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1281
The word 'Khilafat' (Caliphate) is derived from the Arabic root 'Khalifa', which means:
A. King
B. Successor or Representative
C. Conqueror
D. Priest
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Khalifa means a successor, specifically referring to the successor to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in leading the Muslim community.
1282
Kosovo declared independence in 2008 from which country?
A. Albania
B. Serbia
C. Macedonia
D. Montenegro
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Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. While recognized by over 100 UN members, Serbia, Russia, and China do not recognize it.
1283
Abkhazia and South Ossetia are breakaway regions recognized by Russia but internationally considered part of:
A. Armenia
B. Azerbaijan
C. Georgia
D. Ukraine
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Russia recognized both regions as independent states following the 2008 Russo-Georgian War.
1284
The 'Taliban' literally means:
A. The Fighters
B. The Students
C. The Faithful
D. The Soldiers
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Taliban comes from the Arabic word 'Talib', meaning student (referring to students of Islamic seminaries).
1285
Which post-Soviet state fought a brief war with Russia in 2008?
A. Ukraine
B. Belarus
C. Georgia
D. Kazakhstan
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The Russo-Georgian War lasted five days and resulted in Russia recognizing the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
1286
Which international forum was elevated to the leader's level in 2008 to address the global financial crisis, symbolizing a shift towards multipolarity?
A. G7
B. G20
C. OECD
D. World Economic Forum
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The G20 replaced the G8 as the main economic council of wealthy nations, acknowledging the systemic importance of emerging economies like China, India, and Brazil.
1287
The 'Mumbai Attacks' of 2008 were carried out by:
A. Al-Qaeda
B. Lashkar-e-Taiba
C. Taliban
D. ISIS
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Pakistani-based militants carried out a series of shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai.
1288
Who was the leader of the Serbian province of Kosovo who declared independence in 2008?
A. Ibrahim Rugova
B. Hashim Thaçi
C. Slobodan Milosevic
D. Boris Tadic
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Thaçi, a former KLA leader, read the declaration of independence.
1289
Who became the President of Russia in 2008, while Putin became Prime Minister?
A. Boris Yeltsin
B. Dmitry Medvedev
C. Mikhail Mishustin
D. Sergei Lavrov
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Medvedev served as President for one term, allowing Putin to bypass constitutional term limits before returning to the presidency.
1290
Which country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, symbolizing its emergence as a superpower?
A. Russia
B. Brazil
C. China
D. India
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The Beijing Olympics were a coming-out party for modern China on the world stage.
