Author: Mauvin Sequeira

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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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