UN Day 2026 MCQs: Test Your Knowledge on Global Affairs

11.

When the BCCI announces new IPL broadcasting rights, which of the following entities are typically the main bidders?

A International sports federations.

B Major media conglomerates and digital streaming platforms.

C National cricket boards of other countries.

D Player associations.

12.

As of 2026, the BCCI is preparing to announce new IPL broadcasting rights. What is the typical duration for which these rights are usually awarded?

A 2-3 years

B 5-7 years

C 10-12 years

D 15-20 years

13.

In the context of IPL 2027 auction preparations in 2026, what is the typical role of the IPL Governing Council?

A To directly participate in player bidding.

B To set the auction date and rules, and oversee the process.

C To scout for new talent for the franchises.

D To manage the broadcasting rights auction.

14.

Which of the following is a key consideration for franchises when preparing for the IPL 2027 auction?

A Player salary caps for the upcoming season.

B The introduction of new teams in the IPL.

C Changes in the player retention policy.

D All of the above.

15.

As of 2026, which of the following is a significant aspect of the preparations for the IPL 2027 auction?

A Teams finalizing their retained players list.

B The BCCI announcing the venue for the 2027 IPL season.

C Broadcasting rights for the 2027 season being put up for auction.

D All of the above.

16.

Which international organization typically confers the Abel Prize, often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics'?

A The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

B The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

C International Mathematical Union

D UNESCO

17.

The Infosys Prize is awarded to researchers and scholars for their contributions in which of the following fields?

A Engineering and Computer Science

B Humanities

C Physical Sciences

D All of the above

18.

Which Indian scholar was recently awarded the prestigious 2026 Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences?

A NEEDS_REVIEW

B NEEDS_REVIEW

C NEEDS_REVIEW

D NEEDS_REVIEW

19.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is presented for outstanding contribution to which field?

A Literature

B Cinema

C Science and Technology

D Sports

20.

Which institution is responsible for the selection process of the Padma Awards announced annually?

A Padma Awards Committee

B Ministry of Culture

C President's Secretariat

D NITI Aayog

MCQs 2026