Geopolitics (Questions 1-10)
Q1. According to the Geopolitics Markets Brief on February 15, 2026, what is the probability of US strikes on Iran by June 30?
A) 30%
B) 44%
C) 50%
D) 68%
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The brief highlighted US-Iran tensions with a 44% probability and high trading volume.
Q2. Which Venezuelan leader’s capture influenced leadership markets, boosting Delcy Rodríguez to 68% as per February 15 reports?
A) Hugo Chavez
B) Diosdado Cabello
C) Juan Guaido
D) Nicolas Maduro
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Post-Maduro capture, markets shifted toward Rodríguez amid oil discussions.
Q3. At the Munich Security Conference on February 15, 2026, what dominated US lawmakers’ talks with allies?
A) Climate change
B) Greenland sovereignty
C) Ukraine aid
D) Trade tariffs
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Trump’s threats to seize Greenland strained US-Europe ties.
Q4. What outcome did President Trump advocate for Iran ahead of Geneva talks on February 15?
A) Economic sanctions relief
B) Nuclear disarmament
C) Regime change
D) Oil export increase
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Trump stated regime change would be the best for Iran, escalating pressure.
Q5. Which corridor has stagnated due to Ukraine conflict and sanctions, as per Eurasian geopolitics analysis on February 15?
A) Trans-Siberian
B) Trans-Caspian
C) Belt and Road
D) Middle Corridor
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The Trans-Siberian route became a liability, accelerating alternatives like the Middle Corridor.
Q6. At the Munich Security Conference, what did Da Wei outline as China’s approach in the Trump era?
A) Direct confrontation
B) Economic decoupling
C) Strategic opportunities and challenges
D) Military alliances
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: China seeks to advance interests while avoiding confrontation.
Q7. What did Marco Rubio pull out of at the Munich Conference on February 15?
A) Ukraine meeting
B) Iran talks
C) NATO summit
D) Gaza discussion
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The last-minute withdrawal was called “insane” by a European official.
Q8. According to February 15 reports, what is Trump’s Board of Peace’s expanded mandate?
A) Gaza only
B) Global peacekeeping
C) Ukraine negotiations
D) Iran sanctions
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Originally for Gaza, it now has a global scope, seen as a threat to the UN.
Q9. What did Ursula von der Leyen reject at the Munich Conference regarding threats?
A) Equidistance between US and Russia
B) NATO expansion
C) EU sanctions
D) Climate pledges
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: She stressed Russia as the real threat, maintaining transatlantic ties.
Q10. As per February 15 analysis, what defines China’s 2026 foreign policy paradox?
A) Expansionist power
B) Economic isolation
C) Direct alliances with Russia
D) Avoiding confrontation while advancing interests
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: It uses soft tools to shape governance without appearing expansionist.
World News India (Questions 11-18)
Q11. Who will represent India at Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in as Bangladesh PM on February 17, 2026?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Om Birla
C) Vikram Misri
D) Emmanuel Macron
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: PM Modi declined due to scheduling; Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker, will attend.
Q12. What was the outcome of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match on February 15, 2026?
A) Pakistan won by 61 runs
B) Tie
C) India won by 61 runs
D) No result
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: India secured a Super 8 spot; no handshakes between teams.
Q13. Who scored 77 off 40 balls in India’s T20 win over Pakistan on February 15?
A) Suryakumar Yadav
B) Ishan Kishan
C) Abhishek Sharma
D) Salman Agha
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Kishan’s knock helped India post 175-7.
Q14. Why did Indian unions stage a nationwide strike on February 15, 2026?
A) Labor code changes
B) US trade deal
C) Privatization
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The interim US-India deal was seen as harming agriculture.
Q15. What plea did Nikhil Gupta enter in the US DoJ case on February 15?
A) Guilty
B) Not guilty
C) No contest
D) Deferred
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Gupta, charged in the Pannun plot, will be sentenced on May 29.
Q16. What did PM Modi say about recent trade agreements on February 15?
A) From weakness
B) From strength
C) Neutral
D) Delayed
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Deals with EU and US expand market access for India.
Q17. What was the Indian rupee’s status on February 15, per Reuters?
A) Defensive
B) Strengthening
C) Stable
D) Appreciating
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: It may hold above 91 per dollar amid supply pressure.
Q18. What did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy say about Rahul Gandhi on February 15?
A) Opposes farmers
B) Stands for farmers
C) Neutral
D) Supports US deal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Amid Indo-US deal criticism.
Indian Polity (Questions 19-23)
Q19. Who invited PM Modi to Bangladesh’s swearing-in on February 15?
A) Muhammad Yunus
B) Tarique Rahman
C) Sheikh Hasina
D) Khaleda Zia
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Interim advisor Yunus sent the invite.
Q20. What does Bangladesh’s election signal, per February 15 reports?
A) Single-party rule
B) Shift to multiparty politics
C) Military control
D) Economic decline
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: BNP faces governance test.
Q21. What new series will guide RBI’s monetary policy from February 2026?
A) Trade
B) Employment
C) GDP and inflation
D) Fiscal deficit
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced revised data.
Q22. What did Rahul Gandhi say about the Indo-US deal on February 15?
A) Beneficial
B) Compromised
C) Neutral
D) Delayed
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: He called it incompetent.
Q23. What is the state of Indian politics in 2026, per Carnegie report?
A) Hectic
B) Stable
C) Declining
D) Unified
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: New BJP president, assembly elections loom.
Sports (Questions 24-25)
Q24. Who won the NBA All-Star Game 1 on February 15, 2026?
A) Team World
B) Team Stars
C) Team Stripes
D) Tie
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Team Stars rallied in OT in USA vs World format.
Q25. What historic day was it for Britain at Winter Olympics on February 15?
A) Multiple golds
B) No medals
C) Record silvers
D) Disqualifications
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Britain and Norway won multiple golds; Mac Forehand to big air final.
Arts (Question 26)
Q26. What exhibition at Cooper Hewitt on February 15 explores music and design?
A) Melody Makers
B) Sound Waves
C) Art of Noise
D) Rhythm Revolution
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: It presents the history of music-design relationship.
Education (Question 27)
Q27. What did Trump administration push amid declining test scores on February 15?
A) DEI policies
B) School choice expansion
C) Federal funding cut
D) Curriculum standardization
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Citing failing schools, overhaul of Education Department proposed.
Literature (Question 28)
Q28. What debut book by Yasmina Din Madden was a deal of the day on February 15?
A) You Know Nothing
B) Good People
C) The Correspondent
D) Grand Avenue
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Featured in Book Riot’s deals, exploring women’s roles.
