Iran Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams both beat which country in the Asian Games 2026 finals?
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Correct answer: D — Iran
Both finals were against Iran: the women won 37-34 and the men 40-34.
The 2026 title was which Asian Games gold for India's men's kabaddi team?
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Correct answer: A — Ninth
It was India's ninth men's kabaddi gold in ten editions; the only miss was Jakarta 2018.
Consider the following statements about Asian Games kabaddi: 1. India's women beat Iran 37-34 in the 2026 final. 2. Iran won the men's kabaddi title at Jakarta 2018. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The women won 37-34 in 2026, and Iran won the 2018 men's title — the only edition India's men have not won.
Which foreign leader called on President Droupadi Murmu on 12 September 2026 during his first visit to India?
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Correct answer: D — President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on his first visit to India.
For what did President Murmu express appreciation to Iran's President during their meeting on 12 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Support extended by Iran during India's BRICS presidency
President Murmu appreciated the support extended by Iran during India's BRICS presidency.
Through which two countries were Indian nationals in Iran being assisted to travel to India, as stated on 25 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Armenia and Azerbaijan
MEA said Indians in Iran were being assisted to travel to India via Armenia and Azerbaijan; 1,043 had crossed out with the Mission's help.
According to the inter-ministerial briefing of 25 March 2026, about how many passengers had returned to India from West Asia since 28 February?
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Correct answer: C — 4,26,000
Around 4,26,000 passengers had returned from the region to India since 28 February.
Consider the following statements about Operation Sindhu: 1. It was launched in June 2025 to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran and Israel. 2. More Indians were evacuated from Israel than from Iran under the operation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Operation Sindhu, launched on 18 June 2025, evacuated 4,415 Indians — 3,597 from Iran and 818 from Israel.
What did the Embassy of India in Tehran advise Indian nationals in Iran on 16 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Not to approach or cross any land border without prior coordination with the Embassy
The Embassy advised Indians not to approach or attempt to cross any land border of Iran without prior and explicit coordination with it.
After the US–Israeli strikes of 28 February 2026, the Indian Embassy in Tehran first advised Indians in Iran to:
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Correct answer: A — Remain indoors as far as possible and avoid unnecessary movement
The Embassy advised Indians to remain indoors wherever possible and avoid unnecessary movement, and repeated this on 3 March.
Who was chosen as Iran's new Supreme Leader in March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mojtaba Khamenei
The Assembly of Experts chose Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ali Khamenei, on 8 March 2026.
Which Iranian body chose the new Supreme Leader in March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Assembly of Experts
The Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, chose Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader.
How many members does Iran's Assembly of Experts, which chose the Supreme Leader in March 2026, have?
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Correct answer: C — 88
Reuters and Al Jazeera describe the Assembly of Experts as an 88-member body of clerics.
Consider the following statements about Iran's leadership change in March 2026: 1. The Assembly of Experts described Mojtaba Khamenei as the third Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 2. Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen by Iran's Guardian Council. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Assembly's statement called him 'the third Leader'; he was chosen by the Assembly of Experts, not the Guardian Council.
Which two countries launched air strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — United States and Israel
The United States and Israel launched the strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026.
Iran's Supreme Leader killed in the strikes of 28 February 2026 had held the post since which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1989
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had led Iran since 1989, according to Reuters.
Where had US–Iran nuclear talks been held two days before the strikes of 28 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Geneva
The strikes came two days after US–Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, ended without a breakthrough.
Consider the following statements about India's response on 28 February 2026: 1. The Civil Aviation Ministry reviewed preparedness with AAI, DGCA, airlines and airport operators. 2. Indian airlines were directed to suspend all international flights indefinitely. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Airlines were told to monitor NOTAMs and reroute or divert flights where needed, not to suspend all international flights.
Which country mediated the US–Iran nuclear talks held in Geneva on 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Oman
The indirect talks were mediated by Oman; Switzerland was the host.
Where were technical-level US–Iran discussions scheduled after the Geneva talks of 26 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vienna
Oman's Foreign Minister said technical-level discussions would take place the next week in Vienna.
On 23 February 2026, the Embassy of India in Tehran advised Indian nationals in Iran to:
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Correct answer: D — Leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights
The advisory asked Indians in Iran to leave by available means of transport, including commercial flights.
The Indian Embassy's 23 February 2026 advisory on Iran continued an advisory first issued by the Government of India on:
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Correct answer: A — 5 January 2026
The advisory was in continuation of the Government of India's advisory of 5 January 2026, and it reiterated the 14 January advisory.
Which Indian Coast Guard ship made the first-ever ICG visit to Chabahar port, Iran, from 16 to 19 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ICGS Sarthak
PIB 2205444: ICG Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, visited Chabahar from 16 to 19 December 2025, the first-ever visit of an ICG ship to the port.
Before arriving at Chabahar in December 2025, ICG Ship Sarthak visited which country during its Gulf deployment?
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Correct answer: C — Kuwait
PIB 2205444: the Chabahar port call followed the ship's earlier visit to Kuwait, where it interacted with the Kuwait Coast Guard.