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Q.71
Medium
World Geography
Which country hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?
AEngland
BAustralia
CCanada
DFrance
Correct Answer:
B. AustraliaExplanation:
Australia co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand. Spain won the tournament, defeating England in the final.
Q.72
Medium
World Geography
The Ring of Fire, an area of intense volcanic activity, encircles which ocean?
AAtlantic Ocean
BIndian Ocean
CPacific Ocean
DArctic Ocean
Correct Answer:
C. Pacific OceanExplanation:
The Ring of Fire encircles the Pacific Ocean and is responsible for approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes and major earthquakes.
Q.73
Hard
World Geography
In 2023, which African nation assumed the presidency of the African Union?
ARwanda
BKenya
CSouth Africa
DEthiopia
Correct Answer:
A. RwandaExplanation:
Rwanda, led by President Paul Kagame, assumed the presidency of the African Union in February 2023 for a one-year term.
Q.74
Easy
World Geography
The Atacama Desert is located primarily in which South American country?
APeru
BChile
CArgentina
DBolivia
Explanation:
The Atacama Desert spans across Chile and parts of Peru, Argentina, and Bolivia, but Chile contains the largest portion.
Q.75
Medium
World Geography
Who was appointed as the new Secretary-General of NATO in 2024?
AJens Stoltenberg
BMark Rutte
CKaja Kallas
DJosep Borrell
Correct Answer:
B. Mark RutteExplanation:
Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, was appointed as NATO Secretary-General succeeding Jens Stoltenberg in 2024.
Q.76
Medium
World Geography
Which Asian country hosted the 2024 AFC Asian Cup football tournament?
AQatar
BUnited Arab Emirates
CSaudi Arabia
DSouth Korea
Correct Answer:
B. United Arab EmiratesExplanation:
The United Arab Emirates hosted the 2024 AFC Asian Cup in January-February 2024.
Q.77
Medium
World Geography
Which nation won the 2024 Paris Olympics men's football gold medal?
AFrance
BSpain
CBrazil
DArgentina
Explanation:
Spain won the Olympic gold medal in men's football at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating France in the final.
Q.78
Easy
World Geography
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which African country?
AKenya
BTanzania
CUganda
DRwanda
Correct Answer:
B. TanzaniaExplanation:
Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak at 5,895 meters, is located in Tanzania near the Kenyan border.
Q.79
Medium
World Geography
Which country became a full member of BRICS in 2024?
AEgypt
BEthiopia
CArgentina
DAll of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the aboveExplanation:
Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina were invited to join BRICS in 2024, expanding the bloc's membership.
Q.80
Easy
World Geography
The Dead Sea is bordered by which two countries primarily?
AIsrael and Syria
BIsrael and Jordan
CPalestine and Lebanon
DJordan and Syria
Correct Answer:
B. Israel and JordanExplanation:
The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's surface, is bordered by Israel to the west and Jordan to the east.
