Q1. What was Jean Borotra’s nickname, inspired by his energetic and acrobatic playing style?
A. The Flying Frenchman
B. The Bounding Basque
C. The Elegant Parisian
D. The Net King of Europe
Answer: B. The Bounding Basque
Q2. In which year was Jean Borotra born?
A. 1898
B. 1895
C. 1901
D. 1905
Answer: A. 1898
Q3. Where was Jean Borotra born?
A. Paris, France
B. Biarritz, France
C. Lyon, France
D. Marseille, France
Answer: B. Biarritz, France
Geopolitics & World News-India (Questions 1-10)
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with US President Donald Trump on 15 April 2026 primarily discussing:
A) Climate change only
B) Iran war developments and expanding India-US trade
C) WTO reforms
D) SAARC revival
Correct Answer: B) Iran war developments and expanding India-US trade
Explanation: The call focused on the ongoing Middle East crisis and bilateral economic cooperation.
Q2. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports (entering its third day on 15 April 2026) involves enforcement by:
A) Over 10,000 US troops, warships and aircraft
B) Only economic sanctions
C) UN peacekeeping forces
D) NATO allies exclusively
Correct Answer: A) Over 10,000 US troops, warships and aircraft
Explanation: US Central Command confirmed the scale of the operation following collapsed ceasefire talks.
Q3. Despite the US blockade, what continued to happen in the Strait of Hormuz on 15 April 2026?
A) Complete closure of shipping
B) US-sanctioned tankers passed through
C) All oil exports halted
D) Chinese navy intervention
Correct Answer: B) US-sanctioned tankers passed through
Explanation: Reports confirmed tanker movement despite the blockade, impacting global energy markets.
Q1. In what year was Pat Cash born?
A. 1963
B. 1965
C. 1967
D. 1969
Answer: B. 1965
Q2. What was Pat Cash’s career-high ATP singles ranking, and in which month and year did he achieve it?
A. World No. 3 in 1987
B. World No. 4 in 1988
C. World No. 5 in 1986
D. World No. 6 in 1989
Answer: B. World No. 4 in 1988
Q3. Pat Cash turned professional in which year?
A. 1982
B. 1980
C. 1984
D. 1986
Answer: A. 1982
Q1. What was Vitas Gerulaitis’s full birth name and date of birth?
A. Vytautas Kevin Gerulaitis, July 26, 1954
B. Vitas Gerulaitis, June 26, 1954
C. Vytautas Gerulaitis, August 15, 1955
D. Kevin Vitas Gerulaitis, September 17, 1954
Answer: A. Vytautas Kevin Gerulaitis, July 26, 1954
Q2. Where was Vitas Gerulaitis born?
A. Vilnius, Lithuania
B. Brooklyn, New York, USA
C. Howard Beach, Queens, New York
D. Los Angeles, California
Answer: B. Brooklyn, New York, USA
Q3. Vitas Gerulaitis was nicknamed “The Lithuanian Lion” primarily because of his:
A. Aggressive playing style
B. Roaring celebrations on court
C. Lithuanian immigrant heritage and long blondish hair
D. Coaching methods
Answer: C. Lithuanian immigrant heritage and long blondish hair
Indian Polity & Governance (Questions 1-7)
Q1. Which state’s Chief Minister resigned on 14 April 2026, paving the way for Samrat Choudhary (BJP legislature party leader) to take over?
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar CM after decades in power; Samrat Choudhary was elected BJP legislature party leader and is set to take oath.
Q2. The Supreme Court on/around 14 April 2026 strongly rebuked the Election Commission regarding deletions in which state’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
A) Bihar
B) West Bengal
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The Court emphasised that the right to vote is a constitutional and sentimental right (Articles 324-326) and directed inclusionary principles in appellate tribunals.
Q3. 14 April 2026 marks the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Which of the following is NOT among his key contributions?
A) Chief architect of the Indian Constitution
B) Led Mahad Satyagraha (1927) and Poona Pact (1932)
C) Conceptualised the Reserve Bank of India
D) Authored the book “India Wins Freedom”
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: “India Wins Freedom” was written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Ambedkar authored Annihilation of Caste, advocated the Hindu Code Bill, and pushed for 8-hour workday/maternity benefits.
Q1. In what year was Yannick Noah born?
A. 1955
B. 1960
C. 1965
D. 1970
Answer: B. 1960
Q2. Where was Yannick Noah discovered playing tennis as a child?
A. Cameroon
B. Paris, France
C. Nice, France
D. London, England
Answer: A. Cameroon
Q3. In what year did Yannick Noah turn professional?
A. 1975
B. 1977
C. 1979
D. 1981
Answer: B. 1977
Q1. What is Tomas Berdych’s exact date of birth?
A. 17 September 1984
B. 17 September 1985
C. 15 September 1986
D. 20 September 1987
Answer: B. 17 September 1985
Q2. In which Czech town was Tomas Berdych born?
A. Prague
B. Brno
C. Valasske Mezirici
D. Ostrava
Answer: C. Valasske Mezirici
Q3. How tall is Tomas Berdych?
A. 6’2″ (188 cm)
B. 6’0″ (183 cm)
C. 6’7″ (201 cm)
D. 6’5″ (196 cm)
Answer: D. 6’5″ (196 cm)
Geopolitics & World News: (Questions 1-10)
1. On 13 April 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of which strategic waterway following the collapse of high-level peace talks with Iran in Islamabad?
A) Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Malacca Strait
D) Bosporus Strait
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The blockade was imposed after talks mediated by Pakistan failed over Iran’s uranium enrichment and vessel traffic regulation in the Strait of Hormuz (which carries ~20% of global oil trade). Iran called it “piracy” and threatened retaliation.
2. The failed US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad (13 April 2026) were the first direct high-level negotiations since which historic event?
A) 1979 Iranian Revolution
B) 1995 Dayton Accords
C) 2003 Iraq War
D) 2015 JCPOA signing
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Core disputes included Iran’s refusal to fully dismantle enrichment for sanctions relief and disagreement on including Lebanon in any ceasefire.
3. India responded to the West Asia crisis (Strait of Hormuz blockade) by boosting supply of which LPG cylinder size and accelerating PNG rollout?
A) 14.2-kg domestic cylinders
B) 5-kg cylinders
C) 19-kg commercial cylinders
D) 47.5-kg industrial cylinders
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The move aims to manage fuel availability amid disruptions from the US-Iran conflict.
Q1. What is David Ferrer’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Argentine, Buenos Aires
B. Spanish, Xabia
C. Italian, Rome
D. French, Paris
Answer: B. Spanish, Xabia
Q2. On what date was David Ferrer born?
A. 2 April 1982
B. 15 May 1985
C. 10 June 1980
D. 22 March 1984
Answer: A. 2 April 1982
Q3. What is David Ferrer’s height?
A. 6’2″ (188 cm)
B. 5’9″ (175 cm)
C. 6’0″ (183 cm)
D. 5’11” (180 cm)
Answer: B. 5’9″ (175 cm)
Q1. What was Jack Crawford’s full birth name?
A. John Henry Crawford
B. John Herbert Crawford
C. James Harold Crawford
D. Jack Herbert Crawford
Answer: B. John Herbert Crawford
Q2. In which Australian town was Jack Crawford born on 22 March 1908?
A. Sydney
B. Melbourne
C. Albury, New South Wales
D. Brisbane
Answer: C. Albury, New South Wales
Q3. What nickname was Jack Crawford widely known by due to his impeccable sportsmanship and elegant style?
A. The Rocket
B. Gentleman Jack
C. The Wizard
D. Aussie Ace
Answer: B. Gentleman Jack