General Knowledge

The Gulf War of 1991 was triggered by Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait, which led to a coalition force intervening to liberate Kuwait.

According to the official Rules of Golf by the USGA and The R&A, the maximum mass of a golf ball is 1.620 ounces (45.93 grams). There is no allowance for a heavier ball, so the correct answer is option A (1.62 ounces). Option B (1.65 ounces) is incorrect as it exceeds the maximum allowed mass.

The President of the UN General Assembly serves a term of one year, corresponding to each session of the General Assembly.

The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was established in 1941 during World War II. It is considered the predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which was created later in 1947. Therefore, the correct year for the establishment of the OSS is 1941.

Chicago is famously known as the 'Windy City' due to its breezy weather and historical political reputation. None of the other cities listed share this nickname.

A place where pigs are kept is called a sty, which is an enclosure or pen for pigs. The other options do not refer to pig enclosures.

Kharphocho Fort, built in the 16th century, is located in Skardu, which is in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is a well-known historical fort in that area.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in 1957 to honor the legacy of Ramon Magsaysay, the Filipino president who died in a plane crash in 1957. This award recognizes outstanding contributions in government service, public service, and leadership in Asia.

At the Earth's poles, each pole experiences approximately six months of continuous daylight followed by six months of continuous darkness due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

The Atlantic Wall was an extensive system of coastal fortifications built by Nazi Germany during World War II along the western coast of Europe, primarily in France, to defend against an anticipated Allied invasion.

Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 8125 meters. Therefore, option B is correct.

The dirham is the official currency of both the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Morocco. Therefore, option D, 'Both A & C,' is correct.

A 'hook pass' is a specific passing technique used in basketball where the passer swings their arm in a hooking motion to pass the ball, making option C correct.

The Great Mosque of Mecca (Masjid al-Haram) is the largest mosque in the world by area and capacity, making option B the correct answer.

Berlin is the capital city of Germany, making option D the correct answer. Nairobi, London, and Paris are capitals of Kenya, the United Kingdom, and France respectively.

Warren Buffett is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors in the world due to his successful investment strategies and long-term track record. Bill Gates and Elon Musk are known primarily for their roles as entrepreneurs and innovators, not primarily as investors.

The official currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Birr, making option C the correct answer. The other options correspond to currencies of different countries: Dobra (São Tomé and Príncipe), Dong (Vietnam), and Rand (South Africa).

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is officially observed every year on May 29. This date marks the anniversary of the creation of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) in 1948, the first UN peacekeeping mission. Multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations website and Wikipedia confirm May 29 as the correct date. Therefore, option C (29 May) is the correct answer, not option B (28 May).

The International Day of Peace is officially observed every year on September 21st, as designated by the United Nations.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States, symbolizing friendship and freedom. It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and dedicated in 1886.

World Photography Day is celebrated annually on August 19th. This date commemorates the announcement of the daguerreotype process of photography to the world on August 19, 1839. Authoritative sources such as Wikipedia and timeanddate.com confirm August 19 as the observance date for World Photography Day.

International Dog Day is observed annually on August 26th. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the American Kennel Club (AKC) and other reputable organizations. Therefore, the correct answer for the date International Dog Day was observed in 2021 is August 26th, which corresponds to option C.

Nouakchott is the capital city of Mauritania, a country in West Africa. It is not the capital of Spain or Sweden, making option C the correct answer.

Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada is the current Supreme Leader of the Taliban in Afghanistan, having assumed leadership in 2016 after the death of the previous leader. The other options are prominent Taliban figures but do not hold the position of Supreme Leader.

"The Men Who Ruled India" is a well-known book written by Philip Mason, which discusses the British administrators in India. Therefore, option B is correct.