Geopolitics (Questions 1-10)

Q1. What was the outcome of the indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials on Iran’s nuclear program held on February 27, 2026?
A) A breakthrough agreement was reached.
B) No breakthrough, amid U.S. military buildup.
C) Iran agreed to full nuclear disarmament.
D) The talks were extended indefinitely.
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The talks concluded without a breakthrough, escalating tensions with warnings of potential U.S. strikes and military presence in the Middle East.

Q2. Why did President Trump ban AI giant Anthropic from all federal agencies on February 27, 2026?
A) Due to data privacy violations.
B) Alleged ties to foreign governments.
C) Refusal to give the Pentagon unrestricted access to its technology.
D) Overpricing of services.
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The ban stemmed from Anthropic’s refusal to comply with Pentagon demands, highlighting U.S. AI safety disputes.

Q3. What prompted analysts to raise oil price forecasts for 2026, as reported on February 27?
A) Increased global demand from China.
B) Supply risks from U.S.-Iran tensions.
C) New OPEC production cuts.
D) Discovery of major oil reserves.
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Geopolitical tensions, including potential U.S.-Iran conflict, added a risk premium of $4-$10 per barrel to oil prices.

Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-10)

Q1. On 26 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day State Visit to Israel. Which of the following was not among the key outcomes announced in the joint press conference with PM Benjamin Netanyahu?
A) Pursuit of a Free Trade Agreement
B) Collaboration on defence technology and AI/cybersecurity
C) Israel allowing 50,000 additional Indian workers in construction & caregiving
D) India’s immediate recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: India reiterated historical support for a two-state solution but did not announce immediate recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital. Over a dozen bilateral agreements were signed focusing on trade, defence, AI, and “horizon scanning” technologies.

Q2. During the joint statement on 26 February 2026, both India and Israel:
A) Condemned only the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and remained silent on Kashmir
B) Lauded US President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan and referenced both the 7 Oct 2023 attack and the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack
C) Announced immediate joint military exercises in the West Bank
D) Agreed to suspend the IMEC corridor project
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The joint statement explicitly referenced the 7 Oct 2023 Hamas attack and the April 2025 Pahalgam civilian attack while welcoming Trump’s Gaza Peace Initiative.

Q3. Where and on what date did the third round of US-Iran nuclear negotiations take place on 26 February 2026?
A) Vienna, 25 Feb
B) Geneva, 26 Feb
C) Muscat, 27 Feb
D) New York, 24 Feb
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The third round occurred in Geneva on 26 February 2026; Oman-mediated talks showed “significant progress” and technical discussions were scheduled for Vienna the following week.

Geopolitics (Questions 1-9)

1. On 24 February 2026, which event marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting a joint statement from the Presidents of the European Council, Commission and Parliament pledging €90 billion support for 2026-27?
A) Start of Minsk Agreement talks
B) Fourth anniversary of the invasion
C) Signing of NATO-Ukraine accession protocol
D) Ceasefire announcement in Donbas
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Russia’s invasion began on 24 February 2022. The EU leaders’ joint statement on 24 Feb 2026 stressed that “borders cannot be changed by force” and reaffirmed transatlantic solidarity with Ukraine.

2. As reported on 24 February 2026, US President Donald Trump was weighing what option against Iran if nuclear talks in Geneva collapsed?
A) Complete diplomatic isolation only
B) Unilateral tariff hike on oil
C) Preliminary limited military strikes
D) Immediate withdrawal from JCPOA remnants
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Amid US naval buildup and envoy-led talks, Trump rejected reports of his top general opposing action and indicated limited strikes were under consideration.

3. The Indian Embassy in which country issued an advisory on 24 February 2026 asking nationals to leave immediately and provided emergency helplines amid rising regional tensions?
A) Israel
B) Syria
C) Lebanon
D) Iran
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Escalating US-Iran tensions and military posturing prompted the advisory for Indian nationals in Iran.