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The Dead Sea is bordered by which two countries primarily?
A
Israel and Syria
B
Israel and Jordan
C
Palestine and Lebanon
D
Jordan and Syria
Correct Answer:
B. Israel and Jordan
EXPLANATION
The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's surface, is bordered by Israel to the west and Jordan to the east.
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.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which African country?
A
Kenya
B
Tanzania
C
Uganda
D
Rwanda
Correct Answer:
B. Tanzania
EXPLANATION
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak at 5,895 meters, is located in Tanzania near the Kenyan border.
Which nation won the 2024 Paris Olympics men's football gold medal?
A
France
B
Spain
C
Brazil
D
Argentina
EXPLANATION
Spain won the Olympic gold medal in men's football at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating France in the final.
Which Asian country hosted the 2024 AFC Asian Cup football tournament?
A
Qatar
B
United Arab Emirates
C
Saudi Arabia
D
South Korea
Correct Answer:
B. United Arab Emirates
EXPLANATION
The United Arab Emirates hosted the 2024 AFC Asian Cup in January-February 2024.
Who was appointed as the new Secretary-General of NATO in 2024?
A
Jens Stoltenberg
B
Mark Rutte
C
Kaja Kallas
D
Josep Borrell
Correct Answer:
B. Mark Rutte
EXPLANATION
Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, was appointed as NATO Secretary-General succeeding Jens Stoltenberg in 2024.
The Atacama Desert is located primarily in which South American country?
A
Peru
B
Chile
C
Argentina
D
Bolivia
EXPLANATION
The Atacama Desert spans across Chile and parts of Peru, Argentina, and Bolivia, but Chile contains the largest portion.
In 2023, which African nation assumed the presidency of the African Union?
A
Rwanda
B
Kenya
C
South Africa
D
Ethiopia
Correct Answer:
A. Rwanda
EXPLANATION
Rwanda, led by President Paul Kagame, assumed the presidency of the African Union in February 2023 for a one-year term.
The Ring of Fire, an area of intense volcanic activity, encircles which ocean?
A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Pacific Ocean
D
Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer:
C. Pacific Ocean
EXPLANATION
The Ring of Fire encircles the Pacific Ocean and is responsible for approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes and major earthquakes.
Which country hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?
A
England
B
Australia
C
Canada
D
France
Correct Answer:
B. Australia
EXPLANATION
Australia co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand. Spain won the tournament, defeating England in the final.
