Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) Nita Ambani
Explanation:
• Nita Ambani was unanimously re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from India.
• This occurred during the 142nd IOC Session held in Paris in July 2024, just ahead of the Paris Olympics.
• She was first elected to the IOC in 2016.
Information Booster:
• Significance: She is the first Indian woman to be elected as an IOC member.
• Contribution: She leads the Reliance Foundation and has been instrumental in promoting sports in India (e.g., ISL, Reliance Foundation Youth Sports).
Additional Knowledge:
• P.T. Usha (Option D): The legendary athlete is the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), but the specific IOC membership question refers to Nita Ambani.
• Mary Kom (Option C): Renowned boxer and former MP, served as the Chairperson of the IOA's Athletes Commission.
• Nikhat Zareen (Option A): World Champion boxer.