NTS General Knowledge: Current Affairs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which international organization has its headquarters in New York City?
- World Bank
- UNESCO
- United Nations (Correct answer)
- WHO
Correct answer: United Nations
The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City, established in 1952.
The United Nations (UN) headquarters is located in Manhattan, New York City. It was established in 1945 with 51 founding member states. The World Bank and IMF are headquartered in Washington D.C., UNESCO in Paris, and WHO in Geneva. Knowledge of international organizations is regularly tested in NTS current affairs.
Question 2: What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
- Dinar
- Dirham
- Riyal (Correct answer)
- Rupee
Correct answer: Riyal
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency of Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the currency of Saudi Arabia, pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate. The Dinar is used in several countries including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The Dirham is used in the UAE and Morocco. Knowledge of world currencies, especially those of Muslim-majority nations, is important for NTS.
Question 3: Which country has the largest population in the world?
- China
- India (Correct answer)
- United States
- Indonesia
Correct answer: India
India surpassed China to become the world's most populous country, with over 1.4 billion people.
India became the world's most populous country, surpassing China. India's population exceeds 1.4 billion. China had held this position for decades but its population has begun declining due to decades of family planning policies. Pakistan is the fifth most populous country. World demographics are part of NTS current affairs.
Question 4: Which strait separates Asia from North America?
- Strait of Gibraltar
- Strait of Hormuz
- Bering Strait (Correct answer)
- Strait of Malacca
Correct answer: Bering Strait
The Bering Strait separates Asia (Russia) from North America (Alaska/USA).
The Bering Strait is approximately 82 km wide and separates Russia's Chukchi Peninsula from Alaska. It connects the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa, Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, and Malacca separates Malaysia from Indonesia. Geographic knowledge is tested in NTS.
Question 5: SAARC stands for:
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Correct answer)
- South American Association for Regional Cooperation
- South Asian Alliance for Regional Commerce
- South Asian Association for Resource Conservation
Correct answer: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
SAARC stands for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, established in 1985 in Dhaka.
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was established on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its eight member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The SAARC Secretariat is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Regional organization knowledge is essential for NTS current affairs.
Question 6: Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
- China
- South Korea
- Japan (Correct answer)
- Thailand
Correct answer: Japan
Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because its name in Japanese (Nihon/Nippon) means 'origin of the sun'.
Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because its Japanese name 日本 (Nihon or Nippon) literally means 'origin of the sun' or 'where the sun comes from'. This name was given because Japan lies east of China, where the sun appears to rise. Country nicknames and geographic knowledge are common in NTS general knowledge sections.
NTS General Knowledge: Current Affairs 2
Which international organization has its headquarters in New York City?