General Knowledge

Hun Sen of Cambodia is widely recognized as one of the longest-serving Prime Ministers in the world, having held power for several decades (from 1985 to 2023 as Prime Minister). The other options are incorrect because they either served shorter terms or held different political positions.

Hassan Nasrallah was the long-time Secretary-General of Hezbollah, a political and militant organization based in Lebanon. He led the group for decades and is widely recognized in general knowledge contexts as its leader. Some recent developments may have changed leadership, but GK questions typically refer to Nasrallah.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world and consists of only one city, which also serves as its capital. It is an independent city-state located within Rome, Italy. Other options are either larger countries or cities, not single-city states.

NATO officially inaugurated its new headquarters in Brussels on 25 May 2017. The building replaced the older HQ and was designed to accommodate modern security and diplomatic needs of the alliance.

Punjab is known as the 'Queen of Crops' because it is the most fertile and agriculturally productive province of Pakistan. It produces a large share of the country’s major crops such as wheat, rice, and cotton.

The official theme for Earth Day 2019 was 'Protect Our Species', focusing on raising awareness about the rapid decline of species due to human activities. It emphasized conservation and protecting biodiversity worldwide.

Hotmail was co-founded by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith in 1996. It was one of the first web-based email services and later became very popular before being acquired by Microsoft.

The Motorcycle Diaries is a memoir based on the early travels of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara across South America. It documents his journey and the experiences that influenced his political ideology. The book is widely attributed to Che Guevara himself.

The World Trade Center in New York City was destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The Twin Towers were struck by hijacked airplanes, leading to their collapse and marking one of the most significant events in modern history.

Omar al-Mukhtar was a Libyan resistance leader who fought against Italian colonization in the early 20th century. He is famously known as the 'Lion of the Desert' for his bravery and leadership in guerrilla warfare against Italian forces.

Bata was founded by Tomáš Baťa in 1894 in Czechoslovakia. He established the company as a shoe manufacturing business, which later grew into one of the world's largest footwear brands.

The first offshore drilling activity in Pakistan was carried out in 1962. This marked the beginning of exploration of petroleum resources in Pakistan's offshore areas.

In Greek mythology, Eros is the god of love and desire. He is often depicted as a young winged figure who influences attraction and affection between individuals.

Superannuation refers to the compulsory retirement of an employee upon reaching a fixed age limit as defined by rules or regulations. It is commonly used in government and organizational service structures. Hence, the correct answer is Superannuation.

Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, died in a plane crash in 1961 while on a peace mission in what is now Zambia. His death remains one of the most significant tragedies in UN history.

The Khmer Rouge was a radical communist regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 under Pol Pot. It is known for its extreme policies and mass atrocities. It was not related to Russia, China, or Japan.

The stapler's invention history involves multiple contributors, but the modern stapler is generally credited to Charles Henry Gould, who received an English patent in 1868 and developed early stapling device designs. George McGill is also a key figure, having received the first U.S. patent for a bendable brass paper fastener in 1866 and a staple press in 1867, which made stapling commercially viable. However, Gould's work is recognized as foundational in the development of the stapler as we know it today. The other options are not associated with the invention of the stapler.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) currently has 188 member states. It is a United Nations agency that deals with international labour standards, employment, and social protection.

Ahmad Shah Durrani is considered the founder of modern Afghanistan. He established the Durrani Empire in 1747, which laid the foundation of the Afghan state.

The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world located in Dubai, was designed by architect Adrian Smith while working with the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). It was completed in 2010 and stands as an iconic example of modern engineering and design.

The headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is located in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the only UN headquarters based in a developing country and focuses on global environmental coordination and sustainability efforts.

"The World As I See It" is a collection of essays and reflections by Albert Einstein, making him the correct author of the book.

Analytical psychology was founded by Carl Jung after his split from Sigmund Freud. It focuses on concepts like the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation. Jung developed this school of thought as a distinct branch of depth psychology.

The United States is the world's largest exporter of arms and military equipment, consistently holding the top position in global defense exports. Its major defense companies supply weapons and military technology to many countries worldwide. Therefore, option A is correct.

The 10th BRICS Summit was held in 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. BRICS summits rotate among member countries, and South Africa hosted the 2018 meeting. The summit focuses on cooperation among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.