General Knowledge

Major General Chris Donahue was the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan during the final withdrawal in August 2021, marking the end of America's longest war. The other options were senior military leaders but not the last soldier to leave.

The Crystal Award is given by the World Economic Forum to artists who have used their art to improve the state of the world, recognizing their contributions to society through creativity and social impact.

ASI stands for the Indian Space Research Organisation, which is India's national space agency. Therefore, the correct answer is India.

Dalal Street in Mumbai, India, is famously known as the location of the Bombay Stock Exchange, which is one of the oldest stock exchanges in Asia.

Ouagadougou is the capital city of Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa. The other options are incorrect as Namibia's capital is Windhoek, PNG (Papua New Guinea) has Port Moresby, and 'Barmoda' is not a recognized country.

The first Indian nuclear test conducted at Pokhran in 1974 was code-named 'Smiling Buddha'. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including India Today and Wikipedia. The other options such as 'Shining Shiv', 'Bang of Brahama', and 'Pokhran Visphot' are incorrect or fabricated. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Himawari-8 is a Japanese weather satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency, making Japan the correct answer.

The official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada is 24 Sussex Drive, located in Ottawa. Hôtel Matignon is the residence of the French Prime Minister, Inkognitogata 18 is the residence of the Norwegian Prime Minister, and "None of these" is incorrect.

East London is a city located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, making option A the correct answer. The other options are countries where East London is not a city.

Najla Bouden became the first female prime minister in Tunisia and the Arab world in 2021, making her the correct answer. The other options are female leaders from different countries and regions.

Hangor Day is celebrated on 9 December to commemorate the achievements of PNS Hangor, a Pakistani submarine famous for its role in the 1971 war.

The International Olive Oil Council (IOC) was established in 1959 in Madrid, Spain, which is the correct location among the options provided.

The Gurkhas are originally from Nepal, known for their history as fierce warriors and their service in the British and Indian armies. Nepal is their native homeland, making option C correct.

The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica is the world's largest glacier by area and volume, making option A correct. Siachen and Hispar glaciers are large but much smaller in comparison.

Joseph Aspdin is credited with inventing modern Portland cement in 1824, which is the basis for most cement used today. The other options are not associated with the discovery of cement.

Russia supplies natural gas to European countries primarily through pipelines that transit Ukraine, making Ukraine the correct answer. The other options are either incorrect or less significant transit countries for Russian gas to Europe.

Paper was invented by Cai Lun, a Chinese court official, around 105 AD during the Han Dynasty. The other options are unrelated to the invention of paper.

One barrel of oil is internationally standardized as 159 liters. This is the commonly accepted conversion used in the oil industry.

The Farakka Dam is located on the Ganges River in India and has been a subject of dispute primarily between India and Bangladesh due to concerns over water sharing and downstream flow.

Australia is often called the 'birds continent' because it has a very diverse and unique bird population, including many species found nowhere else in the world. This nickname is not commonly applied to South America, Africa, or Asia.

The term 'Asian Tigers' refers to the highly developed economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Among the options given, South Korea is part of the Asian Tigers, while Japan, China, and Pakistan are not classified as such.

Heidelberg University is located in Germany. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country, established in 1386.

The Global Risks Report is published annually by the World Economic Forum, which analyzes global risks and their potential impacts. None of the other organizations listed publish this report.

The second major military operation in Swat against the Taliban in 2009 was Operation Rah-e-Rast (also spelled Rah-e-Rasat). This operation was launched in May 2009 after a failed peace agreement to recapture the Swat Valley from the Taliban. Operation Zarb-e-Azb, which is option C, was launched later in 2014 in North Waziristan and is unrelated to the 2009 Swat operations. Operation Rah-e-Haq was an earlier operation in the region. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Operation Rah-e-Rasat.

The country formerly known as the Malagasy Republic is Madagascar. The name 'Malagasy' refers to the people and language of Madagascar, making option C the correct answer.