The Persian Gulf, between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran, is a major sea listed in the document and noted in web sources for its oil significance. Red Sea is west, Arabian Sea is larger, and Gulf of Oman is adjacent, making Persian Gulf the correct answer.
1902
What is the sea connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia via the Suez Canal?
The Mediterranean Sea, connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia via the Suez Canal, is a major sea listed in the document and noted in an X post for its historical significance. Red Sea is linked via the canal, Black Sea is inland, and Persian Gulf is smaller, making Mediterranean Sea the correct answer.
1903
Which sea lies between the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula?
The Arabian Sea, located between the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula, covers 3.862 million km² and is a key trade route, as listed in the document and confirmed by web sources. Red Sea and Persian Gulf are nearby but distinct, and Bay of Bengal is east of India, making Arabian Sea the correct choice.
1904
Which country was previously known as Persian Empire?
Iran is the modern name of the Persian Empire, a historical name used for centuries, officially changed to Iran in 1935 to reflect its ancient heritage.
Sri Lanka was called Serendib in ancient Arabic and Persian texts, a name linked to ‘serendipity.’ Unlike Maldives, India, or Bangladesh, Serendib was a historical name for Sri Lanka.
1906
What are the 'Twin Goals' of the World Bank Group introduced in 2013?
The Twin Goals are to end extreme poverty (reducing the share of people living on less than $2.15 a day) and to promote shared prosperity (increasing income of the bottom 40%).
1907
Which treaty replaced CENTO in terms of US involvement in the region post-1979?
After the fall of CENTO and the invasion of Afghanistan, the US shifted to the Carter Doctrine, stating it would use force unilaterally to defend its interests in the Persian Gulf, rather than relying on a treaty organization.
1908
Who is the author of the 'Masnavi', a massive poem of spiritual couplets?
Intizar Hussain was the first Pakistani writer to be shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker International Prize in 2013 for his body of work in fiction.
1910
The 'Folio Prize' (now the Writers’ Prize) was established in 2013 in reaction to:
