Showing 31–40 of 216 questions
Q.31
Medium
World Geography
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
ASweden
BNorway
CIceland
DFinland
Correct Answer:
B. NorwayExplanation:
Norway's far northern regions experience the midnight sun phenomenon due to their location near the Arctic Circle.
Q.32
Medium
World Geography
The Kalahari Desert is primarily located in which country?
AKenya
BSouth Africa
CBotswana
DNamibia
Correct Answer:
C. BotswanaExplanation:
The Kalahari Desert is primarily located in Botswana, though it also extends into Namibia and South Africa.
Q.33
Medium
World Geography
Which river is the longest in Europe?
ARhine River
BDanube River
CVolga River
DThames River
Correct Answer:
C. Volga RiverExplanation:
The Volga River in Russia is Europe's longest river, flowing approximately 3,530 km.
Q.34
Medium
World Geography
India won how many medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A15 medals
B17 medals
C19 medals
D22 medals
Correct Answer:
B. 17 medalsExplanation:
India won 17 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, 4 bronze) at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.35
Medium
World Geography
Which Asian country hosted the Asian Games in 2024?
AThailand
BSouth Korea
CIndonesia
DVietnam
Correct Answer:
A. ThailandExplanation:
Thailand hosted the 2024 Asian Games in Bangkok, marking the second time the country hosted this major sporting event.
Q.36
Medium
World Geography
Who was appointed as the new President of the World Bank in 2023?
AKristalina Georgieva
BAjay Banga
CDavid Malpass
DNgozi Okonkwo
Correct Answer:
B. Ajay BangaExplanation:
Ajay Banga, an Indian-American business executive, was appointed as the President of the World Bank in 2023, taking office in June 2023.
Q.37
Medium
World Geography
In 2024, which country announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
ASouth Africa
BKenya
CNamibia
DUganda
Correct Answer:
C. NamibiaExplanation:
Namibia announced its withdrawal from the ICC in 2024, citing concerns about the court's independence and effectiveness.
Q.38
Medium
World Geography
The Strait of Hormuz separates which two countries?
ASaudi Arabia and Yemen
BIran and Oman
CIraq and Kuwait
DQatar and Bahrain
Correct Answer:
B. Iran and OmanExplanation:
The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran and Oman, serving as a crucial waterway for global oil trade.
Q.39
Medium
World Geography
Which nation became a full member of BRICS in 2023?
AUAE and Saudi Arabia
BIndonesia and Thailand
CArgentina and Egypt
DVietnam and Malaysia
Correct Answer:
C. Argentina and EgyptExplanation:
At the 2023 BRICS Summit, Argentina (later withdrew) and Egypt were invited as new members, along with Ethiopia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
Q.40
Medium
World Geography
The Gobi Desert is located primarily in which country?
AKazakhstan
BMongolia
CChina
DRussia
Correct Answer:
B. MongoliaExplanation:
The Gobi Desert is primarily located in Mongolia, though it extends into northern China. It is one of the largest deserts in Asia.
