Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Geopolitics (Questions 1-10)

Q1. Which country hosted the indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran on February 6, 2026?
A) Oman
B) UAE
C) Qatar
D) Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: A. Oman
Explanation: U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Oman amid escalating tensions, with no constructive agreements reached.

Q2. What was the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks held in Abu Dhabi as reported on February 6, 2026?
A) Full ceasefire agreement
B) Modest progress on territory issues
C) No progress at all
D) Withdrawal of Russian troops
Correct Answer: B. Modest progress on territory issues
Explanation: Negotiators made modest progress but little on the Donbas territory control.

Q3. Which treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals expired on February 5, 2026, raising concerns as per reports on February 6?
A) INF Treaty
B) CTBT
C) NPT
D) New START Treaty
Correct Answer: D. New START Treaty
Explanation: The treaty’s expiration ends binding nuclear limits, potentially leading to a new arms race.

Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)

Q1. Which country experienced severe flooding due to Storm Leonardo on February 5, 2026, leading to the evacuation of around 200 residents?
A) Spain
B) Portugal
C) Italy
D) France
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Storm Leonardo battered the Iberian Peninsula, causing floods in central Portugal.

Q2. On February 5, 2026, Russia and Ukraine exchanged how many troops each in a US-brokered prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi?
A) 100
B) 150
C) 157
D) 314
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: This exchange was part of ongoing trilateral peace talks involving the US.

Q3. Israeli strikes in Gaza on February 5, 2026, resulted in the deaths of over how many Palestinians, including women?
A) 10
B) 21
C) 30
D) 40
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The strikes were reported amid ongoing conflict in the region.

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.