General Knowledge

DAS (Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad) was the intelligence agency of Colombia responsible for national security and intelligence before it was disbanded in 2011.

Tbilisi is the capital city of Georgia, a country located at the intersection of Europe and Asia. This is a well-known fact in geography and general knowledge.

The marine ecosystem covers about 70% of the Earth's surface, making it the largest ecosystem compared to grasslands, mountains, and deserts, which occupy significantly smaller areas.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was originally established in 1961 in Geneva, Switzerland, but in 1965, the headquarters was moved to Vienna, Austria. The current address of the OPEC Secretariat is Helferstorferstraße 17, A-1010 Vienna, Austria. This is confirmed by the official OPEC website and multiple authoritative sources. Therefore, the correct answer to the question about the location of OPEC headquarters is C (Austria), not B (Kuwait).

Tipu Sultan, known as the 'Lion of Mysore,' was born on 30 November 1750. The given options have a slight date discrepancy, but historical records confirm 30 November 1750 as his birth date, not 21 November 1750.

The national flower of Croatia is the Iris Croatica, a species of iris native to the region. This makes option B the correct answer.

Eskimos, also known as Inuit and Yupik peoples, traditionally inhabit the Arctic regions of North America, including parts of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. Therefore, the correct answer is North America.

The place of origin of an earthquake beneath the Earth's surface is called the seismic focus or hypocenter. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus. Therefore, 'Seismic focus' is the correct answer.

The national flower of Grenada is the Monja Blanca, a type of orchid. Therefore, option D is correct, not A (Bougainvillea).

Aurangzeb Alamgir, the Mughal emperor, died in the year 1707. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option D the correct answer.

Deng Xiaoping was a prominent Chinese politician and reformist leader, known for his significant role in China's political and economic reforms. Therefore, he is famous in the political profession.

Sher Shah Suri was the first to issue the coin called 'Rupiya' in the 16th century, which later influenced the Indian currency system. This makes option A correct.

Russia is not a member of the G7. The G7 consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Therefore, Russia is the correct answer as it is not part of this group.

“Bang-i-Dara” (The Call of the Marching Bell) is a famous collection of Urdu poetry written by Allama Iqbal. It is one of his most renowned works, making option D the correct answer.

The theme of World Space Week 2019 was "Our Space, Our Time." This theme emphasized the importance of space in our daily lives and the opportunities it presents for the future. Option B is the theme for World Space Week 2020, not 2019.

The Edelweiss is widely recognized as the national flower of Austria, symbolizing the rugged beauty of the Alpine region. It is a protected flower and holds cultural significance in Austrian heritage.

The book titled "The Voice of Human Justice" is a biography of Hazrat Umer (R.A), known for his just and fair rule in Islamic history, which aligns with the theme of human justice.

Martin Cooper is credited with inventing the first practical mobile cell phone and making the first public call on a handheld cellular device in 1973, which makes him the correct answer.

Al-Jazeera TV Channel is a state-funded broadcaster based in Qatar, making Qatar the correct answer.

World Space Week is celebrated annually from October 4th to October 10th, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the launch of Sputnik and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty.

The Communist Manifesto was originally published in German in 1848 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. This is historically accurate and well-documented.

The flag of the European Union features 12 golden stars arranged in a circle on a blue background. The number 12 symbolizes unity, completeness, and perfection, not the number of member countries.

The first manned moon landing occurred in 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface.

John Garang de Mabior was a Sudanese politician and leader, known for his role in the Sudan People's Liberation Movement and his efforts in the Sudanese civil war. This makes option A the correct answer.

A.R. Rahman won the Oscar for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2009. This is his most recognized international award.