#61

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.

#62

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.

#63

Which player retired in May 2025 after a long career with the Rays and Giants?

(a) Evan Longoria

(b) Brandon Crawford

(c) Andrew McCutchen

(d) Joey Votto

Explanation: Evan Longoria announced his retirement in May 2025.

#64

Which new tournament appeared on the 2025 PGA Tour schedule in May, replacing the Wells Fargo Championship?

(a) The Philadelphia Classic

(b) The Truist Championship

(c) The Keystone Open

(d) The Liberty Bell Invitational

Explanation: The Truist Championship debuted in 2025 as a Signature Event held in Pennsylvania, replacing the Wells Fargo Championship.

#65

Which Asian country hosted a new LIV Golf event in May 2025?

(a) Japan

(b) South Korea

(c) Thailand

(d) Vietnam

Explanation: LIV Golf Korea made its debut in May 2025 at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea.

#66

Which event is Javier Sotomayor famous for?

(a) Long Jump

(b) Triple Jump

(c) High Jump

(d) Pole Vault

Explanation: Javier Sotomayor of Cuba holds the high jump world record of 2.45 meters, set in 1993.

#67

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.

#68

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.

#69

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.

#70

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.

#71

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.

#72

Which defensive style is Floyd Mayweather Jr. famous for utilizing?

(a) Peek-a-boo

(b) Philly Shell / Shoulder Roll

(c) High Guard

(d) Cross-armed

Explanation: Mayweather is a master of the Philly Shell (or Shoulder Roll) defense, using his lead shoulder to deflect punches.

#73

In Greco-Roman, if a wrestler is passive, they may be ordered to:

(a) Run a lap

(b) Defend from a Par Terre position

(c) Perform pushups

(d) Leave the match

Explanation: In Greco-Roman, passivity can be penalized by ordering the passive wrestler to the ground (Par Terre), giving the active wrestler a chance to attack from the top.

#74

Which Spanish commander conquered the Maya states in the Yucatan?

(a) Francisco de Montejo

(b) Pedro de Alvarado

(c) Hernando de Soto

(d) Juan Ponce de León

Explanation: The conquest of the Maya was a long campaign led by Francisco de Montejo (the Elder, the Younger, and the Nephew).

#75

Which Umayyad general conquered the Sindh region (modern Pakistan) in 711 AD?

(a) Tariq ibn Ziyad

(b) Muhammad bin Qasim

(c) Qutayba ibn Muslim

(d) Musa ibn Nusayr

Explanation: Muhammad bin Qasim was a teenage general who established Islamic rule in the Sindh and Multan regions.

#76

Who was the Frankish leader known as 'The Hammer' who defeated the Umayyad invasion at the Battle of Tours in 732 AD?

(a) Charlemagne

(b) Pepin the Short

(c) Charles Martel

(d) Clovis I

Explanation: Charles Martel's victory at Tours is often credited with halting the northward Islamic expansion into Western Europe.

#77

Who was the Pashtun conqueror who defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayun and established the Sur Empire?

(a) Sher Shah Suri

(b) Sikandar Lodi

(c) Hemul

(d) Bahlul Lodi

Explanation: Sher Shah Suri took control of the Mughal Empire for 15 years and instituted major administrative reforms, including the Grand Trunk Road.

#78

Which Umayyad commander conquered Transoxiana (Central Asia) in the early 8th century?

(a) Qutayba ibn Muslim

(b) Hajjaj ibn Yusuf

(c) Muhammad bin Qasim

(d) Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik

Explanation: Qutayba extended the Caliphate's borders deep into Central Asia, capturing cities like Bukhara and Samarkand.

#79

Who wrote the 'Ramcharitmanas', an epic poem retelling the Ramayana in the Awadhi language?

(a) Valmiki

(b) Kabir

(c) Tulsidas

(d) Surdas

Explanation: Tulsidas was a 16th-century saint and poet whose work made the story of Rama accessible to the common people of North India.

#80

The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, one of the largest in the world, is located in:

(a) Seoul

(b) Beijing

(c) Pyongyang

(d) Tokyo

Explanation: The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is considered one of the largest stadiums in the world by capacity, reportedly holding up to 114,000 (or even 150,000 historically) spectators. It hosts the massive Arirang Festival (Mass Games).

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