General Knowledge MCQs

The recent leap year, where February has/had 29 days, is/was:__________?

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The recent leap year, where February has/had 29 days, is/was:__________?

A. 2017
B. 2018
C. 2019
D. 2020

A calendar is meant to correspond to the Earth’s seasons. The year 2020 is a ‘leap year’, meaning the month of February will have 29 days instead of 28, and the total number of days will be 366 instead of 365. This was also the case in 2016, and 2024 will again be a leap year.

Currently, about how much world’s goods trade (by volume) is carried on ships?

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Currently, about how much world’s goods trade (by volume) is carried on ships?A. 20%
B. 60%
C. 80%
D. None of these

Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and the global economy. Around 80 per cent of global trade by volume and over 70 per cent of global trade by value are carried by sea and are handled by ports worldwide.

 

Sam Walton was the founder of_________?

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Sam Walton was the founder of_________?A. Uber
B. WeChat
C. Walmart
D. None of these

Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992) was an American businessman and entrepreneur best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam’s Club.

 

Which is the solidarity day with Palestinians?

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Which is the solidarity day with Palestinians?A. 29th November
B. 27 November
C. 25 November
D. None of these

The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed by the United Nations on or around 29 November each year