Category: Current Affairs

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 ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12) Q1. On 7 March 2026, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social: “Today Iran will be hit very hard!” He described Iran as: A) The rising power of West Asia B) The loser of the Middle East that had surrendered to its neighbours C) A strategic partner against terrorism D) The victim of Israeli aggression Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Trump’s exact words called Iran the “loser of the Middle East” amid ongoing US-Israel airstrikes on Tehran. Q2. The Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine on 4 March 2026 ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News Involving India (Questions 1–12) Q1. On 6 March 2026, security curbs in Kashmir entered their 5th day following protests against the killing of which Iranian leader amid the ongoing West Asia conflict? (A) President Ebrahim Raisi (B) Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (C) Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (D) IRGC Commander Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Protests erupted in Kashmir against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israel conflict with Iran; this triggered heightened security measures. Q2. Which incident involving an Iranian vessel occurred off Sri Lanka’s coast on 6 March 2026, prompting ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News Involving India (Questions 1-12) Q1. On 5 March 2026, India condoled the death of which Iranian leader? A) President Masoud Pezeshkian B) Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei C) Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi D) IRGC Commander Hossein Salami Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi. Q2. Which Iranian warship was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on 5 March 2026 while returning from an Indian naval event? A) IRIS Makran B) IRIS Jamaran C) IRIS Dena D) IRIS Sahand Correct Answer: C. Explanation: ... Read more

Geopolitics (Questions 1-11) Q1. The West Asia conflict on 4 March 2026 led to the cancellation of over 250 flights at how many major Indian airports? A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five Correct Answer: C. Explanation: The escalating Iran-Israel conflict caused widespread airspace disruptions, resulting in over 250 flight cancellations at four major Indian airports. Q2. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) took which action regarding Class 10 and 12 board exams in the West Asia region due to the ongoing conflict? A) Advanced the dates B) Postponed until further notice C) Cancelled permanently D) Shifted to ... Read more

Geopolitics (Questions 1-9) Q1. On March 2, 2026, the U.S. and Israel continued joint military strikes on Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What was the stated goal of these operations as per U.S. President Donald Trump? A) To negotiate a new nuclear deal B) To topple the Iranian regime C) To secure oil supplies in the Gulf D) To support Hezbollah allies Correct Answer: B. Explanation: President Trump described the attacks as aimed at regime change in Tehran, urging the Iranian people to take control. Q2. Which strategic waterway faced disruptions due to the escalating ... Read more

Geopolitics and World News (Questions 1-10) Q1. What was the primary target of the joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran on March 1, 2026? A) Iranian nuclear facilities B) Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior leadership C) Hezbollah bases in Lebanon D) Oil refineries in the Strait of Hormuz Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, aiming for regime change and disrupting command structures. Q2. Which militant group joined the conflict against Israel following the US-Israel strikes on Iran? A) Hezbollah B) Hamas C) Houthis D) Taliban Correct Answer: A. Explanation: Hezbollah attacked ... Read more

Geopolitics and World News (Questions 1-12) Q1. On February 28, 2026, which countries launched joint military strikes on Iran, leading to the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? A) US and UK B) US and Israel C) Israel and Saudi Arabia D) US and Qatar Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The US and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets, including leadership sites, as confirmed by multiple sources like CNN and Reuters. Q2. What was the name of the US military operation launched against Iran on February 28, 2026? A) Operation Epic Fury B) Operation Desert Storm C) Operation Enduring ... Read more

Geopolitics (Questions 1-10) Q1. What was the outcome of the indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials on Iran's nuclear program held on February 27, 2026? A) A breakthrough agreement was reached. B) No breakthrough, amid U.S. military buildup. C) Iran agreed to full nuclear disarmament. D) The talks were extended indefinitely. Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The talks concluded without a breakthrough, escalating tensions with warnings of potential U.S. strikes and military presence in the Middle East. Q2. Why did President Trump ban AI giant Anthropic from all federal agencies on February 27, 2026? A) Due to data privacy violations. ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News - (Questions 1-10) Q1. On 26 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day State Visit to Israel. Which of the following was not among the key outcomes announced in the joint press conference with PM Benjamin Netanyahu? A) Pursuit of a Free Trade Agreement B) Collaboration on defence technology and AI/cybersecurity C) Israel allowing 50,000 additional Indian workers in construction & caregiving D) India’s immediate recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital Correct Answer: D. Explanation: India reiterated historical support for a two-state solution but did not announce immediate recognition ... Read more