General Knowledge

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often referred to as Asia's version of the Nobel Prize because it honors outstanding contributions in government service, public service, community leadership, and other fields in Asia, similar to how the Nobel Prize recognizes global achievements.

Mount Ararat is the highest mountain in Turkey, making option B correct. It is a well-known geographical fact.

Jahangir Nagar was the historical name for Dhaka during the Mughal period, named after the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Therefore, the correct answer is Dhaka.

The United Nations observes International Widows Day on 23rd June each year to raise awareness about the issues faced by widows worldwide. Therefore, option B (23rd June) is correct, not 25th June.

The official currency of Brazil is the Brazilian Real, abbreviated as BRL. The other options are currencies of different countries: Euro (European Union), Peso (used in several Latin American countries), and Dinar (used in some Middle Eastern countries).

The side gallery of a badminton court is the area between the singles and doubles sidelines, which is 40 cm wide. This space is used in doubles play but not in singles, making option D correct.

The headquarters of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the official and well-known location for EFTA's main office.

Ordinary mobile phones communicate using radio waves, which are a type of electromagnetic wave suitable for wireless communication over distances. Sound waves cannot travel through air to transmit phone signals, infrared and UV waves are not used for standard mobile phone communication.

Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries: Minsk (Belarus), Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), and Brasilia (Brazil).

Luxor is a city located in Egypt, known for its ancient temples and monuments. Therefore, the correct answer is Egypt.