egypt) 11-3, 11-7, 11-9. Historical Significance: She is the first Indian to hoist the individual prize at the World Junior Squash Championship. Her victory also halted Egypt's sustained dominance in the women's category.   Probable Prelims Questions (MCQs) Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Anahat Singh: She recently became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash women's individual title. She defeated a player from Malaysia in the final held in Ontario. She is currently ranked World No. 20 at the senior level. How many of the statements given above are correct? A) Only one B) Only two C) All three D) None Answer: B (Only two) Explanation: Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because she defeated Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the final, not Malaysia. Q2. Anahat Singh, who was recently in the news for creating history in sports, is associated with which game? A) Badminton B) Squash C) Table Tennis D) Tennis Answer: B