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851
Mohammed Hanif's debut novel 'A Case of Exploding Mangoes' won which award in 2009?
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Option B
Explanation
The novel is a satirical account of the plane crash that killed General Zia-ul-Haq.
852
Which G20 summit resulted in the establishment of the Financial Stability Board?
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Option B
Explanation
The 2009 London Summit led to the creation of the Financial Stability Board to oversee global financial system stability.
853
What is the full form of **BASIC** in the context of environmental cooperation?
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Option B
Explanation
**BASIC** is a bloc of four large newly industrialized countries – **Brazil, South Africa, India, and China** – formed by an agreement in 2009 to act jointly on climate change issues.
854
Who was the first woman to be named Poet Laureate of the UK?
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Option C
Explanation
Carol Ann Duffy was appointed Poet Laureate in 2009, becoming the first woman to hold the post in its 341-year history.
855
Which stadium is the home of the New York Yankees?
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Option B
Explanation
Yankee Stadium is located in the Bronx, New York City. The current stadium opened in 2009, replacing the original 1923 'House That Ruth Built'. It is one of the most iconic venues in baseball history, home to the MLB team the New York Yankees.
856
Which sport is the national sport of the Philippines?
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Option C
Explanation
Arnis (also known as Kali or Eskrima) was signed into law as the national martial art and sport of the Philippines in 2009. It focuses on weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives, and other bladed weapons.
857
Which Jamaican sprinter holds the world records for both the 100m and 200m sprints?
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Option B
Explanation
Usain Bolt set the world records for the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s) at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.
858
Who is considered the founder of modern geology for his theory of uniformitarianism?
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Option B
Explanation
Hutton proposed that the Earth was shaped by slow, continuous processes over immense periods of time, rather than sudden catastrophes.
859
Who served as the 44th President of the United States and was the first African American to hold the office?
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Option C
Explanation
Barack Obama served two terms (2009–2017) and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
860
What is the current Guinness World Record for the fastest 100m sprint by a male?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Usain Bolt set the world record of 9.58 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin on August 16, 2009.
