General Knowledge

The World Day for International Justice is observed annually on 17 July to promote international criminal justice and honor the establishment of the International Criminal Court.

Venice is famously known as the 'Queen of the Adriatic' due to its historical significance, unique canals, and location on the Adriatic Sea. The other cities listed are not associated with this title.

Gaddani Beach is located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, known for its ship-breaking yard and coastal area along the Arabian Sea.

In Pakistan, the standard retirement age for most government employees is 60 years, which is the commonly accepted age limit for retirement.

The Grand Mosque of Damascus, also known as the Umayyad Mosque, was commissioned and built under the reign of the Umayyad caliph al-Walid I (Walid bin Abdul Malik). Construction began in 706 and was completed around 715. While his father, Abdul Malik ibn Marwan, was a significant Umayyad caliph who initiated many projects, the mosque's construction is primarily attributed to his son al-Walid I. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Walid bin Abdul Malik.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989. The first meeting took place in Canberra, Australia, in November 1989, marking the formal establishment of APEC. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia, Britannica, and official APEC documentation. Therefore, the correct answer is B (1989).

Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, is located in Venezuela. It is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world, making option C the correct answer.

Korea was divided into two parts in 1945 after World War II ended, when the peninsula was split along the 38th parallel into Soviet and American occupation zones, leading to the formation of North and South Korea.

The Black Forest is a well-known mountainous region located in southwestern Germany, famous for its dense forests and picturesque villages.

The national flower of Spain is the carnation. It is widely recognized as a symbol of Spanish culture and heritage, often associated with traditional festivals and celebrations.