Q.361
Easy
The Atacama Desert is located in which two South American countries primarily?
A
Peru and Bolivia
B
Chile and Peru
C
Argentina and Chile
D
Bolivia and Argentina
Correct Answer:
B. Chile and Peru
Explanation:
The Atacama Desert spans across Chile and Peru, being one of the driest places on Earth.
Q.362
Hard
Which organization did Mauritius chair as AOSIS leader in 2024 climate negotiations?
A
UNFCCC
B
UNCLOS
C
Small Island Developing States Alliance
D
SAARC
Correct Answer:
C. Small Island Developing States Alliance
Explanation:
Mauritius has been active in AOSIS (Alliance of Small Island States) representing vulnerable island nations in climate negotiations.
Q.363
Medium
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.364
Medium
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.365
Medium
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.366
Hard
Which country announced its withdrawal from UNESCO in 2023?
A
Russia
B
China
C
United States
D
India
Correct Answer:
C. United States
Explanation:
The United States announced its withdrawal from UNESCO, citing concerns about the organization's bias. However, this was previously done in 2018 and rejoined in 2023.
Q.367
Medium
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.368
Hard
Which landlocked country is surrounded by 14 other nations?
A
Zambia
B
Niger
C
Kazakhstan
D
Kyrgyzstan
Explanation:
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa surrounded by 7 countries. Kazakhstan is surrounded by 5 countries, making it one of the most landlocked-adjacent nations.
Q.369
Easy
Which is the deepest ocean trench in the world?
A
Tonga Trench
B
Mariana Trench
C
Kuril-Kamchatka Trench
D
Philippine Trench
Correct Answer:
B. Mariana Trench
Explanation:
The Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean is the deepest, with Challenger Deep reaching approximately 11,000 meters.
Q.370
Hard
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.
