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 part of measures to address declining birth rates.
Q3. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on 13 January 2026, stated that India considers which 1963 agreement illegal?
A) Indo-China Border Agreement
B) Pakistan-China agreement on Shaksgam Valley
C) Shimla Agreement
D) Tashkent Agreement
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: India does not approve of any activities in the Shaksgam Valley, viewing the 1963 Pakistan-China cession as illegal.
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 targets in Syria.
Q3. Which country was warned by US President Donald Trump on 12 January 2026 regarding potential unrest following changes in Venezuela?
A) Iran
B) Nicaragua
C) Cuba
D) Bolivia
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump issued a warning to Cuba, a close ally of the deposed Venezuelan leader, as it faced loss of oil supplies.
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
Q1. In which year was Jurgen Klinsmann born?
A. 1962
B. 1964
C. 1966
D. 1968
Answer: B. 1964
Q2. What was Jurgen Klinsmann’s profession before fully committing to football?
A. Mechanic
B. Teacher
C. Baker
D. Engineer
Answer: C. Baker
Q3. Which club did Jurgen Klinsmann make his professional debut with in 1982?
A. VfB Stuttgart
B. Stuttgarter Kickers
C. Bayern Munich
D. Inter Milan
Answer: B. Stuttgarter Kickers
Q1. On January 11, 2026, Iran’s parliament speaker warned that which entities would be “legitimate targets” if the US strikes over ongoing protests?
A) US military and Israel
B) Russia and China
C) Saudi Arabia and UAE
D) UK and France
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Amid intensifying protests and crackdown, Iran’s speaker issued this warning in response to potential US intervention threats.
Q2. Which organization was recently barred by Israel from entering Gaza and the West Bank, as highlighted in news on January 11, 2026?
A) UNICEF
B) Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
C) Red Cross
D) WHO
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The decision affects international aid staff and operations in the regions.
Q3. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck which Russian company’s oil platforms in the Caspian Sea overnight before January 11, 2026?
A) Gazprom
B) Rosneft
C) Lukoil
D) Transneft
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Drones targeted Lukoil platforms (Filanovsky, Graifer, Korchagin), continuing attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)
Q1. Which country experienced escalating protests on January 10, 2026, with reports of over 65 deaths and widespread internet blackout?
A) Syria
B) Iran
C) Venezuela
D) Myanmar
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Nationwide protests in Iran intensified, triggered by economic issues like inflation, leading to a severe crackdown and internet restrictions.
Q2. On January 10, 2026, the US military conducted airstrikes under Operation Hawkeye Strike targeting which group in Syria?
A) Allied Democratic Forces
B) Taliban
C) Islamic State
D) Houthi rebels
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The strikes targeted Islamic State positions, amid ongoing conflicts in the region including Aleppo clashes.
Q3. Myanmar held elections on January 10, 2026, which were criticized internationally as a sham. When did the military coup occur that led to these elections?
A) 2021
B) 2022
C) 2023
D) 2024
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The coup was five years prior (2021), barring opposition and amid civil war, making the elections controversial.
Q1. What is another common name for tubular bells in orchestral settings?
A. Glockenspiel
B. Chimes
C. Mark tree
D. Celesta
Answer: B. Chimes
Q2. Tubular bells belong to which family of musical instruments?
A. String
B. Wind
C. Percussion
D. Keyboard
Answer: C. Percussion
Q3. What material are the tubes of orchestral tubular bells typically made from?
A. Wood
B. Brass or steel
C. Glass
D. Aluminum
Answer: B. Brass or steel