Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1-8)
Q1. On May 2-3, 2026, what was the key element of Iran’s latest peace proposal to the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
A) Permanent closure to US-allied ships
B) Reopening shipping in exchange for ending the US blockade
C) Imposing a permanent toll only on Chinese vessels
D) Full demilitarization of the strait under UN control
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Iranian proposals included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the US blockade, with nuclear talks deferred. Trump expressed skepticism but was reviewing it.
Q2. US President Donald Trump warned of restarting strikes on Iran if it ‘misbehaves’. This statement was made in the context of:
A) Nuclear enrichment exceeding 60%
B) Houthis attacking Red Sea shipping
C) Reviewing Iran’s 14-point peace proposal
D) Israel-Lebanon ceasefire violations
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump reviewed the proposal (which aimed for a 30-day war end) but doubted its acceptability while keeping military options open.
Q3. Which country mediated the recent Iran-US peace proposal exchanges in early May 2026?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Pakistan
D) Qatar
Correct Answer: C.
Q4. India’s approach to the evolving West Asia crisis in 2026 emphasizes:
A) Evacuation operations, energy security, and balanced diplomacy
B) Military alliance with one side
C) Complete withdrawal from the region
D) UNSC permanent membership bid only
Correct Answer: A.
Q5. In the context of 2026 geopolitics, what has been a notable shift in India’s foreign policy?
A) Rigid alliance with QUAD only
B) Isolationist policy
C) Focus solely on SAARC
D) Pragmatic, interest-based approach moving away from rigid alliances
Correct Answer: D.
Q6. Myanmar’s political developments in 2026 included:
A) Full restoration of democracy
B) Transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest
C) Military handing power to civilians
D) Joining ASEAN fully
Correct Answer: B.
Q7. Which of the following is a key geopolitical risk for 2026 highlighted in global analyses?
A) EU-China trade clash escalation
B) Complete resolution of Ukraine conflict
C) End of all Middle East tensions
D) Collapse of BRICS
Correct Answer: A.
Q8. India’s Horn of Africa strategy in 2026 focuses on:
A) Military bases only
B) Shifting diplomatic and economic engagements
C) Ignoring piracy issues
D) Sole reliance on China’s BRI
Correct Answer: B.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 9-16)
Q9. The Election Commission of India ordered repolling in all 285 polling stations of which West Bengal Assembly constituency on May 21, 2026?
A) Diamond Harbour
B) Magrahat Paschim
C) Falta
D) Singur
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Due to severe electoral offences and alleged subversion (including EVM tampering complaints). Counting for this seat on May 24; rest of state results on May 4.
Q10. Repolling in Falta was ordered citing:
A) Low voter turnout
B) Severe electoral offences and subversion of democratic process
C) Natural calamity
D) Technical EVM failure only
Correct Answer: B.
Q11. Which body ordered repolling in 15 booths (11 in Magrahat Paschim, 4 in Diamond Harbour) earlier?
A) Supreme Court
B) Home Ministry
C) West Bengal High Court
D) Election Commission of India
Correct Answer: D.
Q12. The West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 results for most seats were scheduled for:
A) May 4, 2026
B) May 21, 2026
C) June 2026
D) April 30, 2026
Correct Answer: A.
Q13. Apnoea Test for brain death was in news in May 2026 related to:
A) Road safety norms
B) New organ transplant guidelines
C) COVID protocol revival
D) A Supreme Court petition challenging its effectiveness
Correct Answer: D.
Q14. Which of the following is associated with recent polity discussions on brain death determination?
A) Transplantation of Human Organs Act
B) Apnoea Test validity
C) Both A and B
D) Neither
Correct Answer: C.
Q15. The Padma Doree initiative by MDoNER promotes collaboration between textile traditions of which regions?
A) North East and South India
B) Specific cross-cultural focus
C) Only Himalayan states
D) Coastal and desert regions
Correct Answer: A.
Q16. RBI’s Expected Credit Loss Norms relate to:
A) Bank provisioning for loans
B) Digital currency
C) Forex reserves
D) Gold imports
Correct Answer: A.
Sports (Questions 17-22)
Q17. In IPL 2026 on May 3, which team defeated Punjab Kings with Washington Sundar’s unbeaten contribution?
A) Chennai Super Kings
B) Gujarat Titans
C) Mumbai Indians
D) Rajasthan Royals
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Gujarat Titans chased 164 successfully.
Q18. India settled for bronze in Thomas Cup 2026 after losing the semifinal to:
A) Indonesia
B) France
C) China
D) Japan
Correct Answer: B.
Q19. Jemimah Rodrigues spoke about India’s hunger for the 2026 T20 World Cup victory following their:
A) ODI World Cup win
B) Asia Cup loss
C) Test series victory
D) IPL dominance
Correct Answer: A.
Q20. Mohammed Siraj’s performance in IPL 2026 was highlighted for:
A) Hat-trick against PBKS
B) Centuries in every match
C) Rattling PBKS in the first over
D) Wicket-keeping skills
Correct Answer: C.
Q21. Which athlete set a national record in pole vault around early May 2026?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Kuldeep Kumar
C) PV Sindhu
D) Hima Das
Correct Answer: B.
Q22. Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings IPL match was played at:
A) Eden Gardens
B) Chepauk
C) Wankhede
D) Narendra Modi Stadium
Correct Answer: D.
Arts, Education, Literature & Other Current Affairs (Questions 23-30)
Q23. A 74-year-old made news for using an AI-generated avatar in court without informing judges. This raises issues related to:
A) AI ethics in judiciary
B) Only copyright
C) Taxation of AI
D) None
Correct Answer: A.
Q24. National Clean Air Programme and Cell Broadcast Alert System were discussed in current affairs on May 3, 2026, relating to:
A) Education only
B) Environment and Disaster Management
C) Sports infrastructure
D) Literature awards
Correct Answer: B.
Q25. Inverted Duty Structure discussions often relate to:
A) Service taxes
B) Agricultural exports
C) Manufacturing sector competitiveness
D) Income tax slabs
Correct Answer: C.
Q26. Challenges of the Gig Economy were analyzed in the context of:
A) Defence manufacturing
B) Only IT sector growth
C) Export promotion
D) Labour rights and social security
Correct Answer: D.
Q27. Insurance Sector in India news focused on:
A) Regulatory reforms and penetration
B) Complete privatization
C) Ban on foreign players
D) Merger with banking
Correct Answer: A.
Q28. Which initiative promotes cross-cultural textile collaboration in North East India?
A) Make in India
B) Padma Doree
C) Digital India
D) Skill India
Correct Answer: B.
Q29. World Press Freedom Index 2026 saw India at:
A) Top 10
B) 50th
C) 157th
D) Improved significantly
Correct Answer: C.
Q30. Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 relates to:
A) Measuring Panchayati Raj Institutions’ performance
B) Urban development only
C) Defence exports
D) Space missions
Correct Answer: A.
