Showing 61–70 of 439 questions
Q.61
Medium
World Geography
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.
Q.62
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.63
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.64
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.65
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.66
Hard
World Geography
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.
Q.67
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.68
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.69
Easy
World Geography
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.
Q.70
Hard
World Geography
Which country became the 193rd UN member state in 2023?
A
Palestine
B
Kosovo
C
South Sudan
D
East Timor
Correct Answer:
A. Palestine
Explanation:
Palestine was granted UN observer state status in 2012 but achieved full membership recognition status upgrade discussions continued in 2023-24.
