Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Geopolitics & World News India (Questions 1–12) Q1. On March 15, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a two-day visit to which city primarily to discuss India-EU ties and the energy fallout of the ongoing West Asia conflict? A) Paris B) Moscow C) Berlin D) Geneva Correct Answer: B. Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a two-day visit to Moscow to discuss India-Russia ties and the energy fallout of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Q2. President Donald Trump urged which group of countries on March 15, 2026, to send warships and help keep the Strait of Hormuz “open ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News India (Questions 1-10) Q1. On 14 March 2026, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions. Which vessels were they? A) INS Vikrant and Shivalik B) Shivalik and Nanda Devi C) Nanda Devi and INS Trikand D) Shivalik and Mumbai Engineer Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The vessels carried 92,700 tonnes of LPG from Gulf countries and are heading to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat (docking expected 16-17 March). This highlights India’s maritime resilience during the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Q2. US President Donald Trump stated on 13-14 March 2026 that ... Read more

Q1. What is the birth name of the tennis legend known as Pancho Gonzales? A. Richard Alonzo Gonzalez B. Ricardo Alonso Gonzalez C. Manuel Antonio Gonzalez D. Pancho Richard Gonzales Answer: B. Ricardo Alonso Gonzalez Q2. In which city and on what date was Pancho Gonzales born? A. Las Vegas, Nevada – July 3, 1928 B. Chihuahua, Mexico – May 9, 1930 C. Los Angeles, California – May 9, 1928 D. New York, New York – July 3, 1928 Answer: C. Los Angeles, California – May 9, 1928 Q3. Pancho Gonzales belonged to which ethnic background through his parents who ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News India (Questions 1–12) Q1. India co-sponsored a UNSC resolution on 13 March 2026 condemning “egregious” attacks by Iran against which entities? A) GCC nations and Jordan B) Israel and USA C) Russia and China D) Turkey and Pakistan Correct Answer: A. Explanation: India joined the resolution in the UN Security Council, reflecting its balanced West Asia policy amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. Q2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held his fourth phone call since the West Asia crisis began with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi on 12 March 2026 (reported 13 March). What key issue was ... Read more

Q1. What is Stefan Edberg's full birth name and date of birth? A. Stefan Bengt Edberg, 19 January 1966 B. Stefan Anders Edberg, 19 January 1965 C. Bengt Stefan Edberg, 20 January 1966 D. Stefan Lars Edberg, 18 January 1967 Answer: A. Stefan Bengt Edberg, 19 January 1966 Q2. In which year did Stefan Edberg achieve the Junior Grand Slam by winning all four junior major titles, a feat no other player has matched in the Open Era? A. 1982 B. 1983 C. 1984 D. 1985 Answer: B. 1983 Q3. When did Stefan Edberg turn professional? A. 1981 B. 1982 ... Read more

Q1. In what year did Boris Becker turn professional as a tennis player? A. 1982 B. 1984 C. 1986 D. 1988 Answer: B. 1984 Q2. At what age did Boris Becker become the youngest male Wimbledon singles champion in history? A. 17 years and 7 months B. 17 years and 10 months C. 18 years and 2 months D. 19 years and 1 month Answer: A. 17 years and 7 months Q3. Who did Boris Becker defeat in the final to win his first Wimbledon title in 1985? A. Ivan Lendl B. Stefan Edberg C. Kevin Curren D. Pete Sampras ... Read more

Geopolitics (Questions 1-10) Q1. Who issued Iran's first public statement as the new Supreme Leader on March 12, 2026, vowing to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz and urging the closure of U.S. military bases in the region? A) Ali Khamenei B) Mojtaba Khamenei C) Ebrahim Raisi D) Hassan Rouhani Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made this statement amid the 2026 Iran war, escalating tensions over oil supplies. Q2. Which vital shipping route did Iran's new Supreme Leader pledge to keep closed in his March 12, 2026, address? A) Bab el-Mandeb Strait ... Read more

Q1. In which city and country was Andy Murray born? A. London, England B. Glasgow, Scotland C. Manchester, England D. Edinburgh, Scotland Answer: B. Glasgow, Scotland Q2. In what year did Andy Murray turn professional? A. 2003 B. 2004 C. 2005 D. 2009 Answer: C. 2005 Q3. Where and when did Andy Murray win his first ATP Tour singles title? A. San Jose, 2006 B. Rotterdam, 2009 C. Cincinnati, 2008 D. London Queen's Club, 2009 Answer: A. San Jose, 2006

Q1. Where and when was John Patrick McEnroe Jr. born? A. New York City, USA, in 1960 B. Wiesbaden, West Germany, on February 16, 1959 C. London, England, in 1958 D. Los Angeles, USA, on January 1, 1959 Answer: B. Wiesbaden, West Germany, on February 16, 1959 Q2. At what age did John McEnroe begin playing tennis at the Douglaston Club in Queens, New York? A. 5 B. 7 C. 8 D. 15 Answer: C. 8 Q3. Which prestigious junior tennis academy in New York did McEnroe join as a top-ranked junior player? A. IMG Academy B. Port Washington Tennis ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News India (Questions 1-9) Q1. The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas invoked which Act in March 2026 to notify the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 amid LNG disruptions? A) Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act B) Essential Commodities Act, 1955 C) Energy Conservation Act, 2001 D) Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The Ministry invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate natural gas allocation due to West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Q2. The Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 establishes a four-tier priority system for allocation based on ... Read more