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International Organizations

easy
General Knowledge

NATO is a/an ________ alliance?

Correct answer: A

A
Military
Correct
B
Economic
C
Regional
D
Cultural
Explanation and memory cue

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is primarily a military alliance formed for collective defense among member countries, making 'Military' the correct description.

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World War Ii

easy
General Knowledge

The atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima on which date?

Correct answer: B

A
3 August 1945
B
6 August 1945
Correct
C
9 August 1945
D
12 August 1945
Explanation and memory cue

The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945, marking a significant event in World War II history. This date is well-documented and widely recognized.

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Medicine / History

easy
General Knowledge

The first human heart transplant operation, conducted by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky, was performed in which year?

Correct answer: B

A
1968
B
1967
Correct
C
1958
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The first human heart transplant was successfully performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky in 1967, marking a significant milestone in medical history.

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News Agencies

easy
General Knowledge

Reuters is the news agency of ________.

Correct answer: B

A
United States
B
United Kingdom
Correct
C
France
D
Germany
Explanation and memory cue

Reuters is a well-known international news agency headquartered in the United Kingdom, making option B the correct answer.

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Current Affairs

medium2016
General Knowledge

On 15 April 2016, 11.5 million leaked documents from the Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca were released. As a consequence, which countries sacked their presidents?

Correct answer: A

A
Brazil & South Korea.
Correct
B
U.K. & Norway.
C
Brazil & Argentina.
D
Australia & South Africa.
Explanation and memory cue

The Panama Papers leak in April 2016 exposed corruption involving many politicians worldwide. In Brazil, the scandal contributed to political turmoil leading to the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff. In South Korea, President Park Geun-hye was impeached following a related corruption scandal. Hence, Brazil and South Korea are the correct countries where presidents were sacked as a consequence.

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Science / Astronomy

easy
General Knowledge

The largest planet of the solar system is ___________?

Correct answer: C

A
Earth
B
Mars
C
Jupiter
Correct
D
Saturn
Explanation and memory cue

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system by both diameter and mass, making it the correct answer.

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World War Ii

easy
General Knowledge

What was the name of the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city of Hiroshima?

Correct answer: A

A
Little Boy
Correct
B
Fat Boy
C
Little Man
D
Fat Man
Explanation and memory cue

The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima was named "Little Boy." "Fat Man" was the bomb dropped on Nagasaki. The other options are incorrect names.

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Currencies

easy
General Knowledge

What is the currency of Qatar?

Correct answer: D

A
Dollar
B
Dinar
C
Dirham
D
Riyal
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The official currency of Qatar is the Qatari Riyal, which is represented by option D. The other options are currencies of different countries.

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History

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General Knowledge

The party led by Hitler that came into power in 1933 is known as the

Correct answer: B

A
Labour Party
B
Nazi Party
Correct
C
Ku-Klux-Klan
D
Democratic Party
Explanation and memory cue

The party that came into power in Germany in 1933 under Adolf Hitler was the Nazi Party, officially known as the National Socialist German Workers' Party. This party led Germany into World War II and was responsible for many atrocities.

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World War I

easy
General Knowledge

When did World War I end?

Correct answer: D

A
1912
B
1914
C
1916
D
1918
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

World War I ended in 1918 with the signing of the Armistice on November 11, marking the cessation of hostilities.

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International Days

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General Knowledge

7 April is observed internationally as?

Correct answer: C

A
Women’s Day
B
World Water Day
C
World Health Day
Correct
D
Human Rights Day
Explanation and memory cue

7 April is observed internationally as World Health Day, which is celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) and to raise awareness about global health issues.

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International Organizations

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General Knowledge

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded on ________?

Correct answer: D

A
September 25, 1966
B
September 25, 1967
C
September 25, 19698
D
September 25, 1969
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded following the first Islamic Summit Conference held on September 25, 1969. The formal establishment of the OIC took place in May 1971 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but the founding date is recognized as September 25, 1969, when the summit that led to its creation was held. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: September 25, 1969. Option C contains a typo (19698), and options A and B are incorrect years.

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International Organizations

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General Knowledge

The United Nations has ________ principal organs.

Correct answer: C

A
4
B
5
C
6
Correct
D
7
Explanation and memory cue

The United Nations has six principal organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, the Secretariat, and the Trusteeship Council (which is currently inactive). This is confirmed by the official United Nations website and UN Charter Article 7. Therefore, the correct answer is 6, corresponding to option C.

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World War Ii

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General Knowledge

World War II submarine U17 belongs to which country?

Correct answer: C

A
France
B
The USA
C
Germany
Correct
D
The UK
Explanation and memory cue

The submarine U17 was a German U-boat during World War II, as indicated by the 'U' designation commonly used by Germany for their submarines in that era.

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World War Ii

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General Knowledge

The atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki on which date?

Correct answer: C

A
3 August 1945
B
6 August 1945
C
9 August 1945
Correct
D
12 August 1945
Explanation and memory cue

The atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on 9 August 1945, making option C the correct answer. This event followed the bombing of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945.

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World War Ii

easy
General Knowledge

When did World War II begin?

Correct answer: C

A
1935
B
1937
C
1939
Correct
D
1941
Explanation and memory cue

World War II began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, triggering the conflict. Therefore, option C (1939) is the correct answer.

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International Organizations

Medium
General Knowledge

The 6th organ, the Trusteeship Council of the United Nations, suspended operation on November 1, 1994, with the independence of ________.

Correct answer: C

A
Chad
B
Sudan
C
Palau
Correct
D
Tunisia
Explanation and memory cue

The Trusteeship Council of the United Nations suspended its operations in 1994 after the independence of Palau, the last remaining UN trust territory. With this, the council completed its original mandate of overseeing decolonization.

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Capital Cities

easy
General Knowledge

What is the capital of Vietnam?

Correct answer: C

A
Dhaka
B
Ajmaan
C
Hanoi
Correct
D
none of these
Explanation and memory cue

Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, making option C the correct answer. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, Ajmaan is a city in the UAE, and 'none of these' is incorrect.

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Awards / Film History

medium
General Knowledge

Which actor won the first Oscar Award?

Correct answer: B

A
Warner Baxter
B
Emil Jannings
Correct
C
Lionel Barrymore
D
Charlie Chaplin
Explanation and memory cue

Emil Jannings was the first actor to win an Oscar, receiving the Best Actor award at the 1st Academy Awards in 1929 for his roles in "The Last Command" and "The Way of All Flesh."

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Pakistan Affairs

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General Knowledge

Who was the first Inspector General (IG) of Sindh Police?

Correct answer: D

A
Khowaja Masroor Hassan
B
Chaudhary Fazal-e-Haq
C
Mian Muhammad Aslam Hayat
D
None of These
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The first Inspector General of Sindh Police was not Chaudhary Fazal-e-Haq as stated in the original question. Historical records indicate that the first person appointed to the post of Inspector General of Sindh Police was Sir Henry R. Hall, who took office when the Sindh Police was formally organized in 1843. The options given (Khowaja Masroor Hassan, Chaudhary Fazal-e-Haq, Mian Muhammad Aslam Hayat) are notable figures but none was the first IG of Sindh Police. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of These'.

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International Organizations

easy
General Knowledge

Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?

Correct answer: D

A
Dag Hammarskjold
B
Kurt Walheim
C
U Thant
D
Trygve Lie
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving from 1946 to 1952. The other options served later or are incorrect.

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World War Ii

easy
General Knowledge

When did World War II end?

Correct answer: D

A
1939
B
1941
C
1943
D
1945
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

World War II ended in 1945, which is why option D is correct. The other years correspond to different significant events during the war but not its conclusion.

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Science / Plants

easy
General Knowledge

Which of the following plants produces the world's biggest flower by size and smells like rotten flesh?

Correct answer: A

A
Rafflesia arnoldii
Correct
B
Cactus
C
Pitcher plant
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Rafflesia arnoldii produces the world's largest flower by size and is known for its strong odor resembling rotten flesh, which attracts pollinators like flies. The other options do not match these characteristics.

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International Relations

easy
General Knowledge

Senkaku Islands are disputed between which of the following nations?

Correct answer: A

A
Japan and China
Correct
B
Japan and Russia
C
China and Philippines
D
USA and Russia
Explanation and memory cue

The Senkaku Islands are a group of uninhabited islands disputed primarily between Japan and China, with Taiwan also claiming them. The dispute centers on sovereignty and control over the islands in the East China Sea.

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Currencies

easy
General Knowledge

Taka is the currency of which country?

Correct answer: B

A
Bhutan
B
Bangladesh
Correct
C
Indonesia
D
Nepal
Explanation and memory cue

The Taka is the official currency of Bangladesh. None of the other countries listed use Taka as their currency.