General Knowledge

The Arabic language has three primary vowel sounds, represented by the diacritics: fatha (a), kasra (i), and damma (u). These are considered the short vowels in Arabic.

January 1st was first celebrated as the start of the New Year in 45 B.C. when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar, establishing January 1 as the beginning of the year.

Facebook was launched on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates. This date is widely recognized as the official launch date of the social networking site.

Garba dance is traditionally performed during the Hindu festival of Navratri, which celebrates the goddess Durga. It is a folk dance from Gujarat and is an integral part of Navratri festivities.

Loch Ness is a large freshwater loch located in Scotland, famous for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. It is not in Ireland, France, or Russia.

The theme of World Wetlands Day 2019 was 'Wetlands For Our Future,' highlighting the importance of wetlands for sustaining life and future generations. Option A correctly reflects this theme.

The G20 was founded on 26 September 1999 as a forum for international economic cooperation among major economies. This date is widely recognized as its official founding date.

The Minaret of Jam is located in Afghanistan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its intricate brickwork and historical significance from the Ghurid dynasty.

The 19th Asian Junior Squash Tournament (2023) was won by Malaysia, not Pakistan. Malaysia's Joachim Chuah won the Boys Under-19 championship and Aira Binti Azman won the Girls Under-19 championship. There is no record of Pakistan winning the 19th Asian Junior Squash Tournament by beating India. Therefore, the correct answer is 'D' (None).

The Abu Simbel Temples are located in Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are famous ancient rock temples built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II.