Three Gorges Dam project is in the country of:
- (A) Finland
- (B) Belgium
- (C) China
- (D) Russia
- (C) China
The Three Gorges Dam project is located in China, on the Yangtze River in Hubei Province, and it is recognized as the largest hydroelectric power station in the world.
‘Blue House’ is the official residence of:
- (A) President of France
- (B) German Chancellor
- (C) President of South Korea
- (D) Vatican Pop
- (C) President of South Korea
The Blue House, or Cheong Wa Dae, was the official residence and office of the President of South Korea. It was located in the capital city of Seoul and served as the office of the president from 1948 until 2022, when President Yoon Suk-yeol moved the office to the Yongsan District.
In which city is the annual Oscar Award ceremony typically held?
- (A) New York
- (B) Los Angeles
- (C) London
- (D) Paris
- (B) Los Angeles
The Oscars, or Academy Awards, are normally held in Los Angeles, California. In fact, since 2002, the event has been hosted almost every year at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The first event was held in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles.
Which part of human body more prone to damage from Hepatitis virus?
- (A) Kidneys
- (B) Lungs
- (C) Liver
- (D) Spleen
- (C) Liver
Hepatitis is just a name for inflammation of the liver. The various hepatitis viruses, namely A, B, C, D, and E, target the liver cells, or hepatocytes. Though the modes of transmission of the various viruses are different, the ultimate effect is the same: damaging one organ, which can lead to conditions such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and even liver cancer.
What do you understand by the term of “Brain Drain”?
- (A) Emigration of a lot of people to other countries
- (B) Emigration of skilled workers to other countries
- (C) Lack of unity among the nation
- (D) Emigration of intellectuals and technical personnel to other countries
- (B) Emigration of skilled workers to other countries
Brain drain, also known as human capital flight, refers to the situation where many educated and skilled individuals, such as scientists, doctors, and engineers, move from their native countries to other countries in search of better salaries, advanced research infrastructure, political stability, or a better lifestyle, which is offered by more developed countries. This phenomenon mostly affects developing countries, and it originally referred to scientists migrating from Europe to North America after World War II.
ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) was initiated by Mr. Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister of:
- (A) North Korea
- (B) Singapore
- (C) Japan
- (D) China
- (B) Singapore
The Asia-Europe Meeting, or ASEM, began with a proposal from the then prime minister of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong. In 1994, he planted the seed for a forum that would increase dialogue between Asia and Europe, and it was observed that the relationship within the region was actually stronger across the Atlantic and Pacific. The first summit of ASEM took place in March 1996 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Which of the following organizations is the oldest?
- (A) D-8
- (B) SAARC
- (C) OIC
- (D) ECO
- (C) OIC
Who is often regarded as the “Father of English Poetry”?
- (A) William Shakespeare
- (B) Geoffrey Chaucer
- (C) John Milton
- (D) William Wordsworth
- (B) Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s-1400) is commonly celebrated as the “Father of English Poetry” for his groundbreaking contribution to prove that English was capable of holding serious and high art content. In a situation where Latin and French were the dominant languages in English literature and law, Chaucer opted to use Middle English, particularly in “The Canterbury Tales,” and contributed to the standardization of the London dialect.
‘Nippon’ is the stock exchange of:
- (A) Japan
- (B) France
- (C) USA
- (D) UK
- (A) Japan
“Nippon” is a well-known endonym for Japan, and in the financial markets, it has a historical and formal connection with the Japanese stock market via several institutions. Historically, in 1943, several regional stock exchanges were merged into a single entity called the Nippon Shōken Torihikisho (Japanese Stock Exchange).
Khar is the famous town of:
- (A) Bajaur
- (B) South Waziristan
- (C) Khyber Agency
- (D) North Waziristan
- (A) Bajaur
Khar is a major administrative center and famous tehsil of Bajaur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It lies near the Afghan border and serves as an important hub in the region.