General Knowledge

Lee Myung-bak was elected as the President of South Korea in 2007 and served from 2008 to 2013. He was a former business executive and mayor of Seoul before becoming president. North Korea has a different political system, China has Hu Jintao as president in 2007, and Uzbekistan has Islam Karimov as president during this period.

Time magazine named Vladimir Putin as Person of the Year for 2007 for his consolidation of power in Russia and influence on world oil politics. This was controversial given Russia's democratic backsliding. Narayana Murthy is an Indian business leader, George W. Bush was previously featured (2000), and APJ Kalam was President of India during this period.

Convex mirrors are used in vehicle rear-view mirrors because they provide a wider field of view than plane or concave mirrors. The outward curve allows drivers to see more area, though objects appear smaller than they actually are.

K. K. Birla, the renowned industrialist and former member of Parliament, authored 'Brushes With History: An Autobiography' which chronicles his experiences in business and public life.

Vikram Pandit served as the CEO of Citigroup from 2007 to 2012, leading the bank during the financial crisis period. The other options: Ramani Ayer (Hartford Financial), Arun Sarin (Vodafone), Indra Nooyi (PepsiCo).

Hertz (Hz) is the SI unit of frequency, measuring the number of cycles per second. Ampere measures electric current, Joule measures energy, and Newton measures force.

Tiger Woods dominated professional golf in 2007, holding the world's number one ranking throughout the year after winning multiple majors including the PGA Championship.

Juan Somavía served as Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) from 1999 to 2012. The other options led different organizations: Angel Gurria (OECD), Jacques Rogge (IOC), Jacques Diouf (FAO).

The first India-China joint military exercise 'Hand-in-Hand' was held in 2007 in Yunnan province, China. This marked a significant step in military-to-military relations between the two Asian powers.

Kaka (Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite) won the 2007 FIFA World Footballer of the Year award after leading AC Milan to Champions League victory. He beat out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kumara Sangakkara achieved this unique batting record during 2014-2015, scoring 150+ in four consecutive Test matches. No other batsman in cricket history has accomplished this feat.

Bats can hear frequencies up to 200 kHz, which is much higher than dogs (up to 45 kHz), humans (up to 20 kHz), and whales (most below 100 kHz, though some dolphin species hear ultrasound). This echolocation ability is crucial for their navigation.

Prem Kumar Dhumal served as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh during two terms (1998-2003 and 2007-2012), which aligns with the timeframe of these questions. The other options were also HP politicians but not CM during this period.

Geomorphology is the specific branch of geography/geology that studies landforms - their characteristics, origins, and development processes. Ecology studies organism interactions, while geology focuses on earth materials and rocks.

Goa has been the permanent venue of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) since 2004. The November 2007 edition continued this tradition, making Goa the correct answer among the Indian states listed.

Jacob Zuma was elected President of the African National Congress (ANC) at the party's Polokwane conference in December 2007, defeating incumbent Thabo Mbeki. This victory marked a significant power shift in South African politics.

The 6th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in New Delhi in January 2008. This annual event celebrates the Indian diaspora and brings together NRIs from across the world. New Delhi has hosted this convention multiple times.

Norway is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun because during summer months, areas north of the Arctic Circle experience 24 hours of daylight. The sun remains visible even at midnight due to the country's high latitude and the Earth's axial tilt.

The ARJ21-700 is China's first domestically developed regional jet airliner. The Advanced Regional Jet program produced this 70-90 seat aircraft, with the ARJ21-700 being the first variant. The other options with different numbers are incorrect.

The Nano, launched as the world's cheapest car in 2008, was produced by Tata Motors. This small city car was designed and manufactured by the Indian conglomerate Tata Group, not by any of the international automakers listed in the other options.

Narendra Modi was re-elected as Chief Minister of Gujarat in December 2007, securing another term after his first term from 2001-2007. His victory in the 2007 assembly polls reinforced his position in Gujarat politics before becoming Prime Minister in 2014.

Pankaj Advani has won multiple National Senior Billiards titles and is one of India's most accomplished cueists. In December 2007, he secured the men's National Senior Billiards championship, continuing his dominance in the sport.

After Benazir Bhutto's assassination in December 2007, her son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was announced as the new Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party. Bilawal, born in 1988, was appointed chairman while his father Asif Ali Zardari became co-chairman.

Nigeria launched its first communication satellite, NigComSat-1, in 2007. This marked Nigeria's entry into space technology and made it one of the first African countries to have its own communications satellite, serving telecommunications needs across the continent.

The Madhesi National Liberation Front (MNLF) is a political organization active in Nepal, representing the Madhesi community in the Terai region bordering India. The Madhesi movement has been significant in Nepalese politics, advocating for greater representation and rights.