Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-9)
Q1. What is ‘Operation Project Freedom’ related to on 4 May 2026?
A) US evacuation from Sudan
B) US-led effort to escort merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war
C) NATO exercise in the Pacific
D) Humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: US Central Command and allies, including Maersk-operated vessels, transited the Strait of Hormuz with naval escorts as part of efforts to restore navigation during the 2026 Iran war crisis.
Q2. Which country reported intercepting Iranian missiles on 4 May 2026?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Israel
C) United Arab Emirates
D) Oman
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: UAE air defenses intercepted missiles fired from Iran, with incidents including drone attacks on vessels.
Q3. What did Iranian media claim on 4 May 2026 regarding a US warship?
A) Capture of the vessel
B) Striking it with two missiles off Jask
C) Sinking it in the Persian Gulf
D) Cyber attack success
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Claims were made after the ship allegedly ignored warnings; US CENTCOM denied any hit.
Q4. The 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis primarily affects global:
A) Oil and LNG shipments
B) Grain trade
C) Semiconductor supply
D) Rare earth minerals
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The strait is a critical chokepoint for global energy flows.
Q5. Which US President was actively involved in decisions regarding the Iran naval operations in 2026?
A) Joe Biden
B) Barack Obama
C) Kamala Harris
D) Donald Trump
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: References to Trump administration statements and Project Freedom.
Q6. Sudanese civil war updates on 4 May 2026 included:
A) Peace treaty signing
B) Rapid Support Forces drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport
C) UN peacekeeping deployment
D) Ceasefire violation by government forces only
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: RSF launched attacks amid ongoing conflict.
Q7. What did Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discuss with Pakistan?
A) Efforts to revive Iran-US ceasefire talks
B) Joint military drills
C) Trade sanctions
D) Border fencing
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Phone call focused on mediation.
Q8. A vessel attack in the Strait of Hormuz involved:
A) Only US-flagged ships
B) Chinese merchant ship
C) An Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel
D) Russian tanker
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: No injuries reported in the incident.
Q9. The broader 2026 Iran war context includes US naval:
A) Full withdrawal
B) Nuclear negotiations only
C) Ground troop deployment
D) Blockade elements and transit escorts
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Combination of blockade and freedom of navigation operations.
Indian Polity & Elections (Questions 10-19)
Q10. On 4 May 2026, West Bengal Assembly election results showed BJP winning how many seats (approx./reported)?
A) Around 80
B) Over 200 (majority)
C) 150
D) Less than 50
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Historic upset with BJP securing a clear majority, ending TMC dominance.
Q11. In Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly elections, which party emerged as the single largest?
A) DMK
B) AIADMK
C) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor Vijay
D) BJP
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: TVK won around 108 seats in a hung assembly scenario, disrupting the Dravidian duopoly.
Q12. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lost his seat Kolathur to:
A) AIADMK candidate
B) Independent
C) Congress
D) TVK candidate
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Significant defeat for the incumbent.
Q13. Amit Shah’s prediction about West Bengal on 4 May 2026 went viral referring to:
A) “Didi Ta-Ta Goodbye” by 1 PM
B) Economic package
C) Alliance formation
D) Farmer protests
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Made earlier; aligned with BJP’s strong performance.
Q14. The 2026 West Bengal results imply NDA/BJP footprint covering what % of India’s population (approx.)?
A) 40%
B) Nearly 78%
C) 55%
D) 90%
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Expansion across multiple states.
Q15. TVK in Tamil Nadu fell short of majority mark of:
A) 100
B) 200
C) 150
D) 118
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Leading to potential post-poll alignments in hung house.
Q16. Which constitutional body conducted the counting for WB & TN elections on 4 May 2026?
A) Supreme Court
B) Election Commission of India (ECI)
C) NITI Aayog
D) CAG
Correct Answer: B.
Q17. Repolling was ordered in which West Bengal constituency?
A) Behala
B) Falta
C) Kolkata South
D) Siliguri
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Due to electoral offences; later date.
Q18. Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party TVK is also known as:
A) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
B) Tamil Nadu Vikas Kazhagam
C) Dravida Vijay Kazhagam
D) Makkal Vetri Kazhagam
Correct Answer: A.
Q19. Post 2026 state elections, BJP-led governments’ expansion is notable in:
A) Southern states only
B) Only Northeast
C) East and overall national footprint
D) No change
Correct Answer: C.
Sports (Questions 20-23)
Q20. In IPL 2026 on 4 May, which teams played at Wankhede?
A) CSK vs RCB
B) MI vs LSG
C) KKR vs SRH
D) PBKS vs RR
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Mumbai Indians registered a notable chase victory.
Q21. India’s Thomas Cup 2026 campaign ended in:
A) Final win
B) Group stage
C) Quarterfinal exit
D) Semifinal loss to France
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Absence of key players like Lakshya Sen noted.
Q22. Rohit Sharma’s performance was highlighted in:
A) Thomas Cup
B) Chess Olympiad
C) IPL MI vs LSG match
D) Formula 1
Correct Answer: C.
Q23. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commented on availability of Odegaard and Havertz for:
A) Premier League match
B) International break
C) Domestic cup
D) Champions League semi vs Atletico Madrid
Correct Answer: D.
Arts, Education, Literature & Other Current Affairs (Questions 24-29)
Q24. NCERT was granted which status (recent context relevant to 2026)?
A) Central University
B) Deemed University
C) IIT status
D) IGNOU affiliation
Correct Answer: B.
Q25. Environmental news around 4 May 2026 included concerns over:
A) Peacock Tarantula survey in Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam
B) Only urban pollution
C) River linking only
D) Desertification
Correct Answer: A.
Q26. Padma Doree Initiative relates to:
A) Sports
B) Space
C) Nuclear energy
D) Traditional handicrafts or cultural preservation
Correct Answer: D.
Q27. Sepsis awareness or health survey (NSO 80th Round) highlights:
A) Only COVID
B) Vaccination only
C) Broader public health challenges in India
D) Mental health
Correct Answer: C.
Q28. Rusoom Bridges initiative involves UNESCO partnership with:
A) Sikkim
B) Rajasthan
C) Kerala
D) Gujarat
Correct Answer: A.
Q29. Anant Ambani’s Vantara offered relocation for:
A) Indian elephants
B) Colombia’s hippopotamus issue
C) Siberian tigers
D) Amazon parrots
Correct Answer: B.
