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Mount Everest
Who became the first woman to summit Mount Everest in 1975?
Junko Tabei was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1975, making her a pioneering figure in mountaineering history.
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Academy Awards
In 2010, who became the first woman director to win an Academy Award for Directing?
Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director in 2010 for the film "The Hurt Locker." This was a historic achievement as no woman had won this award before her.
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Literature
"Gulliver's Travels" was written by ________?
"Gulliver's Travels" was written by Jonathan Swift, making option D the correct answer. The other authors listed did not write this work.
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Nobel Prize Winners
Who was the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Prize in 2003?
Shirin Ebadi was the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her efforts in democracy and human rights. The other options are either incorrect or received awards in different years.
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International Treaties
The UN introduced The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), the world’s first legally binding document that seeks to completely eliminate nuclear weapons, in which year?
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) was adopted by the United Nations on 7 July 2017. It was the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons. The treaty was opened for signature on 20 September 2017 and entered into force on 22 January 2021 after the 50th ratification was deposited. Therefore, the correct year when the UN introduced (adopted) the treaty is 2017, corresponding to option C.
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Cities Of Pakistan
The second largest city of Pakistan is
Lahore is the second largest city in Pakistan by population, after Karachi. It is a major cultural and economic center in the country.
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Labour Day History
Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. The first Labour Day was celebrated in New York City in ____?
The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882, organized by the Knights of Labor and attended by about 10,000 workers. This is widely recognized as the first organized Labor Day event in the United States. The date 1880 is incorrect for New York City; it is sometimes confused with early Canadian observances. Therefore, the correct answer is 1882 (option B).
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Capital Cities
Name the capital city of Switzerland.
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland, known as the federal city where the Swiss federal government is located. The other options are capitals or cities of different countries.
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Contemporary Literature
The book "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" is written by: ________?
Yuval Noah Harari is the author of the book "21 Lessons for the 21st Century," which explores contemporary global issues. The other options are authors or thinkers known for different works.
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Islamic History
In which year did the Abbasids defeat the Umayyads?
The Abbasid Caliphate defeated the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 AD, marking the end of Umayyad rule and the beginning of Abbasid dominance in the Islamic world.