General Knowledge

The official currency of Turkey is the Turkish Lira, making option C the correct answer. 'Takka' and 'Riyal' are currencies of other countries, and 'None' is incorrect.

ByteDance is the parent company of TikTok, having developed and launched the app. Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu are other major Chinese tech companies but are not related to TikTok's ownership.

The book "Eating Grass: The Making of the Pakistani Bomb" was authored by Shuja Nawaz. He is a well-known journalist and author who wrote extensively on Pakistan's nuclear program. The other options are either unrelated or did not author this book.

The Convention on Cluster Munitions was adopted in 2008 to prohibit the use, transfer, and stockpile of cluster bombs. This is a well-documented international treaty adopted in that year.

The International Day of the Girl Child is officially observed every year on 11th October to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

As of 2024, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has 8 member countries: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Therefore, option B is correct.

Psephology is the scientific study of elections and voting behavior, making option C the correct answer.

THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, which is an American missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal phase.

Rahat Zakheli is recognized as the author of the first Pashto novel, making option C correct. He is a prominent figure in Pashto literature known for pioneering novel writing in the Pashto language.

The Jasmine flower was officially declared the national flower of Pakistan in 1961 due to its widespread presence and cultural significance in the country.

The official currency of China is the Yuan, also known as Renminbi. Yen is the currency of Japan, Dinar is used in several Middle Eastern countries, and Rupee is used in India and some neighboring countries.

The official theme for the International Day of the Girl Child 2024 is "Girls’ Vision for the Future," as confirmed by the United Nations' official communications and UN Web TV. This theme highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting girls' aspirations and potential for shaping the future. The previously stated theme "Girls: An Agent of Change" is not the official theme for 2024 but may be confused with themes from other years or similar observances.

The theme for World Mental Health Day 2024 is "Mental health is a universal human right," emphasizing the importance of recognizing mental health as a fundamental human right globally.

The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, marking an important event in New Zealand's history as the agreement between the British Crown and Māori chiefs.

Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan, was built to commemorate the victims of the atomic bomb dropped during World War II. It honors those who lost their lives due to the atomic bombing.

The term 'Eccentric' refers to a person who has unusual or unconventional habits or behavior, making it the correct answer. 'Misogynist' means someone who hates women, and 'Misogamist' refers to someone who hates marriage, which do not fit the question.

The Atlantic Ocean is known to have the highest average salinity among the world's oceans due to higher evaporation rates and lower precipitation compared to others, making it the saltiest ocean.

The 1954 Daigo Fukuryu Maru incident involved a Japanese fishing boat exposed to radioactive fallout from the United States' Castle Bravo thermonuclear weapon test at Bikini Atoll. This event is historically significant as it highlighted the dangers of nuclear testing.

Henry Kissinger is the author of the book "World Order," which discusses global diplomacy and international relations. None of the other listed authors wrote a book by that title.

'Wind Sculpture in Bronze' is a bronze sculpture created by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE. It is part of his ongoing 'Wind Sculpture' series that captures the movement of fabric in solid form. The sculpture was fabricated in 2022 and installed in the Princess Estelle Sculpture Park. The other artists listed (Edvard Munch, Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollock) are known for different styles and works unrelated to this sculpture.

The book titled "War," released on October 15, 2024, is authored by Bob Woodward, a well-known investigative journalist and author. The other options are notable figures but are not the authors of this book.

Gilgit-Baltistan did not gain formal independence on any of these dates; however, the region came under the control of Pakistan in November 1947 after the local rebellion against the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir's rule. Therefore, 1st November 1947 is often referenced as the date when Gilgit-Baltistan effectively changed administration.

Dr. Muhammad Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to create economic and social development from below through microcredit.

The book 'Pakistan Political and Constitutional Engineering' was authored by Ilhan Niaz, a noted scholar on Pakistan's political history. Therefore, option B is correct.

The World Health Organization officially declared Covid-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, making option B correct. January and May 2020 are incorrect dates for this declaration, and "None of these" is invalid since March 2020 is the correct answer.