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841
Which US President received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, shortly after taking office?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Barack Obama was awarded the prize in 2009 for his 'extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples'.
842
In the acronym 'BP' used in archaeology, what does it stand for?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
BP stands for 'Before Present', a time scale used in archaeology and geology, where 'Present' is fixed at 1950 AD.
843
Which museum in Islamabad is dedicated to the natural history of Pakistan, including geology, paleontology, and ecology?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) is located in Islamabad. It focuses on the research and display of the country's botanical, zoological, geological, and paleontological treasures.
844
Which former U.S. Vice President, who served under George W. Bush, passed away in November 2025 at the age of 84?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
Dick Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States (2001–2009) and former Secretary of Defense, died on November 4, 2025.
845
What key technology in photography was honored with a Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit – the CCD sensor.
846
The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Charles K. Kao for his work on which communication technology?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Charles K. Kao was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication.
847
The 'Six-Party Talks' were a series of negotiations aimed at ending the nuclear program of:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Six-Party Talks (2003–2009) involved China, Japan, North Korea, Russia, South Korea, and the United States. They aimed to find a peaceful resolution to the security concerns raised by North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
848
What is 'Geology'?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Geology is an earth science concerned with the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time.
849
Kamila Shamsie's 'Burnt Shadows' was shortlisted for which prize?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The Orange Prize (now Women's Prize) shortlisted 'Burnt Shadows' in 2009; she later won the award for 'Home Fire'.
850
Daniyal Mueenuddin's short story collection 'In Other Rooms, Other Wonders' was a finalist for which major American award?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
His collection, depicting the feudal structures of rural Pakistan, was a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award in the US.
