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Science / Astronomy

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General Knowledge

The largest planet of the solar system is ___________?

A
Earth
B
Mars
C
Jupiter
D
Saturn
Explanation and memory cue

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system by both diameter and mass, making it the correct answer.

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Current Affairs

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General Knowledge

On 15 April 2016, 11.5 million leaked documents from the Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca were released. As a consequence, which countries sacked their presidents?

A
Brazil & South Korea.
B
U.K. & Norway.
C
Brazil & Argentina.
D
Australia & South Africa.
Explanation and memory cue

The Panama Papers leak in April 2016 exposed corruption involving many politicians worldwide. In Brazil, the scandal contributed to political turmoil leading to the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff. In South Korea, President Park Geun-hye was impeached following a related corruption scandal. Hence, Brazil and South Korea are the correct countries where presidents were sacked as a consequence.

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Geography

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General Knowledge

The Earth’s smallest ocean is ________?

A
Atlantic
B
Arctic
C
Indian
D
Pacific
Explanation and memory cue

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceans, making option B the correct answer.

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News Agencies

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General Knowledge

Reuters is the news agency of ________.

A
United States
B
United Kingdom
C
France
D
Germany
Explanation and memory cue

Reuters is a well-known international news agency headquartered in the United Kingdom, making option B the correct answer.

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Medicine / History

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General Knowledge

The first human heart transplant operation, conducted by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky, was performed in which year?

A
1968
B
1967
C
1958
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The first human heart transplant was successfully performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky in 1967, marking a significant milestone in medical history.

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World War Ii

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General Knowledge

The atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima on which date?

A
3 August 1945
B
6 August 1945
C
9 August 1945
D
12 August 1945
Explanation and memory cue

The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945, marking a significant event in World War II history. This date is well-documented and widely recognized.

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International Organizations

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General Knowledge

NATO is a/an ________ alliance?

A
Military
B
Economic
C
Regional
D
Cultural
Explanation and memory cue

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is primarily a military alliance formed for collective defense among member countries, making 'Military' the correct description.

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History

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General Knowledge

What was the world’s deadliest conflict?

A
World War I
B
World War II
C
Mongol Conquests
D
Taiping Rebellion
Explanation and memory cue

World War II is considered the deadliest conflict in history, with an estimated 70-85 million fatalities worldwide, surpassing other conflicts such as World War I, the Mongol Conquests, and the Taiping Rebellion.

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Zodiac

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General Knowledge

Which sign of the zodiac is also called The Water Bearer?

A
Scorpio
B
Leo
C
Gemini
D
Aquarius
Explanation and memory cue

Aquarius is known as The Water Bearer in the zodiac signs, symbolizing the bearer of water or life. The other options represent different zodiac signs with different symbols.

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Geography

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General Knowledge

Which is the hottest desert in the world?

A
Sahara Desert
B
Arabian Desert
C
Cholistan Desert
D
Arctic Desert
Explanation and memory cue

The Sahara Desert is widely recognized as the hottest major desert in the world, with summer daytime temperatures commonly soaring above 50°C (122°F). While some smaller deserts like the Lut Desert in Iran have recorded higher surface temperatures, the Lut Desert is not among the options provided. The Arabian and Cholistan deserts are hot but generally not as extreme as the Sahara, and the Arctic Desert is cold. Therefore, given the options, the Sahara Desert is the correct answer.