Q1. What was Suzanne Lenglen’s nickname that reflected her graceful and dominant style on the court?
A. The Queen of Wimbledon
B. La Divine (The Goddess)
C. The French Flapper
D. Madame Champion
Answer: B. La Divine (The Goddess)

Q2. In what year was Suzanne Lenglen born?
A. 1895
B. 1901
C. 1899
D. 1905
Answer: C. 1899

Q3. Where was Suzanne Lenglen born?
A. Nice, France
B. Paris, France
C. London, England
D. Cannes, France
Answer: B. Paris, France

Q1. Where and when was Kim Clijsters born?
A. Bree, Belgium – June 8, 1982
B. Bilzen, Belgium – June 8, 1983
C. Antwerp, Belgium – July 15, 1984
D. Brussels, Belgium – May 20, 1983
Answer: B. Bilzen, Belgium – June 8, 1983

Q2. What was Kim Clijsters’s playing style and dominant hand?
A. Left-handed with one-handed backhand
B. Right-handed with one-handed backhand
C. Left-handed with two-handed backhand
D. Right-handed with two-handed backhand
Answer: D. Right-handed with two-handed backhand

Q3. Who were Kim Clijsters’s parents, and what sports did they excel in?
A. Father: tennis player; Mother: swimmer
B. Father: professional soccer player; Mother: artistic gymnastics champion
C. Father: basketball player; Mother: volleyball player
D. Father: cyclist; Mother: track athlete
Answer: B. Father: professional soccer player; Mother: artistic gymnastics champion

Q1. What is Arantxa Sanchez Vicario’s full birth name and date of birth?
A. Aranzazu Isabel María Sanchez Vicario, December 18, 1971
B. Ana Isabel Sanchez Vicario, December 18, 1970
C. Arantxa Maria Vicario, January 15, 1972
D. Isabel Arantxa Sanchez, November 20, 1971
Answer: A. Aranzazu Isabel María Sánchez Vicario, December 18, 1971

Q2. In which city was Arantxa Sanchez Vicario born?
A. Madrid, Spain
B. Barcelona, Spain
C. Valencia, Spain
D. Seville, Spain
Answer: B. Barcelona, Spain

Q3. At what age did Arantxa Sanchez Vicario turn professional?
A. 13
B. 14
C. 15
D. 16
Answer: B. 14

Q1. What is Aryna Sabalenka’s date of birth and birthplace?
A. March 15, 1997, Moscow, Russia
B. May 5, 1998, Minsk, Belarus
C. July 12, 1999, Kyiv, Ukraine
D. November 22, 1996, Warsaw, Poland
Answer: B. May 5, 1998, Minsk, Belarus

Q2. How tall is Aryna Sabalenka?
A. 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
B. 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
C. 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
D. 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Answer: D. 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Q3. What is Aryna Sabalenka’s playing style primarily known for?
A. Defensive baseline play and slice shots
B. Aggressive baseline game with powerful serve and groundstrokes
C. Serve-and-volley tactics
D. Consistent counter-punching from the backcourt
Answer: B. Aggressive baseline game with powerful serve and groundstrokes

Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1-12)

Q1. On 17 May 2026, which country reported a drone strike targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region, causing a fire but no injuries or radiation leak?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) United Arab Emirates
C) Israel
D) Iran
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: UAE air defences intercepted three drones, one hitting the perimeter of the Barakah plant amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war tensions.

Q2. What conditions did the US reportedly outline for a nuclear deal with Iran around mid-May 2026?
A) Allowing only one nuclear facility to remain operational
B) Complete dismantling of all nuclear facilities
C) Iran to join NATO
D) Immediate regime change
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: This was part of five conditions in 2025–2026 Iran–US negotiations.

Q3. During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands on 17 May 2026, what upgrade was given to India-Netherlands bilateral ties?
A) Comprehensive Economic Partnership
B) Strategic Partnership
C) Defence Alliance
D) Full Military Alliance
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Both sides adopted an ambitious roadmap covering key sectors including water management (PM Modi visited Afsluitdijk Dam).

Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1-9)

Q1. On 16 May 2026, PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks in The Hague and elevated ties with which country to a Strategic Partnership, focusing on hydrogen, tech, and talent?
A) Sweden
B) Netherlands
C) Norway
D) Italy
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: PM Modi was on a multi-nation European tour; the India-Netherlands elevation supports economic and strategic cooperation.

Q2. Which ongoing conflict featured Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visiting Tehran for US-Iran talks on 16 May 2026?
A) 2026 Iran War
B) Russia-Ukraine War
C) Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
D) Mali War
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Efforts continued for ceasefire and negotiations amid Hormuz tensions and energy crisis impacts.

Q3. What major energy security agreement was highlighted in PM Modi’s engagements (including prior stops like UAE) around mid-May 2026?
A) Solar alliance expansion
B) Nuclear deal with France
C) Gas pipeline with Russia
D) 30 million barrels crude storage with ADNOC in India’s SPR
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: This significantly boosts India’s strategic petroleum reserves amid global energy volatility from the Iran war.

Q1. What is Lindsay Davenport’s birth date and place of birth?
A. June 8, 1976, Palos Verdes, California, USA
B. April 15, 1977, New York, USA
C. August 12, 1975, Florida, USA
D. October 20, 1978, Texas, USA
Answer: A. June 8, 1976, Palos Verdes, California, USA

Q2. From which athletic family background did Lindsay Davenport come?
A. Her father was a member of the U.S. Olympic volleyball team in 1968
B. Her mother was a professional tennis player
C. Both parents were Olympic swimmers
D. Her siblings were all professional golfers
Answer: A. Her father was a member of the U.S. Olympic volleyball team in 1968

Q3. At what age did Lindsay Davenport begin playing tennis?
A. Ten
B. Six
C. Twelve
D. Fourteen
Answer: B. Six