Mixed General Knowledge Quiz

A SIM card's ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) is a 19 or 20 digit number that uniquely identifies the SIM card. It consists of industry identifier, country code, issuer identifier, and individual card identification. 20 digits is the standard length.

An MSISDN (Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number) is the full international telephone number including country code and national significant number. The ITU-T E.164 standard limits MSISDN to maximum 15 digits. Country codes are 1-3 digits, followed by the subscriber number.

Making a call requires: (1) SIM ICCID for network authentication, (2) MSISDN (caller's number), (3) dialed number, and (4) routing/network codes. This includes the dialed number, caller's MSISDN for billing, SIM identification for network validation, and network routing information.

TRAI stands for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, not Telephone Regulatory Authority of India. The distinction lies in the use of 'Telecom' instead of 'Telephone'.

Carl and the Passions was an album title by The Beach Boys, not a band that changed its name to 'River boy'. The Beach Boys have always been known as The Beach Boys throughout their career.

The Olympic flag has five interlocking rings representing the five inhabited continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. The rings are blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background.

The patella is commonly known as the kneecap, not 'pet'. It's a small bone that protects the knee joint and helps with leg extension.

John Logie Baird invented the television, not the telephone. The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Baird was a Scottish engineer who demonstrated the first working television system.

Dick Grayson is indeed the original Robin, Batman's sidekick in the DC Comics universe. He was the first character to use the Robin identity and later became Nightwing.

The phrase 'calling goose' is incorrect. The traditional 'Twelve Days of Christmas' song lists 'four calling birds' on the fourth day, not 'calling goose'. The correct answer is False.

Gnasher is the correct name of Dennis the Menace's dog from the British comic strip in The Beano magazine. The character first appeared in 1968 and has been Dennis's constant companion, known for his distinctive appearance and fierce loyalty.

March 27 is celebrated as World Theatre Day, initiated by the International Theatre Institute in 1961 to raise awareness about the importance of theatre arts and their role in entertainment and cultural exchange. World Meteorological Day is March 23, World Consumer Rights Day is March 15, and World Down Syndrome Day is March 21.

February 21 is International Mother Language Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism worldwide. It commemorates the language movement in Bangladesh where students sacrificed their lives for their mother tongue.

April 7 is World Health Day, observed annually since 1950 to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). Each year focuses on a specific health theme to raise awareness about global health issues. Earth Day is April 22, World Book Day is April 23, and International Dance Day is April 29.

June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, established by the WHO to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their life-saving gifts. World Brain Tumour Day is June 8, World Music Day is June 21, and World Day Against Child Labour is June 12.

August 12 is International Youth Day, designated by the United Nations to draw attention to youth issues and celebrate their potential as partners in today's global society. International Day of Peace is September 21, International Literacy Day is September 8, and World Tourism Day is September 27.

Arjun won Draupadi's hand in marriage by successfully completing the difficult archery contest set by her father Drupada. He was the only one among the suitors who could hit the target, which required immense skill and precision. Yudhishthira married her first due to their mother's instruction to share the prize, but Arjun won her first.

Shakuni was Duryodhana's maternal uncle (father-in-law by relation through Gandhari). Dushasana was Duryodhana's brother, Pandu was his father's brother, and Dhritarashtra was his biological father. Shakuni played a crucial role in the Mahabharata as the mastermind behind the gambling match that led to the Pandavas' exile.