Category: Current Affairs

Geopolitics & World News India (Questions 1-10) Q1. On 14 March 2026, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions. Which vessels were they? A) INS Vikrant and Shivalik B) Shivalik and Nanda Devi C) Nanda Devi and INS Trikand D) Shivalik and Mumbai Engineer Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The vessels carried 92,700 tonnes of LPG from Gulf countries and are heading to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat (docking expected 16-17 March). This highlights India’s maritime resilience during the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Q2. US President Donald Trump stated on 13-14 March 2026 that ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News India (Questions 1–12) Q1. India co-sponsored a UNSC resolution on 13 March 2026 condemning “egregious” attacks by Iran against which entities? A) GCC nations and Jordan B) Israel and USA C) Russia and China D) Turkey and Pakistan Correct Answer: A. Explanation: India joined the resolution in the UN Security Council, reflecting its balanced West Asia policy amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. Q2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held his fourth phone call since the West Asia crisis began with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi on 12 March 2026 (reported 13 March). What key issue was ... Read more

Geopolitics (Questions 1-10) Q1. Who issued Iran's first public statement as the new Supreme Leader on March 12, 2026, vowing to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz and urging the closure of U.S. military bases in the region? A) Ali Khamenei B) Mojtaba Khamenei C) Ebrahim Raisi D) Hassan Rouhani Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made this statement amid the 2026 Iran war, escalating tensions over oil supplies. Q2. Which vital shipping route did Iran's new Supreme Leader pledge to keep closed in his March 12, 2026, address? A) Bab el-Mandeb Strait ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News India (Questions 1-9) Q1. The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas invoked which Act in March 2026 to notify the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 amid LNG disruptions? A) Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act B) Essential Commodities Act, 1955 C) Energy Conservation Act, 2001 D) Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The Ministry invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate natural gas allocation due to West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Q2. The Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 establishes a four-tier priority system for allocation based on ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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