Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)

Q1. Which U.S. President met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 12, 2026, to discuss potential strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Barack Obama
D) George W. Bush
Correct Answer: B. Donald Trump
Explanation: The meeting focused on Iran’s ballistic missile program, with Netanyahu pushing for U.S. action amid threats of regional war.

Q2. On February 12, 2026, NATO announced the launch of which mission to counter Russian and Chinese ambitions in the Arctic?
A) Arctic Shield
B) Northern Guard
C) Arctic Sentry
D) Polar Defense
Correct Answer: C. Arctic Sentry
Explanation: The mission responds to geopolitical competition in the high North, including Trump’s threat to annex Greenland.

Q3. Which country’s acting president toured an oil facility with the U.S. Energy Secretary on February 12, 2026, signaling warming ties post-Maduro ouster?
A) Iran
B) Russia
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Venezuela
Correct Answer: D. Venezuela
Explanation: Delcy Rodriguez and the U.S. official visited amid efforts to stabilize oil production in Venezuela.

Geopolitics

Q1. Which country did the U.S. affirm its commitment to in response to rising European security concerns on February 10, 2026?
A) Russia
B) Ukraine
C) NATO allies
D) Iran
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Reports highlighted the U.S. affirming commitment to NATO amid high regional tensions with Iran and Russia.

Q2. What initiative was highlighted as a U.S.-led effort to secure global silicon supply chains on February 10, 2026?
A) Pax Americana
B) Pax Silica
C) Silicon Alliance
D) Tech Shield
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Pax Silica aims to cut reliance on China in tech competition, involving several countries but excluding the EU and Canada.

Q3. On February 10, 2026, what was reported about Iran’s nuclear facility in Isfahan?
A) It was opened for inspections
B) It was dismantled
C) All access points were sealed
D) It received international funding
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Iran sealed the facility, preparing for potential U.S. attacks amid ongoing nuclear diplomacy.

Geopolitics (Questions 1-8)

Q1. What was the key development in US-Iran relations on February 9, 2026?
A) US imposed new sanctions on Iran
B) Iran agreed to dilute enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief
C) US conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets
D) Iran launched a new missile test
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Iranian officials signaled willingness to reduce uranium enrichment from 60% to 20% for full sanctions relief, amid indirect talks.

Q2. Which country did Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani visit on February 10, following discussions on nuclear concessions?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Qatar
C) Oman
D) UAE
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Larijani visited Oman to discuss regional developments, often used as a US interlocutor.

Q3. What did US Vice President JD Vance state regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment on February 9?
A) US would allow unlimited enrichment
B) US supports Iran’s nuclear program
C) Enrichment must cease immediately
D) Trump would decide on limits and red lines
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Vance indicated Trump would set policy on enrichment levels in negotiations.