Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Geopolitics (Questions 1-5)

1. At the Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to become what?
A) A military superpower
B) A geopolitical power
C) An economic union
D) A cultural hub
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Macron emphasized Europe’s need to assert itself as a geopolitical power, including reassessing its nuclear deterrent against Russia.

2. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, en route to the Munich Security Conference, described the current global situation as entering a what?
A) Time of alliances
B) Period of economic recovery
C) New era in geopolitics
D) Phase of isolationism
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Rubio warned allies of changes due to a “new era in geopolitics,” requiring reassessment of roles.

3. During the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized U.S. President Trump’s approach to what?
A) Transatlantic alliance
B) Climate change
C) Trade tariffs
D) Immigration policy
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Merz appealed for a stronger Europe to confront Russia while working with the U.S., amid Trump’s threats on NATO and Greenland.

Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)

Q1. Which U.S. President met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 12, 2026, to discuss potential strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Barack Obama
D) George W. Bush
Correct Answer: B. Donald Trump
Explanation: The meeting focused on Iran’s ballistic missile program, with Netanyahu pushing for U.S. action amid threats of regional war.

Q2. On February 12, 2026, NATO announced the launch of which mission to counter Russian and Chinese ambitions in the Arctic?
A) Arctic Shield
B) Northern Guard
C) Arctic Sentry
D) Polar Defense
Correct Answer: C. Arctic Sentry
Explanation: The mission responds to geopolitical competition in the high North, including Trump’s threat to annex Greenland.

Q3. Which country’s acting president toured an oil facility with the U.S. Energy Secretary on February 12, 2026, signaling warming ties post-Maduro ouster?
A) Iran
B) Russia
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Venezuela
Correct Answer: D. Venezuela
Explanation: Delcy Rodriguez and the U.S. official visited amid efforts to stabilize oil production in Venezuela.

Geopolitics

Q1. Which country did the U.S. affirm its commitment to in response to rising European security concerns on February 10, 2026?
A) Russia
B) Ukraine
C) NATO allies
D) Iran
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Reports highlighted the U.S. affirming commitment to NATO amid high regional tensions with Iran and Russia.

Q2. What initiative was highlighted as a U.S.-led effort to secure global silicon supply chains on February 10, 2026?
A) Pax Americana
B) Pax Silica
C) Silicon Alliance
D) Tech Shield
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Pax Silica aims to cut reliance on China in tech competition, involving several countries but excluding the EU and Canada.

Q3. On February 10, 2026, what was reported about Iran’s nuclear facility in Isfahan?
A) It was opened for inspections
B) It was dismantled
C) All access points were sealed
D) It received international funding
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Iran sealed the facility, preparing for potential U.S. attacks amid ongoing nuclear diplomacy.