JKPSC Prelims 2021
General Studies (Paper 1)
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup was a historic event as it was the first time the tournament was hosted in the Arab world and the second time it was held in Asia (after the 2002 edition in South Korea and Japan).Key Highlights
Winner: Argentina won their third title after defeating France in a dramatic final.
Timeline: It was held from November 20 to December 18, 2022. It was moved to the winter months to avoid Qatar's intense summer heat.
Official Mascot: La’eeb, a character inspired by the ghutra (traditional headdress).
Official Ball: Produced by Adidas, the ball was named Al Rihla (meaning "The Journey").
Stadiums: Matches were played across eight state-of-the-art venues, including the Lusail Iconic Stadium, which hosted the final.
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