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Q1. In which year and location was Jimmy Connors born? A. 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri B. 1952 in Belleville, Illinois C. 1954 in Los Angeles, California D. 1948 in New York City Answer: B. 1952 in Belleville, Illinois Q2. Who served as Jimmy Connors’ primary coach throughout his childhood and early career? A. Pancho Gonzalez B. Vic Braden C. His mother, Gloria Connors D. Harry Hopman Answer: C. His mother, Gloria Connors Q3. In what year did Jimmy Connors turn professional? A. 1970 B. 1972 C. 1974 D. 1968 Answer: B. 1972

Q1. In which year and city was Bjorn Borg born? A. 1956 in Malmo B. 1956 in Stockholm C. 1958 in Gothenburg D. 1955 in Sodertalje Answer: B. 1956 in Stockholm Q2. At what age did Borg make his Davis Cup debut for Sweden? A. 13 B. 14 C. 15 D. 16 Answer: C. 15 Q3. What was Borg’s first professional singles title won in 1974? A. Italian Open B. Wimbledon C. French Open D. US Open Answer: A. Italian Open

Iran’s 31 provinces span diverse climates and cultures, from the Caspian forests to the Persian Gulf. Each holds a unique history, with Tehran serving as the nation’s political heart.

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

Q1. In which Australian city and on what exact date was Rod Laver born? A. Sydney on 9 August 1938 B. Rockhampton, Queensland on 9 August 1938 C. Melbourne on 9 August 1940 D. Brisbane on 9 August 1936 Answer: B. Rockhampton, Queensland on 9 August 1938 Q2. Who gave Rod Laver the famous nickname “The Rocket”? A. His coach Charlie Hollis B. His rival Ken Rosewall C. Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman D. Wimbledon commentator Dan Maskell Answer: C. Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman Q3. What was Rod Laver’s first Grand Slam singles title and in which ... Read more

Q1. What is Pete Sampras’s full birth name and date of birth? A. Peter Sampras, born July 12, 1971 B. Petros Sampras, born August 12, 1971 C. Pete Sampras, born August 12, 1970 D. Petros “Pistol” Sampras, born September 12, 1971 Answer: B. Petros Sampras, born August 12, 1971 Q2. In which city and country was Pete Sampras born? A. Washington, D.C., USA B. Los Angeles, California, USA C. Athens, Greece D. Palos Verdes, California, USA Answer: A. Washington, D.C., USA Q3. How tall is Pete Sampras? A. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) B. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 ... 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

Q1. In which Spanish town and on what date was Rafael Nadal born? A. Barcelona on 3 June 1987 B. Manacor, Mallorca on 3 June 1986 C. Madrid on 3 June 1985 D. Valencia on 3 June 1988 Answer: B. Manacor, Mallorca on 3 June 1986 Q2. Which family member, a retired professional footballer who played for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, is Rafael Nadal’s uncle? A. Carlos Moya B. Toni Nadal C. Miguel Angel Nadal D. Sebastian Nadal Answer: C. Miguel Angel Nadal Q3. At what age did Rafael Nadal turn professional, and who was his primary ... 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