Who among the following is known as ‘Fuehrer’?
- (A) Stalin
- (B) Lenin
- (C) Bismarck
- (D) Hitler
- (D) Hitler
Adolf Hitler, the man who is widely known as the Fuehrer, the term is German for “leader” or “guide”, was the dictator of Germany from 1933 until 1945. As the leader of the Nazi Party, he combined the offices of Chancellor and President, taking the title of Führer und Reichskanzler to indicate his complete dominance.
To measure the pressure of air which instrument is used?
- (A) Altimeter
- (B) Barometer
- (C) Ammeter
- (D) Electrometer
- (B) Barometer
“Sudan” means:
- (A) Land of Snakes
- (B) Land of Black People
- (C) Land of Midnight
- (D) Land of Sprinters
- (B) Land of Black People
The origin of the name “Sudan” comes from the Arabic phrase Bilād al-Sūdān, which means “Land of the Blacks” or “Land of Black People.” In the past, the name was used by Arab geographers to describe Sub-Saharan Africa, which is all the regions south of the Sahara Desert.
Which country has developed world’s first seedless mango?
- (A) Pakistan
- (B) India
- (C) Russia
- (D) United States
- (B) India
Indian scientists, particularly from Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) and Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth in the state of Maharashtra, have developed a new, innovative variety of mangoes called “Sindhu.” This hybrid, produced by crossing Ratna with Alphonso, has a remarkably small, fragile, and non-viable seed, making the fruit almost seedless.
Into how many realms (territories) Asia is divided?
- (A) Four
- (B) Five
- (C) Six
- (D) Seven
- (C) Six
ASIA is usually divided into six major regions, each with its own cultural and historical identity. Regions are:
– East Asia: China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan.
– Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and others.
– South Asia: The Indian subcontinent—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
– Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
– Western Asia (Middle East): Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and the Arabian Peninsula.
– North Asia: The Asian side of Russia, also known as Siberia.
Cartier Islands are disputed between:
- (A) China and Japan
- (B) Malaysia and Indonesia
- (C) Russia and Ukraine
- (D) Indonesia and Australia
- (D) Indonesia and Australia
The Ashmore and Cartier Islands are considered an external territory of Australia, but the sovereignty of the islands has been in dispute between Indonesia and Australia for a long time. The islands are under the administration of Australia, but Indonesia has been presenting challenges based on fishing rights and proximity to the islands. There have been debates about ownership of the oil-rich region in recent years, including 2022.
What is the capital of Ukraine?
- (A) Lisbon
- (B) Kiev
- (C) Madrid
- (D) Warsaw
- (B) Kiev
The capital of Ukraine, Kyiv (also spelled Kiev), is located in the north-central part of the country, along the Dnieper River. It is the largest city in the country and its center of politics, culture, and industry.
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in the year:
- (A) 1864
- (B) 1865
- (C) 1866
- (D) 1867
- (B) 1865
Abraham Lincoln assassinated in 1865. He was shot by John Wilkes Booth on the night of April 14, 1865, at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., and he died the next morning on April 15, 1865.
Jurong Falls is located in:
- (A) Malaysia
- (B) Indonesia
- (C) Thailand
- (D) Singapore
- (D) Singapore
Jurong Falls, also known as the Waterfall Aviary, is located inside the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore. It stands at a height of 30 meters (approximately 98 feet), making it one of the world’s tallest man-made waterfalls and is situated along the western slope of Jurong Hill.
Who is responsible to drop the first atomic bomb on Japan?
- (A) Harry S. Truman
- (B) Jimmy Carter
- (C) Henry Kissinger
- (D) John Wolfgang
- (A) Harry S. Truman
The person who made the decision to drop the first atomic bomb on Japan was President Harry S. Truman, who was the 33rd President of the United States. He decided to use nuclear weapons to bring an end to World War II without having to invade the Japanese mainland.