General Knowledge

SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, which is a regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union in South Asia. Option C correctly states the full form of SAARC.

SAARC decisions at all levels are taken on the basis of unanimity to ensure that all member countries agree before any decision is implemented, promoting consensus and cooperation.

Based on verified data, Germany's area is approximately 357,600 km². Italy's area is about 302,100 km², which is closer in size to Germany than the other options. Spain is about 506,000 km², Chile about 756,100 km², and the Republic of the Congo about 342,000 km². Therefore, Italy is the closest in size to Germany, not Chile as originally stated.

Based on authoritative sources including the World Bank and Encyclopaedia Britannica, Yemen has a land area of approximately 455,000 square kilometers. Among the options, Oman has a land area of about 309,500 square kilometers, which is the closest in size to Yemen compared to Myanmar (around 676,590 km²), Syria (about 185,180 km²), and Chile (approximately 756,700 km²). Although Oman is smaller than Yemen, it is the nearest in size among the given choices.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established following the "Atoms for Peace" speech delivered by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the United Nations General Assembly on 8 December 1953, which proposed the creation of an international body to promote peaceful nuclear energy use.

East and West Germany officially reunified on October 3, 1990, which is celebrated as German Unity Day. This date marks the formal political unification of the two German states into a single Germany.

The book "The China-Pakistan Axis" is authored by Hassan Abbas, making option D the correct answer. The other options are not associated with this book.

The National Day of Thailand is celebrated on December 5th. This date is significant as it is the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is also observed as Father's Day in Thailand. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (5-Dec).

The diplomatic missions of the European Union are officially called 'Delegations.' Unlike embassies or high commissions, which represent individual countries, EU Delegations represent the EU as a whole in foreign countries and international organizations.

The American Museum of Natural History is located in New York City, making option B the correct answer. It is one of the largest and most renowned natural history museums in the world.