1. A coordinated military offensive known as Operation Epic Fury / Roaring Lion refers to combined actions by:
a. NATO and Russia
b. China and North Korea
c. United States and Israel
d. India and UAE
a. NATO and Russia
b. China and North Korea
c. United States and Israel
d. India and UAE
2. Which city, situated near an American diplomatic mission, was the target of retaliatory Iranian drone strikes following recent military action against Iran?
a. Beirut
b. Riyadh
c. Cairo
d. Dubai
a. Beirut
b. Riyadh
c. Cairo
d. Dubai
3. Major disruptions have occurred in which key oil transit route due to the Middle East crisis?
a. Panama Canal
b. Turkish Straits
c. Strait of Hormuz
d. English Channel
a. Panama Canal
b. Turkish Straits
c. Strait of Hormuz
d. English Channel
4. Due to supply issues in the Middle East, which nation is ready to redirect as much as 9.5 million barrels of crude oil to India?
a. Saudi Arabia
b. Iraq
c. Qatar
d. Russia
a. Saudi Arabia
b. Iraq
c. Qatar
d. Russia
5. At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, global security discussions heavily focused on a specific conflict, prompting calls for long-term security guarantees. Which conflict was this?
a. South China Sea tensions
b. Russo-Ukrainian war
c. Kashmir dispute
d. Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
a. South China Sea tensions
b. Russo-Ukrainian war
c. Kashmir dispute
d. Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
6. Which European nation did India sign a Statement of Intent with at the recent AI summit to enhance collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence?
a. France
b. Germany
c. Sweden
d. Spain
a. France
b. Germany
c. Sweden
d. Spain
7. India has become a member of the Pax Silica strategic coalition, which focuses on enhancing worldwide cooperation in the following area:
a. Climate finance
b. Critical mineral and semiconductor supply chains
c. Agriculture technology
d. Maritime security
a. Climate finance
b. Critical mineral and semiconductor supply chains
c. Agriculture technology
d. Maritime security
8. Which universal immunization change was announced in India, replacing the Tetanus Toxoid vaccine?
a. BCG replacement
b. Td vaccine rollout
c. Measles first dose extension
d. Polio booster addition
a. BCG replacement
b. Td vaccine rollout
c. Measles first dose extension
d. Polio booster addition
9. Saudi Arabia announced a ban in February 2026 on poultry and eggs imports from 40 countries due to concerns over:
a. Trade disputes
b. Pandemic restrictions
c. Avian influenza
d. Import tariffs disputes
a. Trade disputes
b. Pandemic restrictions
c. Avian influenza
d. Import tariffs disputes
10. Which global sporting event commenced on 7 February 2026 co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka?
a. Commonwealth Games
b. FIFA World Cup
c. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
d. Asian Games
a. Commonwealth Games
b. FIFA World Cup
c. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
d. Asian Games
11. A recent infrastructure project in Sikkim improved border connectivity through the reconstruction of roads and a suspension bridge. This project was executed by:
a. NHAI
b. BRO (Border Road Organization)
c. State PWD
d. Indian Army Corps
a. NHAI
b. BRO (Border Road Organization)
c. State PWD
d. Indian Army Corps
12. To promote healthcare equity and research, what annual awareness event was observed on 28 February 2026?
a. World Cancer Day
b. Rare Disease Day
c. World Heart Day
d. Mental Health Day
a. World Cancer Day
b. Rare Disease Day
c. World Heart Day
d. Mental Health Day
13. In the past week, India’s foreign exchange reserves crossed a significant milestone, as reported by the RBI. Foreign exchange reserves typically include which of the following components?
a. Foreign currency assets, gold reserves, SDRs, and reserve tranche position.
b. Only US dollar holdings and gold.
c. Government tax revenue and external commercial borrowings.
d. Sovereign wealth fund investments only.
a. Foreign currency assets, gold reserves, SDRs, and reserve tranche position.
b. Only US dollar holdings and gold.
c. Government tax revenue and external commercial borrowings.
d. Sovereign wealth fund investments only.
14. India and Israel elevated their bilateral relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership recently focusing on:
a. Tourism and culture
b. Peace, innovation and prosperity
c. Only trade
d. Sports cooperation
a. Tourism and culture
b. Peace, innovation and prosperity
c. Only trade
d. Sports cooperation
15. Which athletic event closed in late February 2026 after its spectacular final ceremonies?
a. Olympic Summer Games
b. Commonwealth Games
c. Winter Olympics
d. Asian Winter Games
a. Olympic Summer Games
b. Commonwealth Games
c. Winter Olympics
d. Asian Winter Games
Answers
- Correct Answer: C – Operation Epic Fury (US) and Roaring Lion (Israel) describe joint strikes on Iran’s military infrastructure that escalated the Middle East conflict.
- Correct Answer: D
- Correct Answer: C – The Strait of Hormuz, through which around 40% of India’s oil imports transit, has seen disruptions due to attacks and tensions.
- Correct Answer: D
- Correct Answer: B
- Correct Answer: C – India and Sweden deepened AI collaboration by signing a Statement of Intent under the SITAC framework.
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Adtiya Aryan
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