Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Geopolitics (Questions 1-7)

Q1. In the context of US-India relations on February 4, 2026, what tariff rate did the US reduce for Indian goods?
A) From 50% to 18%
B) From 25% to 10%
C) From 18% to 0%
D) No change in tariffs
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The US slashed tariffs from 50% to 18% on Indian imports, easing trade tensions.

Q2. What did President Trump claim about India’s oil purchases in the February 4, 2026, trade deal announcement?
A) India will buy oil only from the US
B) India will increase Russian oil imports
C) India will stop buying Russian oil
D) No mention of oil purchases
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump stated India agreed to cease Russian oil buys, though India did not confirm this immediately.

Q3. On February 4, 2026, what geopolitical warning did Ray Dalio issue?
A) The world is on the brink of a capital war
B) End of global trade wars
C) Decline in gold prices
D) Strengthening of US dollar
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Dalio warned of weaponizing money in geopolitical tensions, recommending gold as protection.

Geopolitics (Questions 1-10)

Q1. On February 3, 2026, the US military shot down an Iranian drone approaching which aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea?
A) USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
B) USS Abraham Lincoln
C) USS Gerald R. Ford
D) USS Nimitz
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The incident heightened US-Iran tensions, with the drone deemed a threat to the carrier group.

Q2. Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on February 3, 2026, involving over 450 drones and 70 missiles. What type of hypersonic missile was reportedly used?
A) Kinzhal
B) Kalibr
C) Iskander
D) Zircon
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: This was the strongest blow to Ukraine’s energy sites that year, occurring just before US-brokered peace talks.

Q3. Which country announced a trade deal with India on February 3, 2026, reducing tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18%?
A) China
B) Russia
C) United States
D) United Kingdom
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The deal followed a call between PM Modi and President Trump, with India agreeing to halt Russian oil purchases.

Geopolitics

Q1. Which country faced U.S. threats of military action but later engaged in diplomatic talks to avoid conflict, as per February 2, 2026 reports?
A) Venezuela
B) Cuba
C) Iran
D) Russia
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Reports highlighted escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with threats of attack easing after President Trump indicated talks were underway. This reflects ongoing Middle East geopolitical risks impacting oil prices.

Q2.What was the primary focus of the U.S. Executive Order on Cuba announced around February 2, 2026?
A) Lifting trade embargoes
B) Imposing tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba
C) Recognizing Cuban independence
D) Promoting tourism to Cuba
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The EO declared a national emergency and authorized tariffs on imports from countries providing oil to Cuba, using trade as a geopolitical tool.

Q3. According to February 2, 2026 analyses, what geopolitical shift is the U.S. pursuing in the Western Hemisphere?
A) Increasing military involvement in Europe
B) Abandoning tariffs entirely
C) Forming alliances with China
D) Reducing Eastern Hemisphere engagement and dominating the Western Hemisphere
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Analyses noted U.S. efforts to limit Eastern Hemisphere ties while imposing tariffs in the Western Hemisphere, including actions in Venezuela and Cuba.