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This country was once one of the 15 republics that made up the Soviet Union. It lies on the shores of the Baltic Sea, in Europe. Its capital is Riga. Name the country.
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The Julian Calendar introduced by Julius Caesar was the calendar that most countries used in the West for a long time. But the Julian calendar erred because it introduces an error of 1 day every 128 years. So that, in every 128 years the tropical year shifts one day backward. Who rectified this error and created the modern calendar?
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New York City has 2 commercial service-primary airports. One of them is named after America's 35th president. What is the name of this airport?
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The United Nations is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes international co-operation. Its headquarters is located in which of the following cities?
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In which city Royal Observatory Greenwich is situated?
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Look at the given word grid carefully and select the option which is not given in the word grid.
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He united the tribes of North east Asia to become the first Mongol emperor. Under him his empire occupied most of Asia. Who was this remarkable ruler?
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Airports around the world have special codes. Unscramble the letters to get the name of the city in which they are located and select the correct match.
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The largest camel fair in the world is held in a temple town of Rajasthan where one can find the only temple of Lord Brahma in India. Which fair are we talking about?
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Who founded the Maratha Kingdom in the 17th century CE?
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This ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns is one of the four sacred texts of Hinduism known as the Vedas. It is the most ancient of the 4 and comprises 1,028 hymns and 10,600 verses, organized into 10 books. Which Veda is this?
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The great king Ashoka converted to this religion after the war of Kalinga. According to one of the scholars of this religion, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the state of nirvana, thus escaping the cycle of suffering and rebirth. It also believes in the principle of ahimsa, that is, not harming life in any form. Which great religion is this?
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Red fort was the main residence of the emperors in Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years. It was constructed by which Mughal Emperor?
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Chikankari is a traditional Indian embroidery style believed to have been introduced by Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir. Which city is this craft associated with?
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A general of the French Revolution, seized power and crowned himself Emperor of France. Under him France expanded its boundaries. After disastrous French invasion of Russia he was exiled to the island of St. Helena where he died. Who was this great French general?
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Annie Basant was British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist. What was the name of news paper she started?
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In this form of government the country is ruled by monarch (a king or a queen), who rules as an autocrat with absolute power over the state and government. This form of government is seen in some Arab countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia. What is it called?
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This airport is the world's busiest airport and sees the maximum number of passengers transit through it. Name it.
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The United Nations was founded with about 50 member countries in 1945. Today most of the world's countries are its members. Currently how many countries are its member?
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The tower in the given picture is situated in Dubai. It is the tallest structure ever built by any human being. It also sets a world record with the maximum number of floors. The foot-print of the building looks like a desert flower, hymenocallis. Name the tower.
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The given structure was built as a symbol of peace by the Prussian King Frederick William II. It divided East and West Berlin for many years. It has chariot drawn by four horses on top. What is it called?
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International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. On which date is International Women's Day celebrated?
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The given logo is of a natural park in which the white space forms a monkey and a lion staring at each other. Identify the logo.
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It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations which includes all its members. It is the main deliberative, policy making and representative organ of the UN. Name this organ of UN.
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Which of the following leader was not associated with extremist leadership of Indian National Congress?
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