Q1. In which year was William Augustus Larned born?
A. 1872
B. 1868
C. 1875
D. 1880
Answer: A. 1872
Q2. William Larned won a record-tying number of U.S. National Championships singles titles. How many did he win?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: C. 7
Q3. In which consecutive years did William Larned first win and then defend his U.S. National Championship title?
A. 1899–1900
B. 1901–1902
C. 1905–1906
D. 1910–1911
Answer: B. 1901–1902
Q1. What is Petr Korda’s birthdate and birthplace?
A. 23 January 1968, Prague, Czechoslovakia
B. 15 March 1970, Brno, Czechoslovakia
C. 10 June 1967, Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
D. 5 February 1969, Plzen, Czechoslovakia
Answer: A. 23 January 1968, Prague, Czechoslovakia
Q2. Which Grand Slam singles title did Petr Korda win, and in what year?
A. 1998 Australian Open
B. 1992 French Open
C. 1997 Wimbledon
D. 1993 US Open
Answer: A. 1998 Australian Open
Q3. In the 1998 Australian Open final, Petr Korda defeated Marcelo Ríos with what score?
A. 6–4, 6–2, 7–6
B. 7–5, 6–4, 6–3
C. 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4
D. 6–2, 6–2, 6–2
Answer: D. 6–2, 6–2, 6–2
Indian Polity (Questions 1-11)
Q1. National Civil Services Day is observed every year on 21 April to commemorate which historical event?
A) Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 1947 address to probationers of the first batch of Indian Administrative Service calling civil servants the “steel frame of India”
C) Formation of the All India Services under the Government of India Act 1935
D) Launch of the Civil Services Examination by UPSC in 1979
Answer: B.
Explanation: 21 April marks the day Sardar Patel addressed the first batch of IAS probationers in 1947, emphasising the role of civil servants as the “steel frame of India”.
Q2. The Rajya Sabha reconstituted its Panel of Vice-Chairpersons effective from which date in 2026 to ensure smooth functioning of the House?
A) 1 April 2026
B) 15 April 2026
C) 21 April 2026
D) 1 May 2026
Answer: B.
Explanation: The panel of six MPs from different parties was reconstituted effective 15 April 2026 by Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.
Q3. In a recent directive, the Supreme Court asked a panel to formulate a plan for making prisons accessible to which group?
A) Women prisoners
B) Foreign nationals
C) Juvenile offenders
D) Persons with disabilities
Answer: D.
Explanation: The Supreme Court directed formulation of a plan for disabled-friendly prisons.
Q1. What is Tom Okker’s full birth name and exact date of birth?
A. Thomas Samuel Okker, born 22 February 1944
B. Tom Okker, born 15 March 1945
C. Thomas Okker, born 10 January 1943
D. Samuel Okker, born 22 February 1945
Answer: A. Thomas Samuel Okker, born 22 February 1944
Q2. By which nickname was Tom Okker widely known due to his exceptional speed and agility on the court?
A. The Dutch Destroyer
B. The Flying Dutchman
C. The Amsterdam Ace
D. The Clay King
Answer: B. The Flying Dutchman
Q3. In which city and country was Tom Okker born?
A. Rotterdam, Netherlands
B. Amsterdam, Netherlands
C. The Hague, Netherlands
D. Utrecht, Netherlands
Answer: B. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Q1. What was Budge Patty’s full birth name?
A. John Edward “Budge” Patty
B. William Edward Patty
C. Robert John Patty
D. Edward Francis Patty
Answer: A. John Edward “Budge” Patty
Q2. In which U.S. city was Budge Patty born on February 11, 1924?
A. Los Angeles, California
B. Fort Smith, Arkansas
C. New York City, New York
D. Chicago, Illinois
Answer: B. Fort Smith, Arkansas
Q3. At what age did Budge Patty’s family move to Los Angeles, where he learned to play tennis?
