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United Nations Day is celebrated annually on October 24 to mark the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. This is the day the United Nations officially came into existence after being ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of other signatories.

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) is headquartered in Rome, Italy, not Brussels. The other options are correct: UNESCO is in Paris, ILO is in Geneva, and the International Court of Justice is in The Hague. Brussels hosts the EU and NATO headquarters, but not the FAO.

Lord's Cricket Ground in London is historically and popularly referred to as the 'Mecca of Cricket' or 'Cricket ka Kashi' due to its significance in the sport's history.

Ice hockey is Canada's national winter sport and is officially recognized as the national game of Canada. Lacrosse is recognized as the national summer sport, but ice hockey holds greater cultural significance and international recognition as Canada's national game.

The term 'Third World' originally referred to countries that were not aligned with either the Western bloc (First World) or the Eastern bloc (Second World) during the Cold War. Over time, it evolved to mean developing or less economically developed countries, though this usage is now considered outdated and often replaced with 'Global South' or 'developing nations'.

A seeded player is a ranked player who is given special placement in a tournament draw to prevent top players from meeting in early rounds. Seeded players typically enter the tournament at advanced stages and are placed in different sections of the draw based on their rankings, ensuring that top contenders face each other only in later rounds.

Breaststroke is one of the four competitive swimming styles, along with freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly. It is the slowest of the four main strokes but is also one of the oldest, with swimmers facing forward and performing a frog-like kick while keeping their head above water.

The Uber Cup is the prestigious international team competition for women's badminton, organized by the Badminton World Federation. It was first held in 1956 and is named after the former U.S. president of the badminton association. The Thomas Cup is the corresponding men's team event.

The Nehru Trophy is associated with football (soccer), not chess. It is an international football tournament held in India in memory of Jawaharlal Nehru. The other options are correctly matched: Rangaswamy Cup is for hockey, Santosh Trophy is for football, and Thomas Cup is for badminton.

The UN Security Council consists of 15 members: 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, USA) with veto power, and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly. This structure ensures both continuity and fresh perspectives in addressing international security issues.

The Aga Khan Cup is associated with hockey. It is a prestigious international hockey tournament held in India, named after Prince Aga Khan III who was a prominent sports patron. The tournament has been instrumental in promoting hockey in India and attracting international teams to compete.

The Tashkent Agreement was signed in January 1966 between India and Pakistan, ending the 1965 Indo-Pak war. It was mediated by the Soviet Union and hosted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The agreement called for withdrawal of troops to pre-war positions and restoration of diplomatic relations, though it failed to resolve the underlying Kashmir dispute.

The question asks about determining a dead man's age. Age determination in forensic science typically involves examining bones (teeth, skull, pelvis), not soft tissues like skin, blood, or eyes. Since none of the listed methods (skin, blood, eyes) are reliable age indicators, 'none of these' is the correct answer by elimination.

Kanada (also known as Kashyapa) founded the Vaisheshika school of Hindu philosophy, which proposed that all matter is composed of indivisible atoms called 'paramanu'. This atomic theory dates back to around 6th-2nd century BCE, making it one of the earliest atomic theories in the world. The other options were mathematicians and astronomers but not associated with atomic theory.

Adi Shankaracharya (8th century CE) was the most influential exponent of Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the non-dual nature of reality (Brahman and Atman are one). He wrote commentaries on the Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, and Bhagavad Gita, and established four mathas across India. Kapila founded Samkhya, Charvaka founded materialism, and Ramanuja was a proponent of Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism).

Young India was a weekly journal published by Mahatma Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. Gandhi used it as a platform to express his views on political issues, social reforms, and the freedom struggle. The journal played a crucial role in spreading his ideas of non-violence and civil disobedience. Subhash Chandra Bose, Lajpat Rai, and Tilak were associated with other publications but not Young India.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in 1957 and has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. It is the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field. Montreal, Berne, and Geneva host other international organizations but not the IAEA.

The Dilwara Temples are a group of five Jain temples located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Built between 11th and 13th centuries CE, they are renowned for their exquisite marble carvings and architectural beauty. Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan, making this location unique. Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Ajmer are major Rajasthan cities but do not house these specific temples.

The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), West Bengal. It was built between 1906 and 1921 to commemorate Queen Victoria's 25-year reign in India. The memorial now houses a museum and is a major tourist attraction. Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore have other famous monuments but not the Victoria Memorial.

India hosted the Asian Games in 1982 in New Delhi. This was the ninth edition of the Asian Games and featured over 3,400 athletes from 33 countries. India had previously hosted in 1951 (the first Asian Games) and would host again in 1982. The 1982 games are particularly remembered for introducing electronic scoring systems and color television coverage.

The average human gestation period is 280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of the last menstrual period. This is equivalent to approximately 9 months and 7 days. Medical professionals use this 280-day reference as the standard for calculating due dates, though normal pregnancies can range from 37 to 42 weeks.

IR-8 is a high-yielding semi-dwarf variety of rice developed at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines. It played a crucial role in the Green Revolution of the 1960s, significantly increasing rice production across Asia. IR-8 was known for its short stature (reducing lodging), resistance to diseases, and responsiveness to fertilizers.

According to Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament is summoned by the President to resolve deadlocks on bills. However, the sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, not the President. This is because the Lok Sabha has 543 members compared to 245 in the Rajya Sabha, making the Speaker's role appropriate for presiding.

The Merdeka Cup (also known as the Merdeka Tournament) is an international football tournament held in Malaysia since 1957. It was inaugurated to celebrate Malaysia's independence (Merdeka) and has featured teams from across Asia, Africa, and Europe. India has participated in and won this tournament multiple times, making it a significant event in Asian football history.