#61

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".

#62

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.

#63

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.

#64

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.

#65

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.

#66

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.

#67

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.

#68

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.

#69

Which athlete broke the 37-year-old women's high jump world record in July 2024 by clearing 2.10 meters?

(a) Blanka Vlašić

(b) Stefka Kostadinova

(c) Yaroslava Mahuchikh

(d) Nicola Olyslagers

Explanation: Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh set a new world record of 2.10 meters at the Paris Diamond League, breaking Stefka Kostadinova's 1987 record of 2.09 meters.

#70

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.

#71

Which legendary heavy metal vocalist and Black Sabbath frontman passed away in July 2025?

(a) Alice Cooper

(b) Ozzy Osbourne

(c) Robert Plant

(d) Steven Tyler

Explanation: Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary 'Prince of Darkness' and frontman of Black Sabbath, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.

#72

Which former President of Nigeria, who served both as a military head of state and a democratically elected president, died in July 2025?

(a) Olusegun Obasanjo

(b) Goodluck Jonathan

(c) Muhammadu Buhari

(d) Shehu Shagari

Explanation: Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as a military ruler and later as a civilian president (2015–2023), passed away on July 16, 2025.

#73

Which legendary pop singer known for hits like 'Who's Sorry Now?' died in July 2025?

(a) Brenda Lee

(b) Connie Francis

(c) Patsy Cline

(d) Doris Day

Explanation: Connie Francis, one of the most successful female vocalists of the late 50s and 60s, passed away on July 17, 2025.

#74

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show', died in July 2025 in which country?

(a) Jamaica

(b) Costa Rica

(c) Mexico

(d) Bahamas

Explanation: Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away on July 21, 2025, after an accident in Costa Rica.

#75

Richard Simmons, the fitness personality known for his energetic videos, died in July 2024. How old was he?

(a) 70

(b) 76

(c) 80

(d) 85

Explanation: Richard Simmons passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 76.

#76

Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of the UK in July 2024?

(a) Rishi Sunak

(b) Boris Johnson

(c) Keir Starmer

(d) Liz Truss

Explanation: Keir Starmer became Prime Minister after the Labour Party won a landslide victory in the July 2024 UK General Election.

#77

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

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be held across North America in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

#78

Who was elected as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2024?

(a) Rishi Sunak

(b) Keir Starmer

(c) Boris Johnson

(d) Liz Truss

Explanation: Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the 2024 general election.

#79

Which site in Palestine was simultaneously inscribed on the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger in July 2024?

(a) Old City of Hebron

(b) Saint Hilarion Monastery / Tell Umm Amer

(c) Battir

(d) Church of the Nativity

Explanation: The Saint Hilarion Monastery / Tell Umm Amer was emergency listed due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

#80

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas, announced a delayed opening date of 2026 in which city?

(a) San Francisco

(b) Chicago

(c) Los Angeles

(d) New York

Explanation: Construction of the futuristic building is underway in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, with an opening set for September 2026.

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