Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-11) Q1. Which Indian-flagged LPG tanker successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on or around April 6, 2026, carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG, marking the eighth such transit by an India-flagged vessel since early March amid regional tensions? A. MV Green Asha B. MV Blue Horizon C. MV Pacific Star D. MV Ocean Pride Correct Answer: A. MV Green Asha Explanation: This transit highlights India’s efforts to secure energy supplies amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Q2. On April 6, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held urgent talks ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Bobby Riggs born? A. 1915 B. 1918 C. 1922 D. 1925 Answer: B. 1918 Q2. At what age did Bobby Riggs begin taking tennis lessons? A. 8 B. 11 C. 12 D. 14 Answer: C. 12 Q3. By age 18, Bobby Riggs had achieved what ranking in the United States? A. No. 1 B. No. 4 C. No. 7 D. No. 10 Answer: B. No. 4

Q1. In which country was Pancho Segura born on June 20, 1921? A. Peru B. Ecuador C. Mexico D. Colombia Answer: B. Ecuador Q2. What was Pancho Segura's full birth name? A. Francisco Gonzalez Segura B. Pancho Ricardo Segura C. Francisco Olegario Segura Cano D. Juan Manuel Segura Answer: C. Francisco Olegario Segura Cano Q3. What childhood illness contributed to Pancho Segura's bowlegged appearance and limited his early physical activities? A. Polio B. Rickets C. Tuberculosis D. Malaria Answer: B. Rickets

1. On 5 April 2026, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned of potential radioactive contamination risks following U.S.-Israeli strikes on which Iranian facility? A) Natanz nuclear site B) Bushehr nuclear power plant C) Fordow fuel enrichment plant D) Arak heavy water reactor Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The strikes occurred near Bushehr on 4 April 2026; Araghchi highlighted risks to Gulf neighbours amid the sixth week of the Iran-Israel-US conflict. This has direct implications for global oil security and India’s energy imports. 2. The United States rescued a downed F-15 airman from Iranian territory on 5 April 2026 with intelligence ... Read more

Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-10) 1. On 4 April 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that Indian refiners are purchasing Iranian crude oil. What did it explicitly reject regarding these imports? A) Diversion of cargo due to payment issues B) Any involvement of sanctions from the US C) Use of non-Indian flagged tankers D) Linkage to the ongoing West Asia conflict Correct Answer: A. Explanation: The Ministry clarified that there are no payment hurdles and dismissed reports of cargo diversion due to payment issues amid Middle East supply disruptions. 2. Which Indian-flagged vessel safely crossed the ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Jaroslav Drobny born? A. 1918 B. 1921 C. 1925 D. 1930 Answer: B. 12 October 1921 in Prague, Czechoslovakia Q2. Which country did Jaroslav Drobny originally represent in tennis before defecting? A. Egypt B. United Kingdom C. Czechoslovakia D. Australia Answer: C. Czechoslovakia Q3. For which country did Drobny win his French Open singles titles in 1951 and 1952? A. Czechoslovakia B. Egypt C. United Kingdom D. Bohemia-Moravia Answer: B. Egypt

Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-12) Q1. On 3 April 2026, Iranian forces shot down a U.S. fighter jet in Iranian airspace during the ongoing 2026 Iran war. Which aircraft was downed? A. F-16 Fighting Falcon B. F-15E Strike Eagle C. F-35 Lightning II D. A-10 Thunderbolt II Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Iranian forces shot down a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle; a search was launched for the crew (one rescued). This marked a significant escalation in the 2026 Iran war. Q2. During the 3 April 2026 developments in the 2026 Iran war, which U.S. aircraft crashed near the Strait of ... Read more

Q1. When and where was Michael Stich born? A. 18 October 1968 in Hamburg, Germany B. 18 October 1968 in Elmshorn, Pinneberg, Germany C. 15 June 1970 in Berlin, Germany D. 22 November 1967 in Munich, Germany Answer: B. 18 October 1968 in Elmshorn, Pinneberg, Germany Q2. What was Michael Stich’s career-high singles ranking and the date he achieved it? A. World No. 1 in 1991 B. World No. 3 in 1994 C. World No. 2 in 1993 D. World No. 4 in 1992 Answer: C. World No. 2 in 1993 Q3. How many ATP singles titles did Michael Stich ... Read more

Q1. What is Dominic Thiem's date of birth? A. September 3, 1992 B. September 3, 1993 C. October 3, 1993 D. August 15, 1994 Answer: B. September 3, 1993 Q2. Where was Dominic Thiem born? A. Vienna, Austria B. Lichtenworth, Austria C. Wiener Neustadt, Austria D. Salzburg, Austria Answer: C. Wiener Neustadt, Austria Q3. What is Dominic Thiem's height? A. 6'0" (183 cm) B. 6'1" (185 cm) C. 6'3" (191 cm) D. 5'11" (180 cm) Answer: B. 6'1" (185 cm)

Geopolitics & World News Involving India (Questions 1-10) 1. On 1 April 2026 (reported prominently on 2 April), Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a special meeting of which committee to review India’s preparedness amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, including measures for petroleum products (LNG/LPG) and power supply? A. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs B. Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) C. National Security Advisory Board D. Empowered Group of Ministers on Energy Security Correct Answer: B. Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) Explanation: The CCS reviewed inter-ministerial actions to ensure energy security and mitigate impacts of the US-Israel-Iran conflict on India’s ... Read more