Q1. In which year was Gordon Banks born?
A. 1935
B. 1937
C. 1939
D. 1941
Answer: B. 1937
Q2. What was Gordon Banks’ birthplace?
A. London
B. Manchester
C. Sheffield
D. Liverpool
Answer: C. Sheffield
Q3. Before becoming a professional footballer, what was one of Gordon Banks’ early jobs?
A. Teacher
B. Coal bagger
C. Mechanic
D. Shopkeeper
Answer: B. Coal bagger
Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)
Q1. Which country experienced severe flooding due to Storm Leonardo on February 5, 2026, leading to the evacuation of around 200 residents?
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) Italy
D) France
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Storm Leonardo battered the Iberian Peninsula, causing floods in central Portugal.
Q2. On February 5, 2026, Russia and Ukraine exchanged how many troops each in a US-brokered prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi?
A) 100
B) 150
C) 157
D) 314
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: This exchange was part of ongoing trilateral peace talks involving the US.
Q3. Israeli strikes in Gaza on February 5, 2026, resulted in the deaths of over how many Palestinians, including women?
A) 10
B) 21
C) 30
D) 40
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The strikes were reported amid ongoing conflict in the region.
Q1. What is Dunga’s full name?
A. Carlos Alberto Bledorn Verri
B. Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri
C. Caetano Bledorn Verri
D. Carlos Caetano Verri
Answer: B. Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri
Q2. In which Brazilian state was Dunga born on 31 October 1963?
A. Sao Paulo
B. Rio de Janeiro
C. Rio Grande do Sul
D. Minas Gerais
Answer: C. Rio Grande do Sul
Q3. What was the origin of Dunga’s nickname?
A. A childhood hero
B. A family surname
C. Portuguese for “Dopey” (Disney’s Seven Dwarfs) due to his small stature as a child
D. A club nickname in Italy
Answer: C. Portuguese for “Dopey” (Disney’s Seven Dwarfs) due to his small stature as a child
Q1. In which year was Giuseppe Meazza born?
A. 1908
B. 1910
C. 1912
D. 1914
Answer: B. 1910
Q2. Giuseppe Meazza was born in which Italian city?
A. Rome
B. Turin
C. Milan
D. Naples
Answer: C. Milan
Q3. What was Giuseppe Meazza’s primary playing position during his career?
A. Defender
B. Midfielder
C. Goalkeeper
D. Forward
Answer: D. Forward
Geopolitics (Questions 1-7)
Q1. In the context of US-India relations on February 4, 2026, what tariff rate did the US reduce for Indian goods?
A) From 50% to 18%
B) From 25% to 10%
C) From 18% to 0%
D) No change in tariffs
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The US slashed tariffs from 50% to 18% on Indian imports, easing trade tensions.
Q2. What did President Trump claim about India’s oil purchases in the February 4, 2026, trade deal announcement?
A) India will buy oil only from the US
B) India will increase Russian oil imports
C) India will stop buying Russian oil
D) No mention of oil purchases
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump stated India agreed to cease Russian oil buys, though India did not confirm this immediately.
Q3. On February 4, 2026, what geopolitical warning did Ray Dalio issue?
A) The world is on the brink of a capital war
B) End of global trade wars
C) Decline in gold prices
D) Strengthening of US dollar
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Dalio warned of weaponizing money in geopolitical tensions, recommending gold as protection.
Q1. In which year was Juan Roman Riquelme born?
A. 1976
B. 1978
C. 1980
D. 1982
Answer: B. 1978
Q2. What is Juan Roman Riquelme’s birthplace?
A. San Fernando, Buenos Aires
B. Rosario, Santa Fe
C. Cordoba, Cordoba
D. Mendoza, Mendoza
Answer: A. San Fernando, Buenos Aires
Q3. How many siblings does Juan Roman Riquelme have?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 11
Answer: C. 10
Q1. In which year was Alan Shearer born?
A. 1968
B. 1970
C. 1972
D. 1974
Answer: B. 1970
Q2. Where was Alan Shearer born?
A. London
B. Manchester
C. Newcastle upon Tyne
D. Liverpool
Answer: C. Newcastle upon Tyne
Q3. Which amateur club did Alan Shearer play for as a teenager before being spotted by Southampton?
A. Gosforth Juniors
B. Wallsend Boys Club
C. Newcastle City Schools
D. St James’ Park Youth
Answer: B. Wallsend Boys Club
Geopolitics (Questions 1-10)
Q1. On February 3, 2026, the US military shot down an Iranian drone approaching which aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea?
A) USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
B) USS Abraham Lincoln
C) USS Gerald R. Ford
D) USS Nimitz
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The incident heightened US-Iran tensions, with the drone deemed a threat to the carrier group.
Q2. Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on February 3, 2026, involving over 450 drones and 70 missiles. What type of hypersonic missile was reportedly used?
A) Kinzhal
B) Kalibr
C) Iskander
D) Zircon
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: This was the strongest blow to Ukraine’s energy sites that year, occurring just before US-brokered peace talks.
Q3. Which country announced a trade deal with India on February 3, 2026, reducing tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18%?
A) China
B) Russia
C) United States
D) United Kingdom
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The deal followed a call between PM Modi and President Trump, with India agreeing to halt Russian oil purchases.
Q1. In which year was Johan Neeskens born?
A. 1949
B. 1951
C. 1953
D. 1955
Answer: B. 1951
Q2. What was Johan Neeskens’ birthplace?
A. Heemstede, Netherlands
B. Amsterdam, Netherlands
C. Rotterdam, Netherlands
D. Utrecht, Netherlands
Answer: A. Heemstede, Netherlands
Q3. Johan Neeskens primarily played in which position during his football career?
A. Forward
B. Defender
C. Midfielder
D. Goalkeeper
Answer: C. Midfielder
Q1. What was Raymond Kopa’s birth name?
A. Raymond Di Stéfano
B. Raymond Kopaszewski
C. Raymond Platini
D. Raymond Zidane
Answer: B. Raymond Kopaszewski
Q2. In which year was Raymond Kopa born?
A. 1929
B. 1930
C. 1931
D. 1932
Answer: C. 1931
Q3. Where was Raymond Kopa born?
A. Paris, France
B. Noeux-les-Mines, France
C. Madrid, Spain
D. Warsaw, Poland
Answer: B. Noeux-les-Mines, France