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Q1
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Hindu caste system, belongs to which caste?
Explanation
Narendra Modi belongs to the Modh-Ghanchi community of Gujarat. The community is included in India's Other Backward Classes (OBC) list. The National Commission for Backward Classes has confirmed that Modh-Ghanchi was included in the Central OBC list for Gujarat in 1999
Q2
Who currently heads Indian-held Kashmir as Chief Minister?
Explanation
Omar Abdullah became Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in October 2024 after the National Conference won the 2024 assembly elections.
Q3
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was started under which Chief of Army Staff?
Explanation
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was launched in February 2017 during the tenure of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Q4
When is International Peace Day celebrated?
Explanation
The International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, is observed annually on 21 September.
Q5
Antonio Guterres is _____ Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Explanation
António Guterres became the 9th Secretary-General of the United Nations, beginning his term on January 1, 2017.
Q6
How much percentage of the world's population lives in Asia?
Explanation
Asia is the most populous continent and is home to approximately 62% of the world's population.
Q7
Which country in Europe is nowhere higher than 570 feet above sea level?
Explanation
The Netherlands, commonly referred to as Holland, is a very low-lying country. A significant portion of its land is at or below sea level.
Q8
Which country is also called the "Land of Midnight Sun"?
Explanation
Norway is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun because parts of the country experience continuous daylight during summer.
Q9
Jeju Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in:
Explanation
Jeju Island is a volcanic island located off the southern coast of South Korea. Its volcanic features and lava tubes are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q10
The name of Lebanon Parliament is:
Explanation
The Parliament of Lebanon is known as the Majlis al-Nuwwab, meaning the Council of Representatives.
Q11
G-15 is an economic group of:
Explanation
The Group of 15 (G-15) is an association of developing countries established to promote cooperation and investment among its members.
Q12
Cathay Pacific is the airline of:
Explanation
Cathay Pacific is a major international airline based in Hong Kong.
Q13
Which country is called the "Buffer State of Asia"?
Explanation
Afghanistan has historically been described as a buffer state because of its position between competing regional powers, particularly during the 19th-century Great Game.
Q14
Golan Heights belongs to:
Explanation
Israel controls the Golan Heights, which Syria claims. Israel annexed the territory in 1981, but the annexation is not internationally recognized by most countries.
Q15
The oldest Monarchy in the world is:
Explanation
Japan is traditionally regarded as the world's oldest continuous hereditary monarchy, with the Japanese imperial institution traditionally traced to Emperor Jimmu.
Q16
Which is the greatest archipelago on the globe?
Explanation
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, consisting of thousands of islands spread across Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Q17
INTERPOL has its headquarters at:
Explanation
INTERPOL's General Secretariat is headquartered in Lyon, France.
Q18
Which continent will hold the Football World Cup in 2026?
Explanation
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, all of which are located in North America.
Q19
Which one of the following is used in an oven?
Explanation
Microwave ovens use microwaves, a form of electromagnetic radiation, to heat food by causing molecules such as water to vibrate.