Q1. What was Marcel Desailly’s birth name before he was adopted?
A. Seth Adonkor
B. Odenke Abbey
C. Marcel Addy
D. Didier Deschamps
Answer: B. Odenke Abbey
Q2. In which city was Marcel Desailly born?
A. Nantes, France
B. Marseille, France
C. Accra, Ghana
D. Milan, Italy
Answer: C. Accra, Ghana
Q3. On what date was Marcel Desailly born?
A. 7 September 1968
B. 22 August 1993
C. 12 July 1998
D. 2 July 2000
Answer: A. 7 September 1968
Q1. In which city was Didier Drogba born?
A. Paris, France
B. Abidjan, Ivory Coast
C. Le Mans, France
D. Marseille, France
Answer: B. Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Q2. At what age did Didier Drogba move to France to live with his uncle, a professional footballer?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 8
D. 15
Answer: B. 5
Q3. Which was Didier Drogba’s first professional club where he signed a contract?
A. Levallois
B. Guingamp
C. Le Mans
D. Marseille
Answer: C. Le Mans
Geopolitics & World News Involving India (Questions 1-15)
Q1. On 14 January 2026, the Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to leave the country due to ongoing developments. What was the primary trigger for this advisory?
A) Economic sanctions on India
B) Anti-government protests and security crackdown in Iran
C) Border tensions with neighbouring countries
D) Natural disaster warnings
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Protests in Iran escalated, with reports of over 2,500 deaths from the crackdown, prompting safety concerns for foreigners, including Indians.
Q2. Which major festival was widely celebrated across India on 14 January 2026, marking the Sun’s entry into Capricorn?
A) Lohri
B) Pongal
C) Makar Sankranti
D) Bihu
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Makar Sankranti 2026 fell on 14 January, celebrated as a harvest festival with regional names like Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Lohri in northern India.
Q3. India officially launched the logo and website for its upcoming chairship of which multilateral grouping in 2026?
A) G20
B) SCO
C) BRICS
D) QUAD
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: India launched the BRICS India 2026 logo, preparing to assume the chairship and focus on priorities like Global South leadership.
Q1. In which small Basque town was Xabi Alonso born?
A. Bilbao
B. San Sebastian
C. Tolosa
D. Vitoria-Gasteiz
Answer: C. Tolosa
Q2. Who was Xabi Alonso’s father, a former professional footballer who won La Liga titles with Real Sociedad and Barcelona?
A. Mikel Alonso
B. Periko Alonso
C. Javier Alonso
D. Ignacio Alonso
Answer: B. Periko Alonso
Q3. Which club did Xabi Alonso make his professional debut with in 1999?
A. Liverpool
B. Real Madrid
C. Real Sociedad
D. Eibar
Answer: C. Real Sociedad
Q1. What is Dani Alves’ full name?
A. Daniel Alves da Silva
B. Danilo Alves Silva
C. Daniel Alves Santos
D. Dani Alves Ferreira
Answer: A. Daniel Alves da Silva
Q2. In which year was Dani Alves born?
A. 1981
B. 1983
C. 1985
D. 1987
Answer: B. 1983
Q3. Which Brazilian city is Dani Alves’ birthplace?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Sao Paulo
C. Juazeiro
D. Salvador
Answer: C. Juazeiro
Geopolitics & World News Involving India (Questions 1-12)
Q1. On 13 January 2026, India unveiled the logo and website for which upcoming international grouping presidency?
A) G20
B) SCO
C) BRICS
D) ASEAN
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched the lotus-inspired logo and official website for India’s BRICS Presidency in 2026, marking the grouping’s 20th anniversary.
Q2. Which country ended the value-added tax (VAT) exemption on birth control drugs and devices on 13 January 2026?
A) India
B) China
C) Iran
D) Russia
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: China imposed a 13% VAT on these items as part of measures to address declining birth rates.
Q3. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on 13 January 2026, stated that India considers which 1963 agreement illegal?
A) Indo-China Border Agreement
B) Pakistan-China agreement on Shaksgam Valley
C) Shimla Agreement
D) Tashkent Agreement
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: India does not approve of any activities in the Shaksgam Valley, viewing the 1963 Pakistan-China cession as illegal.
Q1. What is Laurent Blanc’s date of birth?
A. 19 November 1965
B. 19 November 1966
C. 17 November 1965
D. 19 October 1965
Answer: A. 19 November 1965
Q2. In which town was Laurent Blanc born?
A. Montpellier
B. Ales
C. Marseille
D. Paris
Answer: B. Ales
Q3. What nickname is Laurent Blanc commonly known by, earned during his time at Marseille?
A. Le Roi
B. Le President
C. Le Lion
D. Le Geant
Answer: B. Le President
Q1. In which Spanish town was David Villa born?
A. Barcelona
B. Madrid
C. Tuilla
D. Valencia
Answer: C. Tuilla
Q2. What is David Villa’s nickname, derived from Asturian dialect meaning “The Kid”?
A. El Toro
B. El Nino
C. El Matador
D. El Guaje
Answer: D. El Guaje
Q3. At what age did David Villa suffer a serious femur fracture in his right leg as a child?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: B. 4
Geopolitics and World News (Questions 1-11)
Q1. Which country experienced widespread anti-government protests on 12 January 2026, with reports of over 500 protester deaths according to human rights groups?
A) Syria
B) Iran
C) Venezuela
D) Cuba
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Mass protests in Iran escalated, with a US-based rights group reporting over 500 deaths and thousands arrested amid a crackdown.
Q2. On 12 January 2026, the US conducted large-scale airstrikes against which terrorist group in Syria?
A) Al-Qaeda
B) Islamic State (ISIS)
C) Taliban
D) Hezbollah
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: US Central Command launched strikes on multiple Islamic State targets in Syria.
Q3. Which country was warned by US President Donald Trump on 12 January 2026 regarding potential unrest following changes in Venezuela?
A) Iran
B) Nicaragua
C) Cuba
D) Bolivia
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump issued a warning to Cuba, a close ally of the deposed Venezuelan leader, as it faced loss of oil supplies.
Q1. What is Emilio Butragueuo’s commonly known nickname?
A. El Aguila (The Eagle)
B. El Buitre (The Vulture)
C. El Tigre (The Tiger)
D. El Lobo (The Wolf)
Answer: B. El Buitre (The Vulture)
Q2. In which year was Emilio Butragueno born?
A. 1961
B. 1962
C. 1963
D. 1967
Answer: C. 1963
Q3. Which club did Butragueno spend most of his professional career with, making over 400 official appearances?
A. Atletico Madrid
B. Barcelona
C. Real Madrid
D. Valencia
Answer: C. Real Madrid