Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-9) Q1. On 19 February 2026, India participated as an “observer nation” in the inaugural meeting of which U.S. initiative focused on Gaza reconstruction? A) Global Peace Forum B) Board of Peace C) Middle East Stabilisation Council D) Gaza Reconstruction Alliance Correct Answer: B. Explanation: India was represented by Chargé d’affaires Namgya Khampa at the meeting held at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. The Board includes 27 member nations; the U.S. pledged $10 billion and others $7 billion for reconstruction and an International Stabilization Force. Q2. Which Indian leader addressed the Leaders’ Plenary ... Read more

Q1. In which city and on what exact date was Karl-Heinz "Kalle" Rummenigge born? A. Munich, 15 October 1955 B. Lippstadt, 25 September 1955 C. Dortmund, 5 July 1956 D. Hamburg, 25 September 1960 Answer: B. Lippstadt, 25 September 1955 Q2. What is the popular nickname by which Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is affectionately known in German football? A. Kaiser B. Bomber C. Kalle D. Der Blonde Bomber Answer: C. Kalle Q3. Which amateur club did Rummenigge play for in his youth before joining Bayern Munich in 1974? A. Borussia Dortmund Youth B. SV Lippstadt 08  C. Schalke 04 Youth D. 1860 ... Read more

Q1. In which city and on what date was Robin van Persie born? A. Amsterdam, 15 March 1984 B. Rotterdam, 6 August 1983 C. Eindhoven, 22 November 1982 D. The Hague, 9 July 1985 Answer: B. Rotterdam, 6 August 1983 Q2. Which club did Robin van Persie make his senior professional debut for in the 2001–02 season? A. Ajax B. PSV Eindhoven C. Feyenoord D. Arsenal Answer: C. Feyenoord Q3. For what transfer fee did Arsenal sign Robin van Persie from Feyenoord in May 2004? A. 1.5 million Pounds B. 2.75 million Pounds C. 5 million Pounds D. 10 million ... Read more

Indian Polity (Questions 1-5) 1. The Election Commission of India on 18 February 2026 announced biennial elections to fill how many Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant in April 2026 across 10 states? (A) 27 (B) 37 (C) 47 (D) 57 Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The vacancies arise as terms of 37 members end in April 2026; polling is scheduled for 16 March 2026 with notification on 26 February. 2. Polling for the 37 Rajya Sabha seats announced on 18 February 2026 is scheduled on: (A) 5 March (B) 10 March (C) 16 March (D) 26 February Correct Answer: C. Explanation: ... Read more

Q1. In which city and country was Miroslav Klose born? A. Kusel, Germany B. Opole, Poland C. Munich, Germany D. Rome, Italy Answer: B. Opole, Poland Q2. What is Miroslav Klose’s exact date of birth? A. 9 June 1977 B. 5 June 1978 C. 9 June 1978 D. 9 July 1978 Answer: C. 9 June 1978 Q3. At what age did Klose move from Poland to Germany? A. 8 B. 9 C. 12 D. 15 Answer: A. 8

Q1. What is Carles Puyol’s full name? A. Carlos Puyol Saforcada B. Carles Puyol Saforcada C. Carles Pujol Saforcada D. Carlos Puyol i Saforcada Answer: B. Carles Puyol Saforcada Q2. On what date and in which town was Carles Puyol born? A. 13 April 1978, Barcelona B. 15 May 1978, Lleida C. 13 April 1978, La Pobla de Segur D. 13 April 1977, Girona Answer: C. 13 April 1978, La Pobla de Segur Q3. What position did Puyol originally play as a child before switching due to injury? A. Centre-back B. Goalkeeper C. Striker D. Midfielder Answer: B. Goalkeeper

Geopolitics & World News (Q1–10) Q1. On 17 February 2026, who led the US delegation for the second round of indirect nuclear talks with Iranian officials in Geneva? A) Mike Pompeo and John Bolton B) Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff C) Antony Blinken and Jake Sullivan D) Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz Correct Answer: B. Explanation: President Trump’s trusted envoys—son-in-law Jared Kushner and real-estate developer Steve Witkoff—held the talks focusing on Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes. Iran’s Foreign Minister termed the discussions as making “good progress”. Q2. On the same day in Geneva, the US delegation also engaged which two ... Read more

Q1. On what date was Alessandro Del Piero born? A. 9 November 1973 B. 9 November 1974 C. 11 September 1974 D. 9 October 1975 Answer: B. 9 November 1974 Q2. In which Italian town was Alessandro Del Piero born? A. Turin B. Milan C. Conegliano D. Venice Answer: C. Conegliano Q3. What nickname was Alessandro Del Piero given by Juventus president Gianni Agnelli, referencing a Renaissance painter and comparing him to Roberto Baggio’s style? A. Il Fenomeno B. Pinturicchio C. La Joya D. Il Divin Codino Answer: B. Pinturicchio

Q1. What is Javier Zanetti's full name and exact date of birth? A. Javier Adelmar Zanetti, 10 August 1973 B. Javier Alejandro Zanetti, 15 June 1974 C. Javier Manuel Zanetti, 22 October 1972 D. Javier Eduardo Zanetti, 5 March 1975 Answer: A. Javier Adelmar Zanetti, 10 August 1973 Q2. In which Argentine district did Javier Zanetti grow up, and what was his father's occupation? A. La Boca; taxi driver B. Dock Sud; bricklayer C. Villa Fiorito; factory worker D. Avellaneda; fisherman Answer: B. Dock Sud; bricklayer Q3. Which club rejected Zanetti from their youth academy due to his physique before ... Read more

Indian Polity & Judiciary (1–9) Q1. On 16 February 2026, the Supreme Court referred a batch of petitions to a Constitution Bench concerning which provision of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023? A) Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act (original) B) Section 44(3) of DPDP Act (amending RTI) C) Section 23 of DPDP Act D) Section 12 of RTI Act Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Section 44(3) imposes a blanket exemption on disclosure of “personal information” under RTI, even in larger public interest, which petitioners argue dismantles the right to know and transparency. Q2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on ... Read more