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2011

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International Observances

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General Knowledge

International Happiness Day is observed each year on __________?

A
19 March
B
20 March
C
21 March
D
22 April
Explanation and memory cue

The International Day of Happiness is officially observed each year on 20 March, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution 66/281 adopted on 12 July 2012. This is confirmed by the official United Nations website and related UN documents.

2012

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Geography Of Islands

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General Knowledge

Where is Socotra Island located?

A
Arabian Sea
B
South China Sea
C
Red Sea
D
Indian Ocean
Explanation and memory cue

Socotra Island is located in the Arabian Sea, near the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is not in the Indian Ocean proper, South China Sea, or Red Sea.

2013

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Sikh Gurus

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General Knowledge

Guru Amar Das became the third Sikh Guru in which year?

A
March 1552
B
April 1553
C
October 1654
D
December 1, 1552
Explanation and memory cue

Guru Amar Das became the third Sikh Guru in March 1552, succeeding Guru Angad Dev. This date is historically accepted and marks the beginning of his leadership in Sikhism.

2014

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World Geography

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General Knowledge

Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in ________?

A
Laos
B
Cambodia
C
China
D
Indonesia
Explanation and memory cue

Angkor Wat is a famous temple complex located in Cambodia. It is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and a symbol of Cambodia's cultural heritage.

2015

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Higher Education History

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General Knowledge

Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. In which year was it established?

A
1634
B
1635
C
1636
D
1641
Explanation and memory cue

Harvard University was established in 1636, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. This date is well-documented in historical records.

2016

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Rivers Of Russia

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General Knowledge

Maya River is located in _________?

A
Armenia
B
Turkey
C
India
D
Russia
Explanation and memory cue

The Maya River is located in Russia, flowing through Khabarovsk Krai and the Sakha Republic. It is a tributary of the Aldan River, which is part of the Lena River basin. There is no evidence that the Maya River is located in Turkey, Armenia, or India. Therefore, the correct answer is D, Russia.

2017

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Fish Production

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General Knowledge

The revolution of fish production is called?

A
White Revolution
B
Blue Revolution
C
Yellow Revolution
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'Blue Revolution' refers to the rapid increase in fish production through aquaculture and improved fisheries management, analogous to the 'Green Revolution' in agriculture. Hence, the revolution in fish production is called the Blue Revolution.

2018

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International Organizations

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General Knowledge

When was the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) founded?

A
15 November 2015
B
15 December 2015
C
15 January 2015
D
15 February 2015
Explanation and memory cue

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) was officially announced and founded on 15 November 2015, making option A the correct answer.

2019

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Time Zones

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General Knowledge

What does GMT stand for?

A
Global Match Time
B
Greenwich Mean Time
C
Global Must Time
D
Green Match Time
Explanation and memory cue

GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is a time standard used as a reference for time zones worldwide.

2020

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International Observances

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General Knowledge

21 March is observed internationally as ________?

A
World Meteorological Day (WMD)
B
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)
C
World Poetry Day (WPD)
D
International Day of Forests (IDF)
Explanation and memory cue

21 March is internationally observed as World Poetry Day, designated by UNESCO to promote the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry worldwide.