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Corporate Acquisitions

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Nokia's mobile business was acquired by _____?

A
Microsoft
B
Google
C
Yahoo
D
Apple
Explanation and memory cue

Microsoft acquired Nokia's mobile phone business in 2014, making option A the correct answer. The other companies listed did not acquire Nokia's mobile division.

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Pakistan Cricket Team Coaching Staff

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Who is the current bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team?

A
Misbah ul Haq
B
Javed Mian Dad
C
Waqar Younis
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

As of mid-2024, Waqar Younis is not the current bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team. The position has been held by different coaches recently, and none of the listed options except 'None' correctly identify the current bowling coach. Therefore, 'None' is the most accurate answer among the given choices.

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Cricket Records

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Who was the first batsman to hit a six on the first ball of a Test match innings?

A
Shahid Afridi
B
Brendan McCullum
C
Chris Gayle
D
None
Explanation and memory cue

No batsman has ever hit a six on the very first ball of a Test match innings. Therefore, none of the listed players (Shahid Afridi, Brendan McCullum, Chris Gayle) have achieved this feat, making 'None' the correct answer.

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Indian Organizations

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General Knowledge

RSS ideology followed by Indian PM Modi: What does RSS stand for?

A
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
B
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sabha
C
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Singh
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

RSS stands for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which is a right-wing, Hindu nationalist, paramilitary volunteer organization in India. This is the correct and widely recognized full form of RSS.

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Famous Poets

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General Knowledge

“Nizar Qabbani” is the national poet of which country?

A
Syria
B
Egypt
C
Iran
D
Saudi Arabia
Explanation and memory cue

Nizar Qabbani is widely recognized as the national poet of Syria due to his significant contributions to Arabic poetry and his Syrian heritage.

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Animal Behavior

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General Knowledge

Which is the only snake that builds a nest?

A
The female King Cobra
B
The female viper
C
The female Anaconda
D
The female mamba
Explanation and memory cue

The female King Cobra is unique among snakes because it builds a nest to lay and protect its eggs, which is uncommon behavior in snakes. Other snakes like vipers, anacondas, and mambas do not build nests.

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International Organizations

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General Knowledge

How many countries are members of the "Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development" (OECD), which was founded in 1961?

A
30
B
36
C
40
D
46
Explanation and memory cue

As of 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has 38 member countries. The question options include 36 as option B, which was accurate until recent expansions. However, the closest and most accurate choice among the given options is B (36). The OECD was founded in 1961 and has grown to 38 members by 2024, according to the latest OECD official data and publications. Therefore, option B is the best available choice among the given options, and the explanation is updated to reflect the current membership count.

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International Observances

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General Knowledge

When is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons celebrated?

A
31st July
B
30th July
C
29th July
D
28th July
Explanation and memory cue

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed annually on 31st July to raise awareness about human trafficking and promote efforts to combat it.

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Technology Books

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Who is the author of the book "Tools and Weapons: The Promise and The Peril of the Digital Age"?

A
Jeff Bezos
B
Sundar Pichai
C
Brad Smith
D
Satya Nadella
Explanation and memory cue

Brad Smith, the President of Microsoft, co-authored the book "Tools and Weapons: The Promise and The Peril of the Digital Age." The other options are prominent tech leaders but are not authors of this book.

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Apg Asia Pacific Group

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Pakistan has been a member of the APG (Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering) since _____. The APG is a regional body associated with the Paris-based FATF (Financial Action Task Force), which is not a United Nations organization.

A
1999
B
2000
C
2003
D
2004
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan became a member of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in 2003. The APG is a regional body associated with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which is based in Paris, but it is not a United Nations body.