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Which mountain range forms the border between France and Spain?
A
Alps
B
Pyrenees
C
Carpathians
D
Apennines
Correct Answer:
B. Pyrenees
EXPLANATION
The Pyrenees mountain range forms the natural border between France and Spain.
In 2024, which nation hosted the Summer Olympics?
A
Tokyo
B
Paris
C
Beijing
D
Rio de Janeiro
EXPLANATION
Paris, France hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics, marking the third time the city hosted the Games.
Which river is the longest in South America?
A
Amazon River
B
Paraná River
C
Orinoco River
D
São Francisco River
Correct Answer:
A. Amazon River
EXPLANATION
The Amazon River is the longest river in South America and the world's largest by water discharge.
Which country did not join the BRICS expansion announced in 2023?
A
Argentina
B
Iran
C
Egypt
D
Indonesia
Correct Answer:
D. Indonesia
EXPLANATION
Indonesia declined to join BRICS expansion in 2023. Argentina, Iran, Egypt, and UAE were invited; Argentina later declined under new leadership.
The Lut Desert is located in which country?
A
Saudi Arabia
B
Iran
C
Iraq
D
UAE
EXPLANATION
The Lut Desert (Dasht-e Lut) is located in southeastern Iran and is one of the hottest places on Earth.
Which country is the world's largest producer of lithium as of 2024?
A
Argentina
B
Australia
C
Chile
D
China
Correct Answer:
B. Australia
EXPLANATION
Australia is the world's largest lithium producer, crucial for battery manufacturing and EV production, overtaking Chile in recent years.
Which Indian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023?
A
Raghuram Rajan
B
Abhijit Banerjee
C
Claudia Goldin
D
Esther Duflo
Correct Answer:
C. Claudia Goldin
EXPLANATION
Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics for her research on women's labor market outcomes. Abhijit Banerjee won in 2019.
Which strait separates Spain from Morocco?
A
Bosphorus Strait
B
Strait of Gibraltar
C
English Channel
D
Dardanelles Strait
Correct Answer:
B. Strait of Gibraltar
EXPLANATION
The Strait of Gibraltar is the narrow passage between Spain and Morocco, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
In 2024, which country hosted the AFC Asian Cup football tournament?
A
China
B
Qatar
C
UAE
D
Saudi Arabia
EXPLANATION
China hosted the AFC Asian Cup in 2024, marking the second time the country hosted this continental championship.
What is the capital of Bhutan?
A
Paro
B
Thimphu
C
Punakha
D
Jakar
Correct Answer:
B. Thimphu
EXPLANATION
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, located in the western part of the country. It became capital in 1961, replacing Punakha.
