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14931
Which ideology focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number of people?
A. Deontology
B. Utilitarianism
C. Nihilism
D. Egoism
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Utilitarianism, associated with Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, is an ethical and political theory which states that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.
14932
What does 'Brexit' refer to?
A. Brazil exiting BRICS
B. Britain entering the Eurozone
C. The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union
D. Belgium's trade agreement with Russia
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Brexit is the portmanteau of 'British exit,' referring to the UK's decision to leave the EU following a 2016 referendum, which was finalized in 2020.
14933
Which trade agreement replaced NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)?
A. TPP
B. USMCA
C. CAFTA-DR
D. AFTA
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The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force on July 1, 2020, modernizing and replacing the 1994 NAFTA agreement.
14934
Which trade bloc replaced NAFTA in 2020?
A. USMCA
B. CPTPP
C. APEC
D. ECOWAS
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The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced NAFTA in 2020.
14935
Which country recently voted to leave the European Union, an event known as 'Brexit'?
A. France
B. Greece
C. United Kingdom
D. Italy
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The United Kingdom voted to leave the EU in 2016 and officially withdrew in 2020, a process famously termed 'Brexit'.
14936
What is the fastest racket sport in the world?
A. Tennis
B. Squash
C. Badminton
D. Table Tennis
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Badminton holds the record for the fastest racket sport, with shuttlecock smash speeds recorded at over 400 km/h (much faster than tennis serves).
14937
Which dog breed is generally recognized as the fastest?
A. Saluki
B. Greyhound
C. Whippet
D. Afghan Hound
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The Greyhound is the fastest dog breed, capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 mph (72 km/h) within a few strides.
14938
Who holds the record for the highest individual Test cricket score?
A. Matthew Hayden
B. Brian Lara
C. Don Bradman
D. Mahela Jayawardene
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West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket, scoring 400 not out against England in 2004.
14939
Who holds the record for the most runs in international cricket (combined formats)?
A. Ricky Ponting
B. Jacques Kallis
C. Virat Kohli
D. Sachin Tendulkar
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Sachin Tendulkar of India holds the record for the most runs scored in international cricket, accumulating over 34,000 runs across Tests, ODIs, and T20s.
14940
Who holds the record for the most wickets in Test cricket history?
A. Shane Warne
B. James Anderson
C. Muttiah Muralitharan
D. Anil Kumble
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Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka holds the record for the most wickets in Test cricket, with 800 wickets taken during his career.
