General Knowledge

‘Starry Night’ is a famous painting created by Vincent Van Gogh in 1889, making option A the correct answer.

PPI stands for Pakistan Press International, which is a major news agency based in Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Pakistan.

The book 'Ayub, Bhutto, and Zia: How They Fell Victim to Their Own Plans' was written by Ayesha Jalal, a well-known historian and author specializing in South Asian history. Therefore, option C is correct.

The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, containing the highest peak, Mount Everest. This makes option B the correct answer.

World Cotton Day is officially observed on 7th October each year. This date was recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in August 2021 following a proposal by several African cotton-producing countries. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of cotton in economic development, international trade, and poverty alleviation. Multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations, FAO, and WTO confirm that World Cotton Day is celebrated on 7th October.

TT (Tidningarnas Telegrambyrå) is the national news agency of Sweden, providing news services primarily in Swedish. Therefore, the correct answer is Sweden.

SPA stands for Saudi Press Agency, which is the official news agency of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the correct answer is Saudi Arabia.

The official theme for World Smile Day 2024 is 'Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile,' which encourages spreading kindness to bring smiles to others. This matches option C exactly.

Nanga Parbat is the second highest mountain in Pakistan after K2, making option A correct. It is well-known as the ninth highest mountain in the world and the highest peak in the western Himalayas.

XINHUA is the official state news agency of China, making option A the correct answer. It is well-known as China's primary news agency.