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General Knowledge | MCQ # 51
When Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation was established?
- 1983
- 1989
- 1992
- 1997
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option B
Explanation:
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989 in Canberra, Australia. It is comprised of 21 member states. The headquarters of APEC are located in Singapore.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989 in Canberra, Australia. It is comprised of 21 member states. The headquarters of APEC are located in Singapore.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 52
Which of the following is known as the buffer state of Asia?
- Afghanistan
- Iran
- China
- North Korea
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
Afghanistan is known as the buffer state of Asia because of its geographical as well as political position in the Asia. Previously, it was surrounded by the British Empire in South Asia and the Soviet Russia.
Afghanistan is known as the buffer state of Asia because of its geographical as well as political position in the Asia. Previously, it was surrounded by the British Empire in South Asia and the Soviet Russia.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 53
“KHAD" and "RAMA” are secret agencies of_____?
- Eritrea
- Burma
- Israel
- Afghanistan
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option D
Explanation:
Khadamat-e Aetla'at-e Dawlati (KHAD) and RAMA are secret agencies of Afghanistan.
Secret agency of Eritrea: NSO.
Secret agency of Burma: OCMSA.
Secret agency of Isreal: Mossad.
Khadamat-e Aetla'at-e Dawlati (KHAD) and RAMA are secret agencies of Afghanistan.
Secret agency of Eritrea: NSO.
Secret agency of Burma: OCMSA.
Secret agency of Isreal: Mossad.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 55
Stanley Wolpert wrote the books on _____?
- Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Ayub Khan
- Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
- Both A and C
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option D
Explanation:
Jinnah of Pakistan by Stanley Wolpert is written on the life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It was published in 1984.
Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan by Stanley Wolpert is written on the life of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. It was published in 1993.
Jinnah of Pakistan by Stanley Wolpert is written on the life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It was published in 1984.
Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan by Stanley Wolpert is written on the life of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. It was published in 1993.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 56
In which city the inaugural meeting of G20, was held on 15–16 December 1999?
- Paris
- London
- Berlin
- New York
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option C
Explanation:
Inaugural meeting of the G-20 was held in Berlin, on 15–16 December 1999. It is headquartered in Cancún, Mexico.
Members of G-20: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
Inaugural meeting of the G-20 was held in Berlin, on 15–16 December 1999. It is headquartered in Cancún, Mexico.
Members of G-20: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 57
For Economics category, the first Nobel prize was given in _____?
- 1945
- 1957
- 1969
- 1980
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option C
Explanation:
First Nobel prize for Economics (Sveriges Riksbank Prize) was awarded in 1969 to Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinberge. It was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden.
First Nobel prize for Economics (Sveriges Riksbank Prize) was awarded in 1969 to Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinberge. It was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 58
Latakia and Tartus are seaports of _____?
- Syria
- Lebanon
- Italy
- Greece
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
Latakia and Tartus are seaports of Syria.
Latakia is Syria's main seaport located on Mediterranean Sea. It was established in 1950 and it is 350 kilometers away from Damascus.
The Port of Tartus is also located on the Mediterranean Sea about 80 kilometers South to Latakia.
Latakia and Tartus are seaports of Syria.
Latakia is Syria's main seaport located on Mediterranean Sea. It was established in 1950 and it is 350 kilometers away from Damascus.
The Port of Tartus is also located on the Mediterranean Sea about 80 kilometers South to Latakia.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 59
Which of the following straits separates Asia from Africa?
- Bosphorous strait
- Bering strait
- Malacca strait
- Bab-ul-Mandab strait
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option D
Explanation:
Bab-al-Mandab strait separates Asia from Africa.
It is between Eritrea and Dijibouti (Africa) and Yemen (Asia)
It joins the Gulf of Aden with Red Sea.
Bab-al-Mandab strait separates Asia from Africa.
It is between Eritrea and Dijibouti (Africa) and Yemen (Asia)
It joins the Gulf of Aden with Red Sea.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 60
THAAD misille system is associated with which of the following countries?
- Russia
- USA
- China
- North Korea
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option B
Explanation:
THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) is an American anti-ballistic missile system. It was designed in 1987 and it is being used by US Army since 2008.
THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) is an American anti-ballistic missile system. It was designed in 1987 and it is being used by US Army since 2008.