General Knowledge

The Trusteeship Council of the United Nations suspended its operations in 1994 after completing its mission of supervising trust territories. The other organs, such as the International Court of Justice, the Secretariat, and the Economic and Social Council, continue to operate.

The Rohingya Muslims have faced violent persecution primarily in Rakhine State, Myanmar, where there have been documented incidents of killings and human rights abuses by Buddhist-majority groups and the military.

The World Investment Report is published annually by UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), which focuses on investment and development issues. The other organizations listed do not publish this report.

Dr. Gopal Datt Bist (Dr. G. D. Bist) is recognized as the world's fastest shorthand writer. He holds the Guinness World Record for shorthand writing at a speed of 250 words per minute and is also noted as the first person to earn a Ph.D. in stenography. He was born in 1920 in Almora, Uttarakhand, India, and completed his education at Lucknow University. The other options are not known for shorthand speed records.

International Day of Forests is celebrated annually on March 21 to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, established in 1906, is recognized as the first agriculture university in Pakistan. It is well-known for its contributions to agricultural education and research in the country.

Grozny is the capital city of Chechnya, a federal subject of Russia. The other options are capitals of different countries or incorrect.

The scientific study of the brain is called Neuroscience, not Encephalology. Neuroscience focuses on the structure, function, development, and disorders of the nervous system, especially the brain. 'Encephalology' is not a standard or widely recognized term for this field. Geology is the study of the Earth, and Philosophy deals with fundamental questions about existence and knowledge, so both are incorrect here. Since none of the given options correctly name the scientific study of the brain, the correct answer is 'D' (None of these).

The Global Competitiveness Report is published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF), which assesses the competitiveness landscape of economies worldwide.

The author of "Raqqat-e-Alamgiri" is Mulla Daud, not Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb was the Mughal emperor during whose reign the book was written, but Mulla Daud is credited as the author.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was established in 1989 by the G7 summit held in Paris, France. This is confirmed by the official FATF website and multiple authoritative sources. The founding meeting took place in Paris, not London or any other city listed in the options. Therefore, the correct answer is C (Paris). The original question had the correct answer as A (London), which is incorrect. The explanation in the question also correctly states Paris as the answer, so the correct_answer field must be corrected to C to match the verified fact.

The official currency of North Korea is the North Korean won, abbreviated as 'Won'. The other options are currencies of different countries: Franc (used in some African countries and formerly in France), Leu (Romania), and Shilling (used in East African countries).

"Tanjug" is the official news agency of Serbia, established in 1943. It is well-known as the country's primary news source agency.

The Mason-Dixon line historically demarcates the boundary between northern and southern US states, particularly symbolizing the division between free and slave states before the Civil War.

Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, founded the city of Amritsar in 1577, laying its foundation and establishing it as a spiritual center for Sikhs.

The Grand Canal of China is the longest canal in the world, stretching over 1,700 kilometers. It surpasses other canals such as the Gota Canal, Erie Canal, and Suez Canal in length.

Ho Chi Minh City was formerly known as Saigon before it was renamed in 1976 after the Vietnam War. This is a well-known historical fact.

La Tomatina is a famous tomato-throwing festival held annually in Buñol, Spain. It is widely recognized as a Spanish cultural event, making Spain the correct answer.

ZIANA stands for Zimbabwe International News Agency, which is the official news agency of Zimbabwe. Therefore, the correct answer is Zimbabwe.

The Antarctic Desert is the coldest desert in the world due to its extremely low temperatures and ice-covered landscape, unlike the hot deserts such as the Sahara or Thar.

The Amur River is located in Asia, forming part of the border between the Russian Far East and Northeastern China. It is indeed one of the world's longest rivers, ranking around tenth in length globally.

The World Sustainable Development Summit is organized annually by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), which is a well-known research institute in India focused on sustainable development.

The book "My Experiments with Truth" is the autobiography of M. K. Gandhi, detailing his life and philosophy. This makes option A the correct answer.

The world's longest 3D printed concrete bridge is located in Japan. It was constructed in 2022 in the city of Tsukuba, making Japan the correct answer rather than China.

The poem 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' was written by Jane Taylor. She is credited with the original lyrics, which were published in the early 19th century.