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World Facts and Geography

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World facts and geography encompass global statistics, technological history, and international political systems. This includes facts about research, natural resources, and democratic structures worldwide. Such questions are common in the general awareness papers of SSC, UPSC, and banking exams.

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World Facts and Geography Questions

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2020 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the prediction of black holes by Karl Schwarzschild?

  1. Austria

  2. Switzerland

  3. Germany

  4. Italy
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Explanation

Austria issued a stamp in 2020 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the prediction of black holes by Karl Schwarzschild.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2022 to commemorate the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Japan

  4. China
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The United States issued a stamp in 2022 to commemorate the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2024 to commemorate the first detection of gravitational waves from a black hole merger?

  1. Italy

  2. France

  3. Germany

  4. Spain
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Italy issued a stamp in 2024 to commemorate the first detection of gravitational waves from a black hole merger.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2026 to commemorate the launch of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. India
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The United States issued a stamp in 2026 to commemorate the launch of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2028 to commemorate the first direct observation of a black hole shadow?

  1. Germany

  2. France

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Canada
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Germany issued a stamp in 2028 to commemorate the first direct observation of a black hole shadow.

Multiple choice

Which country issued a stamp in 2030 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the prediction of black holes by Roger Penrose?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. United States

  3. Russia

  4. China
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Explanation

The United Kingdom issued a stamp in 2030 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the prediction of black holes by Roger Penrose.

Multiple choice

Which country is a leader in the development of marine renewable energy technologies?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. Germany
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The United Kingdom is a leader in the development of marine renewable energy technologies, with a number of large-scale projects in operation or under construction.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to implement a large-scale CCS project?

  1. Norway

  2. Canada

  3. United States

  4. China
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Norway was the first country to implement a large-scale CCS project, known as the Sleipner project, which captures CO2 from a natural gas processing plant and stores it in a deep saline aquifer.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest percentage of deaf people who use sign language as their primary language?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Sweden

  4. Nicaragua
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Explanation

Nicaragua has the highest percentage of deaf people who use sign language as their primary language, due to the country's unique history and the efforts of the Nicaraguan Sign Language Project.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Japanese festival that celebrates the cherry blossom season?

  1. Hanami

  2. Tanabata

  3. Obon

  4. Setsubun
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Hanami is the Japanese tradition of viewing cherry blossoms during the spring season, often involving picnics and gatherings under the beautiful cherry blossom trees.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Chinese festival that celebrates the Lunar New Year, often involving family reunions and feasts?

  1. Spring Festival

  2. Mid-Autumn Festival

  3. Qingming Festival

  4. Dragon Boat Festival
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Explanation

The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional festival in China, marking the beginning of the new year according to the lunisolar Chinese calendar.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Mexico to honor the dead, featuring colorful altars, offerings, and family gatherings?

  1. Dia de los Muertos

  2. Cinco de Mayo

  3. La Guelaguetza

  4. Carnaval de Veracruz
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Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors the deceased, involving colorful altars, offerings, and family gatherings.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Thai festival that involves releasing floating lanterns into rivers and canals, symbolizing letting go of past grievances?

  1. Loy Krathong

  2. Songkran

  3. Yi Peng

  4. Makha Bucha
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Loy Krathong is a Thai festival celebrated annually, during which people release floating lanterns into rivers and canals, symbolizing letting go of past grievances and bad luck.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Spain to honor Saint Fermin, featuring a week-long street party and the famous running of the bulls?

  1. La Tomatina

  2. San Fermin

  3. Fallas de Valencia

  4. Semana Santa
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Explanation

San Fermin is a festival held in Pamplona, Spain, to honor Saint Fermin, featuring a week-long street party and the famous running of the bulls.

Multiple choice

In which country is the iconic Oktoberfest held annually, attracting millions of visitors from around the world?

  1. Germany

  2. Austria

  3. Switzerland

  4. Czech Republic
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Oktoberfest is an annual beer festival held in Munich, Germany, attracting millions of visitors from around the world, known for its traditional Bavarian music, food, and beer.