Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Geopolitics & World News Involving India (Questions 1-11) Q1. On 17 January 2026, which country was reported to be facing widespread protests and a severe crackdown, leading to several Indians returning home via commercial flights? A) Ukraine B) Iran C) Venezuela D) Gaza Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Amid ongoing protests in Iran with over 2,500 reported deaths due to the crackdown, several Indian students and citizens returned to New Delhi on commercial flights. Q2. Which initiative by US President Donald Trump invited India to participate on 17 January 2026, related to overseeing post-ceasefire steps in Gaza? A) Board of Peace ... Read more

Q1. What was Franco Baresi's birth name? A. Francesco Baresi B. Franchino Baresi C. Franco Giuseppe Baresi D. Francesco Franchino Baresi Answer: B. Franchino Baresi Q2. In which year was Franco Baresi born? A. 1958 B. 1959 C. 1960 D. 1961 Answer: C. 1960 Q3. Franco Baresi spent his entire 20-year professional club career with which team? A. Inter Milan B. Juventus C. AC Milan D. AS Roma Answer: C. AC Milan

Q1. On 16 January 2026, India began preparations to evacuate its nationals from which country amid ongoing protests and airspace closure? A) Venezuela B) Iran C) Myanmar D) Ukraine Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Due to nationwide protests in Iran and closure of its airspace, affecting flights like Air India and IndiGo, India initiated evacuation efforts for its citizens. Q2. Which country's Foreign Minister visited India on 16 January 2026 to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in the Indo-Pacific amid concerns over China? A) USA B) Australia C) China D) France Correct Answer: C. Explanation: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks ... Read more

Q1. In which city was Fabio Cannavaro born? A. Rome B. Milan C. Naples D. Turin Answer: C. Naples Q2. What is Fabio Cannavaro's date of birth? A. 13 September 1973 B. 22 January 1977 C. 1 July 1970 D. 15 August 1975 Answer: A. 13 September 1973 Q3. Which club did Fabio Cannavaro start his professional career with? A. Parma B. Juventus C. Napoli D. Inter Milan Answer: C. Napoli

Q1. When was Dino Zoff born? A. 28 March 1942 B. 28 February 1942 C. 14 February 1943 D. 28 January 1941 Answer: B. 28 February 1942 Q2. In which Italian town was Dino Zoff born? A. Turin B. Naples C. Mariano del Friuli D. Udine Answer: C. Mariano del Friuli Q3. At what age did Dino Zoff captain Italy to victory in the 1982 FIFA World Cup, making him the oldest winner? A. 38 years old B. 39 years old C. 40 years old D. 41 years old Answer: C. 40 years old

Q1. On 15 January 2026, which country temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran due to security concerns amid ongoing protests in Iran? A. United States B. United Kingdom C. France D. India Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The UK Foreign Office announced the temporary closure and remote operation of its embassy in Tehran, withdrawing staff for safety reasons. Q2. Reports on 15 January 2026 indicated that India was preparing to evacuate its citizens from which country due to escalating anti-government protests? A. Ukraine B. Venezuela C. Iran D. Gaza Correct Answer: C. Explanation: Official sources confirmed preparations for evacuation amid the ... Read more

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