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Q.161 Medium World Geography
The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. Approximately what percentage of Earth's active volcanoes are located here?
A 50%
B 65%
C 75%
D 85%
Correct Answer:  C. 75%
EXPLANATION

The Ring of Fire contains approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes and is responsible for about 90% of the world's earthquakes.

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Q.162 Medium World Geography
In 2024, which country won the bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Uruguay and Paraguay?
A Brazil
B Argentina
C Colombia
D Chile
Correct Answer:  C. Colombia
EXPLANATION

Colombia was selected as a co-host along with Uruguay and Paraguay for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, making it a historic tri-national tournament.

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Q.163 Medium World Geography
Which country appointed Narendra Modi as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term in 2024?
A India
B Pakistan
C Bangladesh
D Nepal
Correct Answer:  A. India
EXPLANATION

Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister of India for his third consecutive term in June 2024 after the general elections.

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Q.164 Medium World Geography
The Sahara Desert covers approximately how much of the African continent?
A 15%
B 25%
C 40%
D 50%
Correct Answer:  B. 25%
EXPLANATION

The Sahara Desert covers approximately 25% of Africa, making it the world's largest hot desert.

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Q.165 Medium World Geography
Which Asian nation won the most medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A China
B Japan
C India
D South Korea
Correct Answer:  A. China
EXPLANATION

China topped the Asian medal count at the 2024 Paris Olympics with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals.

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Q.166 Medium World Geography
Which international organization elected António Guterres for a second term as Secretary-General in 2021, serving until 2026?
A World Bank
B United Nations
C International Monetary Fund
D World Trade Organization
Correct Answer:  B. United Nations
EXPLANATION

António Guterres was re-elected as UN Secretary-General in 2021 for a second five-year term (2022-2026).

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Q.167 Medium World Geography
Which country was the first to have a female President to take office in 2024?
A Mexico
B Indonesia
C Sri Lanka
D Taiwan
Correct Answer:  A. Mexico
EXPLANATION

Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first female president, taking office on October 1, 2024.

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Q.168 Medium World Geography
Who was elected as the President of Brazil in 2022, taking office in 2023?
A Jair Bolsonaro
B Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
C Fernando Henrique Cardoso
D Dilma Rousseff
Correct Answer:  B. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
EXPLANATION

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the 2022 presidential election and took office as Brazil's president in January 2023.

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Q.169 Medium World Geography
Which country became a full member of BRICS in 2024?
A Egypt
B Ethiopia
C Argentina
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina were invited to join BRICS in 2024, expanding the bloc's membership.

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Q.170 Medium World Geography
Which nation won the 2024 Paris Olympics men's football gold medal?
A France
B Spain
C Brazil
D Argentina
Correct Answer:  B. Spain
EXPLANATION

Spain won the Olympic gold medal in men's football at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating France in the final.

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