Category: Current Affairs

Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-10) 1. On 23 March 2026, which country announced a five-day postponement of strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure citing “productive talks”? A) Israel B) United States C) Russia D) Saudi Arabia Correct Answer: B. Explanation: U.S. President Donald Trump announced the pause; India is closely monitoring developments (MEA statement, 24 March 2026). 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of which high-level body on 23-24 March 2026 to review India’s preparedness amid the West Asia conflict? A) Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) B) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs C) National ... Read more

Geopolitics & International Relations (Q1-10) Q1. On 23 March 2026, which country threatened to “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. targeted its power plants amid the ongoing West Asia conflict? A) Israel? B) Iran? C) Saudi Arabia? D) Qatar Correct: B) Iran Explanation: Iran’s Parliament Speaker and officials issued the warning following Trump’s ultimatum on Hormuz navigation; ~40-90% of India’s fuel imports pass through the strait. Q2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level CCS meeting on 23 March 2026 to review risks to which sectors due to West Asia tensions? A)?Oil, gas & fertiliser supplies B) ... Read more

Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1–11) Q1. On 21–22 March 2026, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social threatening to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants unless a key maritime chokepoint is fully reopened within 48 hours. Which chokepoint? A) Bab-el-Mandeb B) Strait of Hormuz C) Malacca Strait D) Suez Canal Correct: B. Explanation: Trump specifically demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz (through which ~20% of global oil passes) after Iran closed it in response to US-Israeli strikes. Oil prices surged; India’s energy imports heavily impacted. Q2. Iran responded to Trump’s threat by vowing retaliation against which categories of infrastructure? ... Read more

Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-11) Q1. On 21 March 2026, which Iranian nuclear facility was struck by Israeli and U.S. jets, as confirmed by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran? A) Fordow B) Natanz C) Bushehr D) Arak Correct: B. Explanation: Israeli & U.S. jets targeted Natanz; part of ongoing 2026 Iran war escalation. Q2. In the Iranian ballistic missile attack on 21 March 2026 in Arad, Israel, how many people were injured (including seven seriously) and what was declared? A) 45 injured; no declaration B) 120 injured; state of emergency C) 88 injured; mass casualty incident D) 60 ... Read more

Geopolitics & West Asia Crisis (Questions 1-10) Q1. Which of the following correctly describes the recent development in the West Asia conflict on 20 March 2026? A) Israeli strikes targeted Iran’s South Pars gas field while Iranian retaliation hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub B) Iran announced unilateral ceasefire C) US withdrew all forces from Gulf D) China mediated direct talks between parties Correct: A. Explanation: Reports confirm attacks on South Pars (world’s largest gas field shared with Qatar) and Ras Laffan (provides ~40% of India’s LNG imports and 20% global supply), pushing oil above $114/barrel. Q2. Prime Minister Narendra ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1–12) Q1. On 19 March 2026, Iranian Shahed drones struck two oil refineries in which country, causing large fires according to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company? A) Saudi Arabia? B) Kuwait? C) Qatar? D) UAE Answer: B. Explanation: Direct strike on Kuwait refineries escalated the 2026 Iran war and spiked global Brent crude prices beyond $119/barrel. Q2. Which of the following occurred in Iranian airspace on 19 March 2026 during the ongoing conflict? A) Israeli F-35 shot down? B) U.S. Air Force F-35 hit by surface-to-air missile & emergency landing? C) Chinese drone downed? D) ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News (IR) – (Questions 1-9) Q1. In the ongoing 2026 Iran war, which Iranian official was assassinated by Israel in a Tehran airstrike on/around 18 March 2026? A) Ali Larijani B) Esmaeil Khatib (Intelligence Minister) C) President of Iran D) Foreign Minister Correct: B. Explanation: Israel targeted Iranian intelligence leadership amid escalations; part of broader strikes on energy sites like South Pars. Key for GS2 IR – proxy conflicts & energy security. Q2. Iran launched a missile attack on which facility in Qatar causing extensive damage to the world’s largest LNG export site? A) South Pars B) ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more