Q1. What is John Newcombe’s full name?
A. John David Newcombe
B. John Michael Newcomb
C. James David Newcombe
D. John Anthony Newcombe
Answer: A. John David Newcombe
Q2. In what year was John Newcombe born?
A. 1942
B. 1944
C. 1946
D. 1948
Answer: B. 1944
Q3. Where was John Newcombe born?
A. Melbourne, Australia
B. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
C. Brisbane, Australia
D. Perth, Australia
Answer: B. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Q1. What was Jack Kramer’s full name?
A. John Albert Kramer
B. Jack Albert Kramer
C. James Andrew Kramer
D. Joseph Arthur Kramer
Answer: A. John Albert Kramer
Q2. On what date was Jack Kramer born?
A. July 15, 1920
B. August 1, 1921
C. September 12, 1922
D. June 10, 1919
Answer: B. August 1, 1921
Q3. In which city was Jack Kramer born?
A. Las Vegas, Nevada
B. Los Angeles, California
C. New York, New York
D. Chicago, Illinois
Answer: A. Las Vegas, Nevada
Geopolitics & World News-India: (Questions 1-10)
1. The Indian Navy on 17 March 2026 deployed warships to escort Indian-flagged merchant vessels through which vulnerable waterway following tensions in West Asia?
A) Strait of Malacca
B) Gulf of Oman (after crossing Strait of Hormuz)
C) Bab el-Mandeb Strait
D) Suez Canal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Warships escorted vessels including INS Shivalik, Nanda Devi and Jag Laadki to ensure safe transit amid US-Iran-Israel conflict spillover. This demonstrates India’s proactive maritime security role under Operation Sankalp-like frameworks.
2. Which statement accurately reflects India’s position on the ongoing West Asia conflict as conveyed by Israel’s Ambassador to India on 17 March 2026?
A) India supports perpetual military action against Iran
B) India has mediated a ceasefire
C) Israel does not seek perpetual war with Iran and keeps diplomatic options open
D) Pakistan is backing Iran militarily
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Ambassador Reuven Azar clarified Israel’s stance post the February 2026 strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting diplomacy if Iran changes course.
3. On 17 March 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged the U.S. to address which specific issue while criticising a US Commission report?
A) Attacks on Indian diplomatic missions
B) Extradition of fugitives
C) Trade tariff disputes
D) Vandalism against Hindu temples in the U.S.
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted distortions in the US Commission on International Religious Freedom report and called for focus on temple attacks in the US.
Q1. What is Jannik Sinner’s date of birth?
A. July 15, 2000
B. August 16, 2001
C. September 20, 2002
D. October 5, 1999
Answer: B. August 16, 2001
Q2. In which Italian region was Jannik Sinner born?
A. Sicily
B. Tuscany
C. South Tyrol
D. Lazio
Answer: C. South Tyrol
Q3. What is Jannik Sinner’s height?
A. 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
B. 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
C. 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
D. 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Answer: B. 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Q1. Where was Carlos Alcaraz born?
A. Madrid, Spain
B. Barcelona, Spain
C. El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
D. Valencia, Spain
Answer: C. El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
Q2. On what date was Carlos Alcaraz born?
A. May 5, 2003
B. June 15, 2002
C. April 20, 2004
D. July 10, 2001
Answer: A. May 5, 2003
Q3. At what age did Carlos Alcaraz start playing tennis?
A. 6 years old
B. 4 years old
C. 8 years old
D. 3 years old
Answer: B. 4 years old
Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1-12)
Q1. On March 16, 2026, which country launched drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, killing a Palestinian man in Abu Dhabi and forcing the temporary closure of a major airport?
A) Israel
B) Iran
C) USA
D) Hezbollah
Answer: B. Iran
Explanation: Iran conducted drone strikes on UAE targets amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war, leading to the closure of Dubai International Airport. This highlights escalating regional tensions.
Q2. The Israeli Air Force completely destroyed which Iranian facility in central Tehran on March 16, 2026, citing its use for space warfare against Israeli satellites?
A) Natanz Nuclear Facility
B) Kharg Island Oil Terminal
C) Iranian Space Research Center
D) Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant
Answer: C. Iranian Space Research Center
Explanation: The strike targeted potential space-based threats, part of intensified Israel-Iran conflict.
Q3. Which senior commander of Kata’ib Hezbollah was killed in an airstrike in Baghdad on March 16, 2026?
A) Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis
B) Abu Ali al-Askari
C) Qasem Soleimani
D) Hassan Nasrallah
Answer: B. Abu Ali al-Askari
Explanation: The targeted killing occurred amid broader attacks on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq.
Q1. What was Bill Tilden’s full name?
A. William Thomas Tilden
B. William Tatem Tilden II
C. William Tyler Tilden
D. William Tate Tilden
Answer: B. William Tatem Tilden II
Q2. By what nickname was Bill Tilden commonly known?
A. Little Bill
B. Big Bill
C. Fast Bill
D. Mighty Bill
Answer: B. Big Bill
Q3. In which U.S. city was Bill Tilden born?
A. New York
B. Boston
C. Philadelphia
D. Chicago
Answer: C. Philadelphia
Q1. What is Ken Rosewall’s full name?
A. Kenneth Robert Rosewall
B. Kevin Richard Rosewall
C. Keith Ronald Rosewall
D. Karl Raymond Rosewall
Answer: A. Kenneth Robert Rosewall
Q2. In which year was Ken Rosewall born?
A. 1932
B. 1934
C. 1936
D. 1938
Answer: B. 1934
Q3. Where was Ken Rosewall born?
A. Melbourne, Victoria
B. Brisbane, Queensland
C. Sydney, New South Wales
D. Perth, Western Australia
Answer: C. Sydney, New South Wales
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 and safe” amid the US-Israel-Iran war?
A) Only NATO members
B) Only BRICS nations
C) China, France, Japan, South Korea, UK and others
D) Only Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Correct Answer: C.
Q3. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has primarily caused shortage of which cooking fuel in India, prompting government restrictions?
A) Natural Gas (PNG)
B) LPG
C) Coal
D) Electricity
Correct Answer: B.
The government barred PNG users from retaining or refilling LPG connections to manage supply.