World Facts and Geography

Georgia is shifting its Parliament from its capital Tbilisi to its second largest city Kutaisi.

Mayon volcano is located in the Philippines, specifically in Albay province on the island of Luzon. It is renowned for its perfectly symmetrical cone shape and is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, frequently experiencing volcanic earthquakes and eruptions.

European Union's Lisbon Treaty came into force on December 1, 2009 following its ratification by all the 27 member states. Czech Republic became the last of the member states to ratify it in November. The treaty is designed to streamline decision-making and give the EU greater influence in world affairs. It creates two new posts - president of the European Council and a high representative for foreign affairs. EU later chose Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy to be the first permanent European Council President. Baroness Catherine Ashton from the UK was appointed the High Representative for Foreign Affairs. One of the treaty's key areas is the removal of national vetoes in a number of areas. These include the fight against climate change, energy security and emergency aid. The provision of National Veto has been retained in taxation, foreign policy, defence and social security issues.

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  The name "Punjab" means "land of five rivers" and derives from the Persian words 'panj,' meaning five, and 'aab,' meaning water.

Monotremes (egg-laying mammals like the platypus and echidna) are endemic only to Australia and New Guinea, making this the correct answer.

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China is the world's largest producer of vegetables, accounting for over 50% of global vegetable production. While India is also a major agricultural producer, China leads specifically in vegetable output. Bangladesh and Brazil, while significant agricultural nations, do not rank at the top for vegetable production.

India is the largest producer of milk in the world, surpassing the USA, China, and Bangladesh. India's dairy sector has seen tremendous growth due to initiatives like Operation Flood and the White Revolution. The country contributes significantly to global milk production through its vast population of dairy cattle and buffaloes.

The USA is India's largest trading partner in terms of goods and services trade. While China was India's top trading partner for several years, the USA has held the first position in recent years. China and UAE remain major trading partners, but USA-India trade volume is highest.

As of recent UN population estimates (2026), the correct descending order is: Europe (~750 million), Latin America and Caribbean (~660 million), North America (~600 million). Europe has the largest population among these three regions, followed by Latin America and Caribbean, then North America.

George Papandreou became Prime Minister of Greece in October 2009, leading his party to victory shortly before the Greek debt crisis erupted. His tenure was marked by severe economic challenges and negotiations with international creditors. Greece was the correct choice among the options, which included Iran, Italy, and Jordan.