Q1. What is Petra Kvitova’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Slovak, Bratislava
B. Czech, Bilovec
C. Polish, Warsaw
D. Russian, Moscow
Answer: B. Czech, Bilovec
Q2. On what date was Petra Kvitova born?
A. March 8, 1990
B. June 15, 1991
C. January 22, 1989
D. April 5, 1992
Answer: A. March 8, 1990
Q3. Which hand does Petra Kvitova play with?
A. Right-handed
B. Left-handed
C. Ambidextrous
D. Right-handed with left forehand
Answer: B. Left-handed
Q1. What is Victoria Azarenka’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Russian, Moscow
B. Belarusian, Minsk
C. Ukrainian, Kyiv
D. Polish, Warsaw
Answer: B. Belarusian, Minsk
Q2. On what date was Victoria Azarenka born?
A. June 15, 1990
B. July 31, 1989
C. August 12, 1988
D. May 22, 1991
Answer: B. July 31, 1989
Q3. What is Victoria Azarenka’s career-high singles ranking and the date she first achieved it?
A. No. 1 on January 30, 2012
B. No. 1 on July 1, 2013
C. No. 2 on March 15, 2011
D. No. 1 on September 10, 2012
Answer: A. No. 1 on January 30, 2012
Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-12)
1. Who hosted the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
C) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
D) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: EAM S. Jaishankar hosted the meeting with US Secretary Marco Rubio, Australian FM Penny Wong, and Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi. The ministers also called on PM Modi.
2. What key bilateral agreement did India and the US sign during the Quad-related engagements in May 2026?
A) Defence technology pact
B) Free Trade Agreement
C) Framework for supply, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earths
D) Climate Change Accord
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals supply chains.
3. Which US official visited the Taj Mahal in Agra and Amber Fort in Jaipur on 25 May 2026 ahead of the Quad meeting?
A) President Donald Trump
B) Secretary of State Marco Rubio
C) Vice President
D) Defence Secretary
Correct Answer: B.
Q1. Where and when was Margaret Osborne duPont born?
A. San Francisco, California, 1920
B. Joseph, Oregon, March 4, 1918
C. Wilmington, Delaware, 1915
D. Spokane, Washington, 1922
Answer: B. Joseph, Oregon, March 4, 1918
Q2. What was Margaret Osborne duPont’s total number of Grand Slam titles across singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles?
A. 25
B. 31
C. 37
D. 42
Answer: C. 37
Q3. How many Grand Slam singles titles did Margaret Osborne duPont win?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: B. 6
Q1. Where and when was Naomi Osaka born?
A. Tokyo, Japan – July 1997
B. Osaka, Japan – October 16, 1997
C. New York, USA – October 16, 1998
D. Haiti – April 1997
Answer: B. Osaka, Japan – October 16, 1997
Q2. What are the nationalities of Naomi Osaka’s parents?
A. Haitian father and Japanese mother
B. Japanese father and American mother
C. American father and Haitian mother
D. Both Japanese parents
Answer: A. Haitian father and Japanese mother
Q3. At what age did Naomi Osaka move to the United States?
A. 1 year old
B. 3 years old
C. 5 years old
D. 7 years old
Answer: B. 3 years old
Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12)
1. On 25 May 2026, what did US President Donald Trump state regarding negotiations with Iran amid the ongoing ceasefire?
A) Immediate lifting of the Hormuz blockade
B) US will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran; blockade to remain
C) Full withdrawal of US forces from the region
D) Acceptance of Iran’s 14-point proposal unconditionally
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Trump emphasized a “great and meaningful” deal or none at all, maintaining pressure on Iran while negotiations continued via mediators like Pakistan.
2. Which country’s military chief and PM visited Beijing on 25 May 2026 for mediation talks related to the 2026 Iran war?
A) Pakistan
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Turkey
D) Egypt
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Pakistani leaders engaged China as part of broader mediation efforts in the Iran conflict.
3. What significant maritime development occurred on 25 May 2026 involving the Strait of Hormuz?
A) Complete closure of the strait
B) A Japanese-owned tanker (Idemitsu Maru) successfully transited post-war resumption
C) Indian Navy assumed full patrol duties
D) UNSC resolution banning all oil shipments
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: This marked one of the first successful transits since heightened tensions, highlighting easing but fragile maritime security.
Q1. What is Angelique Kerber’s date of birth?
A. January 18, 1987
B. January 18, 1988
C. February 18, 1988
D. March 18, 1989
Answer: B. January 18, 1988
Q2. In which German city was Angelique Kerber born?
A. Berlin
B. Kiel
C. Bremen
D. Munich
Answer: C. Bremen
Q3. What is Angelique Kerber’s playing hand?
A. Right-handed
B. Left-handed
C. Ambidextrous
D. Switch-hitter
Answer: B. Left-handed
Q1. Where and when was Ashleigh Barty born?
A. Sydney, 1995
B. Ipswich, Queensland, April 24, 1996
C. Melbourne, 1997
D. Brisbane, 1994
Answer: B. Ipswich, Queensland, April 24, 1996
Q2. What is Ashleigh Barty’s Indigenous Australian heritage?
A. Yorta Yorta
B. Ngaragu people
C. Noongar
D. Murri
Answer: B. Ngaragu people
Q3. At what age did Ashleigh Barty start playing tennis?
A. 3
B. 7
C. 5
D. 8
Answer: C. 5
Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12)
Q1. On May 24, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held bilateral talks in New Delhi with India’s External Affairs Minister. Who is the Indian counterpart?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Rubio and Jaishankar discussed resetting bilateral ties, trade deal progress, and Quad cooperation. Jaishankar emphasized India’s “India First” approach and diversified energy supplies.
Q2. What major development did US President Donald Trump announce regarding Iran around May 23-24, 2026?
A) Complete US withdrawal from the Middle East
B) An agreement with Iran “largely negotiated” including opening the Strait of Hormuz
C) New sanctions on Pakistan
D) Military alliance with Israel against Iran
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: This relates to efforts to end the 2026 Iran war and secure maritime transit amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Q3. The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026, in New Delhi. Which countries participate?
A) US, India, Japan, Australia
B) US, India, China, Russia
C) India, Japan, South Korea, Australia
D) US, UK, India, France
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Rubio’s visit includes this meeting to renew Quad engagement in the Indo-Pacific.