Q1. In which city and country was Andy Murray born?
A. London, England
B. Glasgow, Scotland
C. Manchester, England
D. Edinburgh, Scotland
Answer: B. Glasgow, Scotland
Q2. In what year did Andy Murray turn professional?
A. 2003
B. 2004
C. 2005
D. 2009
Answer: C. 2005
Q3. Where and when did Andy Murray win his first ATP Tour singles title?
A. San Jose, 2006
B. Rotterdam, 2009
C. Cincinnati, 2008
D. London Queen’s Club, 2009
Answer: A. San Jose, 2006
Q1. Where and when was John Patrick McEnroe Jr. born?
A. New York City, USA, in 1960
B. Wiesbaden, West Germany, on February 16, 1959
C. London, England, in 1958
D. Los Angeles, USA, on January 1, 1959
Answer: B. Wiesbaden, West Germany, on February 16, 1959
Q2. At what age did John McEnroe begin playing tennis at the Douglaston Club in Queens, New York?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 15
Answer: C. 8
Q3. Which prestigious junior tennis academy in New York did McEnroe join as a top-ranked junior player?
A. IMG Academy
B. Port Washington Tennis Academy
C. Bollettieri Tennis Academy
D. Saddlebrook Tennis Academy
Answer: B. Port Washington Tennis Academy
Geopolitics & World News India (Questions 1-9)
Q1. The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas invoked which Act in March 2026 to notify the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 amid LNG disruptions?
A) Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act
B) Essential Commodities Act, 1955
C) Energy Conservation Act, 2001
D) Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The Ministry invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate natural gas allocation due to West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Q2. The Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 establishes a four-tier priority system for allocation based on average consumption over what period?
A) Past three months
B) Past one year
C) Past six months
D) Calendar year average
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Priority is determined by six-month average consumption; lower-priority sectors (e.g., petrochemicals, power) face cuts to protect households and fertilizers.
Q3. What percentage of India’s LPG imports and natural gas requirements typically pass through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted in the 2026 West Asia conflict?
A) 50% LPG and 20% gas
B) 90% LPG and 30% gas
C) 70% LPG and 50% gas
D) 100% LPG and 40% gas
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: ~90% of LPG imports and ~30% of natural gas requirements are affected, leading to shortages and black-market prices.
Q1. On what date and in which city was Andre Agassi born?
A. April 29, 1969, in Los Angeles, California
B. April 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada
C. March 15, 1971, in New York City, New York
D. June 12, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois
Answer: B. April 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada
Q2. Who was Andre Agassi’s father, and what was his sporting background before influencing Andre’s tennis career?
A. A former Olympic swimmer from Italy
B. A baseball player from Cuba
C. A professional golfer from Australia
D. Emmanuel “Mike” Agassi, a former Olympic boxer from Iran (of Armenian descent)
Answer: D. Emmanuel “Mike” Agassi, a former Olympic boxer from Iran (of Armenian descent)
Q3. At what age was Andre Agassi sent to Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Florida, and what major decision did he make regarding school?
A. Age 10; completed high school early
B. Age 15; transferred to a tennis-focused public school
C. Age 16; finished college remotely
D. Age 13; dropped out in ninth grade
Answer: D. Age 13; dropped out in ninth grade
Q1. Where and when was Ivan Lendl born?
A. July 7, 1962, in Prague, Czechoslovakia
B. March 7, 1960, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
C. January 15, 1959, in Brno, Czechoslovakia
D. April 12, 1961, in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Answer: B. March 7, 1960, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
Q2. Which country did Ivan Lendl originally represent when he turned professional in 1978?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. Czechoslovakia
D. Germany
Answer: C. Czechoslovakia
Q3. In what year did Ivan Lendl become a U.S. citizen?
A. 1987
B. 1992
C. 1984
D. 1995
Answer: B. 1992
Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1- 12)
Q1. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in Parliament on 10 March 2026 that India will continue:
A) Military support to Israel
B) Conversations with Iran
C) Complete trade embargo with Iran
D) Evacuation of all Indian nationals from Gulf
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Jaishankar emphasised continued diplomatic engagement with Iran while prioritising safety of Indian diaspora in West Asia amid the ongoing Israel-Iran-US conflict.
Q2. Which new leader was elected as Iran’s Supreme Leader on 10 March 2026 following the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
A) Mojtaba Khamenei
B) Hassan Rouhani
C) Ebrahim Raisi
D) Ali Larijani
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Mojtaba Khamenei (son of late Khamenei) became the third Supreme Leader – the first hereditary succession in the Islamic Republic.
Q3. U.S. President Donald Trump on 10 March 2026 said the Israel-Iran war would end:
A) Within 48 hours
B) Never
C) Only after complete regime change
D) Pretty quickly / very soon
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Trump repeatedly signalled the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign had achieved its main objectives and the conflict could conclude soon, leading to oil price correction.
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 following best reflects India’s stated position?
A) India favours peace, return to dialogue, de-escalation, restraint, and respect for sovereignty
B) India supports military intervention by any party
C) India will evacuate all citizens immediately
D) India will impose sanctions on involved nations
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Jaishankar emphasised civilian safety and priority for the Indian community in the region.
3. Which advanced US missile defence system was deployed in West Asia in March 2026 to counter Iranian ballistic missiles?
A) Patriot
B) THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense)
C) Aegis
D) Iron Dome
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: THAAD uses hit-to-kill technology, intercepts at 150-200 km altitude, and integrates with Patriot and Aegis systems.