Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-8)
Q1. On 1 May 2026, what action did US President Donald Trump take regarding Iran’s proposal for negotiations to end the ongoing Iran war?
A) Accepted it unconditionally
B) Rejected it and threatened further action
C) Referred it to the UN Security Council
D) Signed a preliminary ceasefire agreement
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal (conveyed via Pakistan mediators) amid the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline, stating dissatisfaction and warning of severe consequences if no suitable deal is reached.
Q2. Which US aircraft carrier officially exited the Middle East region on or around 1 May 2026 following operations related to the Iran war?
A) USS Gerald R. Ford
B) USS Abraham Lincoln
C) USS George H.W. Bush
D) USS Nimitz
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The USS Gerald R. Ford left after participating in operations, leaving other carriers in the region.
Q3. What significant May Day 2026 protests were reported globally, including calls for economic blackout?
A) Protests demanding higher tariffs
B) “No school, No work, No shopping” actions by workers and immigrants
C) Celebrations of free trade agreements
D) Rallies supporting military interventions
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Widespread May Day events focused on worker rights, with economic blackout calls in the US and coverage of India’s labour conditions.
Q4. In the context of the 2026 Iran war, which country was reported as a mediator for Iran’s negotiation proposal to the US?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) China
C) Pakistan
D) Russia
Correct Answer: C.
Q5. What major development occurred regarding US military posture in Europe around early May 2026?
A) Increase in troop deployments
B) Permanent bases established in new locations
C) Joint exercises with NATO expanded
D) Announcements regarding potential withdrawal from countries like Germany/Italy/Spain
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Linked to rifts over the Iran conflict and broader policy shifts.
Q6. UAE took a notable step out of OPEC around this period; what was the context?
A) Joining a new Asian alliance
B) Formal exit impacting global oil dynamics amid Middle East tensions
C) Increasing production quotas
D) Merging with another cartel
Correct Answer: B.
Q7. Which ongoing conflict saw mentions of a fragile ceasefire and 60-day War Powers deadline on 1 May 2026?
A) Russia-Ukraine war
B) Mali internal conflict
C) 2026 Iran war
D) South China Sea disputes
Correct Answer: C.
Q8. On Labour Day (1 May), journalist Neha Dixit highlighted issues in which country?
A) Bangladesh
B) Sri Lanka
C) Pakistan
D) India (dire state of worker rights)
Correct Answer: D.
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 9-18)
Q9. West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 counting is scheduled for which date?
A) 1 May 2026
B) 4 May 2026
C) 2 May 2026
D) 10 May 2026
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Polling in phases on 23 & 29 April; counting on 4 May. Heavy security and EVM strong room controversies dominated 1 May news.
Q10. On 1 May 2026, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visited an EVM strong room in which constituency amid tampering allegations?
A) Diamond Harbour
B) Howrah
C) Magrahat Paschim
D) Bhabanipur
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: She spent hours there warning against irregularities; EC asserted robust security. Repolling ordered in select booths.
Q11. The Election Commission ordered repolling in how many booths across two West Bengal constituencies (announced around 1 May)?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 50
Correct Answer A.
Explanation: Related to complaints in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour.
Q12. TMC moved the Supreme Court on 1 May 2026 against which aspect of West Bengal election arrangements?
A) Voter list revisions
B) Polling dates
C) Appointment of counting supervisors (central/PSU employees)
D) Campaign expenditure limits
Correct Answer: C.
Q13. The Great Nicobar Island Development Project (?92,000 crore) has been defended by the Centre as a:
A) Purely tourism initiative
B) Strategic national asset
C) Private sector venture
D) Environmental conservation project only
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Includes port, airport, township near Malacca Strait; NGT upheld clearances citing strategic importance. Rahul Gandhi criticized it.
Q14. Commercial LPG (19-kg) cylinder prices were hiked sharply on 1 May 2026 by up to:
A) Rs 200
B) Rs 500
C) Rs 993
D) No change
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Domestic LPG unchanged; hike linked to global energy prices and West Asia tensions. Prices crossed ?3,000 in Delhi.
Q15. Supreme Court granted pre-arrest bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case related to:
A) Great Nicobar comments
B) Assam case
C) EVM tampering
D) IPL betting
Correct Answer: B.
Q16. Which Act did the Supreme Court direct amendments to (news around Labour Day period)?
A) Representation of People Act
B) Forest Rights Act
C) IT Act
D) Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
Correct Answer: D.
Q17. On 1 May 2026, security was tightened in West Bengal primarily due to:
A) Cyclone warning
B) EVM strong rooms and counting centre allegations
C) International border issues
D) Festival celebrations
Correct Answer: B.
Q18. Labour Day discussions in India highlighted:
A) New employment guarantee schemes
B) Export-oriented job growth only
C) Complete formalization of labour
D) Lack of floor for workforce rights and informal sector challenges
Correct Answer: D.
Sports, Arts, Education, Literature & Others (Questions 19-25)
Q19. In IPL 2026 context around 1 May, who was noted for a record chase or high score involving KL Rahul?
A) Rajasthan Royals
B) Delhi Capitals
C) Chennai Super Kings
D) Mumbai Indians
Correct Answer: B. (KL Rahul powered DC)
Q20. MS Dhoni’s absence from CSK dugout in IPL 2026 was attributed to concerns about:
A) Injury
B) Retirement
C) Distraction (per coach Mike Hussey)
D) Contract dispute
Correct Answer: C.
Q21. 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received attention in IPL 2026 for:
A) Captaincy debut
B) Early dismissal and send-off incident
C) Hat-trick
D) Fielding award
Correct Answer: B.
Q22. International Labour Day (May 1) commemorates the struggle for:
A) Eight-hour workday (historical origin)
B) Digital rights
C) Space exploration
D) Nuclear disarmament
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Global theme of worker dignity and rights.
Q23. The Great Nicobar Project aims for significant capacity at its international container transshipment port (initial phase):
A) 1 million TEUs
B) 4+ million TEUs
C) 10 million TEUs immediately
D) Bulk cargo only
Correct Answer: B.
Q24. Which author or work was highlighted in discussions around peace or India on/around 1 May 2026?
A) Amitav Ghosh (India context)
B) Palestinian-Israeli authors’ book
C) Both relevant in global/Indian discourse
D) Only sports biographies
Correct Answer: C.
Q25. Central banks’ gold buying trends were noted in global news around this time due to:
A) Geopolitical uncertainty
B) Crypto boom
C) Stock market highs
D) Agricultural surplus
Correct Answer: A.
