Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-11) Q1. On 21 March 2026, which Iranian nuclear facility was struck by Israeli and U.S. jets, as confirmed by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran? A) Fordow B) Natanz C) Bushehr D) Arak Correct: B. Explanation: Israeli & U.S. jets targeted Natanz; part of ongoing 2026 Iran war escalation. Q2. In the Iranian ballistic missile attack on 21 March 2026 in Arad, Israel, how many people were injured (including seven seriously) and what was declared? A) 45 injured; no declaration B) 120 injured; state of emergency C) 88 injured; mass casualty incident D) 60 ... Read more

Q1. What is Ilie Nastase's full birth name? A. Ilie Theodoriu Nastase B. Ilie Nastase Bucharest C. Ilie Ion Nastase D. Ilie Victor Nastase Answer: A. Ilie Theodoriu Nastase Q2. In which year was Ilie Nastase born? A. 1944 B. 1946 C. 1948 D. 1950 Answer: B. 1946 Q3. Where was Ilie Nastase born? A. Constan?a, Romania B. Timi?oara, Romania C. Cluj-Napoca, Romania D. Bucharest, Romania Answer: D. Bucharest, Romania

Geopolitics & West Asia Crisis (Questions 1-10) Q1. Which of the following correctly describes the recent development in the West Asia conflict on 20 March 2026? A) Israeli strikes targeted Iran’s South Pars gas field while Iranian retaliation hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub B) Iran announced unilateral ceasefire C) US withdrew all forces from Gulf D) China mediated direct talks between parties Correct: A. Explanation: Reports confirm attacks on South Pars (world’s largest gas field shared with Qatar) and Ras Laffan (provides ~40% of India’s LNG imports and 20% global supply), pushing oil above $114/barrel. Q2. Prime Minister Narendra ... Read more

Q1. What is Roy Emerson's full birth name and date? A. Roy Stanley Emerson, November 3, 1936 B. Roy James Emerson, October 15, 1935 C. Roy Arthur Emerson, December 1, 1937 D. Roy William Emerson, November 10, 1934 Answer: A. Roy Stanley Emerson, November 3, 1936 Q2. Roy Emerson was born in which Australian state? A. New South Wales B. Victoria C. Queensland D. South Australia Answer: C. Queensland Q3. What is Roy Emerson's height? A. 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) B. 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) C. 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) D. 178 cm (5 ... Read more

Q1. What was Ellsworth Vines' full name? A. Henry Edward Vines Jr. B. Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr. C. Ellsworth Henry Vines Sr. D. William Ellsworth Vines Jr. Answer: B. Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr. Q2. In which year was Ellsworth Vines born? A. 1911 B. 1913 C. 1914 D. 1905 Answer: A. 1911 Q3. Where was Ellsworth Vines born? A. New York, New York B. Los Angeles, California C. Pasadena, Texas D. Chicago, Illinois Answer: B. Los Angeles, California

Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1–12) Q1. On 19 March 2026, Iranian Shahed drones struck two oil refineries in which country, causing large fires according to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company? A) Saudi Arabia? B) Kuwait? C) Qatar? D) UAE Answer: B. Explanation: Direct strike on Kuwait refineries escalated the 2026 Iran war and spiked global Brent crude prices beyond $119/barrel. Q2. Which of the following occurred in Iranian airspace on 19 March 2026 during the ongoing conflict? A) Israeli F-35 shot down? B) U.S. Air Force F-35 hit by surface-to-air missile & emergency landing? C) Chinese drone downed? D) ... Read more

Q1. What is Don Budge best known for in tennis history? A. Winning the most Wimbledon titles B. Being the first player to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam C. Inventing the two-handed backhand D. Winning the Davis Cup as captain Answer: B. Being the first player to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam Q2. In which year did Don Budge achieve the calendar-year Grand Slam? A. 1936 B. 1937 C. 1938 D. 1939 Answer: C. 1938 Q3. Which of the following tournaments did Don Budge NOT win in 1938 to complete his Grand Slam? A. Australian Championships B. French Championships C. ... Read more

Q1. What is Jim Courier's full birth name? A. James Patrick Courier B. James Spencer Courier C. Jim Steven Courier D. James Michael Courier Answer: B. James Spencer Courier Q2. On what date was Jim Courier born? A. August 17, 1970 B. July 4, 1969 C. September 12, 1971 D. June 15, 1968 Answer: A. August 17, 1970 Q3. In which U.S. state was Jim Courier born? A. California B. Florida C. New York D. Texas Answer: B. Florida

Geopolitics & World News (IR) – (Questions 1-9) Q1. In the ongoing 2026 Iran war, which Iranian official was assassinated by Israel in a Tehran airstrike on/around 18 March 2026? A) Ali Larijani B) Esmaeil Khatib (Intelligence Minister) C) President of Iran D) Foreign Minister Correct: B. Explanation: Israel targeted Iranian intelligence leadership amid escalations; part of broader strikes on energy sites like South Pars. Key for GS2 IR – proxy conflicts & energy security. Q2. Iran launched a missile attack on which facility in Qatar causing extensive damage to the world’s largest LNG export site? A) South Pars B) ... Read more

Q1. What is John Newcombe's full name? A. John David Newcombe B. John Michael Newcomb C. James David Newcombe D. John Anthony Newcombe Answer: A. John David Newcombe Q2. In what year was John Newcombe born? A. 1942 B. 1944 C. 1946 D. 1948 Answer: B. 1944 Q3. Where was John Newcombe born? A. Melbourne, Australia B. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia C. Brisbane, Australia D. Perth, Australia Answer: B. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia