General Knowledge

The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, currently has 543 elected seats. This is the constitutionally mandated number for members representing various constituencies across India.

The "Communist Manifesto" was first published in German in 1848 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It was originally written in German and published in London.

The First International Peace Congress was held in London in 1845, making option C the correct answer. The other dates are historically unrelated to this event.

The Earth takes approximately 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.09 seconds to complete one full rotation relative to distant stars, known as a sidereal day. This is the exact time for a single rotation on its own axis, making option D correct.

Recent scientific research and dating techniques have established that the world's oldest reliably dated cave paintings are found in Indonesia, specifically on the island of Sulawesi and nearby islands such as Muna. The oldest known cave painting is a hand stencil dated to at least 67,800 years ago in the limestone cave of Liang Metanduno on Muna Island, Indonesia. Other ancient paintings in Sulawesi include a life-size depiction of a wild pig dated to about 45,500 years ago and a figurative scene of humans and a pig dated to at least 51,200 years ago. While Vietnam has cave paintings dated to around 40,000 years ago, these are younger than the Indonesian cave art. Therefore, the correct answer is Indonesia (option D).

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded in 1970, making option A the correct answer. Option D (1969) is incorrect as the OIC was established the year after the 1969 Al-Aqsa Mosque fire incident.

India is the second most populous country in the world after China. Therefore, the correct answer is India, not China.

A standard chessboard has 8 rows and 8 columns, making a total of 8 × 8 = 64 squares.

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 18th century due to its access to coal, iron, and a strong banking system, which facilitated industrial growth before spreading to other countries.

The headquarters of the United Nations Organization (UNO) are located in New York, USA. This is the main site where the UN conducts its international diplomatic activities.

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was an Italian poet who lived during the late Middle Ages and is often considered a precursor to the Renaissance. He is best known for his epic poem 'The Divine Comedy,' which had a profound influence on Italian literature and the Renaissance. While Dante's lifetime predates the height of the Italian Renaissance, his work laid important groundwork for Renaissance literature. The other options are not Italian Renaissance poets: Rossetti was a 19th-century English poet, Virgil was an ancient Roman poet, and Homer was an ancient Greek poet. Therefore, Dante is the best answer as a poet closely associated with the origins of Italian Renaissance literature.

World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24th March every year to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of tuberculosis.

France is the most popular destination for foreign tourists worldwide, attracting the highest number of international visitors annually due to its rich culture, landmarks, and cuisine.

Threads, the social media platform by Meta, was officially launched on July 5, 2023, making option C the correct answer.

The drachma was the official currency of Greece for many centuries until it was replaced by the euro. Therefore, the correct answer is Greece.

According to the official United Nations records and multiple authoritative sources, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan all became members of the United Nations in the year 1992. Specifically, Georgia was admitted on 31 July 1992, while Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan were admitted on 2 March 1992. Therefore, the correct answer is 1992 (option B).

The blue whale is the largest living mammal on Earth, significantly larger than elephants, sharks, or giraffes. It can reach lengths of up to 100 feet and weigh as much as 200 tons.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated annually on May 8. This date honors the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and commemorates the principles and humanitarian work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The day has been observed since 1948 and is recognized globally.

The cuckoo is well-known for its distinctive call and its unique reproductive behavior of laying eggs in the nests of other bird species, a practice called brood parasitism. The other birds listed do not exhibit this behavior.

San Diego is a well-known city located in the state of California, on the west coast of the United States. None of the other options are correct as San Diego is not in Arizona, Florida, or Virginia.

World Inventors' Day is celebrated on 9th November to honor inventors and their contributions to society. This date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Hedy Lamarr, a famous inventor and actress.

The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth, classified as the largest saltwater lake in the world due to its size and salinity.

Qin Shi Huangdi was the first Emperor of a unified China, establishing the Qin dynasty in 221 BCE. He is historically recognized as the first to hold the title of Emperor in China.

Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers, surpassing Arabic, English, and Spanish.

The Tabuik festival is celebrated in India, specifically in West Bengal, by the Bengali Muslim community to commemorate the Islamic month of Muharram. It is not celebrated in Indonesia, Malaysia, or Singapore.