Q1. Where and when was Mary Pierce born?
A. Paris, France – 1975
B. Montreal, Canada – January 15, 1975
C. Florida, USA – 1976
D. New York, USA – 1974
Answer: B. Montreal, Canada on January 15, 1975
Q2. Which country did Mary Pierce represent in professional tennis?
A. United States
B. Canada
C. France
D. Australia
Answer: C. France
Q3. What is Mary Pierce’s highest career singles ranking?
A. World No. 1
B. World No. 2
C. World No. 3
D. World No. 5
Answer: C. World No. 3
Q1. Where was Caroline Wozniacki born?
A. Copenhagen, Denmark
B. Odense, Denmark
C. Warsaw, Poland
D. Stockholm, Sweden
Answer: B. Odense, Denmark
Q2. On what date was Caroline Wozniacki born?
A. July 11, 1990
B. June 15, 1991
C. August 22, 1989
D. May 5, 1992
Answer: A. July 11, 1990
Q3. What is Caroline Wozniacki’s playing style hand preference?
A. Left-handed (one-handed backhand)
B. Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
C. Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
D. Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
Answer: B. Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-8)
Q1. On 28 May 2026, what major escalation was reported involving the US and Iran?
A) US diplomatic breakthrough in nuclear talks
B) US strikes on southern Iran targets near Bandar Abbas, with Trump threatening Oman
C) Joint US-Iran naval exercise in the Gulf
D) Iran joining Abraham Accords
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Reports highlighted US military strikes on Iranian targets amid ongoing tensions and diplomatic talks, with Trump issuing strong statements. This reflects volatile Middle East geopolitics relevant for UPSC GS-2.
Q2. What development was noted regarding Israel-Lebanon on 28 May 2026?
A) Ceasefire agreement signed
B) Hezbollah fully disarmed
C) Israel intensified attacks on southern Lebanon and expanded evacuation orders
D) UN peacekeeping force withdrawal
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Escalation in conflict with increased strikes and evacuation orders highlights ongoing regional instability.
Q3. Which external actor was reported training Colombian mercenaries for involvement in Sudan conflict (May 2026 context)?
A) Russia
B) UAE
C) China
D) Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Reports on UAE-linked activities supporting RSF in Sudan underscore proxy dynamics in African conflicts.
Q1. Where and when was Amelie Mauresmo born?
A. Paris, France – June 15, 1980
B. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France – July 5, 1979
C. Lyon, France – August 12, 1978
D. Marseille, France – May 20, 1981
Answer: B. Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France – July 5, 1979
Q2. In which year did Amelie Mauresmo turn professional?
A. 1994
B. 1995
C. 1997
D. 1999
Answer: B. 1995
Q3. What junior titles did Mauresmo win in 1996, leading to her being named ITF Junior World Champion?
A. French Open and Wimbledon
B. Australian Open and US Open
C. Wimbledon and US Open
D. Australian Open and French Open
Answer: A. French Open and Wimbledon
Q1. What is Conchita Martinez’s full birth name?
A. Concepcion Martinez Bernat
B. Inmaculada Concepcion “Conchita” Martinez Bernat
C. Maria Conchita Martinez
D. Inmaculada Martinez Vicario
Answer: B. Inmaculada Concepción “Conchita” Martínez Bernat
Q2. On what date and in which Spanish town was Conchita Martinez born?
A. 16 April 1972, Barcelona
B. 15 April 1973, Madrid
C. 16 April 1972, Monzon
D. 20 May 1971, Seville
Answer: C. 16 April 1972, Monzon
Q3. In which year did Conchita Martinez turn professional?
A. 1986
B. 1992
C. 1990
D. 1988
Answer: D. 1988
Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1-10)
Q1. At the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, India and the US signed a bilateral framework on cooperation in which sector?
A) Defence manufacturing
B) Critical minerals and rare earths
C) Space technology
D) Cybersecurity
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The deal aims to diversify supply chains amid concerns over China’s dominance and export controls on strategic metals.
Q2. Which new Hamas military chief was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on or around 26-27 May 2026?
A) Yahya Sinwar
B) Mohammed Odeh
C) Ismail Haniyeh
D) Khaled Meshaal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Odeh was the newly appointed Al-Qassam Brigades commander and a key figure linked to the October 7 attacks; this was the second such elimination in about 11 days.
Q3. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on 27 May 2026 reportedly killed at least how many people amid ongoing ceasefire tensions?
A) 31
B) 50
C) 55
D) 75
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Strikes targeted areas despite an existing ceasefire, with intensified ground operations reported.
Q1. What is Petra Kvitova’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Slovak, Bratislava
B. Czech, Bilovec
C. Polish, Warsaw
D. Russian, Moscow
Answer: B. Czech, Bilovec
Q2. On what date was Petra Kvitova born?
A. March 8, 1990
B. June 15, 1991
C. January 22, 1989
D. April 5, 1992
Answer: A. March 8, 1990
Q3. Which hand does Petra Kvitova play with?
A. Right-handed
B. Left-handed
C. Ambidextrous
D. Right-handed with left forehand
Answer: B. Left-handed
Q1. What is Victoria Azarenka’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Russian, Moscow
B. Belarusian, Minsk
C. Ukrainian, Kyiv
D. Polish, Warsaw
Answer: B. Belarusian, Minsk
Q2. On what date was Victoria Azarenka born?
A. June 15, 1990
B. July 31, 1989
C. August 12, 1988
D. May 22, 1991
Answer: B. July 31, 1989
Q3. What is Victoria Azarenka’s career-high singles ranking and the date she first achieved it?
A. No. 1 on January 30, 2012
B. No. 1 on July 1, 2013
C. No. 2 on March 15, 2011
D. No. 1 on September 10, 2012
Answer: A. No. 1 on January 30, 2012
Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-12)
1. Who hosted the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
C) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
D) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: EAM S. Jaishankar hosted the meeting with US Secretary Marco Rubio, Australian FM Penny Wong, and Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi. The ministers also called on PM Modi.
2. What key bilateral agreement did India and the US sign during the Quad-related engagements in May 2026?
A) Defence technology pact
B) Free Trade Agreement
C) Framework for supply, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earths
D) Climate Change Accord
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals supply chains.
3. Which US official visited the Taj Mahal in Agra and Amber Fort in Jaipur on 25 May 2026 ahead of the Quad meeting?
A) President Donald Trump
B) Secretary of State Marco Rubio
C) Vice President
D) Defence Secretary
Correct Answer: B.
Q1. Where and when was Margaret Osborne duPont born?
A. San Francisco, California, 1920
B. Joseph, Oregon, March 4, 1918
C. Wilmington, Delaware, 1915
D. Spokane, Washington, 1922
Answer: B. Joseph, Oregon, March 4, 1918
Q2. What was Margaret Osborne duPont’s total number of Grand Slam titles across singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles?
A. 25
B. 31
C. 37
D. 42
Answer: C. 37
Q3. How many Grand Slam singles titles did Margaret Osborne duPont win?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: B. 6