General Knowledge

Noology is the study of knowledge, derived from the Greek word 'noos' meaning mind or intellect. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Karman line, located at an altitude of 100 kilometers above Earth's sea level, is internationally recognized as the boundary between Earth's atmosphere and outer space.

Cumbria University in the UK was reported as the first public university to accept tuition fees in Bitcoin, pioneering the use of digital currency in higher education payments. While some universities have accepted cryptocurrency donations or explored blockchain technology, Cumbria University is recognized for accepting Bitcoin specifically for tuition payments. Other universities listed do not have verified claims of being first in this regard.

The Yellow River, also known as Huang He, is located in China. It is the second-longest river in China and is famous for its historical significance and yellow-colored silt.

The Organisation of American States (OAS) was established in 1948 with the signing of the OAS Charter in Bogotá, Colombia. This makes option C the correct answer.

The South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA) was signed on 11 April 1993 to promote trade and economic cooperation among South Asian countries.

The United Nations declared 2010-2020 as the International Decade for Action, 'Water for Life', to promote efforts to fulfill international commitments on water and water-related issues. The other options correspond to different UN decades in other time periods.

The Amazon river dolphin is commonly known as the Pink river dolphin due to its distinctive pink coloration, especially in males. This is the widely accepted common name for this species.

The Green River is primarily located in the United States, flowing through Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. Therefore, option A (U.S) is the correct answer.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) was originally established in 1865 as the International Telegraph Bureau (Bureau International des Télégraphes). This was its original name before it evolved into the ITU.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was established in 1981, but the official founding date is May 25, 1981. Therefore, the correct answer is 1981, which corresponds to option B, not D. The original correct_answer was B, which is correct. The options and question text are accurate, but the correct answer was mistakenly changed in the verification. The explanation was missing and is now provided.

"Yusuf Zulekan" is a famous Balochi love story, well known in Baloch literature and folklore. Therefore, the correct answer is C, Balochi.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17, as designated by the United Nations to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty worldwide.

Major Raja Aziz Bhatti is officially recognized as a National Hero of Pakistan for his extraordinary bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. He was posthumously awarded the Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan's highest military honor, for his valor in defending the BRB Canal near Burki in the Lahore sector. Although Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the founder of Pakistan and a revered national figure, the official title of 'National Hero' in the context of military gallantry is attributed to Major Aziz Bhatti. Other options listed are notable figures but not officially designated as the National Hero of Pakistan.

Hashim Shah is known as the 'Romi of Kashmir' because of his poetic style and influence in Kashmiri literature, similar to how Rumi influenced Persian poetry. The other poets listed are from different regions or traditions.

The term length for mayors varies globally and locally, but in many municipalities, especially in the United States, the most common term length is four years. A 2006 survey by the International City/County Management Association found that 45% of U.S. cities have a four-year mayoral term, making it the predominant standard. Some cities have shorter or longer terms, and term limits vary, but four years is widely accepted as the standard term length for mayors in many places.

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 September 1996, as confirmed by UN official documents and resolution A/RES/50/245. The treaty was then opened for signature on 24 September 1996. Among the given options, 24 September 1996 (option B) is the closest and most accurate date related to the treaty's adoption and opening for signature. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The headquarters of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is well-documented in official sources and news reports about the coalition.

The Commonwealth Secretariat was established in 1965 as the main intergovernmental agency of the Commonwealth of Nations. This is confirmed by authoritative sources such as Britannica and the official Commonwealth information. Therefore, the correct answer is 1965, which corresponds to option C.

International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2nd, which is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a global symbol of non-violence.

The first animals domesticated by Stone Age people were dogs, which were tamed from wolves and served as companions and helpers. Sheep, horses, and asses were domesticated later in human history.

The Burj Khalifa's construction used a massive amount of materials, including reinforced concrete, steel, aluminum, and glass. Specifically, the aluminum used in the building's exterior cladding weighs about the same as five Airbus A380 aircraft. Nickel (referred to as 'Nikal' in the question) is not a primary material used in the construction of the Burj Khalifa, and silver and silicon are not relevant in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is Aluminum.

Barbara Bush, wife of George H. W. Bush, died on April 17, 2018. Multiple reliable sources including CNN, The Washington Post, BBC, and CBS News confirm the date of her death as April 17, 2018. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (17 April 2018). The original correct_answer was incorrectly given as B (16 April 2018), which is not accurate.

Nabi Tajima became the oldest living woman in Japan on 27 September 2015, following the death of a 115-year-old anonymous woman. She later became the world's oldest living person in 2017. The date 15 September 2013 mentioned in the original question is incorrect according to verified sources including Wikipedia and Guinness World Records.

Birmingham was the host city for the Commonwealth Games in 2022, making option B the correct answer. London and Manchester have hosted the Games in the past, but not in 2022.