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Andre Agassi Quiz

Andre Agassi Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. On what date and in which city was Andre Agassi born?
A. April 29, 1969, in Los Angeles, California
B. April 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada
C. March 15, 1971, in New York City, New York
D. June 12, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois
Answer: B. April 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada

Q2. Who was Andre Agassi’s father, and what was his sporting background before influencing Andre’s tennis career?
A. A former Olympic swimmer from Italy
B. A baseball player from Cuba
C. A professional golfer from Australia
D. Emmanuel “Mike” Agassi, a former Olympic boxer from Iran (of Armenian descent)
Answer: D. Emmanuel “Mike” Agassi, a former Olympic boxer from Iran (of Armenian descent)

Q3. At what age was Andre Agassi sent to Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Florida, and what major decision did he make regarding school?
A. Age 10; completed high school early
B. Age 15; transferred to a tennis-focused public school
C. Age 16; finished college remotely
D. Age 13; dropped out in ninth grade
Answer: D. Age 13; dropped out in ninth grade

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Ivan Lendl Quiz

Ivan Lendl Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. Where and when was Ivan Lendl born?
A. July 7, 1962, in Prague, Czechoslovakia
B. March 7, 1960, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
C. January 15, 1959, in Brno, Czechoslovakia
D. April 12, 1961, in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Answer: B. March 7, 1960, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia

Q2. Which country did Ivan Lendl originally represent when he turned professional in 1978?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. Czechoslovakia
D. Germany
Answer: C. Czechoslovakia

Q3. In what year did Ivan Lendl become a U.S. citizen?
A. 1987
B. 1992
C. 1984
D. 1995
Answer: B. 1992

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Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC IAS Exam Preparation

Current Affairs 10 March, 2026 Quiz

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Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1- 12)

Q1. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in Parliament on 10 March 2026 that India will continue:
A) Military support to Israel
B) Conversations with Iran
C) Complete trade embargo with Iran
D) Evacuation of all Indian nationals from Gulf
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Jaishankar emphasised continued diplomatic engagement with Iran while prioritising safety of Indian diaspora in West Asia amid the ongoing Israel-Iran-US conflict.

Q2. Which new leader was elected as Iran’s Supreme Leader on 10 March 2026 following the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
A) Mojtaba Khamenei
B) Hassan Rouhani
C) Ebrahim Raisi
D) Ali Larijani
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Mojtaba Khamenei (son of late Khamenei) became the third Supreme Leader – the first hereditary succession in the Islamic Republic.

Q3. U.S. President Donald Trump on 10 March 2026 said the Israel-Iran war would end:
A) Within 48 hours
B) Never
C) Only after complete regime change
D) Pretty quickly / very soon
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Trump repeatedly signalled the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign had achieved its main objectives and the conflict could conclude soon, leading to oil price correction.

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Jimmy Conners Quiz

Jimmy Connors Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. In which year and location was Jimmy Connors born?
A. 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri
B. 1952 in Belleville, Illinois
C. 1954 in Los Angeles, California
D. 1948 in New York City
Answer: B. 1952 in Belleville, Illinois

Q2. Who served as Jimmy Connors’ primary coach throughout his childhood and early career?
A. Pancho Gonzalez
B. Vic Braden
C. His mother, Gloria Connors
D. Harry Hopman
Answer: C. His mother, Gloria Connors

Q3. In what year did Jimmy Connors turn professional?
A. 1970
B. 1972
C. 1974
D. 1968
Answer: B. 1972

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Bjorn Borg Quiz

Bjorn Borg Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. In which year and city was Bjorn Borg born?
A. 1956 in Malmo
B. 1956 in Stockholm
C. 1958 in Gothenburg
D. 1955 in Sodertalje
Answer: B. 1956 in Stockholm

Q2. At what age did Borg make his Davis Cup debut for Sweden?
A. 13
B. 14
C. 15
D. 16
Answer: C. 15

Q3. What was Borg’s first professional singles title won in 1974?
A. Italian Open
B. Wimbledon
C. French Open
D. US Open
Answer: A. Italian Open

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Current Affairs 9 March, 2026 Quiz

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Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12)

1. The 11th Raisina Dialogue 2026 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What is its official theme?
A) Karya – Tradition and Modernity
B) Sanskaar – Assertion, Accommodation and Advancement
C) Viksit Bharat 2047
D) Global South Leadership
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Organised by MEA & ORF, the theme focuses on contested frontiers, global commons, climate, technology, and trade disruptions. Over 2,700 participants from 110 countries attended. 

