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Q1. On 9 January 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led protests against raids by which agency on the premises linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC? A) Enforcement Directorate (ED) B) CBI C) Income Tax Department D) NIA Correct Answer: A. Explanation: The ED conducted searches on I-PAC offices and related premises, prompting protests amid allegations of political targeting ahead of elections. Q2. India rejected comments by which US official regarding the failure of a bilateral trade deal on 9 January 2026? A) President Donald Trump B) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick C) Secretary of State D) Treasury Secretary Correct ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News Involving India (10 Questions) Q1. On 8 January 2026, reports emerged that India's finance ministry plans to scrap restrictions on which country's firms bidding for government contracts? A) Russia B) United States C) China D) Pakistan Correct Answer: C. Explanation: The restrictions, imposed five years ago amid border tensions, are being lifted to revive commercial ties with China. Q2. U.S. President Donald Trump backed a Bill on 8 January 2026 mandating up to 500% tariffs on countries buying which commodity from Russia? A) Natural Gas B) Oil C) Wheat D) Arms Correct Answer: B. Explanation: This ... Read more

Q1. On January 7, 2026, the US forces seized oil tankers linked to which country as part of efforts to control its oil industry? A) Iran B) Russia C) Venezuela D) Yemen Correct Answer: C. Explanation: US forces seized multiple Venezuela-linked tankers, amid escalating operations under the Trump administration. Q2. Which leader's capture or related operations were debated in Washington on January 7, 2026? A) Nicolas Maduro B) Vladimir Putin C) Xi Jinping D) Kim Jong-un Correct Answer: A. Explanation: Debates continued over the US operation involving Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Q3. The Trump administration reiterated interest in acquiring which ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News (Questions 1-9) Q1. On 6 January 2026, which event marked the fifth anniversary of the US Capitol attack? A) Inauguration of President Trump B) January 6, 2021 Capitol riot C) US midterm elections D) Impeachment trial of former officials Answer: B. Explanation: 6 January 2026 commemorated the fifth anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot by Trump supporters attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Q2. Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared in a US court on 6 January 2026 for what charges? A) Election fraud B) Corruption in oil deals C) Human rights violations ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News Involving India (11 Questions) Q1. President Donald Trump threatened higher tariffs on which country regarding its purchases of Russian oil? A) China B) India C) Brazil D) Germany Correct Answer: B. India Explanation: Trump warned India of potential tariff hikes if it does not curb Russian oil imports, escalating trade pressures. Q2. In the context of the US action in Venezuela on 5 January 2026, which leader congratulated President Trump on the operation? A) Vladimir Putin B) Xi Jinping C) Benjamin Netanyahu D) Emmanuel Macron Correct Answer: C. Benjamin Netanyahu Explanation: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised ... Read more

Geopolitics (7 Questions) Q1. Which country condemned the US actions in Venezuela as an "act of aggression" on January 4, 2026? A) Brazil B) Mexico C) Belarus D) Colombia Correct Answer: C. Explanation: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko categorically condemned the US intervention. Q2. President Donald Trump stated on January 4, 2026, that the US would temporarily run Venezuela to access its resources. What is Venezuela primarily known for having the world's largest reserves of? A) Natural gas B) Oil C) Gold D) Lithium Correct Answer: B. Explanation: Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, a key factor in the ... Read more

Geopolitics and World News (10 Questions) Q1. On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted military operations in Venezuela, resulting in which of the following? A) Election oversight B) Capture of President Nicolas Maduro C) Humanitarian aid delivery D) Trade negotiations Correct Answer: B. Explanation: US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during airstrikes on military installations in Caracas, as announced by President Donald Trump. Q2. Who became the acting President of Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026? A) Edmundo Gonzalez B) Cilia Flores C) Delcy Rodriguez D) Juan Guaido Correct Answer: ... Read more

Geopolitics & World News Involving India (7 Questions) 1. On January 2, 2026, India urged which neighboring country to expedite the release of 167 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners? A) Bangladesh B) Sri Lanka C) Pakistan D) Maldives Correct Answer: C. Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs requested Pakistan to release those who had completed their sentences and provide consular access to others believed to be Indian. 2. A devastating fire and explosion at a bar in which Swiss resort on January 1, 2026, killed at least 46 people? A) Zermatt B) Crans-Montana C) St. Moritz D) Davos Correct Answer: ... Read more

Geopolitics and World News Involving India (10 Questions) 1. On January 1, 2026, India and Pakistan exchanged lists of their nuclear installations under which bilateral agreement? A) Shimla Agreement B) Lahore Declaration C) Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities D) Tashkent Agreement Answer: C. Explanation: This annual exchange on New Year's Day is a confidence-building measure under the 1988 agreement, prohibiting attacks on each other's nuclear facilities. 2. Which country officially adopted the euro on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone? A) Croatia B) Bulgaria C) Romania D) Sweden Answer: B. ... Read more