Q1. What is Tomas Berdych’s exact date of birth?
A. 17 September 1984
B. 17 September 1985
C. 15 September 1986
D. 20 September 1987
Answer: B. 17 September 1985
Q2. In which Czech town was Tomas Berdych born?
A. Prague
B. Brno
C. Valasske Mezirici
D. Ostrava
Answer: C. Valasske Mezirici
Q3. How tall is Tomas Berdych?
A. 6’2″ (188 cm)
B. 6’0″ (183 cm)
C. 6’7″ (201 cm)
D. 6’5″ (196 cm)
Answer: D. 6’5″ (196 cm)
Geopolitics & World News: (Questions 1-10)
1. On 13 April 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of which strategic waterway following the collapse of high-level peace talks with Iran in Islamabad?
A) Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Malacca Strait
D) Bosporus Strait
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The blockade was imposed after talks mediated by Pakistan failed over Iran’s uranium enrichment and vessel traffic regulation in the Strait of Hormuz (which carries ~20% of global oil trade). Iran called it “piracy” and threatened retaliation.
2. The failed US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad (13 April 2026) were the first direct high-level negotiations since which historic event?
A) 1979 Iranian Revolution
B) 1995 Dayton Accords
C) 2003 Iraq War
D) 2015 JCPOA signing
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Core disputes included Iran’s refusal to fully dismantle enrichment for sanctions relief and disagreement on including Lebanon in any ceasefire.
3. India responded to the West Asia crisis (Strait of Hormuz blockade) by boosting supply of which LPG cylinder size and accelerating PNG rollout?
A) 14.2-kg domestic cylinders
B) 5-kg cylinders
C) 19-kg commercial cylinders
D) 47.5-kg industrial cylinders
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The move aims to manage fuel availability amid disruptions from the US-Iran conflict.
Q1. What is David Ferrer’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Argentine, Buenos Aires
B. Spanish, Xabia
C. Italian, Rome
D. French, Paris
Answer: B. Spanish, Xabia
Q2. On what date was David Ferrer born?
A. 2 April 1982
B. 15 May 1985
C. 10 June 1980
D. 22 March 1984
Answer: A. 2 April 1982
Q3. What is David Ferrer’s height?
A. 6’2″ (188 cm)
B. 5’9″ (175 cm)
C. 6’0″ (183 cm)
D. 5’11” (180 cm)
Answer: B. 5’9″ (175 cm)
Q1. What was Jack Crawford’s full birth name?
A. John Henry Crawford
B. John Herbert Crawford
C. James Harold Crawford
D. Jack Herbert Crawford
Answer: B. John Herbert Crawford
Q2. In which Australian town was Jack Crawford born on 22 March 1908?
A. Sydney
B. Melbourne
C. Albury, New South Wales
D. Brisbane
Answer: C. Albury, New South Wales
Q3. What nickname was Jack Crawford widely known by due to his impeccable sportsmanship and elegant style?
A. The Rocket
B. Gentleman Jack
C. The Wizard
D. Aussie Ace
Answer: B. Gentleman Jack
Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1–15)
Q1. Where did the high-stakes US-Iran ceasefire talks conclude without a deal on April 12, 2026, after nearly 21 hours of negotiations?
A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) Islamabad, Pakistan
C) Doha, Qatar
D) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Answer: B.
Explanation: Pakistan facilitated the talks; Deputy PM Ishaq Dar urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire.
Q2. Who led the US delegation in the Islamabad talks with Iran on April 12, 2026?
A) President Donald Trump
B) Secretary of State
C) Vice President JD Vance
D) National Security Advisor
Answer: C.
Explanation: Vance stated the US had made its “final and best offer” on Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes.
Q3. What was the primary reason cited for the collapse of US-Iran talks on April 12, 2026?
A) Disagreement over Lebanon ceasefire only
B) Iran’s refusal to accept US terms on nuclear weapons, missiles, Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon
C) Pakistan’s withdrawal from mediation
D) Saudi Arabia’s intervention
Answer: B.
Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1–12)
1. On 11 April 2026, where did high-level US-Iran peace talks on resolving the West Asia conflict begin?
A) Doha, Qatar
B) Islamabad, Pakistan
C) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
D) Muscat, Oman
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: US Vice-President J.D. Vance led the American delegation for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad. The negotiations focused on nuclear issues, sanctions relief, and the Strait of Hormuz amid a fragile ceasefire.
