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Q1. What was Ellsworth Vines' full name? A. Henry Edward Vines Jr. B. Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr. C. Ellsworth Henry Vines Sr. D. William Ellsworth Vines Jr. Answer: B. Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr. Q2. In which year was Ellsworth Vines born? A. 1911 B. 1913 C. 1914 D. 1905 Answer: A. 1911 Q3. Where was Ellsworth Vines born? A. New York, New York B. Los Angeles, California C. Pasadena, Texas D. Chicago, Illinois Answer: B. Los Angeles, California

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

Q1. What is Don Budge best known for in tennis history? A. Winning the most Wimbledon titles B. Being the first player to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam C. Inventing the two-handed backhand D. Winning the Davis Cup as captain Answer: B. Being the first player to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam Q2. In which year did Don Budge achieve the calendar-year Grand Slam? A. 1936 B. 1937 C. 1938 D. 1939 Answer: C. 1938 Q3. Which of the following tournaments did Don Budge NOT win in 1938 to complete his Grand Slam? A. Australian Championships B. French Championships C. ... Read more

Q1. What is Jim Courier's full birth name? A. James Patrick Courier B. James Spencer Courier C. Jim Steven Courier D. James Michael Courier Answer: B. James Spencer Courier Q2. On what date was Jim Courier born? A. August 17, 1970 B. July 4, 1969 C. September 12, 1971 D. June 15, 1968 Answer: A. August 17, 1970 Q3. In which U.S. state was Jim Courier born? A. California B. Florida C. New York D. Texas Answer: B. Florida

Geopolitics & World News (IR) – (Questions 1-9) Q1. In the ongoing 2026 Iran war, which Iranian official was assassinated by Israel in a Tehran airstrike on/around 18 March 2026? A) Ali Larijani B) Esmaeil Khatib (Intelligence Minister) C) President of Iran D) Foreign Minister Correct: B. Explanation: Israel targeted Iranian intelligence leadership amid escalations; part of broader strikes on energy sites like South Pars. Key for GS2 IR – proxy conflicts & energy security. Q2. Iran launched a missile attack on which facility in Qatar causing extensive damage to the world’s largest LNG export site? A) South Pars B) ... Read more

Q1. What is John Newcombe's full name? A. John David Newcombe B. John Michael Newcomb C. James David Newcombe D. John Anthony Newcombe Answer: A. John David Newcombe Q2. In what year was John Newcombe born? A. 1942 B. 1944 C. 1946 D. 1948 Answer: B. 1944 Q3. Where was John Newcombe born? A. Melbourne, Australia B. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia C. Brisbane, Australia D. Perth, Australia Answer: B. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Q1. What was Jack Kramer's full name? A. John Albert Kramer B. Jack Albert Kramer C. James Andrew Kramer D. Joseph Arthur Kramer Answer: A. John Albert Kramer Q2. On what date was Jack Kramer born? A. July 15, 1920 B. August 1, 1921 C. September 12, 1922 D. June 10, 1919 Answer: B. August 1, 1921 Q3. In which city was Jack Kramer born? A. Las Vegas, Nevada B. Los Angeles, California C. New York, New York D. Chicago, Illinois Answer: A. Las Vegas, Nevada

Geopolitics & World News-India: (Questions 1-10) 1. The Indian Navy on 17 March 2026 deployed warships to escort Indian-flagged merchant vessels through which vulnerable waterway following tensions in West Asia? A) Strait of Malacca B) Gulf of Oman (after crossing Strait of Hormuz) C) Bab el-Mandeb Strait D) Suez Canal Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Warships escorted vessels including INS Shivalik, Nanda Devi and Jag Laadki to ensure safe transit amid US-Iran-Israel conflict spillover. This demonstrates India’s proactive maritime security role under Operation Sankalp-like frameworks. 2. Which statement accurately reflects India’s position on the ongoing West Asia conflict as conveyed by ... Read more

Q1. What is Jannik Sinner's date of birth? A. July 15, 2000 B. August 16, 2001 C. September 20, 2002 D. October 5, 1999 Answer: B. August 16, 2001 Q2. In which Italian region was Jannik Sinner born? A. Sicily B. Tuscany C. South Tyrol D. Lazio Answer: C. South Tyrol Q3. What is Jannik Sinner's height? A. 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) B. 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) C. 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) D. 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) Answer: B. 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)

Q1. Where was Carlos Alcaraz born? A. Madrid, Spain B. Barcelona, Spain C. El Palmar, Murcia, Spain D. Valencia, Spain Answer: C. El Palmar, Murcia, Spain Q2. On what date was Carlos Alcaraz born? A. May 5, 2003 B. June 15, 2002 C. April 20, 2004 D. July 10, 2001 Answer: A. May 5, 2003 Q3. At what age did Carlos Alcaraz start playing tennis? A. 6 years old B. 4 years old C. 8 years old D. 3 years old Answer: B. 4 years old