Geopolitics (Questions 1-11)
Q1. The West Asia conflict on 4 March 2026 led to the cancellation of over 250 flights at how many major Indian airports?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The escalating Iran-Israel conflict caused widespread airspace disruptions, resulting in over 250 flight cancellations at four major Indian airports.
Q2. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) took which action regarding Class 10 and 12 board exams in the West Asia region due to the ongoing conflict?
A) Advanced the dates
B) Postponed until further notice
C) Cancelled permanently
D) Shifted to online mode only
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: CBSE postponed the exams in the West Asia region amid regional instability and safety concerns for students.
Q3. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed what specific damage at Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment plant on 4 March 2026?
A) Complete destruction of centrifuges
B) Radiation leak
C) Bombing of entrances to the plant
D) Cyber attack on control systems
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: IAEA reported that entrances to Iran’s Natanz enrichment plant were bombed, confirming limited but targeted damage.
Q4. During the West Asia crisis, how many days of oil stocks did the Indian government state the country possesses?
A) 30 days
B) 100 days
C) 75 days
D) 50 days
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Amid rising crude oil prices above $80 per barrel due to the conflict, the government confirmed India has sufficient stocks for 50 days.
Q5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a call with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on/around 4 March 2026, rejected what?
A) Saudi mediation offer
B) Blatant Iranian attacks
C) US military support
D) Oil price hike proposal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: PM Modi expressed solidarity with Kuwait and rejected Iranian attacks while urging dialogue for regional peace.
Q6. The US administration urged its citizens to immediately depart from how many Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating conflict?
A) 7
B) 10
C) 14
D) 20
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The US issued an urgent advisory for Americans to leave 14 Middle Eastern countries due to the expanding Iran-Israel-US conflict.
Q7. Russia stated on 4 March 2026 that it had seen no evidence of Iran developing what?
A) Nuclear weapons
B) Chemical weapons
C) Long-range missiles
D) Biological agents
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Russia explicitly denied any evidence of Iranian nuclear weapon development amid global concerns over the Natanz site.
Q8. Pakistani forces claimed to have killed how many Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight border operations reported on 4 March 2026?
A) 25
B) 67
C) 100
D) 150
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Pakistani forces killed 67 Afghan Taliban personnel during operations along the Durand Line.
Q9. The government constituted an inter-ministerial panel to monitor the trade impact of which ongoing conflict?
A) Russia-Ukraine
B) Iran war (West Asia)
C) Israel-Palestine
D) South China Sea dispute
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The panel was set up specifically to address the economic fallout from the Iran conflict.
Q10. Reports on 4 March 2026 indicated Iran destroyed the largest US radar installation in which region?
A) Red Sea
B) Gulf
C) Mediterranean
D) Black Sea
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The strike occurred in the Gulf amid escalating retaliatory actions.
Q11. US President Trump claimed on 4 March 2026 that America possesses weapons sufficient to fight wars for how long?
A) 5 years
B) Until 2030
C) 10 years
D) Forever
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Trump asserted indefinite military sustainability amid the Iran conflict.
Indian Polity (Questions 12-18)
Q12. The Shipping Authority of India issued an advisory and confirmed the killing of how many Indian seafarers in West Asia due to the conflict?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Five
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Three Indian seafarers were reported killed, prompting the authority to issue safety advisories for maritime operators.
Q13. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to move to the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for which party to have its first Chief Minister in the state?
A) JD(U)
B) Congress
C) RJD
D) BJP
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Nitish Kumar (JD(U)) is expected to resign as CM after filing nomination on 5 March 2026, allowing the BJP to appoint its own CM, with his son Nishant Kumar likely as Deputy CM.
Q14. The BJP announced nine nominees for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls, including its party president nominated from which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Maharashtra
D) Gujarat
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: BJP president Nabin was among the nominees from Bihar for the biennial elections.
Q15. The Election Commission of India is set to announce poll dates for assembly elections in which five states/UTs following its visit to West Bengal?
A) UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh
B) Punjab, Haryana, J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand
C) Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra, Odisha
D) West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Poll dates for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry are expected soon.
Q16. Congress declared how many candidates for the Assam assembly polls amid seat-sharing strains with allies?
A) 25
B) 42
C) 60
D) 75
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Congress announced 42 candidates for Assam amid internal alliance tensions.
Q17. The Defence Ministry signed a contract worth ?5,083 crore with which PSU for military helicopters and surface-to-air missiles?
A) DRDO
B) BEL
C) HAL
D) ISRO
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) strengthens India’s defence capabilities.
Q18. Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to be present when Nitish Kumar files his Rajya Sabha nomination in Patna on which date?
A) 4 March
B) 5 March
C) 6 March
D) 7 March
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Filing is set for 5 March 2026, with senior NDA leaders including Amit Shah expected to attend.
Sports (Questions 19-24)
Q19. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team was nominated for which prestigious 2026 award following their ICC Women’s World Cup triumph?
A) FIFA Best Team
B) Laureus World Team of the Year
C) Olympics Spirit Award
D) ICC Team of the Decade
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, earned the historic Laureus nomination.
Q20. Badminton player Lakshya Sen achieved a milestone at the All England Open 2026 by registering his first win over whom?
A) Viktor Axelsen
B) Kento Momota
C) Lin Dan
D) Shi Yuqi
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Sen stunned World No. 1 Shi Yuqi in the opening rounds.
Q21. Smriti Mandhana achieved what ranking milestone in ICC Women’s ODI batting on 4 March 2026?
A) Entered top 5
B) Took the top spot
C) Dropped out of top 10
D) Reached career-high No. 3
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Mandhana climbed to the No. 1 position in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings.
Q22. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) confirmed that how many of their seven IPL 2026 home matches will be played at Chinnaswamy Stadium?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) All seven
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Five home matches at Chinnaswamy, two in Raipur.
Q23. In the Prague Chess Championship, Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh suffered a loss after a blunder against whom?
A) Magnus Carlsen
B) Fabiano Caruana
C) Hikaru Nakamura
D) Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Gukesh’s mistake handed Abdusattorov the victory.
Q24. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to impose financial penalties on its players following their performance in which tournament?
A) Asia Cup
B) Champions Trophy
C) T20 World Cup debacle
D) Test series against India
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Penalties were announced after the T20 World Cup poor show.
Education (Questions 25-27)
Q25. NIFTEM-K signed a five-year MoU with which Canadian university for collaboration in food science education and research?
A) University of Toronto
B) University of Saskatchewan
C) McGill University
D) University of British Columbia
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The partnership focuses on joint programs, online training, and student exchange in agri-food innovation.
Q26. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh, extended school closures until 4 March 2026 due to which festival?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Eid
D) Christmas
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Holiday closures were declared for Holi celebrations.
Q27. Students and parents in West Asia were advised to monitor official announcements for revised schedules of which board’s exams?
A) ICSE
B) IB
C) CBSE
D) State boards only
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: CBSE issued repeated advisories for safety and rescheduling.
Current Affairs (Question 28)
Q28. India presented its Vision 2047 roadmap for responsible and sustainable tourism growth at a UN Summit held in which city?
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Berlin
D) Paris
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The roadmap was unveiled at the UN Tourism Ministers’ Summit in Berlin, focusing on community-centric development.
