Preetismita Bhoi has become India’s first lifter to win a title with a clean and jerk world record

Current Context: Preetismita Bhoi, a 15-year-old Indian weightlifter, has made history by becoming the first Indian lifter to win a title with a clean and jerk world record.

• This remarkable achievement took place in the women’s 40kg category at the IWF World Youth Championships.
• She lifted 76kg in the clean and jerk event, surpassing the previous world record of 75kg.
• In addition to her 57kg lift in the snatch, Bhoi totaled 133kg to secure the gold medal. Her total was just 2kg short of the youth world standard.
• This historic event occurred on Wednesday, May 23, 2024, in Lima, Peru.

Question:

1. What is the name of the Indian weightlifter who set a new world record in the clean and jerk event?

• A) Preetismita Bhoi
• B) Geeta Phogat
• C) Karnam Malleswari
• D) Mirabai Chanu

Answer: A) Preetismita Bhoi, a 15-year-old Indian weightlifter, has made history by becoming the first Indian lifter to win a title with a clean and jerk world record.