2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made a suo moto statement in Parliament on 9 March 2026 regarding the West Asia conflict. Which of the following best reflects India’s stated position?
A) India favours peace, return to dialogue, de-escalation, restraint, and respect for sovereignty
B) India supports military intervention by any party
C) India will evacuate all citizens immediately
D) India will impose sanctions on involved nations
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Jaishankar emphasised civilian safety and priority for the Indian community in the region. 

3. Which advanced US missile defence system was deployed in West Asia in March 2026 to counter Iranian ballistic missiles?
A) Patriot
B) THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense)
C) Aegis
D) Iron Dome
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: THAAD uses hit-to-kill technology, intercepts at 150-200 km altitude, and integrates with Patriot and Aegis systems. 

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Rod Laver Quiz

Rod Laver Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. In which Australian city and on what exact date was Rod Laver born?
A. Sydney on 9 August 1938
B. Rockhampton, Queensland on 9 August 1938
C. Melbourne on 9 August 1940
D. Brisbane on 9 August 1936
Answer: B. Rockhampton, Queensland on 9 August 1938

Q2. Who gave Rod Laver the famous nickname “The Rocket”?
A. His coach Charlie Hollis
B. His rival Ken Rosewall
C. Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman
D. Wimbledon commentator Dan Maskell
Answer: C. Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman

Q3. What was Rod Laver’s first Grand Slam singles title and in which year?
A. Wimbledon in 1961
B. Australian Championships in 1960
C. French Championships in 1962
D. US Championships in 1962
Answer: B. Australian Championships in 1960

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Pete Sampras Quiz

Pete Sampras Quiz Questions and Answers

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Q1. What is Pete Sampras’s full birth name and date of birth?
A. Peter Sampras, born July 12, 1971
B. Petros Sampras, born August 12, 1971
C. Pete Sampras, born August 12, 1970
D. Petros “Pistol” Sampras, born September 12, 1971
Answer: B. Petros Sampras, born August 12, 1971

Q2. In which city and country was Pete Sampras born?
A. Washington, D.C., USA
B. Los Angeles, California, USA
C. Athens, Greece
D. Palos Verdes, California, USA
Answer: A. Washington, D.C., USA

Q3. How tall is Pete Sampras?
A. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
B. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
C. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
D. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Answer: D. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

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Current Affairs 8 March, 2026 Quiz

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Geopolitics & World News Impacting India (Questions 1-12)

Q1. Who was named Iran’s new Supreme Leader on 8 March 2026 following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
(A) Ali Larijani
(B) Mojtaba Khamenei
(C) Ebrahim Raisi
(D) Hassan Rouhani
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The Assembly of Experts (clerical body) selected 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader killed in earlier U.S.-Israeli strikes, to succeed his father amid the ongoing West Asia war.

Q2. On 8 March 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces conducted strikes on how many oil facilities in and near Tehran?
(A) Three
(B) Four
(C) Five
(D) Ten
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The strikes destroyed fuel dumps, triggered massive fires choking Tehran in smoke and killed four people (including truck drivers).

Q3. Which Indian-flagged ships and cargo volume are primarily stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the Iran conflict (as per 8 March 2026 reports)?
(A) 5% of tankers; 2 million barrels
(B) 20% of tankers; 10 million barrels
(C) 10% of tankers; over 6 million barrels (SCI ships)
(D) None – all cleared
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Government sources confirmed ~10% Indian-flagged vessels and Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) ships carrying nearly 6 million barrels are affected; thousands of Indian seafarers onboard.

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