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The Ring of Fire contains approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes and is responsible for about 90% of the world's earthquakes.
# 2030 FIFA World Cup Host Selection
This question tests knowledge of recent international sports governance decisions and bid outcomes.
Step 1: Understanding the 2030 FIFA World Cup Bid Context
The FIFA World Cup hosting rights for 2030 were decided through a competitive bidding process where multiple countries submitted proposals. Uruguay and Paraguay had already secured co-hosting roles, and the selection committee needed to choose an additional European host nation to manage the tournament's opening matches.
Step 2: Identifying the Winning Bid
In 2024, FIFA officially awarded the hosting rights to Spain (alongside Uruguay and Paraguay). Spain was selected as the primary European co-host, making it the first World Cup since 1930 to be held across multiple continents—South America and Europe—simultaneously.
Final answer: (B) Spain
Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister of India for his third consecutive term in June 2024 after the general elections.
The Sahara Desert covers approximately 25% of Africa, making it the world's largest hot desert.
China topped the Asian medal count at the 2024 Paris Olympics with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals.
António Guterres was re-elected as UN Secretary-General in 2021 for a second five-year term (2022-2026).
Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first female president, taking office on October 1, 2024.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the 2022 presidential election and took office as Brazil's president in January 2023.
Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina were invited to join BRICS in 2024, expanding the bloc's membership.
Spain won the Olympic gold medal in men's football at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating France in the final.
