Which countries border the Persian Gulf?

The Persian Gulf is bordered by eight countries in Western Asia: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman. Yemen and Egypt do not border the Persian Gulf.

Which crude oil grades include Murban, West Texas Intermediate, and Kikeh?

Murban, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), and Kikeh are all crude oil grades. Murban is produced in the UAE, WTI is a key US light sweet crude benchmark, and Kikeh is a high-value light sweet crude traded in the Singapore region.

Which places in recent geopolitical news are correctly matched with their countries: Haifa Oil Refinery, Sigonella Air Base, and Prince Sultan Air Base?

Haifa Oil Refinery is located in Israel, Sigonella Air Base is located in Italy (not Iran), and Prince Sultan Air Base is located in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, two of the three pairs are correctly matched.

What is the geographical location of Cuba and its neighbouring countries?

Cuba is an island nation in the northern Caribbean Sea. The United States and the Bahamas lie to its north, Mexico lies to its west, and Jamaica and the Cayman Islands lie to its south.

Where are the towns of Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq located?

Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq are located in Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Both locations are strategically important and were used as U.S. military bases during World War II and the Cold War.

Which country administers Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf?

Qeshm Island is administered by Iran. It is the largest island in the Persian Gulf and depends on desalination plants for drinking water. Recently, one such plant was rendered inoperative following an air strike.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - International Relations - 10th April 2026

Devesh
Apr 9
1 min read

Updated: 23 hours ago

Test your UPSC CSE 2026 preparation with today’s International Relations (Every Friday) Quiz — covering Persian Gulf, places in news, location of Cuba, towns of Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq, desalination plant on the Qeshm Island and more.

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