A. Two
B. Four
C. Six
D. Eight
Answer: B. Four
Geopolitics and International Relations (Questions 1-9)
Q1. Which country’s President visited India in April 2026, during which four MoUs were signed on shipbuilding skills, MSME cooperation, sports & culture, and economic security dialogue?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) Germany
D) Australia
Answer: B.
Explanation: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit elevated bilateral ties, aiming to double trade and launch a ‘digital bridge’. This reflects India’s multi-alignment strategy in the Indo-Pacific.
Q2. India expressed deep concern over attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri raising the issue with which country?
A) Israel
B) Iran
C) Saudi Arabia
D) USA
Answer: B.
Explanation: Ongoing West Asia tensions, including US seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel and threats of Hormuz closure, directly impact India’s energy imports (2.5–2.7 million barrels/day via the strait).
Q3. The US extended its sanctions waiver for Russian oil purchases through which date in 2026, helping India maintain discounted crude imports amid West Asia disruptions?
A) 30 April 2026
B) 31 March 2026
C) 16 May 2026
D) 15 June 2026
Answer: C.
Explanation: General License 134B allows continued imports from entities like Rosneft, stabilizing prices as Russian oil formed ~44% of India’s imports in March 2026.
Q1. What is Marcelo Rios’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Argentine, Buenos Aires
B. Chilean, Santiago
C. Spanish, Madrid
D. Brazilian, Rio de Janeiro
Answer: B. Chilean, Santiago
Q2. On what exact date was Marcelo Rios born?
A. 26 December 1975
B. 15 March 1976
C. 10 January 1974
D. 5 November 1977
Answer: A. 26 December 1975
Q3. What is Marcelo Rios’s height?
A. 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
B. 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
C. 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
D. 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Answer: B. 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Q1. What is the nationality of former professional tennis player Miloslav Mecir?
A. Czech
B. Slovak
C. Hungarian
D. Polish
Answer: B. Slovak
Q2. In which year was Miloslav Mecir born?
A. 1964
B. 1965
C. 1966
D. 1968
Answer: A. 1964
Q3. What nickname was Miloslav Mecir commonly known by, reflecting his graceful court coverage and movement?
A. The Magician
B. The Big Cat
C. The Wall
D. The Rocket
Answer: B. The Big Cat
Geopolitics (Questions 1-10)
1. On 19 April 2026, which country’s Civil Aviation Organisation announced the resumption of international passenger flights from Mashhad Airport starting the next day?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Iran
C) Oman
D) United Arab Emirates
Answer: B.
Explanation: Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation, via state TV and IRNA, confirmed international flights would resume from Mashhad Airport (northeast Iran) on 20 April 2026 amid regional tensions.
2. What was the primary trigger for India summoning the Iranian envoy on or around 19 April 2026?
A) Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
B) Disruption of flights from Mashhad Airport
C) Firing by Iranian IRGC gunboats on two Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
D) Sanctions on Indian oil imports
Answer: C.
Explanation: Indian-flagged ships (including Sanmar Herald) came under fire while attempting to cross the strait; India expressed “deep concern” and summoned the envoy. No crew injuries were reported.
3. The Strait of Hormuz, site of the recent attack on Indian vessels, connects which two bodies of water?
A) Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
C) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
D) Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
Answer: B.
Explanation: It is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade; recent incidents highlight its strategic importance for India’s energy security.
Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-8)
1. On 18 April 2026, Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats fired upon a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Which Indian-flagged vessel carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil was among those forced to reverse course?
A) A super tanker reported by TankerTrackers.com
B) INS Vikrant
C) MT New Diamond
D) MV X-Press Pearl
Answer: A.
2. India conveyed “deep concern” to Tehran on 18 April 2026 regarding the firing incident involving how many Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Five
Answer: B.
3. Iran reversed its earlier pledge and reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz on 18 April 2026 following statements by which country that the move would not end its blockade?
A) Russia
B) Saudi Arabia
C) China
D) United States
Answer: D.