2. Who led the US delegation at the US-Iran talks held on 11 April 2026?
A) President Donald Trump
B) Secretary of State
C) Vice-President J.D. Vance
D) National Security Advisor
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Vance, along with special envoys, conducted the highest-level US-Iran talks in decades. No final agreement was reached after marathon sessions.
3. What significant maritime milestone did an India-flagged vessel achieve on 11 April 2026 amid West Asia tensions?
A) First Indian ship to dock in Gaza
B) India-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram crossed the Strait of Hormuz post-Iran war ceasefire
C) INS Vikramaditya entered the Persian Gulf
D) First Indian submarine transited Suez Canal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The tanker’s crossing highlights India’s energy security interests and safe passage in the strategically vital waterway.
Q1. What is Alexander Zverev’s date of birth and place of birth?
A. April 20, 1997, in Sochi, Russia
B. April 20, 1997, in Hamburg, Germany
C. August 22, 1987, in Moscow, Russia
D. January 22, 1960, in Hamburg, Germany
Answer: B. April 20, 1997, in Hamburg, Germany
Q2. What is Alexander Zverev’s height?
A. 6’2″ (188 cm)
B. 6’4″ (193 cm)
C. 6’6″ (198 cm)
D. 6’8″ (203 cm)
Answer: C. 6’6″ (198 cm)
Q3. What is the name of Alexander Zverev’s older brother, who also played professional tennis and reached a career-high ranking of No. 25?
A. Mischa Zverev
B. Daniil Medvedev
C. Andrey Rublev
D. Dominic Thiem
Answer: A. Mischa Zverev
Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-10)
1. On 10 April 2026, high-stakes US-Iran peace talks began in which city amid a fragile two-week ceasefire?
A) Doha, Qatar
B) Islamabad, Pakistan
C) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
D) Ankara, Turkey
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: JD Vance led the US delegation to Islamabad for direct talks with Iran on nuclear issues, sanctions, and Strait of Hormuz access.
2. What warning did Iran issue ahead of the 10 April 2026 Islamabad talks regarding potential non-compliance by the US?
A) Withdrawal from NPT
B) Closure of all oil routes permanently
C) Large-scale strikes if conditions not met
D) Alliance with Russia and China only
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Iran threatened retaliation and large-scale strikes if negotiations failed, amid ongoing tensions post-ceasefire.
3. US President Donald Trump’s statements on 10 April 2026 regarding Iran included claims of “total and complete victory” alongside criticism of its performance on which issue?
A) Nuclear inspections
B) Allowing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
C) Hezbollah disarmament
D) JCPOA revival
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Trump accused Iran of a “very poor job” on Hormuz shipments while claiming victory in the conflict.
Q1. What is Stefanos Tsitsipas’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Russian, born in Moscow
B. Greek, born in Athens
C. Spanish, born in Barcelona
D. Italian, born in Rome
Answer: B. Greek, born in Athens
Q2. On what date was Stefanos Tsitsipas born?
A. 12 August 1998
B. 15 July 1997
C. 5 March 2000
D. 20 October 1999
Answer: A. 12 August 1998
Q3. How tall is Stefanos Tsitsipas?
A. 6’0″ (183 cm)
B. 6’4″ (193 cm)
C. 6’2″ (188 cm)
D. 6’6″ (198 cm)
Answer: B. 6’4″ (193 cm)
Q1. What is Frank Sedgman’s full name and date of birth?
A. Francis Arthur Sedgman, born 29 October 1927
B. Frank William Sedgman, born 15 June 1928
C. Arthur Francis Sedgman, born 12 November 1926
D. John Frank Sedgman, born 5 March 1930
Answer: A. Francis Arthur Sedgman, born 29 October 1927
Q2. In which Australian suburb was Frank Sedgman born?
A. Brighton, Victoria
B. Kooyong, Victoria
C. Mont Albert, Victoria
D. Richmond, New South Wales
Answer: C. Mont Albert, Victoria
Q3. What was Frank Sedgman’s height?
A. 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
B. 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
C. 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
D. 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Answer: A. 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)