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Australian Intelligence Agencies

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Which of the following is the domestic intelligence agency of Australia?

A
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
B
Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS)
C
Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO)
D
Office of National Assessments (ONA)
Explanation and memory cue

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is Australia's domestic intelligence agency responsible for protecting the country from espionage, sabotage, and terrorism. The other options are also intelligence agencies but serve different roles: ASIS handles foreign intelligence, DIO provides defense intelligence, and ONA (now DIA) was responsible for national assessments.

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Seaports

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“Port of Barrow” is the seaport of __________ ?

A
USA
B
Australia
C
UK
D
Canada
Explanation and memory cue

Port of Barrow, also known as Barrow-in-Furness, is a seaport located in the United Kingdom. It is well-known for its shipbuilding industry and maritime activities.

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Capital Cities

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General Knowledge

What is the capital of Belgium?

A
Brussels
B
La Paz
C
Paris
D
Ottawa
Explanation and memory cue

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium, known as the political and administrative center of the country. The other options are capitals of different countries: La Paz (Bolivia), Paris (France), and Ottawa (Canada).

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International Country Codes

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What is the international country calling code of the USA?

A
+1
B
+2
C
+31
D
+41
Explanation and memory cue

The international country calling code for the USA is +1, which is used when dialing to the United States from abroad. The other codes correspond to different countries.

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National Symbols

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The national tree of which country is the Banyan tree?

A
Germany
B
Italy
C
India
D
Canada
Explanation and memory cue

The Banyan tree is the national tree of India, symbolizing immortality and longevity in Indian culture.

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World Cancer Day

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What was the theme of World Cancer Day 2020?

A
I Can We Can
B
Myths The Debunk
C
No Ahead Of Us
D
I am and I will
Explanation and memory cue

The theme for World Cancer Day 2020 was "I am and I will," emphasizing personal commitment to reducing the impact of cancer.

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Inventions

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General Knowledge

Who invented the electric motor?

A
Michael Faraday
B
Oliver Evans
C
Thomas Edison
D
Horace Day
Explanation and memory cue

Michael Faraday is credited with inventing the electric motor in the early 1820s by demonstrating electromagnetic rotation, which laid the foundation for electric motors.

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National Symbols

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General Knowledge

Which is the national flower of Singapore?

A
Comet Orchid
B
King Protea
C
Rose
D
Vanda Miss Joaquim
Explanation and memory cue

The national flower of Singapore is the Vanda Miss Joaquim, a hybrid orchid known for its vibrant colors and resilience, officially adopted in 1981.

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Company History

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Microsoft was founded in__________?

A
1970
B
1972
C
1975
D
1981
Explanation and memory cue

Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, making option C the correct answer.

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Solar Telescopes

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Which is the world’s largest solar telescope that recently captured its first image of the Sun in January 2020?

A
Gran Telescopio Canarias
B
Hobby-Eberly Telescope
C
GREGOR, Teide Observatory
D
Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope
Explanation and memory cue

The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope is the world's largest solar telescope and it captured its first images of the Sun in January 2020, making it the correct answer. The other telescopes listed are large but not the largest solar telescope.