SPORTS
Individual Achievements
Lionel Messi Hits 900 Career Goals Milestone; FIFA Fines Israeli FA
Lionel Messi has become the second footballer in history to reach the 900 official career goals mark, following Cristiano Ronaldo.
He achieved this milestone while playing for Inter Miami CF during a 1-1 draw against Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
In administrative news, FIFA has slapped a $190,700 fine on the Israeli Football Association (IFA) for anti-discrimination rule breaches.
The fine was triggered by racist behavior from fans of the Beitar Jerusalem football club, which the IFA failed to prevent.
This highlights both individual brilliance and the governance challenges in global sports.
He achieved this milestone while playing for Inter Miami CF during a 1-1 draw against Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
In administrative news, FIFA has slapped a $190,700 fine on the Israeli Football Association (IFA) for anti-discrimination rule breaches.
The fine was triggered by racist behavior from fans of the Beitar Jerusalem football club, which the IFA failed to prevent.
This highlights both individual brilliance and the governance challenges in global sports.
Key Facts / Static GK
FIFA HQ: Zurich, Switzerland
FIFA President: Gianni Infantino
CONCACAF Full Form: Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football
FIFA President: Gianni Infantino
CONCACAF Full Form: Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football
Practice Quiz — 21 March 2026
Q1. Which agency is responsible for implementing the MSP support for cotton as per the recent CCEA approval?
Answer: (B) Cotton Corporation of India Ltd — The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI) is the implementing agency for the ₹1,718.56 crore MSP support approved for the 2023-24 cotton season.
Q2. What are the two primary rock layers identified at the Kalinjar Fort National Geo-Heritage Site?
Answer: (B) Bundelkhand Granite and Kaimur Sandstone — The site features Bundelkhand Granite (ancient basement rock) and Kaimur Sandstone (sedimentary layer), aged 2.5 billion and 1.2 billion years respectively.
Q3. Regarding the 'Fare Se Fursat' scheme, which of the following statements is true?
Answer: (C) The scheme ensures airfares do not change based on booking time. — The core feature of the scheme is 'One Route One Fare,' meaning the price is uniform and does not fluctuate with booking time or surge demand.
Q4. Where has Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) launched India's first LPG ATM?
Answer: (B) Gurugram, Haryana — India's first LPG ATM was launched by BPCL in Gurugram, Haryana, specifically at Central Park Flower Valley, Sohna.
Q5. The 'Krishi Sakhi' initiative by AIC is globally aligned with which international observance?
Answer: (B) UN International Year of the Woman Farmer – 2026 — Krishi Sakhi is linked with the UN's International Year of the Woman Farmer – 2026 to empower women in the agricultural sector.
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