Netherlands Current Affairs Quiz — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which team won the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Argentina
Argentina beat the Netherlands 3–1 in a shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in the final on 29 August 2026.
Before 2026, in which years had Argentina won the Women's Hockey World Cup?
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Correct answer: A — 2002 and 2010
Argentina's earlier titles came in 2002 and 2010; 2026 is the third.
Consider the following statements about the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 final: 1. The Netherlands were seeking a fourth successive World Cup title. 2. The 2026 title was Argentina's first Women's World Cup title. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Argentina had already won in 2002 and 2010, so 2026 was its third title.
Against which team did the Indian women's hockey team draw 2-2 in its FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 opener on 16 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — China
India drew 2-2 with Olympic silver medallists China in their Pool D opener at Amstelveen.
Consider the following statements about India's opening match at the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: 1. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored India's goals. 2. The match was played at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored as India drew 2-2 with China at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on 16 August 2026.
At which venue did India beat Wales 3-1 in its FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 opener on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen
India's Pool D opener against Wales was played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands; captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice.