#61

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.

#62

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.

#63

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.

#64

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.

#65

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".

#66

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.

#67

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.

#68

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.

#69

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.

#70

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.

#71

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.

#72

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.

#73

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.

#74

Which German football legend, known as 'Der Kaiser', died in January 2024?

(a) Gerd Müller

(b) Franz Beckenbauer

(c) Lothar Matthäus

(d) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

Explanation: Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as both a player and manager for Germany, died on January 7, 2024.

#75

Which Native American artist, known for her modernist works exploring identity, died in January 2025?

(a) Joy Harjo

(b) Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

(c) Fritz Scholder

(d) Maria Martinez

Explanation: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 85.

#76

Which 'General Hospital' actress passed away in January 2025 after decades on the show?

(a) Genie Francis

(b) Leslie Charleson

(c) Susan Lucci

(d) Deidre Hall

Explanation: Leslie Charleson, famous for her role as Monica Quartermaine on 'General Hospital', died on January 12, 2025.

#77

Which 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' winner passed away tragically at age 32 in January 2025?

(a) Lawrence Chaney

(b) The Vivienne

(c) Krystal Versace

(d) Baga Chipz

Explanation: The Vivienne, the first winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK', died tragically in January 2025.

#78

Who became the new King of Denmark in January 2024 following the abdication of Queen Margrethe II?

(a) King Charles III

(b) King Frederik X

(c) King Felipe VI

(d) King Willem-Alexander

Explanation: Crown Prince Frederik ascended the throne as King Frederik X after his mother, Queen Margrethe II, abdicated in January 2024.

#79

Which country became the 5th nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon in January 2024?

(a) India

(b) Japan

(c) Israel

(d) South Korea

Explanation: Japan's SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) mission successfully landed on the lunar surface in January 2024.

#80

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which three countries?