General Knowledge

World Kidney Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of March each year. In 2025, this date falls on March 13th. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, 13 March. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and disease prevention globally.

Pakistan's response to the Indian airstrike on February 27, 2019, was named 'Operation Swift Retort.' This operation involved Pakistan Air Force retaliatory strikes on Indian military targets, making option A the correct answer.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) presidency rotates annually among its member countries, making the tenure of the FATF President one year.

Saudi Arabia imposed a ban on commercial cinemas in the early 1980s due to pressure from conservative religious clerics. This ban lasted for approximately 35 years before cinemas were officially allowed to reopen in 2018. The first new cinema opened in Riyadh on April 18, 2018, marking the end of the ban and the reopening of public movie theatres in the country. Therefore, the correct duration of the cinema ban before reopening is about 35 years, making option C the correct answer.

According to the Geological Survey of Pakistan and official sources, the Thar coalfield in Pakistan is the 16th largest coal reserve in the world. This contradicts the commonly cited ranking of 6th or 7th largest. The Thar coal reserves are estimated at around 175 billion tons, making it one of the largest lignite coal reserves globally, but authoritative data places it at 16th position rather than 6th or 7th. Therefore, the original question's options and answer are inaccurate. Since the exact rank 16 is not among the options, the closest and most commonly cited rank in popular sources is 6th, which is option B. However, the most accurate fact is that it is 16th largest according to official geological data.

The national flower of Andorra is the poet's narcissus, scientifically known as Narcissus poeticus. It is also called the poet's daffodil or grandalla. This flower is native to Andorra and is widely recognized as its national flower. The previously stated answer 'Red Poppy' is incorrect for Andorra; the red poppy is a national flower of other countries but not Andorra.

"Mein Kampf" (My Struggle) is a book written by Adolf Hitler, outlining his ideology and political plans. None of the other listed individuals authored this book.

The theme of the 2019 World Day of Social Justice, observed on February 20, 2019, was 'Preventing conflict and sustaining peace through decent work.' This theme emphasizes the role of decent work in promoting social justice and peace.

K2 is known as Savage Mountain due to its extreme difficulty and high fatality rate among climbers, making it one of the most dangerous mountains to ascend.

Reuters News Agency is a well-known international news organization that was founded in London, United Kingdom, and is headquartered there. Therefore, it belongs to the UK.

According to authoritative sources such as Encyclopaedia Britannica, Al-Beruni died around the year 1052 CE. The options given (1047, 1048, 1049) do not include the commonly accepted year of his death. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of the above'.

The famous children's television show "Ainak Wala Jin" was first broadcast by PTV on April 25, 1993. It became widely popular during the mid-1990s. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Wikipedia and other Pakistani television history references. Therefore, the correct answer is 1993, which corresponds to option D.

Samara, an ancient city in Iraq, was founded by Muta'sim, the Abbasid Caliph. This makes option C the correct answer.

The national flower of Spain is the carnation. It is widely recognized as a symbol of Spanish culture and heritage, often associated with traditional festivals and celebrations.

Korea was divided into two parts in 1945 after World War II ended, when the peninsula was split along the 38th parallel into Soviet and American occupation zones, leading to the formation of North and South Korea.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989. The first meeting took place in Canberra, Australia, in November 1989, marking the formal establishment of APEC. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia, Britannica, and official APEC documentation. Therefore, the correct answer is B (1989).

The Grand Mosque of Damascus, also known as the Umayyad Mosque, was commissioned and built under the reign of the Umayyad caliph al-Walid I (Walid bin Abdul Malik). Construction began in 706 and was completed around 715. While his father, Abdul Malik ibn Marwan, was a significant Umayyad caliph who initiated many projects, the mosque's construction is primarily attributed to his son al-Walid I. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Walid bin Abdul Malik.

In Pakistan, the standard retirement age for most government employees is 60 years, which is the commonly accepted age limit for retirement.

Venice is famously known as the 'Queen of the Adriatic' due to its historical significance, unique canals, and location on the Adriatic Sea. The other cities listed are not associated with this title.

The World Day for International Justice is observed annually on 17 July to promote international criminal justice and honor the establishment of the International Criminal Court.

The national flower of Argentina is the Ceibo, also known as Erythrina crista-galli. It is widely recognized as a national symbol of the country.

David Lloyd George was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1918, serving from 1916 to 1922 during and after World War I.

Dennis Tito was the first private individual to pay for a trip to space, making him the first private space tourist. He traveled to the International Space Station in 2001.

The phrase "The ballot is stronger than the bullet" is widely attributed to Abraham Lincoln. While the exact phrase does not appear verbatim in his known writings, it is derived from a sentiment he expressed in speeches around 1857-1858, emphasizing that peaceful voting (the ballot) is more powerful than violence (the bullet). This idea was popularized later by commentators and has become strongly associated with Lincoln's views on democracy and the power of elections over armed conflict.

The first Urdu daily newspaper published after the creation of Pakistan in 1947 was 'Imroze'. It played a significant role in the early press landscape of Pakistan.