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Harvard University Presidents

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__________ is the first Harvard University president since the seventeenth century with no earned Harvard degree.

A
Tony Greenwoods
B
Peter Steward
C
Lara John
D
Drew Gilpin Faust
Explanation and memory cue

Drew Gilpin Faust was the first Harvard University president since the 17th century who did not earn a degree from Harvard, making her unique in this regard. The other options are not known Harvard presidents.

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International Treaties

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General Knowledge

When was the INF Treaty signed between the United States and the Soviet Union?

A
1991
B
2000
C
1987
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The INF Treaty was signed in 1987 between the United States and the Soviet Union, not Russia and America. Since none of the options correctly reflect the parties involved, and option D is 'None of these', it is the most accurate choice.

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Social Media History

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Snapchat was launched in _________?

A
2006
B
2007
C
2011
D
2012
Explanation and memory cue

Snapchat was created and initially launched in 2011 by Evan Spiegel and his co-founders while they were students at Stanford University. The app gained popularity and was publicly released around that time. Although some sources mention 2012 as a public release year, the widely accepted launch year for Snapchat is 2011, when it was first introduced and started gaining users.

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Capital Cities

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General Knowledge

What is the capital of Sweden?

A
Stockholm
B
Malmö
C
Uppsala
D
Gävle
Explanation and memory cue

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden, known for being the political, cultural, and economic center of the country.

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Famous Personalities

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General Knowledge

What is the real name of Gandhi?

A
Mochandas Gandhi
B
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
C
Manooshdas Karmjit Gandhi
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is the full real name of the Indian leader commonly known as Gandhi. This is the historically accurate and widely accepted name.

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Media And Journalism

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General Knowledge

The Independent is the online newspaper of which one of the following countries?

A
Britain
B
France
C
USA
D
Brazil
Explanation and memory cue

The Independent is a well-known British online newspaper, originally a print newspaper based in the United Kingdom. Therefore, the correct answer is Britain.

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Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments

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General Knowledge

Which of the following tennis tournaments is the oldest among the famous Grand Slam championships?

A
U.S. Open
B
Australian Open
C
French Open
D
Wimbledon
Explanation and memory cue

Wimbledon, established in 1877, is the oldest of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, predating the U.S. Open (1881), French Open (1891), and Australian Open (1905).

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Us States Admission Order

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General Knowledge

What are the 49th and 50th states of the USA?

A
California, Alaska
B
New York, Florida
C
Washington DC, Wyoming
D
Alaska, Hawaii
Explanation and memory cue

Alaska was admitted as the 49th state of the USA in 1959, followed by Hawaii as the 50th state later that same year. Therefore, the correct answer is Alaska and Hawaii.

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Capital Cities

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General Knowledge

"Kigali" is the capital of what country?

A
Panama
B
Romania
C
Rwanda
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda, a country in East Africa. The option 'Rawanda' is a misspelling of 'Rwanda', but it clearly refers to the correct country.

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African Union Leadership

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General Knowledge

Who is the current Chairperson of the African Union?

A
Félix Tshisekedi
B
Thabo Mbeki
C
Alpha Condé
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The current Chairperson of the African Union (as of 2024) is Azali Assoumani, not Félix Tshisekedi or the other listed options. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.