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1121
Which country chaired SAARC in 2023?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Maldives
D. Bangladesh
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The Maldives chaired SAARC in 2023, following the rotational chairmanship system based on hosting or leadership transitions.
1122
Who is the current SAARC Secretary-General as of 2025?
A. Esala Ruwan Weerakoon
B. Md. Golam Sarwar
C. Amjad Hussain B Sial
D. Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed
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Md. Golam Sarwar of Bangladesh assumed the role of Secretary-General on October 25, 2023.
1123
Which OPEC+ production adjustment was extended until December 2024?
A. 1.2 million b/d cut
B. 2.2 million b/d cut
C. 3.66 million b/d cut
D. 411,000 b/d increase
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Eight OPEC+ countries extended voluntary cuts of 2.2 million b/d, announced in November 2023, until December 2024.
1124
Which country's OIC membership was suspended in 2011 due to its civil war?
A. Libya
B. Syria
C. Yemen
D. Iraq
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Syria's membership was suspended in August 2012 due to the Assad regime's violence, with reinstatement discussions ongoing in 2023.
1125
Which OIC meeting in 2023 addressed Gaza violence?
A. Islamic Summit
B. Executive Committee
C. Council of Foreign Ministers
D. Al-Quds Committee
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The October 2023 Extraordinary Meeting condemned Israeli aggression in Gaza.
1126
What is the most populous country in the world?
A. China
B. India
C. United States
D. Indonesia
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India surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world in 2023.
1127
What does the word 'Islam' mean in Arabic?
A. Peace and Submission
B. Holy War
C. The Chosen One
D. Wisdom
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Islam is derived from the Arabic root 's-l-m', which means peace and submission (to the will of God).
1128
In the context of the 2023 US banking turmoil, which specific risk related to rising interest rates caused the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank?
A. Credit Risk
B. Interest Rate Risk / Duration Risk on bond portfolios
C. Foreign Exchange Risk
D. Operational Risk
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Silicon Valley Bank collapsed because the value of its long-term Treasury bonds fell significantly as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. When depositors demanded their money, the bank had to sell these bonds at a huge loss.
1129
Which factor is a major cause of global inflation rises in 2021–2023?
A. Low population growth
B. High agricultural output
C. Supply chain disruptions
D. Falling energy prices
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Supply chain issues, rising energy costs, and increased demand pushed inflation upward.
1130
Which chili pepper holds the current Guinness World Record for the hottest chili pepper?
A. Carolina Reaper
B. Ghost Pepper
C. Pepper X
D. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
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Pepper X was officially recognized in 2023 as the world's hottest chili pepper, measuring an average of 2.693 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), beating the previous record holder, the Carolina Reaper.
