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Q1. What was Hans Nusslein's full birth name and nickname? A. Hans "Hanne" Nusslein B. Heinrich "Heinrich" Nusslein C. Hans "Hugo" Nusslein D. Helmut "Hanne" Nusslein Answer: A. Hans "Hanne" Nusslein Q2. On what date and in which German city was Hans Nusslein born? A. March 31, 1905, in Munich B. June 28, 1910, in Berlin C. March 31, 1910, in Nuremberg D. April 15, 1912, in Hamburg Answer: C. March 31, 1910, in Nuremberg Q3. When did Hans Nusslein pass away? A. June 28, 1991 B. March 31, 1990 C. December 15, 1985 D. July 10, 1995 Answer: A. ... Read more

Geopolitics - (Questions 1-11) Q1. On 27 March 2026, which country granted passage through the Strait of Hormuz exclusively to “friendly nations” including India, Pakistan and three others amid the ongoing West Asia conflict? A) Saudi Arabia B) Iran C) United Arab Emirates D) Israel Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Iran allowed select friendly nations access to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which handles ~20% of global oil trade, to ease supply pressures on allies during the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Q2. What is the primary objective of Operation Urja Suraksha launched by the Indian Navy in response to developments in the ... Read more

Q1. In which French city near Lyon was Henri Cochet born on December 14, 1901? A. Paris B. Marseille C. Villeurbanne D. Bordeaux Answer: C. Villeurbanne Q2. Henri Cochet was a key member of which famous group of French tennis players that dominated the sport in the late 1920s and early 1930s? A. The Three Musketeers B. The Four Musketeers C. The French Connection D. Les As du Tennis Answer: B. The Four Musketeers Q3. How many consecutive years was Henri Cochet ranked as the world No. 1 male tennis player by A. Wallis Myers? A. Four years (1928–1931) B. ... Read more

Q1. What was Rene Lacoste's full birth name and date of birth? A. Jean Rene Lacoste, born July 2, 1904 B. Rene Jacques Lacoste, born June 15, 1905 C. Pierre Rene Lacoste, born August 10, 1903 D. Henri Rene Lacoste, born July 2, 1906 Answer: A. Jean Rene Lacoste, born July 2, 1904 Q2. In which city was Rene Lacoste born? A. Lyon B. Paris C. Marseille D. Bordeaux Answer: B. Paris Q3. Rene Lacoste was a member of which famous group of French tennis players in the 1920s? A. The Four Horsemen B. The Four Musketeers C. The French ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12) Q1. On 26 March 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded to Opposition criticism regarding Pakistan's reported role in mediating between the US and Iran by calling Pakistan a: A) Strategic partner B) “Dalal” (broker) C) Neutral observer D) Peace initiator Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Jaishankar stated that Pakistan has played the role of a “dalal” in such matters since 1981, defending India's independent stand on the West Asia crisis. Q2. Which country classified India as a “friendly nation” and allowed safe commercial shipping passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing ... Read more

Q1. What is Gustavo Kuerten's popular nickname in the tennis world? A. Rafa B. Guga C. FedEx D. King Roger Answer: B. Guga Q2. In which Brazilian city was Gustavo Kuerten born on September 10, 1976? A. Rio de Janeiro B. Sao Paulo C. Florianopolis D. Brasilia Answer: C. Florianopolis Q3. At what age did Kuerten lose his father, Aldo, who suffered a heart attack while umpiring a junior tennis match? A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12 Answer: B. 8

Q1. In which Australian town was Patrick Rafter born on December 28, 1972? A. Brisbane B. Mount Isa C. Sydney D. Melbourne Answer: B. Mount Isa Q2. What was Patrick Rafter's ranking in his large family of siblings? A. Eldest child B. Youngest child C. Third youngest (seventh of nine) D. Middle child (fifth of nine) Answer: C. Third youngest (seventh of nine) Q3. At what age did Patrick Rafter begin playing tennis? A. 3 B. 5 C. 8 D. 10 Answer: B. 5

Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12) Q1. On 25 March 2026, opposition parties staged a protest outside Parliament over a critical shortage of cooking gas. What was the primary trigger for this shortage? A) Domestic production halt B) War on Iran leading to blockage of the Strait of Hormuz C) Cyclone-induced port closures D) Railway strike affecting supply chains Correct Answer: B. Explanation: India imports over 40% of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran blocked in retaliation during the US-Israel war, causing cascading shortages of cooking gas (LPG) and fuel. Q2. Indian police were deployed at ... Read more

Q1. When and where was Marat Safin born? A. March 15, 1978, in St. Petersburg, Russia B. January 27, 1980, in Moscow, Soviet Union C. June 12, 1981, in Sochi, Russia D. November 20, 1979, in Kazan, Russia Answer: B. January 27, 1980, in Moscow, Soviet Union Q2. What is Marat Safin's height? A. 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) B. 6 ft 4 in (193-194 cm) C. 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) D. 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) Answer: B. 6 ft 4 in (193-194 cm) Q3. In what year did Marat Safin turn professional? A. 1995 ... Read more

Q1. In what year did Andy Roddick win his only Grand Slam singles title at the US Open? A. 2001 B. 2003 C. 2005 D. 2009 Answer: B. 2003 Q2. Who did Andy Roddick defeat in the final of the 2003 US Open to claim his maiden Grand Slam title? A. Roger Federer B. Lleyton Hewitt C. Juan Carlos Ferrero D. David Nalbandian Answer: C. Juan Carlos Ferrero Q3. What was Andy Roddick's career-high ATP singles ranking, and on what date did he first achieve it? A. No. 2 on February 2, 2004 B. No. 3 in 2005 C. No. ... Read more