General Knowledge

Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination in 1863. He was a member of the famous Tagore family and played an important role in Indian administrative history.

International Human Solidarity Day is observed annually on 20 December to promote unity and solidarity among people worldwide.

Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet, which is an autonomous region of China. Therefore, the correct answer is D: China.

The Nepali flag is the only national flag in the world that is not quadrilateral; it consists of two stacked triangles, making it unique among all national flags.

Mehmet Bozdağ is the creator and writer of the famous Turkish drama "Diriliş: Ertuğrul." The other options are actors or unrelated names.

The book "Incomplete Partition" was written by Alastair Lamb, a historian known for his works on South Asian history. The other options are prominent figures but not authors of this book.

Rwanda officially joined the Commonwealth of Nations in November 2009. Despite having no historical ties to Britain, Rwanda was admitted as recognition of its progress since the 1994 genocide. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the BBC and Commonwealth records. Therefore, the correct answer is 2009, which corresponds to option A.

The Hexagon Balard is the headquarters of the French Armed Forces, located in Paris, France. It serves as the central command for the French Ministry of Defense.

Bab el-Mandeb Strait is known as the 'Gate of Tears' due to its historically dangerous navigation conditions and strategic importance. It connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Therefore, the correct answer is Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Vesak Day is a significant Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away (Parinirvana) of Lord Buddha, making all these events important to Buddhists on this day.