Category: Current Affairs

Geopolitics and World News (Questions 1-10) 1. Which massive anti-Trump protest movement, described as potentially one of the largest in US history, saw over 3,100 events and an estimated 9+ million participants on 28 March 2026? A) Black Lives Matter resurgence B) No Kings rallies C) Women’s March revival D) Climate Strike Global Correct Answer: B. Explanation: The “No Kings” protests on 28 March 2026 targeted Trump’s authoritarian style, hardline immigration policies, climate denial, diversity cuts, and the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. Events spanned US cities, suburbs, rural areas. 2. On 28 March 2026, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis carried out ... Read more

Geopolitics - (Questions 1-11) Q1. On 27 March 2026, which country granted passage through the Strait of Hormuz exclusively to “friendly nations” including India, Pakistan and three others amid the ongoing West Asia conflict? A) Saudi Arabia B) Iran C) United Arab Emirates D) Israel Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Iran allowed select friendly nations access to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which handles ~20% of global oil trade, to ease supply pressures on allies during the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Q2. What is the primary objective of Operation Urja Suraksha launched by the Indian Navy in response to developments in the ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12) Q1. On 26 March 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded to Opposition criticism regarding Pakistan's reported role in mediating between the US and Iran by calling Pakistan a: A) Strategic partner B) “Dalal” (broker) C) Neutral observer D) Peace initiator Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Jaishankar stated that Pakistan has played the role of a “dalal” in such matters since 1981, defending India's independent stand on the West Asia crisis. Q2. Which country classified India as a “friendly nation” and allowed safe commercial shipping passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12) Q1. On 25 March 2026, opposition parties staged a protest outside Parliament over a critical shortage of cooking gas. What was the primary trigger for this shortage? A) Domestic production halt B) War on Iran leading to blockage of the Strait of Hormuz C) Cyclone-induced port closures D) Railway strike affecting supply chains Correct Answer: B. Explanation: India imports over 40% of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran blocked in retaliation during the US-Israel war, causing cascading shortages of cooking gas (LPG) and fuel. Q2. Indian police were deployed at ... Read more

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