#41

The 2026 Asian Games in Japan will be the __ edition of the games.

(a) 18th

(b) 19th

(c) 20th

(d) 21st

Explanation: The Aichi-Nagoya Games in 2026 will be the 20th edition of the Asian Games.

#42

Which sport, crucial for Pakistan's medal hopes, has been dropped from the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

(a) Squash

(b) Weightlifting

(c) Judo

(d) Athletics

Explanation: Squash, a sport where Pakistan historically performs well, is among the sports excluded from the reduced 10-sport program for Glasgow 2026.

#43

Which new sport will NOT be part of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan?

(a) Esports

(b) Breakdancing

(c) Surfing

(d) Cricket

Explanation: Surfing is generally not on the Asian Games program, while Esports and Breakdancing are included. Cricket is also included in the Asian Games program.

#44

Which of the following sports IS included in the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

(a) Badminton

(b) Cricket

(c) 3x3 Basketball

(d) Diving

Explanation: 3x3 Basketball is one of the 10 core sports included in the scaled-down Glasgow 2026 program, while the others listed were dropped.

#45

The 2026 Asian Games will utilize which iconic venue for Baseball events?

(a) Tokyo Dome

(b) Nagoya Dome

(c) Koshien Stadium

(d) Sapporo Dome

Explanation: The Nagoya Dome has been confirmed as the venue for baseball competitions during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

#46

What is the motto of the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Energy of Asia

(b) Imagine One Asia

(c) Heart to Heart, @Future

(d) Ever Onward

Explanation: The official motto for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games is "Imagine One Asia".

#47

The exclusion of Cricket from the 2026 Commonwealth Games primarily impacts which Pakistani team?

(a) Men's Team only

(b) Women's Team only

(c) Both Men's and Women's Teams

(d) Under-19 Team

Explanation: Both men's and women's cricket (which have been part of recent multi-sport games or discussions) are excluded, impacting Pakistan's medal prospects in both.

#48

Which Australian state withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games citing rising costs?

(a) New South Wales

(b) Queensland

(c) Victoria

(d) Western Australia

Explanation: The state of Victoria, Australia, was the original host but withdrew in 2023 due to projected budget blowouts.

#49

Which sport will return to the Asian Games in 2026 after being absent?

(a) Bowling

(b) Bodybuilding

(c) Cricket (Already there)

(d) Powerlifting

Explanation: Tenpin Bowling is often rotated, but Cricket is a notable inclusion. However, based on the specific 2026 program, Baseball/Softball is a key highlight for Japan. (Note: Bowling was in 2018, out in 2022. Japan has a strong bowling tradition, but the official list highlights Baseball). Let's stick to the confirmed inclusion: Baseball is a major focus for Nagoya.

#50

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will utilize venues from which previous edition?

(a) 2002 Manchester

(b) 2014 Glasgow

(d) 2018 Gold Coast

Explanation: The 2026 Games will heavily rely on existing infrastructure from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to keep costs low.

#51

Which city will host the 2030 Asian Games (following Nagoya 2026)?

(a) Riyadh

(b) Doha

(c) Bangkok

(d) New Delhi

Explanation: Doha, Qatar has been selected to host the 2030 Asian Games.

#52

Which three countries will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay

(d) France, Germany, Italy

Explanation: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

#53

Which city will host the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

(a) Los Angeles

(b) Mexico City

(c) New York/New Jersey

(d) Dallas

Explanation: FIFA announced that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

#54

Which country will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the USA and Mexico?

(a) Brazil

(b) Argentina

(c) Canada

(d) Colombia

Explanation: Canada is one of the three co-hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with the United States and Mexico.

#55

Which team won the Super Bowl LIX in February 2025?

(a) Kansas City Chiefs

(b) San Francisco 49ers

(c) Philadelphia Eagles

(d) Detroit Lions

Explanation: The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

#56

Sam Nujoma, the founding father and first President of which African nation, died in February 2025?

(a) Zimbabwe

(b) Namibia

(c) South Africa

(d) Angola

Explanation: Sam Nujoma, the leader of SWAPO and the first president of independent Namibia, passed away on February 9, 2025.

#57

Which former German President and Managing Director of the IMF died in February 2025?

(a) Helmut Kohl

(b) Horst Köhler

(c) Gerhard Schröder

(d) Angela Merkel

Explanation: Horst Köhler, who served as Germany's president (2004–2010) and IMF Managing Director, died on February 8, 2025.

#58

Which Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion (1969–1972) died in February 2025?

(a) Anatoly Karpov

(b) Garry Kasparov

(c) Boris Spassky

(d) Mikhail Tal

Explanation: Boris Spassky, the 10th World Chess Champion famously known for his match against Bobby Fischer, died on February 28, 2025.

#59

Which Irish novelist known for her works on Anglo-Irish relations died in February 2025?

(a) Edna O'Brien

(b) Jennifer Johnston

(c) Iris Murdoch

(d) Anne Enright

Explanation: Jennifer Johnston passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 95.

#60

Carl Weathers, known for playing Apollo Creed in 'Rocky', passed away in February 2024. He was also a former player in which league?

(a) NBA

(b) NFL

(c) MLB

(d) NHL

Explanation: Carl Weathers was a former NFL linebacker before becoming an actor; he died on February 1, 2024.

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