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Bird Control At Wimbledon
Which of the following birds is stationed at Wimbledon to keep its sky clear of local pigeons?
Hawks are commonly used as birds of prey to deter pigeons and other birds from specific areas, including Wimbledon, to keep the sky clear. They are effective natural deterrents due to their hunting behavior.
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Fastest Growing Trees
Which is the fastest growing tree in the world?
The Empress Splendor (Paulownia tomentosa) is known as one of the fastest growing trees in the world, capable of growing several feet per year under optimal conditions, which makes it faster than the other options listed.
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International Treaties
The INF Treaty was signed between which countries?
The INF Treaty (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty) was signed between the United States and the Soviet Union (Russia as its successor state) to eliminate intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles. Therefore, option A, 'Russia and America,' is correct.
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United Nations Agencies
Which of the following is not an agency of the United Nations?
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent humanitarian organization and not an agency of the United Nations. FAO, IMF, and ILO are all specialized agencies of the U.N.
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Scholarships And Awards
To whom was the first Asma Jahangir scholarship awarded?
The first Asma Jahangir Scholarship was awarded in August 2018 to Sana Gul. This scholarship honors the legacy of the late human rights champion Asma Jahangir by supporting the top-ranking female Chevening scholar from Pakistan. Sana Gul was recognized for her contributions and potential in human rights advocacy, making her the inaugural recipient of this prestigious award.
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Olympic Sports
In which year was tennis reintroduced at the Olympics and has continued to be a part of the games to this day?
Tennis was reintroduced as a full medal sport at the 1988 Seoul Olympics after being absent since 1924, and it has remained part of the Olympic program since then.
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Ancient Libraries
Where was the first library in the world located?
The first known systematically organized library in the world was the Library of Ashurbanipal, established in the 7th century BCE in the ancient city of Nineveh. Nineveh is located in present-day northern Iraq, not Syria. Since Iraq is not an option in the question, Syria is the closest geographically among the given choices. Therefore, while the exact location is in modern Iraq, the best available answer from the options is Syria.
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Colonial History
Indonesia was a colony of which of the following countries?
Indonesia was a colony of the Dutch for over 300 years, known historically as the Dutch East Indies. Spain, Portugal, and Belgium did not colonize Indonesia.
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Capital Cities
The capital of Malta is ________?
Valletta is the capital city of Malta, known for its historical significance and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The other options are capitals of different countries: Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea, and Vientiane is the capital of Laos.
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Religious Texts
Zend-Avesta is the sacred book of the?
The Zend-Avesta is the sacred scripture of Zoroastrianism, and its followers are known as Parsees in India. Therefore, the correct answer is Parsees.