Inter | MCQs

Explanation

 Sudan gained independence from British and Egyptian rule on January 1, 1956. 

 Senegal gained independence on August 20, 1960.

 Morocco gained independence on March 2, 1956.

Explanation

Thant is known honorifically as U Thant

He was a Burmese diplomat

He was the third secretary-general of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971,

He is the first non-Scandinavian as well as Asian to hold the position.

He held the office for a record 10 years and one month

Born: 22 January 1909, Pantanaw, British Burma (now Myanmar)

Died: 25 November 1974 (aged 65)

Resting place: Kandawmin Garden Mausolea, Yangon, Myanmar

Political party: AFPFL 

Explanation

China attacked India in 1962, starting the Sino-Indian War.

It lasted from October 20 to November 20.

The war was fought over the disputed Aksai Chin region.

China was able to defeat the Indian forces and occupy the territory.

Explanation

• Edition: 22
• Held: 20 November 18 December 2022 (Qatar)
• Matches: 64
• Length: 28 days
• First Asian cities to host FIFA world cup: South Korea & Japan (2002)
• First Arab country to host FIFA world: Qatar (2022)
• FIFA world cup held in Asia in 2022: Second time
• Venues: 8 (5 cities)
• Country to provide security: Pakistan (sent around 4500 soldiers)
• Country to produce ball: Pakistan
• Participating countries from Asia: Qatar, Iran, South Korea, Japan & Saudi Arabia
• Winner: Argentine
• Argentine won: after 36 years (previously won in 1986)
• Runner-up: France
• Argentine won: third time
• Goals scored: 172
• Top scorer: Kylian Mbappe (8 goals)
• Kylian Mbappe belongs: France
• Best player: Lionel Messi (7 goals) (Argentine)
• Golden Ball winner: Lionel Messi
• Lionel Messi won Ball: Second time
• Lionel Messi won Golden Ball first time: 2014
• Best young player: Enzo Fernendez (Argentine)
• Best goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez (Argentine)
• Country to get third position: Croatia
• Country to get fourth position: Morocco
• Golden Boot winner: Kylian Mbappe (8 goals)
• Second player to score hat-trick in Final: Kylian Mbappe
• First Arab country to Qualify for semi-final: Morocco
• Final held: Lusail Stadium 
• World Cup trophy showcased by: Deepika Pedukone (Indian actress) & Iker Casillas (Spanish legend footballer)
• Golden Glove winner: Emiliano Martinez (Argentine)
• In 2022, Argentine became the first South American nation to win FIFA World Cup since Brazil in 2002.
• France lost in the final of a World Cup for the second time (First vs Italy in 2006) (second vs Argentine in 2022)

Explanation

• The host and defending champions Qatar retained the title by defeating Jordan 3-1 in the final on 10 February 2024.
  

Explanation

Greenland is the world's largest island 

It is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark.

It is geographically a part of the North American continent,

it has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for about a millennium.

Explanation

Oil was the leading export product in the world as of 2019

Explanation

Explanation

After 3 years the OIC Summit held

At the summit, heads of state discuss ways to achieve the charter's objectives and make policy decisions that concern its member states.

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THE 14TH ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE Makkah, Saudi Arabia (31 May 2019)

The 13th Islamic Summit Conference (Unity and Solidarity For Justice and Peace)  Istanbul, Republic of Turkey (14-15 April 2016)

12th Islamic Summit Conference (The Muslim World: New Challenges & Expanding Opportunities) Cairo, Egypt (6-7 February 2013)

11th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference (Session of The Muslim Ummah in The 21St Century) Dakar, Senegal (13-14 March 2008)

10th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Putrajaya, Malaysia (16-17 October 2003)

9th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Doha, State of Qatar (12-13 November 2000)

8th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran (9-11 December 1997)

7th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco (13-15 December 1994)

6th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Dakar, Republic of Senegal (9 - 11 December 1991)

5th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Kuwait, State of Kuwait (26-29 January 1987)

4th Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco (16-19 January 1984)

3rd Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia (25-28 January 1981)

2nd Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Lahore,  Islamic Republic of Pakistan (22 - 24 February 1974)

1st Session of The Islamic Summit Conference Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco (September 1969)

Explanation

OIC headquarters is located in Jadda.

It is the largest international organization outside of the United Nations.

The official languages of the OIC are Arabic, English, and French.

It changed its name on 28 June 2011 from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to its current name.

Total Current member= 57

Jakarta is the largest city in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries