General Knowledge

According to the official FIBA rules, which govern the Olympics and World Tournaments, the official basketball court dimensions are 28 meters in length and 15 meters in width. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the FIBA official rules and the Olympics website. The option D (28 m x 16 m) is incorrect as the width is 15 meters, not 16 meters. Therefore, option B (28 m x 15 m) is the correct answer.

Japan was the first country to receive a loan from the World Bank in 1947 to help rebuild after World War II. The other countries listed received loans later or were not the first recipients.

The Munich Security Conference is an annual conference on international security policy that has been held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany since 1963. It was founded by Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin and has become the most important independent forum for international security policy discussions. Therefore, the correct answer is 1963, which corresponds to option B.

The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee, which is abbreviated as MUR. This makes option C the correct answer.

The Group of 15 (G-15) was originally formed with 15 member countries but has since expanded to include 17 member countries. Despite the name 'Group of 15,' the current total membership is 17 countries. Therefore, the correct answer to the question about the total number of member countries in the G-15 is 17, corresponding to option B.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, the University of Oxford is ranked as the top university in the world for the eighth consecutive year. This ranking places Oxford above other prestigious institutions such as Cambridge and Stanford. Therefore, option A (Oxford) is correct.

Amnesty International's headquarters is located in London, United Kingdom. This is a well-known fact about the organization, which campaigns for human rights worldwide.

The Orange Revolution was a series of protests and political events that took place in Ukraine in late 2004 and early 2005, following a disputed presidential election. It is strongly associated with Ukraine.

Dr. Naweed Syed is a Pakistani Canadian neuroscientist known for pioneering work in developing silicon chip interfaces with the human brain, making significant contributions to neuroengineering.

Bulgaria was founded in 681 AD, which is widely recognized as the establishment year of the First Bulgarian Empire.

Louise Fréchette was the first person to hold the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving from 1997 to 2006. This makes option B the correct answer.

The main structural work of the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, the same year it was inaugurated for the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris.

The World Government Summit is an annual event held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focusing on governance and innovation. This is well-documented and widely recognized.

Afghanistan became a republic in 1973 when Mohammed Daoud Khan overthrew the monarchy and established the Republic of Afghanistan, ending the rule of King Zahir Shah.

Pablo Picasso painted "Guernica" in 1937 as a response to the bombing of the town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. This date is well-documented and widely accepted.

The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a trade union in India and is not related to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The other options, GATS and GATT, are agreements associated with the WTO.

In a standard baseball game, there are typically four umpires: one at home plate and one at each base (first, second, and third base). This setup helps ensure all plays are properly officiated.

Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by over 50 bridges, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. This unique geography makes it one of the most picturesque capital cities in the world. Therefore, the correct answer is 14.

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It attacks the body's immune system, particularly the CD4 cells, reducing the body's ability to fight infections and diseases.

Walt Disney holds the record for the most Academy Awards (Oscars) won by an individual, with 22 competitive and honorary awards combined. He is recognized for his outstanding contribution to animation and film production. Therefore, the correct answer is Walt Disney.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations is traditionally appointed for a term of five years by the UN General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. The term may be renewed for another five years.

The British Government established the Phillimore Committee in 1917 to study proposals for the formation of the League of Nations. The committee played an important role in shaping early ideas for international peace and cooperation after World War I.

Cueva de las Manos, meaning “Cave of the Hands,” is located in Argentina. It is famous for its prehistoric cave paintings, especially the hand stencils created thousands of years ago, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

South Korea celebrates its Independence Day (Gwangbokjeol) on 15th August, the same date as India. It marks Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule in 1945 after World War II. Therefore, the correct answer is South Korea.

The League of Nations, established after World War I in 1920, was the first international organization created to promote peace and cooperation among countries. It was designed to prevent future wars through collective security and diplomacy. Therefore, it is considered the first major attempt at forming an international society of nations.