#21

Which new winter sport will debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Ski Mountaineering

(b) Telemark Skiing

(c) Winter Triathlon

(d) Synchronized Skating

Explanation: Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) has been approved as a new sport for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

#22

What is the name of the female mascot for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Milo

(b) Tina

(c) Neve

(d) Gliz

Explanation: The mascots are two stoats named Tina (for Cortina, the Olympic mascot) and Milo (for Milan, the Paralympic mascot).

#23

In the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games, which sport will host its events in the Valtellina region?

(a) Ice Hockey

(b) Alpine Skiing (Men)

(c) Figure Skating

(d) Curling

Explanation: Men's Alpine Skiing will be held on the famous Stelvio slope in Bormio, which is in the Valtellina region.

#24

What is the primary fuel source for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic torch?

(a) Hydrogen

(b) Natural Gas

(c) Bio-LPG

(d) Electric Battery

Explanation: The organizers have stated the flame will be fueled by Bio-LPG to promote sustainability.

#25

Which African city will host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games?

(a) Cairo

(b) Dakar

(c) Nairobi

(d) Cape Town

Explanation: The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be held in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first Olympic event to be held on the African continent.

#26

Who is the legendary coach of Leon Marchand?

(a) David Marsh

(b) Bob Bowman

(c) Gregg Troy

(d) Eddie Reese

Explanation: Bob Bowman, famously known as Michael Phelps' coach, is the coach of French sensation Leon Marchand.

#27

Which country always marches last in the Opening Ceremony?

(a) Greece

(b) The United States

(c) The Host Country

(d) The Previous Host

Explanation: According to tradition, the host country of the current Olympic Games enters the stadium last during the Parade of Nations.

#28

Which nation marches first in the Parade of Nations if Greece is the host?

(a) Greece

(b) The previous host

(c) The next host

(d) Alphabetical first

Explanation: If Greece is the host, they march last as the host nation. However, they usually march first. In 2004 (Athens), the Greek flag bearer entered first, but the rest of the Greek delegation entered last.

#29

Which nations will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Germany, France, Italy

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations share the hosting duties.

#30

How many teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) 32

(b) 40

(c) 48

(d) 64

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will expand the tournament format from 32 teams to 48 teams for the first time.

#31

Who will host the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Doha, Qatar

(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(c) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(d) Seoul, South Korea

Explanation: The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in the Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan.

#32

Which nation marched under a neutral flag at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games due to suspension?

(a) Iraq

(b) Kuwait

(c) North Korea

(d) Afghanistan

Explanation: Kuwaiti athletes participated under the 'Athletes from Kuwait' banner in 2010 and under the OCA flag in 2010/2014 occasionally due to government interference in the NOC.

#33

What is the name of the mascot for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?

(a) Honhon

(b) Not yet officially revealed

(c) Miraitowa

(d) Someity

Explanation: As of late 2023/early 2024, the specific mascots for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games have been in the design contest phase but not widely popularized or finalized like previous editions.

#34

Which Asian Games saw the first unified march of North and South Korea during the opening ceremony?

(a) 1998 Bangkok

(b) 2002 Busan

(d) 2010 Guangzhou

Explanation: The 2002 Busan Asian Games marked a historic moment where North and South Korea marched together under the Unification Flag during the opening ceremony.

#35

Which country pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs?

(a) Canada (Alberta)

(b) Australia (Victoria)

(c) United Kingdom (Birmingham)

(d) New Zealand (Auckland)

Explanation: In a shock announcement in 2023, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing a massive blowout in projected costs.

#36

Which nation marches first in the Opening Ceremony Parade of Nations?

(a) The Host Nation

(b) Greece

(c) France

(d) Alphabetical order

Explanation: Greece marches first to honor the origins of the Olympics, while the host nation marches last.

#37

Which Roman general was the first to march on Rome with his army and appointed himself dictator?

(a) Marius

(b) Sulla

(c) Pompey

(d) Crassus

Explanation: Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix defeated Rome's enemies (like Mithridates) and then his political rivals, setting a precedent for Caesar.

#38

Who was the Roman dictator whose assassination on the Ides of March (44 BC) led to the end of the Roman Republic?

(a) Augustus

(b) Nero

(c) Julius Caesar

(d) Cicero

Explanation: Julius Caesar was a pivotal figure in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.

#39

UNO observes 8th March as the International:

(a) Sun Day

(b) Women's Day

(c) Youth Day

(d) Food Day

Explanation: International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, be those national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. The UN began celebrating it in 1975.

#40

Middlemarch by George Eliot is a prime example of:

(a) Victorian Realism

(b) Gothic Horror

(c) Science Fiction

(d) Medieval Romance

Explanation: Subtitled 'A Study of Provincial Life', Middlemarch is a masterpiece of realism, detailing the social webs of a small town.

March 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions