General Knowledge

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established following the "Atoms for Peace" speech delivered by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the United Nations General Assembly on 8 December 1953, which proposed the creation of an international body to promote peaceful nuclear energy use.

Based on authoritative sources including the World Bank and Encyclopaedia Britannica, Yemen has a land area of approximately 455,000 square kilometers. Among the options, Oman has a land area of about 309,500 square kilometers, which is the closest in size to Yemen compared to Myanmar (around 676,590 km²), Syria (about 185,180 km²), and Chile (approximately 756,700 km²). Although Oman is smaller than Yemen, it is the nearest in size among the given choices.

Based on verified data, Germany's area is approximately 357,600 km². Italy's area is about 302,100 km², which is closer in size to Germany than the other options. Spain is about 506,000 km², Chile about 756,100 km², and the Republic of the Congo about 342,000 km². Therefore, Italy is the closest in size to Germany, not Chile as originally stated.

SAARC decisions at all levels are taken on the basis of unanimity to ensure that all member countries agree before any decision is implemented, promoting consensus and cooperation.

SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, which is a regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union in South Asia. Option C correctly states the full form of SAARC.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was granted Permanent Observer status by the United Nations General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council in 2017, not 2018. This status allows AIIB to participate in UN deliberations without voting rights.

Ranikot Fort is famously known as ‘The Great Wall of Sindh’ due to its massive size and extensive fortifications, resembling a great wall. None of the other forts listed have this nickname.

Zimbabwe was formerly known as Rhodesia before gaining independence in 1980. The other countries listed were never called Rhodesia.

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is a multilateral treaty because it involves multiple countries agreeing to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. It is not limited to two or three parties, making 'Multilateral' the correct description.

Morro Castle is a historic fortress located in Havana, Cuba, built over 400 years ago to protect the city from invasions. Therefore, the correct answer is Cuba.

The nickname "Big Apple" is famously associated with New York City, making option A the correct answer.

Cordoba is a well-known city located in Spain, famous for its historical significance and cultural heritage, especially during the period of Al-Andalus.

Italy uses the Euro as its official currency since it is a member of the Eurozone. The other options are currencies of other countries.

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons (Non-Proliferation), promote nuclear disarmament, and facilitate the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Therefore, all the options listed are objectives of the NPT.

Delos is a Greek island that is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its archaeological significance. It is located in Greece, making option C the correct answer.

Laurence Cockcroft is the author of the book "Global Corruption: Money, Power, and Ethics in the Modern World." The other options are either unrelated authors or historical figures not connected to this book.

Nice is a well-known city located in the country of France, on the French Riviera along the Mediterranean coast.

The book 'Born A Crime' is a memoir written by Trevor Noah, detailing his experiences growing up in South Africa during apartheid and its aftermath.

The Romans did not have a symbol for zero as we use today, but the Latin word 'nulla' (meaning 'none' or 'nothing') was used to represent the concept of zero in some contexts. Therefore, 'nulla' is the closest Roman symbol or term for zero.

The novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' was written by George Orwell. He is the well-known author of this dystopian classic, making option A the correct answer.

"A Case of Exploding Mangoes" is a novel written by Mohammed Hanif, making option D the correct answer.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible for verifying that Non-Nuclear Weapon States comply with their commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) not to acquire nuclear weapons through inspections and safeguards.

Dr. Zakir Hussain was the first Muslim President of India, serving from 1967 until his death in 1969. The other options were notable figures but never served as President of India.

Kelimutu volcano, famous for its three crater lakes with unique and changing colors, is located in Indonesia. This makes option D the correct answer.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights contains 30 articles that outline fundamental human rights to be universally protected.