General Knowledge

World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April to raise awareness about intellectual property rights and their importance.

According to recent data from the United Nations and other demographic sources, the Maldives has one of the highest crude divorce rates in the world, with approximately 5.52 divorces per 1,000 people per year. While some sources mention North Macedonia having a high divorce rate in recent years, the Maldives consistently ranks at or near the top globally for highest divorce rate according to UN statistics. The other countries listed (Belarus, United States, India) have significantly lower divorce rates by comparison.

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) includes Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Maldives as member countries, but Myanmar is not a member of SAARC. Therefore, Myanmar is the correct answer as it is not part of SAARC.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often called the 'Asian Nobel Prize' because it honors outstanding contributions in Asia, similar to how the Nobel Prize recognizes global achievements.

Pakistan became a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 1963, which is the correct year among the options provided.

UPS stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply, which is a device that provides backup power to electronic devices during power outages, making it widely used in households.

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2018 was awarded jointly to Frances Arnold, George Smith, and Greg Winter for their work on the directed evolution of enzymes and phage display of peptides and antibodies. Therefore, all three individuals listed have won the prize, making 'All of above' the correct answer.

The Temple of Heaven is a famous religious complex located in Beijing, China. It was historically used for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvests.

The flag of Andorra features two cows, which are a symbol of the historical region of Catalonia and the County of Foix. None of the other listed countries' flags include cows. Andorra is also a landlocked country, making it the correct answer.

The capital of Sudan is Khartoum, which is the political and administrative center of the country. The other options are capitals of different countries: Jamestown (Saint Helena), Juba (South Sudan), and Dodoma (Tanzania).

The first Asia Cup was held in 1984 in India. This tournament marked the beginning of the Asia Cup cricket competition among Asian countries.

Nepal is the only country in the world whose national flag is not rectangular; it has a unique shape consisting of two stacked triangles. The other options have rectangular flags.

The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant is located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world, making option D the correct answer.

C.V. Raman was the first Asian to win a Nobel Prize, receiving the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light and the discovery of the Raman effect. The other options either won the Nobel Prize later or are incorrect.

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 was awarded jointly to Gérard Mourou, Arthur Ashkin, and Donna Strickland for their groundbreaking inventions in laser physics. Therefore, all listed individuals are laureates of the 2018 prize.

The construction of the United Nations headquarters in New York City began in September 1949. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option B correct.

The water lily is the national flower of Bangladesh, symbolizing purity and beauty. None of the other countries listed have the water lily as their national symbol.

Abdul Ghaffar Khan is famously known as Badshah Khan and the Frontier Gandhi due to his nonviolent opposition to British rule in the North-West Frontier Province. The other options do not hold this title.

Vexillology is the study of flags, including their history, symbolism, and usage. This makes option A the correct answer.

The joint operations center of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which serves as the coalition's headquarters coordinating counter-terrorism efforts.

Reuters news agency was founded in 1851 by Paul Julius Reuter in London. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Britannica and Reuters' own history. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (1851).

The tallest trees in the world are the coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), which can grow over 350 feet tall, far exceeding the height of palms listed in the other options.

World Senior Citizen Day is officially celebrated on August 21 each year, but the United Nations recognizes October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. However, many countries celebrate World Senior Citizen Day on August 21. Given the options, August 21 is the correct date.

Kabul, Afghanistan, is widely considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world due to ongoing conflict and security issues, unlike the other options which are relatively safer. This makes option C the correct answer.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN body specifically focused on population issues, including reproductive health and population problems. The other options focus on development (UNDP), children (UNICEF), and education/science/culture (UNESCO).