Showing 21–30 of 216 questions
Q.21
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.22
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.23
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.24
Medium
World Geography
Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, is located in which country?
A
France
B
Switzerland
C
Russia
D
Georgia
Correct Answer:
C. Russia
Explanation:
Mount Elbrus (5,642m) is located in Russia in the Caucasus Mountains and is Europe's highest peak.
Q.25
Medium
World Geography
The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's surface, borders which two countries?
A
Israel and Syria
B
Israel and Palestine/Jordan
C
Israel and Lebanon
D
Palestine and Syria
Correct Answer:
B. Israel and Palestine/Jordan
Explanation:
The Dead Sea borders Israel, Palestine (West Bank), and Jordan. It is approximately 1,410 feet below sea level.
Q.26
Medium
World Geography
Which country recently launched the world's longest high-speed rail corridor in 2023-2024?
A
Japan
B
China
C
France
D
Germany
Explanation:
China has been expanding its high-speed rail network aggressively, with multiple long-distance corridors launched in 2023-2024.
Q.27
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.
Q.28
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.
Q.29
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.30
Medium
World Geography
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.
