Q1. What is Roger Milla’s full birth name?
A. Roger Albert Milla
B. Albert Roger Miller
C. Albert Roger Milla
D. Roger Miller Milla
Answer: B. Albert Roger Miller
Q2. On which date was Roger Milla born?
A. May 13, 1952
B. April 20, 1952
C. June 15, 1952
D. May 20, 1952
Answer: D. May 20, 1952
Q3. Roger Milla is a legendary forward who represented which national team?
A. Nigeria
B. Ghana
C. Cameroon
D. Senegal
Answer: C. Cameroon
Q1. On what date was Paul Gascoigne born?
A. 27 May 1966
B. 27 May 1967
C. 27 May 1968
D. 27 May 1969
Answer: B. 27 May 1967
Q2. In which English town was Paul Gascoigne born?
A. Gateshead
B. Newcastle upon Tyne
C. Sunderland
D. Middlesbrough
Answer: A. Gateshead
Q3. What is Paul Gascoigne’s widely recognized nickname?
A. Gaz
B. PG
C. G8
D. Gazza
Answer: D. Gazza
Q1. Who was the Chief Guest at India’s 77th Republic Day parade held on 26 January 2026?
A. Emmanuel Macron
B. Ursula von der Leyen
C. Joe Biden
D. Olaf Scholz
Answer: B. Ursula von der Leyen
Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, attended as the chief guest, highlighting EU-India ties.
Q2. What was the official theme of the 77th Republic Day celebrations in 2026?
A. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
B. Unity in Diversity
C. 150 Years of Vande Mataram
D. India of the Future
Answer: C. 150 Years of Vande Mataram
Explanation: The theme commemorated 150 years of the iconic national song ‘Vande Mataram’ by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Q3. The Republic Day parade in 2026 was held at which location in New Delhi?
A. Rajpath
B. Kartavya Path
C. India Gate Lawns
D. Red Fort
Answer: B. Kartavya Path
Q1. On what date was Francesco Totti born?
A. 27 September 1976
B. 15 June 1975
C. 10 October 1977
D. 5 August 1978
Answer: A. 27 September 1976
Q2. In which city was Francesco Totti born?
A. Milan
B. Rome
C. Naples
D. Turin
Answer: B. Rome
Q3. Which club did Francesco Totti join in his youth in 1989 before making his professional debut?
A. Lazio
B. Roma
C. Inter Milan
D. Juventus
Answer: B. Roma
Q1. What is Frank Lampard’s birth date?
A. 20 June 1978
B. 15 April 1978
C. 10 July 1977
D. 5 March 1979
Answer: A. 20 June 1978
Q2. Which club did Frank Lampard begin his professional career with in 1995?
A. Chelsea
B. West Ham United
C. Manchester City
D. Swansea City
Answer: B. West Ham United
Q3. For which club does Frank Lampard hold the all-time record as leading goalscorer with 211 goals in all competitions?
A. West Ham United
B. Manchester City
C. Chelsea
D. New York City FC
Answer: C. Chelsea
Geopolitics (Questions 1-6)
Q1. Which country did President Donald Trump threaten with a 100% tariff on imported goods if it pursued a deal with China, as reported on January 25, 2026?
A) Mexico
B) Canada
C) Brazil
D) India
Correct answer: B.
Explanation: Reports from January 25 highlighted Trump’s threat to Canada amid geopolitical tariff risks.
Q2. According to geopolitical analyses on January 25, 2026, what paradox governs Chinese foreign policy in advancing interests while avoiding direct confrontation?
A) Economic isolation
B) Strategic paradox
C) Military expansion
D) Diplomatic neutrality
Correct answer: B.
Explanation: China’s policy seeks to advance geopolitical interests without direct confrontation.
Q3. On January 25, 2026, reports indicated U.S. military pressure intensifying in which region, with naval buildup and commanders arriving in Israel?
A) Middle East
B) Eastern Europe
C) Indo-Pacific
D) Arctic
Correct answer: A.
Explanation: This was amid tensions with Iran, including reports of Khamenei in a bunker.
Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-10)
Q1. On January 24, 2026, Donald Trump made a U-turn on his earlier comment about NATO troops in Afghanistan by praising them as:
A) Strategic partners in Asia
B) Great and very brave soldiers of UK
C) Essential allies in Europe
D) Key contributors to peace
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Trump reversed his claim that NATO allies avoided front lines, specifically calling UK soldiers “great and very brave.”
Q2. Discussions at Davos 2026 shifted focus from AI to which geopolitical issue, as per investor concerns?
A) Middle East conflicts
B) South China Sea tensions
C) Greenland and Arctic uncertainties
D) Ukraine reconstruction
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Geopolitics, particularly around Greenland amid Trump/Musk mentions, emerged as a key uncertainty over technology.
Q3. Which country was highlighted in geopolitical analyses for advancing interests while avoiding direct confrontation in 2026?
A) Russia
B) China
C) Iran
D) North Korea
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: China’s foreign policy in 2026 showed a paradox of pursuing geopolitical goals cautiously.
Q1. On which date was Gianluigi Buffon born?
A. 28 January 1978
B. 15 March 1977
C. 10 June 1979
D. 5 December 1980
Answer: A. 28 January 1978
Q2. In which Italian city was Buffon born?
A. Turin
B. Parma
C. Carrara
D. Rome
Answer: C. Carrara
Q3. What is Buffon’s common nickname?
A. Gigi
B. Dino
C. Luca
D. Marco
Answer: A. Gigi
Geopolitics (Questions 1-6)
Q1. Which country saw escalating violence resulting in the deaths of three journalists, including a CBS News contributor, due to Israeli airstrikes on January 23, 2026?
A) Ukraine
B) Lebanon
C) Iran
D) Syria
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The incident intensified international focus on the conflict and press freedom in Gaza.
Q2. Which leader’s invitation to the Board of Peace was revoked by President Trump on January 23, 2026?
A) Indian PM Narendra Modi
B) Chinese President Xi Jinping
C) Russian President Vladimir Putin
D) Canadian PM Mark Carney
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: This action stirred discussions on shifting global alliances.
Q3. What was the key topic of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US held in Abu Dhabi starting January 23, 2026?
A) Climate change agreements
B) Territorial concessions
C) Trade tariffs
D) Nuclear disarmament
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The talks aimed at potential steps toward ending the ongoing conflict.
Q1. What was Gaetano Scirea’s primary playing position during his career?
A. Goalkeeper
B. Striker
C. Sweeper
D. Winger
Answer: C. Sweeper
Q2. In which year was Gaetano Scirea born?
A. 1948
B. 1953
C. 1957
D. 1960
Answer: B. 1953
Q3. Where was Gaetano Scirea born?
A. Turin
B. Milan
C. Cernusco sul Naviglio
D. Rome
Answer: C. Cernusco sul Naviglio