Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. On what date was Alessandro Del Piero born? A. 9 November 1973 B. 9 November 1974 C. 11 September 1974 D. 9 October 1975 Answer: B. 9 November 1974 Q2. In which Italian town was Alessandro Del Piero born? A. Turin B. Milan C. Conegliano D. Venice Answer: C. Conegliano Q3. What nickname was Alessandro Del Piero given by Juventus president Gianni Agnelli, referencing a Renaissance painter and comparing him to Roberto Baggio’s style? A. Il Fenomeno B. Pinturicchio C. La Joya D. Il Divin Codino Answer: B. Pinturicchio

Q1. What is Javier Zanetti's full name and exact date of birth? A. Javier Adelmar Zanetti, 10 August 1973 B. Javier Alejandro Zanetti, 15 June 1974 C. Javier Manuel Zanetti, 22 October 1972 D. Javier Eduardo Zanetti, 5 March 1975 Answer: A. Javier Adelmar Zanetti, 10 August 1973 Q2. In which Argentine district did Javier Zanetti grow up, and what was his father's occupation? A. La Boca; taxi driver B. Dock Sud; bricklayer C. Villa Fiorito; factory worker D. Avellaneda; fisherman Answer: B. Dock Sud; bricklayer Q3. Which club rejected Zanetti from their youth academy due to his physique before ... Read more

Indian Polity & Judiciary (1–9) Q1. On 16 February 2026, the Supreme Court referred a batch of petitions to a Constitution Bench concerning which provision of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023? A) Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act (original) B) Section 44(3) of DPDP Act (amending RTI) C) Section 23 of DPDP Act D) Section 12 of RTI Act Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Section 44(3) imposes a blanket exemption on disclosure of “personal information” under RTI, even in larger public interest, which petitioners argue dismantles the right to know and transparency. Q2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on ... Read more

Q1. What is Michel Hidalgo’s exact date and place of birth? A. 15 March 1933 in Marseille B. 22 March 1933 in Leffrinckoucke, Nord C. 10 April 1935 in Reims D. 22 March 1940 in Caen Answer: B. 22 March 1933 in Leffrinckoucke, Nord Q2. On what date and at what age did Michel Hidalgo pass away? A. 26 March 2020, aged 87 B. 15 April 2019, aged 86 C. 27 June 2021, aged 88 D. 22 March 2022, aged 89 Answer: A. 26 March 2020, aged 87 Q3. What was Hidalgo’s primary position as a professional footballer? A. Goalkeeper ... Read more

Q1. On what date was Jean-Pierre Papin born? A. 5 November 1964 B. 5 November 1963 C. 15 October 1963 D. 5 December 1962 Answer: B. 5 November 1963 Q2. In which French city was Jean-Pierre Papin born? A. Marseille B. Paris C. Boulogne-sur-Mer D. Lyon Answer: C. Boulogne-Sur-Mer Q3. What was Jean-Pierre Papin’s primary playing position? A. Central midfielder B. Striker (centre-forward) C. Right-back D. Goalkeeper Answer: B. Striker (centre-forward)

Geopolitics (Questions 1-10) Q1. According to the Geopolitics Markets Brief on February 15, 2026, what is the probability of US strikes on Iran by June 30? A) 30% B) 44% C) 50% D) 68% Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The brief highlighted US-Iran tensions with a 44% probability and high trading volume. Q2. Which Venezuelan leader's capture influenced leadership markets, boosting Delcy Rodríguez to 68% as per February 15 reports? A) Hugo Chavez B) Diosdado Cabello C) Juan Guaido D) Nicolas Maduro Correct Answer: D. Explanation: Post-Maduro capture, markets shifted toward Rodríguez amid oil discussions. Q3. At the Munich Security Conference ... Read more

Geopolitics (Questions 1-10) Q1 On February 14, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Munich Security Conference. What was the key message he conveyed regarding U.S.-Europe relations? A) The end of the transatlantic alliance B) The U.S. and Europe belong together despite tensions C) Withdrawal from NATO D) Increased tariffs on European goods Answer: B. The U.S. and Europe belong together despite tensions Explanation: Rubio reassured European allies that the Trump administration supports the transatlantic partnership, countering recent frictions like the Greenland dispute. Q2 Which country deployed a second aircraft carrier to West Asia amid tensions with Iran ... Read more

Q1. In which year was Dennis Bergkamp born? A. 1967 B. 1969 C. 1971 D. 1973 Answer: B. 1969 Q2. Dennis Bergkamp was named after which Scottish footballer, with an extra 'n' added to suit Dutch customs? A. Kenny Dalglish B. Billy Bremner C. Denis Law D. Graeme Souness Answer: C. Denis Law Q3. At what age did Dennis Bergkamp join Ajax's youth system? A. 9 B. 11 C. 13 D. 15 Answer: D. 11

Geopolitics (Questions 1-5) 1. At the Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to become what? A) A military superpower B) A geopolitical power C) An economic union D) A cultural hub Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Macron emphasized Europe's need to assert itself as a geopolitical power, including reassessing its nuclear deterrent against Russia. 2. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, en route to the Munich Security Conference, described the current global situation as entering a what? A) Time of alliances B) Period of economic recovery C) New era in geopolitics D) Phase of ... Read more

Q1. What is the full name of the Brazilian footballer known as Rivellino? A. Roberto Rivellino B. Ricardo Rivellino C. Ronaldo Rivellino D. Rafael Rivellino Answer: A. Roberto Rivellino Q2. In which year was Rivellino born? A. 1944 B. 1946 C. 1948 D. 1950 Answer: B. 1946 Q3. Where was Rivellino born? A. Rio de Janeiro B. Belo Horizonte C. Brasília D. Sao Paulo Answer: D. Sao Paulo