Geopolitics & World Affairs (Questions 1-12)
Q1. On May 20, 2026, which country’s interior minister visited Tehran to facilitate exchanges between Iran and the US regarding ceasefire negotiations in the 2026 Iran war?
A) Qatar
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Pakistan
D) UAE
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran as a mediator. Iran reviewed a new US proposal amid ongoing 2025–2026 negotiations.
Q2. What significant maritime development occurred in the Strait of Hormuz on May 20, 2026, related to the Iran conflict?
A) Complete closure of the strait
B) Two Chinese supertankers exited carrying 4 million barrels of crude
C) US Navy seized all Iranian tankers
D) India deployed naval escorts for all vessels
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: This marked easing of tensions post-ceasefire talks, with a South Korean tanker also transiting safely.
Q3. President Trump delayed an imminent US strike on Iran on or around May 19-20, 2026, at the request of which leaders?
A) Israeli and Egyptian
B) Qatari, Saudi, and UAE
C) Russian and Chinese
D) Turkish and Jordanian
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Diplomatic intervention from Gulf states led to postponement, though military options remained open.













