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Q.181 Medium World Geography
Who was appointed as the new President of the World Bank in 2023?
A Kristalina Georgieva
B Ajay Banga
C David Malpass
D Ngozi Okonkwo
Correct Answer:  B. Ajay Banga
EXPLANATION

Ajay Banga, an Indian-American business executive, was appointed as the President of the World Bank in 2023, taking office in June 2023.

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Q.182 Medium World Geography
Which Asian country hosted the Asian Games in 2024?
A Thailand
B South Korea
C Indonesia
D Vietnam
Correct Answer:  A. Thailand
EXPLANATION

Thailand hosted the 2024 Asian Games in Bangkok, marking the second time the country hosted this major sporting event.

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Q.183 Medium World Geography
India won how many medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A 15 medals
B 17 medals
C 19 medals
D 22 medals
Correct Answer:  B. 17 medals
EXPLANATION

India won 17 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, 4 bronze) at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Q.184 Medium World Geography
Which river is the longest in Europe?
A Rhine River
B Danube River
C Volga River
D Thames River
Correct Answer:  C. Volga River
EXPLANATION

The Volga River in Russia is Europe's longest river, flowing approximately 3,530 km.

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Q.185 Medium World Geography
The Kalahari Desert is primarily located in which country?
A Kenya
B South Africa
C Botswana
D Namibia
Correct Answer:  C. Botswana
EXPLANATION

The Kalahari Desert is primarily located in Botswana, though it also extends into Namibia and South Africa.

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Q.186 Medium World Geography
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
A Sweden
B Norway
C Iceland
D Finland
Correct Answer:  B. Norway
EXPLANATION

Norway's far northern regions experience the midnight sun phenomenon due to their location near the Arctic Circle.

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Q.187 Medium World Geography
Which country won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024?
A India
B Pakistan
C West Indies
D Australia
Correct Answer:  A. India
EXPLANATION

India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados.

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Q.188 Medium World Geography
Which country became a full member of BRICS in August 2024?
A UAE
B Egypt
C Iran
D Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer:  C. Iran
EXPLANATION

Iran was admitted as a full BRICS member at the 2024 summit, joining the organization alongside other new members.

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Q.189 Medium World Geography
Which African country hosted the African Union Summit in February 2024?
A Kenya
B Ethiopia
C South Africa
D Nigeria
Correct Answer:  B. Ethiopia
EXPLANATION

The African Union headquarters is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where it hosted the 2024 summit.

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Q.190 Medium World Geography
The Ring of Fire is associated with which natural phenomenon?
A Volcanic activity and earthquakes
B Desertification zones
C Climate anomalies
D Ocean currents
Correct Answer:  A. Volcanic activity and earthquakes
EXPLANATION

The Ring of Fire is a region around the Pacific Ocean known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to tectonic plate activity.

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