Q1. What is the full name of the footballer known as Didi?
A. Waldir Amaral
B. Waldyr Pereira
C. Waldemar Ferreira
D. Walter Pereira
Answer: B. Waldyr Pereira
Q2. In which year was Didi born?
A. 1926
B. 1927
C. 1928
D. 1929
Answer: C. 1928
Q3. Where was Didi born?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Sao Paulo
C. Campos dos Goytacazes
D. Belo Horizonte
Answer: C. Campos dos Goytacazes
Q1. What was Dixie Dean’s full birth name?
A. William Ralph Dean
B. William Robert Dean
C. Walter Ralph Dean
D. William Richard Dean
Answer: A. William Ralph Dean
Q2. In which year was Dixie Dean born?
A. 1905
B. 1907
C. 1909
D. 1911
Answer: B. 1907
Q3. Where was Dixie Dean born?
A. Liverpool, England
B. Chester, England
C. Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
D. Manchester, England
Answer: C. Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Geopolitics (Questions 1-7)
Q1. Which U.S. President threatened to acquire Greenland, leading to tensions with Denmark and NATO allies on January 28, 2026?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Barack Obama
D) George Bush
Correct Answer: B. Donald Trump
Explanation: President Trump ruled out force but insisted on U.S. control over Greenland, straining transatlantic relations and prompting Europe to rethink dependencies.
Q2. What was the estimated global economic growth for 2026 according to a Reuters poll of economists?
A) 2.5%
B) 3.0%
C) 3.5%
D) 4.0%
Correct Answer: B. 3.0%
Explanation: Despite geopolitical shifts like U.S. tariffs, economists forecasted 3% growth, unchanged from a year ago, with further shocks as the main risk.
Q3. Which U.S. allies are turning to China for trade deals due to Trump’s tariff threats?
A) Japan and South Korea
B) Canada and Mexico
C) European Union countries
D) Australia and India
Correct Answer: C. European Union countries
Explanation: Trump’s tariffs spurred U.S. allies to diversify trade, with some approaching China and India for deals.
Q1. In which year was Daniel Passarella born?
A. 1952
B. 1953
C. 1954
D. 1955
Answer: B. 1953
Q2. What is Daniel Passarella’s birthplace?
A. Buenos Aires city
B. Cordoba, Cordoba province
C. Rosario, Santa Fe
D. Chacabuco, Buenos Aires
Answer: D. Chacabuco, Buenos Aires
Q3. What was Daniel Passarella’s primary playing position?
A. Striker
B. Midfielder
C. Centre-back
D. Goalkeeper
Answer: C. Centre-back
Q1. In which year was Hugo Sanchez born?
A. 1956
B. 1958
C. 1960
D. 1962
Answer: B. 1958
Q2. What is Hugo Sanchez’s birthplace?
A. Guadalajara, Mexico
B. Monterrey, Mexico
C. Mexico City, Mexico
D. Tijuana, Mexico
Answer: C. Mexico City, Mexico
Q3. Which club did Hugo Sanchez begin his professional career with in 1976?
A. Club América
B. UNAM
C. Atlante
D. Guadalajara
Answer: B. UNAM
Geopolitics & World News/India’s International Relations (Questions 1-11)
Q1. On January 27, 2026, India and the European Union signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during their summit in New Delhi. Which sectors saw tariff elimination under this deal?
A) Metals, plastics, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products
B) Automobiles, textiles, and agricultural goods only
C) Electronics and defense equipment exclusively
D) Services and digital trade only
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The agreement eliminates tariffs on metals, plastics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, boosting bilateral trade.
Q2. During the EU-India Summit on January 27, 2026, leaders emphasized that a “successful India” is in the world’s interest. This statement was made by:
A) PM Narendra Modi
B) US Treasury Secretary
C) European Union leaders
D) Bhutanese PM
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: EU leaders highlighted India’s success as beneficial globally.
Q3. A Mobility Pact was signed between India and the EU on January 27, 2026, primarily to ease movement of:
A) Students and skilled professionals
B) Tourists only
C) Military personnel
D) Agricultural laborers
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The pact facilitates easier mobility for students and skilled workers.
Q1. What is Roger Milla’s full birth name?
A. Roger Albert Milla
B. Albert Roger Miller
C. Albert Roger Milla
D. Roger Miller Milla
Answer: B. Albert Roger Miller
Q2. On which date was Roger Milla born?
A. May 13, 1952
B. April 20, 1952
C. June 15, 1952
D. May 20, 1952
Answer: D. May 20, 1952
Q3. Roger Milla is a legendary forward who represented which national team?
A. Nigeria
B. Ghana
C. Cameroon
D. Senegal
Answer: C. Cameroon
Q1. On what date was Paul Gascoigne born?
A. 27 May 1966
B. 27 May 1967
C. 27 May 1968
D. 27 May 1969
Answer: B. 27 May 1967
Q2. In which English town was Paul Gascoigne born?
A. Gateshead
B. Newcastle upon Tyne
C. Sunderland
D. Middlesbrough
Answer: A. Gateshead
Q3. What is Paul Gascoigne’s widely recognized nickname?
A. Gaz
B. PG
C. G8
D. Gazza
Answer: D. Gazza
Q1. Who was the Chief Guest at India’s 77th Republic Day parade held on 26 January 2026?
A. Emmanuel Macron
B. Ursula von der Leyen
C. Joe Biden
D. Olaf Scholz
Answer: B. Ursula von der Leyen
Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, attended as the chief guest, highlighting EU-India ties.
Q2. What was the official theme of the 77th Republic Day celebrations in 2026?
A. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
B. Unity in Diversity
C. 150 Years of Vande Mataram
D. India of the Future
Answer: C. 150 Years of Vande Mataram
Explanation: The theme commemorated 150 years of the iconic national song ‘Vande Mataram’ by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Q3. The Republic Day parade in 2026 was held at which location in New Delhi?
A. Rajpath
B. Kartavya Path
C. India Gate Lawns
D. Red Fort
Answer: B. Kartavya Path
Q1. On what date was Francesco Totti born?
A. 27 September 1976
B. 15 June 1975
C. 10 October 1977
D. 5 August 1978
Answer: A. 27 September 1976
Q2. In which city was Francesco Totti born?
A. Milan
B. Rome
C. Naples
D. Turin
Answer: B. Rome
Q3. Which club did Francesco Totti join in his youth in 1989 before making his professional debut?
A. Lazio
B. Roma
C. Inter Milan
D. Juventus
Answer: B. Roma