Who was the first Asian to receive the Nobel Prize?
- (A) Mother Teresa
- (B) Rabindranath Tagore
- (C) C.V. Raman
- (D) Dr. Abdul Salam
- (B) Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore, an Indian poet, writer, and philosopher, made history by being the first Asian to be recognized with a Nobel Prize. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his moving and exquisite verses, specifically focusing on the “Gitanjali” collection. This achievement brought to him the distinction of being the first non-European laureate in literature.
What is the name of location where the World Trade Center is situated?
- (A) Ground Zero
- (B) Zero Point
- (C) Golden Point
- (D) Paradise Point
- (A) Ground Zero
THE area, which is located in the Lower Manhattan area, is known as Ground Zero after the attacks. The term Ground Zero previously had a different original meaning. It actually means the exact site of a nuclear blast. The term is used to denote the exact area of damage. Today, it has been transformed into a landmark area with the National 9-11 Memorial & Museum, as well as the newly built One World Trade Center.
The Head Office of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is located in:
- (A) Islamabad
- (B) Jeddah
- (C) Tehran
- (D) Ankara
- (C) Tehran
THE headquarters of the ECO, and more specifically the center from which its activities and functions are coordinated, the Secretariat, is located in the capital of Iran, Tehran. ECO is an intergovernmental organization formed in the year 1985 by the governments of Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey, with the objective of promoting regional cooperation in the economic, technical, and cultural domains.
What is meant by “Amicus Curiae”?
- (A) A litigant before the court
- (B) A court decision
- (C) Lawyer appointed by a court for assistance
- (D) A type of legal case
- (C) Lawyer appointed by a court for assistance
Amicus Curiae is a Latin phrase used to mean “friend of the court.” In legal terms, Amicus Curiae refers to a person, group of persons, or a specialist who is not a party to a legal suit and who is allowed to offer assistance to the court through the provision of information and/or expertise that can be used to make justice even-handed.
Example: The apex court, while deciding a critical case involving constitutional issues of environmental protection, could call a court environmental expert in the capacity of an amicus curiae, as the expert is not a party to the litigation.
What are Muslims living in Xinjiang (China) officially known as?
- (A) Uyghur
- (B) Han Chinese
- (C) Hui
- (D) Kazakhs
- (A) Uyghur
IN China, specifically in Xinjiang, Muslims are officially referred to as simply Uyghur, also written as Uygur, and comprise one of China’s officially recognized ethnic minorities, totaling 55, and are the native people of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Other Muslims are also found in Xinjiang.
What is nuclear fission?
- (A) The process of splitting atomic nuclei
- (B) The process of combining atomic nuclei
- (C) The process of releasing energy from the sun
- (D) The process of converting nuclear energy into electrical energy
- (A) The process of splitting atomic nuclei
Nuclear fission: A heavy atomic nucleus divides into smaller nuclei when undergoing nuclear fission, releasing a lot of energy and neutrons in the process. The nucleus usually divides into smaller parts or splits when it is hit by a neutron, causing instability.
For instance, in a nuclear power plant, uranium-235 can undergo nuclear fission and split into smaller parts, such as barium and krypton, while releasing neutrons and energy, which can be used to generate electricity.
Which group of Christianity emphasises the importance of personal conversion and spreading the gospel?
- (A) Protestant
- (B) Evangelical
- (C) Catholic
- (D) Orthodox
- (B) Evangelical
Evangelical Christianity, the expression of Christianity which emphasizes conversion to faith, or being “born again,” and the spreading of the Gospel message, is a movement which spans all Protestant denominations worldwide. This interdenominational movement has at its core four key priorities, known collectively as “the Bebbington Quadrilateral”:
In which country is the “Latani River” located?
- (A) Syria
- (B) Lebanon
- (C) Turkey
- (D) Jordan
- (B) Lebanon
THE Litani River flows exclusively within Lebanon. It is the longest river in Lebanon, stretching about 140-170 km. It originates in the Beqaa Valley near Baalbek, flows southward, and then empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Tyre in the north. It acts as an essential water resource for irrigation as well as hydroelectric power production.
What is “Ikebana”?
- (A) Japanese art of flower arranging
- (B) Japanese traditional dance
- (C) Japanese tea ceremony
- (D) Japanese calligraphy
- (A) Japanese art of flower arranging
IKEBANA is the traditional Japanese flower art form where simplicity, symmetry, and harmony rule the scene, celebrating the grace of flowers, leaves, and stems. Ikebana is not just about flower decoration since it is more focused on shape, line, and space, using fewer elements to bring into existence a beautiful piece of art. A standard Ikebana arrangement consists of three objects—a tall branch, a medium-length stem of flowers, and a short sprig—and is positioned in a plain vase to represent heaven, humanity, and earth.
Gestapo is the secret police organisation of which country?
- (A) Soviet Union
- (B) Italy
- (C) Germany
- (D) Japan
- (C) Germany
GESTAPO, which stands for Geheime Staatspolizei, was the official secret police of Nazi Germany. Gestapo began in 1933 and lasted until 1945. Gestapo worked in conjunction with the Schutzstaffel, also known as the SS, to eliminate any form of dissent, implement Nazi ideology, and aid in the Holocaust.