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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.
The Alps mountain range forms a border between how many countries?
A
4 countries
B
6 countries
C
8 countries
D
10 countries
Correct Answer:
C. 8 countries
EXPLANATION
The Alps form borders or are located within 8 countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, Slovenia, and Monaco.
Who became the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Global Education in 2024?
A
Malala Yousafzai
B
Gordon Brown
C
Audrey Azoulay
D
Ban Ki-moon
Correct Answer:
B. Gordon Brown
EXPLANATION
Gordon Brown was appointed as UN Special Envoy for Global Education in 2024 to advance education goals.
Which ocean is the smallest by area?
A
Arctic Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Southern Ocean
D
Atlantic Ocean
Correct Answer:
A. Arctic Ocean
EXPLANATION
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the five oceans, primarily located in the Arctic region.
Lake Baikal is located in which country?
A
Kazakhstan
B
Russia
C
Mongolia
D
China
Correct Answer:
B. Russia
EXPLANATION
Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake.
Which country won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024?
A
India
B
Pakistan
C
West Indies
D
Australia
EXPLANATION
India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados.
The Mariana Trench is located in which ocean?
A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Pacific Ocean
D
Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer:
C. Pacific Ocean
EXPLANATION
The Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench, is located in the western Pacific Ocean near Guam.
Which country became a full member of BRICS in August 2024?
A
UAE
B
Egypt
C
Iran
D
Saudi Arabia
EXPLANATION
Iran was admitted as a full BRICS member at the 2024 summit, joining the organization alongside other new members.
What is the capital of Mauritius?
A
Port Louis
B
Rose Hill
C
Curepipe
D
Vacoas
Correct Answer:
A. Port Louis
EXPLANATION
Port Louis is the capital and largest city of Mauritius, located on the island's northwest coast.
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.
