Q1. In which year was Carlos Alberto Torres born?
A. 1942
B. 1944
C. 1946
D. 1948
Answer: B. 1944
Q2. What is the birthplace of Carlos Alberto Torres?
A. Sao Paulo
B. Brasília
C. Rio de Janeiro
D. Salvador
Answer: C. Rio de Janeiro
Q3. What was Carlos Alberto Torres’s primary playing position?
A. Right-back
B. Left-back
C. Center-back
D. Midfielder
Answer: A. Right-back
Q1. In which year was Lothar Matthaus born?
A. 1959
B. 1961
C. 1963
D. 1965
Answer: B. 1961
Q2. What is the birthplace of Lothar Matthaus?
A. Munich, West Germany
B. Berlin, West Germany
C. Erlangen, West Germany
D. Hamburg, West Germany
Answer: C. Erlangen, West Germany
Q3. Which club did Lothar Matthaus join as a youth player in 1971?
A. Borussia Monchengladbach
B. Bayern Munich
C. Inter Milan
D. FC Herzogenaurach
Answer: D. FC Herzogenaurach
Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)
Q1. What was the key development in US-Iran relations on February 9, 2026?
A) US imposed new sanctions on Iran
B) Iran agreed to dilute enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief
C) US conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets
D) Iran launched a new missile test
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Iranian officials signaled willingness to reduce uranium enrichment from 60% to 20% for full sanctions relief, amid indirect talks.
Q2. Which country did Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani visit on February 10, following discussions on nuclear concessions?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Qatar
C) Oman
D) UAE
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Larijani visited Oman to discuss regional developments, often used as a US interlocutor.
Q3. What did US Vice President JD Vance state regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment on February 9?
A) US would allow unlimited enrichment
B) US supports Iran’s nuclear program
C) Enrichment must cease immediately
D) Trump would decide on limits and red lines
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Vance indicated Trump would set policy on enrichment levels in negotiations.
Q1. In which year was Andrea Pirlo born?
A. 1977
B. 1979
C. 1981
D. 1983
Answer: B. 1979
Q2. What was Andrea Pirlo’s birthplace?
A. Milan, Italy
B. Turin, Italy
C. Flero, Italy
D. Rome, Italy
Answer: C. Flero, Italy
Q3. At what age did Andrea Pirlo make his Serie A debut for Brescia?
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 19
Answer: A. 16
Q1. What is the full name of the Brazilian footballer known as Nilton Santos?
A. Nilton dos Santos
B. Nilton de Souza
C. Nilton Ferreira
D. Nilton Oliveira
Answer: A. Nilton dos Santos
Q2. In which year was Nilton Santos born?
A. 1923
B. 1925
C. 1927
D. 1929
Answer: B. 1925
Q3. Where was Nilton Santos born?
A. Sao Paulo, Brazil
B. Salvador, Brazil
C. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
D. Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Answer: C. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)
Q1. Which country rejected a U.S. military build-up while expressing readiness for nuclear-focused talks on February 8, 2026?
A) Russia
B) Iran
C) Syria
D) Ukraine
Correct Answer: B. Iran
Explanation: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called for U.S. respect amid preparations for nuclear negotiations, rejecting regional military escalation amid ongoing tensions.
Q2. What major agreement was signed between Syria and Saudi Arabia on February 8, 2026?
A) Defense pact
B) Nuclear cooperation
C) Mega strategic agreements worth $5.3 billion
D) Trade embargo lift
Correct Answer: C. Mega strategic agreements worth $5.3 billion
Explanation: The agreements cover key sectors like aviation and aim to reintegrate Syria into the international network following years of isolation.
Q3. What significant U.S. policy shift was highlighted in an opinion piece on February 8, 2026, regarding USAID?
A) Increased funding
B) Dissolution under Trump
C) Expansion to Asia
D) Merger with UN agencies
Correct Answer: B. Dissolution under Trump
Explanation: The closure of USAID symbolized a shift toward “America first” policies, eroding U.S. global moral leadership.
Geopolitics
Q1. On February 7, 2026, indirect talks between the US and Iran concluded in which country, amid discussions on nuclear issues?
A) Oman
B) Qatar
C) UAE
D) Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Iranian state media reported the conclusion of nuclear negotiations with the US in Oman, marking a potential step in easing tensions.
Q2. Which terrorist group claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad on February 7, 2026, that killed at least 31 people?
A) Al-Qaeda
B) Islamic State
C) Taliban
D) Lashkar-e-Taiba
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The Islamic State claimed the attack, which targeted a Shia mosque, escalating security concerns in Pakistan.
Q3. On February 7, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US had set a deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement to end the war. What is that deadline?
A) June 2026
B) July 2026
C) September 2026
D) December 2026
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Zelenskyy revealed the US-imposed June deadline amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
Q1. What was the full name of the Brazilian footballer known as Socrates?
A. Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira
B. Socrates Vieira de Oliveira Sampaio
C. Socrates Oliveira de Souza Brasileiro
D. Socrates Sampaio Vieira Brasileiro de Oliveira
Answer: A. Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira
Q2. In which year was Socrates born?
A. 1952
B. 1954
C. 1956
D. 1958
Answer: B. 1954
Q3. Where was Socrates born?
A. Sao Paulo, Brazil
B. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
C. Belem, Para, Brazil
D. Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
Answer: C. Belem, Para, Brazil
Geopolitics (Questions 1-10)
Q1. Which country hosted the indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran on February 6, 2026?
A) Oman
B) UAE
C) Qatar
D) Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: A. Oman
Explanation: U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Oman amid escalating tensions, with no constructive agreements reached.
Q2. What was the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks held in Abu Dhabi as reported on February 6, 2026?
A) Full ceasefire agreement
B) Modest progress on territory issues
C) No progress at all
D) Withdrawal of Russian troops
Correct Answer: B. Modest progress on territory issues
Explanation: Negotiators made modest progress but little on the Donbas territory control.
Q3. Which treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals expired on February 5, 2026, raising concerns as per reports on February 6?
A) INF Treaty
B) CTBT
C) NPT
D) New START Treaty
Correct Answer: D. New START Treaty
Explanation: The treaty’s expiration ends binding nuclear limits, potentially leading to a new arms race.
Q1. In which year was Alessandro Nesta born?
A. 1975
B. 1976
C. 1977
D. 1978
Answer: B. 1976
Q2. Where was Alessandro Nesta born?
A. Milan, Italy
B. Naples, Italy
C. Rome, Italy
D. Turin, Italy
Answer: C. Rome, Italy
Q3. At what age did Alessandro Nesta join Lazio’s youth academy?
A. 9 years old
B. 10 years old
C. 11 years old
D. 13 years old
Answer: A. 9 years old