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871
The 'Curiosity' rover was designed to explore which celestial body?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars in 2012 to investigate the planet's climate and geology.
872
Charles Kao received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009 for groundbreaking achievements concerning:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Kao's work laid the foundation for modern fiber-optic communication networks.
873
Who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
They used X-ray crystallography to map the position for each of the hundreds of thousands of atoms that make up the ribosome.
874
The 'Tea Party Movement' was an American conservative movement known for advocating:
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The Tea Party movement was an American fiscally conservative political movement within the Republican Party that began in 2009.
875
Which SAARC institution promotes cultural cooperation?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The SAARC Cultural Centre (SCC), established in 2009 in Sri Lanka, fosters cultural ties.
876
Who holds the world record for the fastest 100m sprint by a human?
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Option B
Explanation
Usain Bolt of Jamaica set the world record for the fastest 100m sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin in 2009.
877
Who holds the record for the fastest 100m sprint?
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Option B
Explanation
Usain Bolt set the record at 9.58 seconds in 2009.
878
Which NATO operation combats piracy off the Horn of Africa?
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Option B
Explanation
Operation Ocean Shield (2009–2016) protected maritime routes from Somali piracy.
879
Which international agreement aims to reduce illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing?
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Option A
Explanation
The FAO Agreement (2009) strengthens port state control to prevent IUU-caught fish entering markets.
880
In which year was the first formal BRIC summit held?
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Option C
Explanation
The first formal summit of the BRIC grouping was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on June 16, 2009. Prior to this, foreign ministers had met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
