Q.121
Easy
The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?
A Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
B Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf
C Caspian Sea and Black Sea
D North Sea and Baltic Sea
Correct Answer:
A. Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea Explanation:
The Suez Canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, serving as a crucial shipping route.
Q.122
Medium
Which country was the first to have a female President to take office in 2024?
A Mexico
B Indonesia
C Sri Lanka
D Taiwan
Correct Answer:
A. Mexico Explanation:
Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first female president, taking office on October 1, 2024.
Q.123
Easy
The Kalahari Desert is primarily located in which African countries?
A Kenya and Tanzania
B Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa
C Sudan and Egypt
D Mali and Mauritania
Correct Answer:
B. Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa Explanation:
The Kalahari Desert spans across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa in southern Africa.
Q.124
Medium
Which international organization elected António Guterres for a second term as Secretary-General in 2021, serving until 2026?
A World Bank
B United Nations
C International Monetary Fund
D World Trade Organization
Correct Answer:
B. United Nations Explanation:
António Guterres was re-elected as UN Secretary-General in 2021 for a second five-year term (2022-2026).
Q.125
Easy
Which country hosted the 2024 Olympic Games?
A Tokyo
B Paris
C Los Angeles
D Barcelona
Explanation:
Paris, France hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the third time the city has hosted the Olympics.
Q.126
Easy
The Thames River flows through which major European capital city?
A Paris
B Berlin
C London
D Amsterdam
Correct Answer:
C. London Explanation:
The Thames River flows through London, England, and is one of the most historically significant rivers in Britain.
Q.127
Medium
Which Asian nation won the most medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
A China
B Japan
C India
D South Korea
Explanation:
China topped the Asian medal count at the 2024 Paris Olympics with 40 gold medals and 91 total medals.
Q.128
Medium
The Sahara Desert covers approximately how much of the African continent?
Explanation:
The Sahara Desert covers approximately 25% of Africa, making it the world's largest hot desert.
Q.129
Medium
Which country appointed Narendra Modi as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term in 2024?
A India
B Pakistan
C Bangladesh
D Nepal
Explanation:
Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister of India for his third consecutive term in June 2024 after the general elections.
Q.130
Hard
Which geopolitical region is known as 'The Fertile Crescent'?
A Southeast Asia
B Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel)
C Central Asia
D Sub-Saharan Africa
Correct Answer:
B. Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel) Explanation:
The Fertile Crescent, spanning parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, was home to ancient civilizations and is historically significant as a cradle of civilization.
