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Geography
Vinnufallet waterfall is located in which country?
Vinnufallet waterfall is located in Norway. It is one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe, situated in the Møre og Romsdal county of Norway.
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Awards and Honors
The Ramon Magsaysay Award — named after a Filipino president killed in a plane crash — was established in ________?
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.
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Historical Forts
The 16th century-built Kharphocho Fort is located in ________?
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.
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Animal Housing
A place where pigs are kept is called ________?
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.
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City Nicknames
Which among the following is popularly known as the Windy City?
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.
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Intelligence Agencies History
OSS is the old name of the CIA, which was established in ______?
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.
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United Nations
The term of the President of the UN General Assembly is _________?
The President of the UN General Assembly serves a term of one year, corresponding to each session of the General Assembly.
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Geography of Gilgit-Baltistan
Masherbrum Peak is located in __________?
Masherbrum Peak is located in the Skardu district of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Pakistan. It is one of the prominent peaks in the Karakoram range near Skardu.
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Golf Equipment Regulations
Under the rules of golf, a golf ball has a mass no more than?
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.
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Middle East Conflicts
The Gulf War of 1991 was precipitated by Iraqi annexation of __________?
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.