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Q.111
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.112
Hard
World Geography
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.
Q.113
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.114
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.115
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.116
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.117
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.118
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.119
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.120
Medium
World Geography
Who was elected as the President of Brazil in 2022, taking office in 2023?
A
Jair Bolsonaro
B
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
C
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
D
Dilma Rousseff
Correct Answer:
B. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Explanation:
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the 2022 presidential election and took office as Brazil's president in January 2023.
