General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

Correct Answer :   Manila

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in the city of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. The company also maintains 31 field offices around the world to promote social and economic development in Asia.

Correct Answer :   Malay Peninsula and Indonesian Island of Sumatra

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Strait of Malacca, waterway connecting the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean). It runs between the Indonesian island of Sumatra to the west and peninsular (West) Malaysia and extreme southern Thailand to the east and has an area of about 25,000 square miles (65,000 square km).

Correct Answer :   China

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China National Space Administration head Zhang Kejian announced that China is planning to build a scientific research station on the Moon's south pole "within the next 10 years," (2019–2029).

Correct Answer :   Yokohama

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It began operations in late 1986 and its headquarters are located in Yokohama, Japan. Its members manage about 80% of the world's tropical forests and are responsible for 90% of the global tropical timber trade. The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO) facilitates funding for forestry projects in tropical timber producing countries.

Correct Answer :   Washington D.C

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Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the bank is the largest source of financial assistance to developing countries.

Correct Answer :   SECAM

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This voltage often remains in storage even if the set is unplugged. Although the voltage is very high it has very low power but it can be dangerous because your body jumps if brought in contact.

Correct Answer :   Thailand

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In Thailand, Tropical storm Pabuk caused floods and blackouts leaving nearly 30,000 people in evacuation shelters across the southern part of the country on January 5, 2019. Pabuk packed winds of up to 75km an hour and brought heavy rains and storm surges as it lashed the entire south of the kingdom. It is expected to be the worst storm to hit the region in 30 years. The storm was downgraded to a depression early today as it moved into the Andaman Sea. Meanwhile, ‘yellow’ alert has been issued for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. As per the latest data, no warning has been issued for Odisha but due to cyclonic activities near the Andaman Islands, weather in the eastern Indian state will be cloudy and dry. IMD has predicted heavy rainfall over the Andaman Islands from the evening of January 5. People in the Andaman Islands have been advised to remain in safe places and IMD has advised fishermen to stay out of the sea.

Correct Answer :   Arabic and Chinese

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There are six official languages of the UN. These are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Correct Answer :   Iran

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Damavand is the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in the Middle East. The mountain and its surrounding areas are popular hiking, climbing, and skiing destinations.

Correct Answer :   Sultan Abdullah

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Malaysia's new king, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, poses for a photograph during his coronation at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 30, 2019. (Malaysia's Department of Information/Handout via Reuters).