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.
Q1. In which Australian city and on what exact date was Rod Laver born?
A. Sydney on 9 August 1938
B. Rockhampton, Queensland on 9 August 1938
C. Melbourne on 9 August 1940
D. Brisbane on 9 August 1936
Answer: B. Rockhampton, Queensland on 9 August 1938
Q2. Who gave Rod Laver the famous nickname “The Rocket”?
A. His coach Charlie Hollis
B. His rival Ken Rosewall
C. Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman
D. Wimbledon commentator Dan Maskell
Answer: C. Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman
Q3. What was Rod Laver’s first Grand Slam singles title and in which year?
A. Wimbledon in 1961
B. Australian Championships in 1960
C. French Championships in 1962
D. US Championships in 1962
Answer: B. Australian Championships in 1960
Q1. What is Pete Sampras’s full birth name and date of birth?
A. Peter Sampras, born July 12, 1971
B. Petros Sampras, born August 12, 1971
C. Pete Sampras, born August 12, 1970
D. Petros “Pistol” Sampras, born September 12, 1971
Answer: B. Petros Sampras, born August 12, 1971
Q2. In which city and country was Pete Sampras born?
A. Washington, D.C., USA
B. Los Angeles, California, USA
C. Athens, Greece
D. Palos Verdes, California, USA
Answer: A. Washington, D.C., USA
Q3. How tall is Pete Sampras?
A. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
B. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
C. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
D. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Answer: D. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Geopolitics & World News Impacting India (Questions 1-12)
Q1. Who was named Iran’s new Supreme Leader on 8 March 2026 following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
(A) Ali Larijani
(B) Mojtaba Khamenei
(C) Ebrahim Raisi
(D) Hassan Rouhani
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The Assembly of Experts (clerical body) selected 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader killed in earlier U.S.-Israeli strikes, to succeed his father amid the ongoing West Asia war.
Q2. On 8 March 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces conducted strikes on how many oil facilities in and near Tehran?
(A) Three
(B) Four
(C) Five
(D) Ten
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The strikes destroyed fuel dumps, triggered massive fires choking Tehran in smoke and killed four people (including truck drivers).
Q3. Which Indian-flagged ships and cargo volume are primarily stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the Iran conflict (as per 8 March 2026 reports)?
(A) 5% of tankers; 2 million barrels
(B) 20% of tankers; 10 million barrels
(C) 10% of tankers; over 6 million barrels (SCI ships)
(D) None – all cleared
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Government sources confirmed ~10% Indian-flagged vessels and Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) ships carrying nearly 6 million barrels are affected; thousands of Indian seafarers onboard.
Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12)
Q1. On 7 March 2026, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social: “Today Iran will be hit very hard!” He described Iran as:
A) The rising power of West Asia
B) The loser of the Middle East that had surrendered to its neighbours
C) A strategic partner against terrorism
D) The victim of Israeli aggression
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Trump’s exact words called Iran the “loser of the Middle East” amid ongoing US-Israel airstrikes on Tehran.
Q2. The Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine on 4 March 2026 off Sri Lanka’s coast. How many Iranian personnel were killed?
A) 32
B) 50
C) 83
D) 120
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: 83 killed; 32 sailors rescued. The incident occurred while the ship was returning from Visakhapatnam International Fleet Review.
Q3. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue on 7 March 2026, defended the docking of an Iranian warship in Kochi as:
A) A strategic military alliance
B) A routine port call
C) Compliance with US sanctions
D) A humanitarian gesture
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Jaishankar emphasised India’s approach “from a point of humanity” despite US criticism following the IRIS Dena sinking.
Q1. In which Spanish town and on what date was Rafael Nadal born?
A. Barcelona on 3 June 1987
B. Manacor, Mallorca on 3 June 1986
C. Madrid on 3 June 1985
D. Valencia on 3 June 1988
Answer: B. Manacor, Mallorca on 3 June 1986
Q2. Which family member, a retired professional footballer who played for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, is Rafael Nadal’s uncle?
A. Carlos Moya
B. Toni Nadal
C. Miguel Angel Nadal
D. Sebastian Nadal
Answer: C. Miguel Angel Nadal
Q3. At what age did Rafael Nadal turn professional, and who was his primary early coach (his uncle)?
A. Age 14, coached by Carlos Moya
B. Age 15, coached by Toni Nadal
C. Age 18, coached by Francisco Roig
D. Age 16, coached by his father Sebastián
Answer: B. Age 15, coached by Toni Nadal
Geopolitics & World News Involving India (Questions 1–12)
Q1. On 6 March 2026, security curbs in Kashmir entered their 5th day following protests against the killing of which Iranian leader amid the ongoing West Asia conflict?
(A) President Ebrahim Raisi
(B) Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
(C) Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
(D) IRGC Commander
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Protests erupted in Kashmir against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israel conflict with Iran; this triggered heightened security measures.
Q2. Which incident involving an Iranian vessel occurred off Sri Lanka’s coast on 6 March 2026, prompting India to launch search-and-rescue operations?
(A) US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship; a second Iranian ship headed towards Sri Lanka
(B) Iranian ship hijacked by pirates
(C) Iranian ship collided with Indian Navy vessel
(D) Iranian ship captured by Israel
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: The US sank one Iranian warship; a second vessel was reportedly en route and could be targeted, leading to Indian Navy SAR operations near Sri Lanka.
Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on 6 March 2026 with which world leader to discuss shared concerns over the West Asia crisis and the need for dialogue?
(A) US President Donald Trump
(B) French President Emmanuel Macron
(C) Russian President Vladimir Putin
(D) Chinese President Xi Jinping
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: PM Modi spoke to French President Macron on evolving West Asia tensions and stressed return to diplomacy.
Q1. On what date and in which city was Novak Djokovic born?
A. 22 May 1985 in Zagreb, Croatia
B. 22 May 1987 in Belgrade, Serbia
C. 22 May 1990 in Novi Sad, Serbia
D. 22 May 1988 in Moscow, Russia
Answer: B. 22 May 1987 in Belgrade, Serbia
Q2. In which year did Novak Djokovic turn professional?
A. 2001
B. 2007
C. 2005
D. 2003
Answer: D. 2003
Q3. Where and when did Novak Djokovic win his first ATP Tour singles title?
A. 2005 Wimbledon
B. 2006 Dutch Open
C. 2007 Indian Wells
D. 2008 French Open
Answer: B. 2006 Dutch Open