Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1-12)

Q1. On 17 May 2026, which country reported a drone strike targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant in the Al Dhafra region, causing a fire but no injuries or radiation leak?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) United Arab Emirates
C) Israel
D) Iran
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: UAE air defences intercepted three drones, one hitting the perimeter of the Barakah plant amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war tensions.

Q2. What conditions did the US reportedly outline for a nuclear deal with Iran around mid-May 2026?
A) Allowing only one nuclear facility to remain operational
B) Complete dismantling of all nuclear facilities
C) Iran to join NATO
D) Immediate regime change
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: This was part of five conditions in 2025–2026 Iran–US negotiations.

Q3. During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands on 17 May 2026, what upgrade was given to India-Netherlands bilateral ties?
A) Comprehensive Economic Partnership
B) Strategic Partnership
C) Defence Alliance
D) Full Military Alliance
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Both sides adopted an ambitious roadmap covering key sectors including water management (PM Modi visited Afsluitdijk Dam).

Geopolitics & International Relations (Questions 1-9)

Q1. On 16 May 2026, PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks in The Hague and elevated ties with which country to a Strategic Partnership, focusing on hydrogen, tech, and talent?
A) Sweden
B) Netherlands
C) Norway
D) Italy
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: PM Modi was on a multi-nation European tour; the India-Netherlands elevation supports economic and strategic cooperation.

Q2. Which ongoing conflict featured Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visiting Tehran for US-Iran talks on 16 May 2026?
A) 2026 Iran War
B) Russia-Ukraine War
C) Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
D) Mali War
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Efforts continued for ceasefire and negotiations amid Hormuz tensions and energy crisis impacts.

Q3. What major energy security agreement was highlighted in PM Modi’s engagements (including prior stops like UAE) around mid-May 2026?
A) Solar alliance expansion
B) Nuclear deal with France
C) Gas pipeline with Russia
D) 30 million barrels crude storage with ADNOC in India’s SPR
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: This significantly boosts India’s strategic petroleum reserves amid global energy volatility from the Iran war.

Q1. What is Lindsay Davenport’s birth date and place of birth?
A. June 8, 1976, Palos Verdes, California, USA
B. April 15, 1977, New York, USA
C. August 12, 1975, Florida, USA
D. October 20, 1978, Texas, USA
Answer: A. June 8, 1976, Palos Verdes, California, USA

Q2. From which athletic family background did Lindsay Davenport come?
A. Her father was a member of the U.S. Olympic volleyball team in 1968
B. Her mother was a professional tennis player
C. Both parents were Olympic swimmers
D. Her siblings were all professional golfers
Answer: A. Her father was a member of the U.S. Olympic volleyball team in 1968

Q3. At what age did Lindsay Davenport begin playing tennis?
A. Ten
B. Six
C. Twelve
D. Fourteen
Answer: B. Six

Q1. Where and when was Evonne Goolagong Cawley born?
A. Griffith, New South Wales, 1952
B. Barellan, New South Wales, 1951
C. Sydney, New South Wales, 1952
D. Melbourne, Victoria, 1950
Answer: B. Barellan, New South Wales, 31 July 1951

Q2. What is Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s Indigenous heritage?
A. Torres Strait Islander
B. Wiradjuri
C. Noongar
D. Yolngu
Answer: B. Wiradjuri

Q3. How many siblings did Evonne grow up with as one of eight children?
A. She was the eldest
B. She was the youngest
C. She was the third of eight
D. She was an only child
Answer: C. She was the third of eight

Q1. What was Maria Bueno’s full birth name and date of birth?
A. Maria Esther Bueno, November 11, 1939
B. Maria Esther Andion Bueno, October 11, 1939
C. Maria Bueno Andion, October 11, 1940
D. Esther Maria Bueno, September 11, 1939
Answer: B. Maria Esther Andion Bueno, October 11, 1939

Q2. In which Brazilian city was Maria Bueno born and where did she also pass away?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Brasilia
C. Sao Paulo
D. Salvador
Answer: C. Sao Paulo

Q3. How many Grand Slam titles did Maria Bueno win in total during her career?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 19
D. 22
Answer: C. 19

Q1. What was Maureen Connolly’s nickname, inspired by the powerful guns of the USS Missouri?
A. Big Mo
B. Little Mo
C. Mighty Mo
D. Queen Mo
Answer: B. Little Mo

Q2. In which year did Maureen Connolly become the first woman to achieve the calendar-year Grand Slam?
A. 1951
B. 1952
C. 1953
D. 1954
Answer: C. 1953

Q3. At what age did Maureen Connolly win her first U.S. National Championships title?
A. 14
B. 16
C. 18
D. 19
Answer: B. 16

Q1. What is Iga Swiatek’s nationality and birthplace?
A. Czech Republic, Prague
B. Poland, Warsaw
C. Slovakia, Bratislava
D. Hungary, Budapest
Answer: B. Poland, Warsaw

Q2. On what date was Iga Swiatek born?
A. May 31, 2001
B. June 15, 2000
C. April 12, 2002
D. July 22, 2001
Answer: A. May 31, 2001

Q3. How many Grand Slam singles titles has Iga Swiatek won as of 2026?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: C. 6