Who was the inventor of the mouse?
- (a) Douglas Engelbart
- (b) Ada Lovelace
- (c) Charles Babbage
- (d) Tim Berners-Lee
(a) Douglas Engelbart
ExplanationThe computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart and his lead engineer, Bill English, at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) in the mid-1960s, with the first wooden prototype built in 1964 as part of a larger project to improve human-computer interaction. Engelbart famously demonstrated it, along with hypertext and other innovations, in his 1968 presentation known as “the mother of all demos”.
What person was exiled to Saint Helena after the renowned battle of “Waterloo” in 1815?
- (a) Adolf Hitler
- (b) Napoleon Bonaparte
- (c) Duke of Wellington
- (d) Hindenburg
- (b) Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to the remote South Atlantic island of Saint Helena by the British after his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. He arrived in October 1815 and remained under guard until his death in May 1821, following his second abdication.
CT Scan stands for which of the following?
- (a) Comprehensive Tomography scan
- (b) Computerised Tomography scan
- (c) Centralised Tomography scan
- (d) Computed Tomography scan
- (d) Computed Tomography scan
A CT scan is an acronym for Computed Tomography scan. It is a medical imaging technique that employs a combination of X-rays and computer technology to generate cross-sectional, 2D, or 3D images of the body. It is also known as a Computerised Axial Tomography scan.
Normandy is in which country?
- (a) Italy
- (b) England
- (c) Australia
- (d) France
- (d) France
Normandy is located in northwestern France, with the English Channel to the north and bordering the eastern and southern parts of the French neighboring regions. This is made up of five departments: Seine-Maritime, Calvados, Manche, Orne, and Eure.
What was Sir Laurence Olivier’s profession?
- (a) Engineer
- (b) Actor
- (c) Comedian
- (d) Politician
- (b) Actor
One of the most important and versatile performers of the 20th century was Sir Laurence Olivier, a well-known English actor, producer, and director who lived from 1907 to 1989. In addition to being a big star in movies and television, he was a prominent figure in classical theatre, especially for his Shakespearean roles.
Which country did “Kofi Annan,” a former Secretary-General of the United Nations, hail from?
- (a) Tanzania
- (b) Kenya
- (c) Ghana
- (d) Chad
- (c) Ghana
Ghana was the birthplace of Kofi Annan, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997–2006) and co-laureate of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first sub-Saharan African to occupy the top position at the United Nations, having been born in Kumasi in 1938. Throughout his career, he advocated for peacekeeping, development, and human rights.
What is the capital of Ghana?
- (a) Nairobi
- (b) Accra
- (c) Lagos
- (d) Banjul
- (b) Accra
Ghana’s capital and largest city, Accra, acts as the center of the country’s government, economy, and culture. It has served as the capital since 1877 and is situated on the Atlantic coast (Gulf of Guinea). There are about 4 million people living in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area.
The country of Ghana was formerly known by what name?
- (a) Grain Coast
- (b) Gold Coast
- (c) Ivory Coast
- (d) Slave Coast
- (b) Gold Coast
Prior to gaining independence on March 6, 1957, Ghana was known as the Gold Coast (officially the British Gold Coast Colony). The area’s abundant gold reserves, which were extensively exploited by European traders, were reflected in the name.
What was the former name of Congo?
- (a) Congo-Brazzaville
- (b) Angola
- (c) Zaire
- (d) Rwanda
- (c) Zaire
Prior to that, it was the Belgian Congo, and after independence, it briefly became the Republic of the Congo (1960–1964). The neighbouring country, Congo-Brazzaville, retained its name. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was formerly known as Zaire from 1971 to 1997, a name that was adopted by dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.
In which country is the town of Black Pool located?
- (a) United States
- (b) United Kingdom
- (c) Australia
- (d) Canada
- (b) United Kingdom
England’s Blackpool is a unitary authority and seaside town. It is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom in the county of Lancashire on the Fylde peninsula’s Irish Sea coast. It is well-known for landmarks like Pleasure Beach, the Blackpool Tower, and the yearly Illuminations.