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Pulitzer Prize Winners

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Name the first Pakistani who won the Pulitzer Prize.

A
Dr Abul Qadeer Khan
B
Dr Raza Bakir
C
Malala Yousafzai
D
Adrees Latif
Explanation and memory cue

Malala Yousafzai is the first Pakistani to win the Pulitzer Prize, awarded in 2013 for her courageous advocacy of girls' education. The other options are notable Pakistanis but have not won the Pulitzer Prize.

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Famous Sports Personalities

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The famous player ‘Pele’ is associated with which game?

A
Cricket
B
Horse Riding
C
Swimming
D
Football
Explanation and memory cue

Pele is a legendary football (soccer) player from Brazil, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history. Therefore, the correct association is with football.

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Uses Of Optic Fibers

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Optic fibers are mainly used for which of the following:

A
Communication
B
Weaving
C
Food industry
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Optic fibers are primarily used in communication systems because they can transmit data as light signals over long distances with minimal loss, making them ideal for high-speed internet and telecommunications.

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African History And Observances

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General Knowledge

Which day is observed as Africa Day?

A
24 Oct
B
14 Nov
C
25 May
D
25 Jan
Explanation and memory cue

Africa Day is observed annually on 25 May to commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which is now the African Union (AU).

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U.s. Government

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Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, was elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the first woman to hold the post in ________?

A
2006
B
2007
C
2008
D
2009
Explanation and memory cue

Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, was first elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on January 4, 2007, following the 2006 midterm elections in which the Democrats gained the majority. She was the first woman to hold the post. Therefore, the correct year is 2007, corresponding to option B.

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African Political Leaders

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Who was the first woman elected to head an African country in 2006?

A
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
B
Graça Machel
C
Winnie Mandela
D
Helen Zille
Explanation and memory cue

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected as the President of Liberia in 2006, becoming the first woman elected to head an African country. The other options were prominent women but were not elected heads of state in 2006.

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Currency

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General Knowledge

What is the currency of Switzerland?

A
Dollars
B
Pound
C
Swiss Franc
D
Euro
Explanation and memory cue

The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc, abbreviated as CHF. It is distinct from the Euro, which is used by many other European countries, but not Switzerland.

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Hong Kong Handover

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General Knowledge

When did the British return Hong Kong to China?

A
2000
B
1997
C
1999
D
1980
Explanation and memory cue

The British returned Hong Kong to China in 1997, marking the end of British colonial rule and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under Chinese sovereignty.

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World Health Organization

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General Knowledge

When was the World Health Organization established?

A
April 6th 1948
B
April 7th 1948
C
April 5th 1948
D
April 8th 1948
Explanation and memory cue

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7th, 1948, which is now celebrated annually as World Health Day.

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Sports History

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General Knowledge

FIFA was established on ________?

A
21 May 1904
B
25 May 1940
C
21 May 1905
D
22 May 1904
Explanation and memory cue

FIFA was established on 21 May 1904, which corresponds to option A. The other dates are incorrect. This is a well-documented historical fact.