Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1- 12)
Q1. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in Parliament on 10 March 2026 that India will continue:
A) Military support to Israel
B) Conversations with Iran
C) Complete trade embargo with Iran
D) Evacuation of all Indian nationals from Gulf
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Jaishankar emphasised continued diplomatic engagement with Iran while prioritising safety of Indian diaspora in West Asia amid the ongoing Israel-Iran-US conflict.
Q2. Which new leader was elected as Iran’s Supreme Leader on 10 March 2026 following the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
A) Mojtaba Khamenei
B) Hassan Rouhani
C) Ebrahim Raisi
D) Ali Larijani
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Mojtaba Khamenei (son of late Khamenei) became the third Supreme Leader – the first hereditary succession in the Islamic Republic.
Q3. U.S. President Donald Trump on 10 March 2026 said the Israel-Iran war would end:
A) Within 48 hours
B) Never
C) Only after complete regime change
D) Pretty quickly / very soon
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Trump repeatedly signalled the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign had achieved its main objectives and the conflict could conclude soon, leading to oil price correction.
Q4. India granted permission for docking of how many Iranian ships in Indian ports on 10 March?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Jaishankar informed Parliament that approval was given for three Iranian vessels amid the West Asia crisis.
Q5. The ongoing West Asia conflict has led India to invoke emergency powers under which Act to ensure domestic LPG availability?
A) National Security Act
B) Disaster Management Act
C) Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act
D) Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Government directed refineries to maximise LPG production from propane and butane to protect PMUY beneficiaries.
Q6. Which country’s women’s football team received visa approval from Australia after Trump’s intervention on 10 March?
A) Iran
B) Iraq
C) Syria
D) Yemen
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Australia granted visas to five Iranian players citing safety concerns in Tehran.
Q7. The Iran war has intensified India’s strategic challenge primarily because of dependence on which chokepoint for ~40% of crude imports?
A) Malacca Strait
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Bab-el-Mandeb
D) Suez Canal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Strait of Hormuz carries majority of India’s West Asian energy imports.
Q8. India emerged as the world’s second largest arms importer according to which organisation’s latest report mentioned on 10 March?
A) SIPRI
B) UN Register of Conventional Arms
C) UN
D) Both A and C
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: SIPRI report highlighted India’s position.
Q9. U.S. reportedly urged India to buy Russian oil already at sea to ease supply fears. This was reported on:
A) 9 March
B) 10 March
C) Both days
D) 11 March
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Energy Secretary statement on 10 March.
Q10. Which historian and public intellectual passed away at 89 on 10 March 2026?
A) Irfan Habib
B) Sumit Sarkar
C) Romila Thapar
D) K.N. Panikkar
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: K.N. Panikkar – renowned Marxist historian.
Q11. Balendra Shah’s RSP achieved a landslide victory in Nepal’s first general election after which event?
A) 2025 Gen-Z protests
B) Royal coup
C) Chinese intervention
D) Indian mediation
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Post-2025 Gen-Z movement that toppled previous government.
Q12. India refused IEA’s call to release strategic oil reserves on 10 March because:
A) Stocks were critically low
B) Adequate domestic stocks to meet contingencies
C) OPEC+ had already increased supply
D) Prices had already fallen below $70
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Official sources clarified no immediate need.
Indian Polity (Questions 13-22)
Q13. How many candidates were elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on 9-10 March 2026, including Sharad Pawar?
A) 15
B) 34
C) 27
D) 42
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: 27 candidates (including Sharad Pawar & Ramdas Athawale) elected unopposed.
Q14. The Lok Sabha session on 10 March 2026 was dominated by discussion on:
A) Women’s Reservation Bill
B) West Asia crisis
C) Removal of Speaker Om Birla resolution
D) Both B and C were attempted but West Asia took precedence
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Opposition forced focus on West Asia; Speaker removal resolution could not be taken up.
Q15. The government sent feelers to Opposition on advancing the implementation timeline of which constitutional amendment?
A) 105th (EWS reservation)
B) 106th (Women’s Reservation – Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam)
C) 103rd (10% EWS in jobs)
D) 101st (GST)
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: To bring forward 33% women reservation in Lok Sabha & Assemblies.
Q16. Supreme Court on 10 March directed judicial officers to examine nearly 60 lakh disputed voter records in:
A) Bihar
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: SC intervention in WB electoral rolls revision case.
Q17. Opposition parties (INDIA bloc) announced plans to move impeachment motion against whom on 10 March?
A) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
B) Speaker Om Birla
C) CBI Director
D) CAG
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Over alleged bias in WB voter list revision.
Q18. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated new Delhi Metro corridors worth how much on International Women’s Day (mentioned on 10 March)?
A) Rs 18,000 crore
B) Rs 33,500 crore
C) Rs 12,000 crore
D) Rs 25,000 crore
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Multiple projects inaugurated.
Q19. Delhi HC sought response from Arvind Kejriwal & 22 others in which case on 10 March?
A) 2G spectrum
B) Delhi Excise Policy Case
C) Commonwealth Games scam
D) Coal gate
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: CBI appeal against discharge order.
Q20. BJP appointed central observers for Rajya Sabha polls in which three states on 10 March?
A) UP, MP, Rajasthan
B) Kerala, TN, Andhra
C) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka
D) Bihar, Haryana, Odisha
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Remaining seats polling on 16 March.
Q21. Mamata Banerjee accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of threatening officials during a meeting in:
A) Delhi
B) Patna
C) Guwahati
D) Kolkata
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: During SIR-related meeting.
Q22. Which state’s parties demanded fewer phases for assembly elections on 10 March?
A) Bihar
B) West Bengal
C) Assam
D) Jharkhand
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: To minimise violence and logistical issues.
Sports (Questions 23-25)
Q23. India won back-to-back T20 World Cup titles by defeating which team in the final (celebrations continued on 10 March)?
A) Australia
B) England
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Historic triumph; Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah starred.
Q24. Star Sports confirmed the start date of IPL 2026 on 10 March. The tournament begins in:
A) March
B) April
C) May
D) June
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Standard IPL slot reconfirmed amid global calendar.
Q25. PV Sindhu skipped which tournament on 10 March for recovery?
A) BWF India Open
B) All England
C) Swiss Open
D) Malaysia Open
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Recovery from Dubai incident.
Environment & Miscellaneous (Questions 26-29)
Q26. India’s cheetah population reached how many with the birth of 5 new cubs at Kuno National Park on 10 March 2026?
A) 48
B) 53
C) 61
D) 42
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Environment Minister announcement.
Q27. Early summer and heat-wave conditions (8–13°C above normal) were reported in which region on 10 March?
A) South India
B) North-East
C) North and West India
D) Coastal India
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Deficient winter rainfall & weak Western Disturbances blamed.
Q28. PM Modi stressed the need to accelerate linking of India’s education sector to:
A) Global rankings
B) Foreign universities
C) Online platforms only
D) Real-world economy
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Post-Budget webinar statement.
Q29. Divyang Sahara Yojana and Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana were highlighted in Union Budget 2026-27 under which ministry?
A) Education
B) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
C) Health
D) Labour
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Assistive devices & skill training schemes for Divyangjan.
