General Knowledge

The Kumbh Mela is traditionally a 35-day festival during which millions of Hindu devotees gather to bathe in sacred rivers, believing it cleanses them of sins. This duration is well-documented in cultural and religious sources.

International Human Rights Day is observed annually on 10th December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.

Pulakesin II was the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty, known for expanding their territory and resisting northern invasions.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) currently has 8 officially designated Special Economic Zones (SEZs) planned or under development, making option B correct. This is based on official CPEC documentation and recent government announcements.

Russia possesses one of the largest stockpiles of nuclear warheads in the world, making it the country with a large number of nuclear weapons. While the other countries listed also have nuclear arsenals, Russia's is among the largest.

MUST stands for Military Intelligence Service and is the secret intelligence agency of Poland. Therefore, the correct answer is Poland.

The Maiden Tower is a historical monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is one of the most distinctive national emblems of Azerbaijan and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Garba is a traditional folk dance that originated in the state of Gujarat, India. It is performed during the Navratri festival and is an important cultural expression of the region.

Pakistan was first placed on the FATF Grey List in February 2008 and remained on it until June 2010, which is approximately 2 years. It was placed on the Grey List again from 2012 to 2015 (about 3 years) and then from June 2018 until October 2022 (about 4 years). Therefore, the first time Pakistan was on the FATF Grey List lasted about 2 years, making option C the correct answer.

The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge located in southern France, known for being one of the tallest bridges in the world.

Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India on 26th May 2014, marking the beginning of his first term in office.

YouTube was officially launched in 2005, making option D the correct answer. The other years listed are incorrect for YouTube's launch date.

The world's largest Arabic audio library was launched in Abu Dhabi, UAE, making option A correct. Dubai is a major city but not the location of this specific library.

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are famously associated with the Mesopotamian civilization, which developed in the region between these two rivers, known as the Fertile Crescent.

Ireland set the world record for the largest blanket in January 2019, creating a massive knitted blanket that was recognized by Guinness World Records. This achievement was widely reported and is the correct answer among the options provided.

India is currently the second largest arms importer in the world, after Saudi Arabia, according to recent global arms trade reports. This is due to India's large defense procurement needs.

Pakistan was the first Muslim-majority country to recognize the People's Republic of China in January 1950, shortly after its establishment. This early recognition was significant in establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Nadia Murad is the author of the book "We Are Displaced," which recounts her experiences as a Yazidi survivor and refugee. The other options are notable figures but did not write this book.

Halim Dhanidina is recognized as the first Muslim judge in the state of California, and he is of Indian origin. Therefore, the correct answer is India.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.