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8841
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) operates from:
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Vienna
D. The Hague
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The CTBTO Preparatory Commission is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It is tasked with preparing for the entry into force of the CTBT.
8842
Which political entity was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012?
A. Barack Obama
B. The European Union
C. The United Nations
D. Doctors Without Borders
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The European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012 for its contribution to the advancement of peace, reconciliation, democracy, and human rights in Europe.
8843
The Tiananmen Square protests occurred in which year?
A. 1985
B. 1989
C. 1993
D. 1997
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The student-led demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, took place in 1989 and were forcibly suppressed by the Chinese government.
8844
What is the meaning of 'Magnum Opus'?
A. A great work (masterpiece)
B. A magnificent view
C. A large opera
D. A magnetic field
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Used in literature questions to describe an author or artist's greatest work.
8845
What is a 'Feature Story'?
A. A breaking news report
B. A non-breaking news story that focuses on human interest, trends, or in-depth analysis
C. A list of facts
D. A weather report
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A feature story is a piece of non-fiction writing about news. It is not meant to report the latest breaking news, but rather to explore a topic in depth.
8846
What is the 'Scientific Method'?
A. Guessing the answer
B. A systematic way of learning about the world through observation and experimentation
C. Reading books
D. Writing a thesis
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The scientific method is a method of procedure that has characterized natural science, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.
8847
What does 'Intestate' mean?
A. Dying without a will
B. Dying with a will
C. Dying in debt
D. Dying abroad
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Intestate refers to the condition of the estate of a person who dies without having made a valid will or other binding declaration.
8848
What does IQ stand for?
A. Intelligence Quotient
B. Intelligence Quality
C. Intellectual Quantity
D. Internal Question
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IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient. It is a total score derived from a set of standardized tests or subtests designed to assess human intelligence.
8849
What does ECG stand for?
A. Electrocardiogram
B. Electrocardio Graph
C. Electric Cardiac Graph
D. Emergency Cardiac Guide
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ECG (or EKG) stands for Electrocardiogram. It is a simple test that can be used to check your heart's rhythm and electrical activity.
8850
What does CTBT stand for?
A. Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
B. Central Treaty for Border Trade
C. Counter-Terrorism Bureau Taskforce
D. Common Trade and Business Treaty
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CTBT stands for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. It is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes.
