#681

Which Pakistani economist received the Nishan-i-Imtiaz in 2024?

(a) Ishrat Husain

(b) Shamshad Akhtar

(c) Hafeez Pasha

(d) Atif Mian

Explanation: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar was awarded the Nishan-i-Imtiaz in 2024 for her contributions to economics.

#682

Which Indonesian conservationist won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024?

(a) Farwiza Farhan

(b) Susi Pudjiastuti

(c) Rizal Ramli

(d) Butet Manurung

Explanation: Farwiza Farhan from Indonesia was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024 for her work in environmental conservation.

#683

Which Vietnamese doctor received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024?

(a) Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong

(b) Ton That Tung

(c) Dang Van Ngu

(d) Pham Ngoc Thach

Explanation: Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong from Vietnam received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024 for her public service.

#684

Brian Wilson, the co-founder and creative genius behind The Beach Boys, died in June 2025. Which album is considered his masterpiece?

(a) Surfin' USA

(b) Pet Sounds

(c) California Girls

(d) Endless Summer

Explanation: Brian Wilson, who died on June 11, 2025, is best known for composing 'Pet Sounds', widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time.

#685

Which former U.S. President entered hospice care in 2023 and passed away around the turn of 2024/2025?

(a) Bill Clinton

(b) George W. Bush

(c) Jimmy Carter

(d) Barack Obama

Explanation: Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, passed away in late 2024/early 2025 after a long period in hospice care.

#686

Which prominent Food Network star and chef died in June 2025 at the age of 55?

(a) Giada De Laurentiis

(b) Rachael Ray

(c) Anne Burrell

(d) Bobby Flay

Explanation: Chef Anne Burrell, known for 'Worst Cooks in America', passed away on June 17, 2025.

#687

Which NBA legend and logo silhouette inspiration died in June 2024?

(a) Kobe Bryant

(b) Bill Russell

(c) Jerry West

(d) Wilt Chamberlain

Explanation: Jerry West, the Hall of Famer whose silhouette is the NBA logo, passed away on June 12, 2024.

#688

Willie Mays, the 'Say Hey Kid' considered one of baseball's greatest players, died in 2024 at what age?

(a) 88

(b) 90

(c) 93

(d) 95

Explanation: Willie Mays passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 93.

#689

Which German football legend, known as 'Der Kaiser', died in January 2024?

(a) Gerd Müller

(b) Franz Beckenbauer

(c) Lothar Matthäus

(d) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

Explanation: Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as both a player and manager for Germany, died on January 7, 2024.

#690

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and controversial figure, died in April 2024 from which disease?

(a) Heart Attack

(b) Cancer

(c) Stroke

(d) Kidney Failure

Explanation: O.J. Simpson died on April 10, 2024, following a battle with prostate cancer.

#691

Bill Walton, the Hall of Fame basketball center and broadcaster, died in May 2024. Which college team did he star for?

(a) Duke

(b) UCLA

(c) North Carolina

(d) Kentucky

Explanation: Bill Walton starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before his NBA career; he passed away on May 27, 2024.

#692

Which former Canadian Prime Minister died in early 2024?

(a) Pierre Trudeau

(b) Brian Mulroney

(c) Jean Chrétien

(d) Stephen Harper

Explanation: Brian Mulroney, who served as Canada's Prime Minister from 1984 to 1993, died in early 2024.

#693

Carl Weathers, known for playing Apollo Creed in 'Rocky', passed away in February 2024. He was also a former player in which league?

(a) NBA

(b) NFL

(c) MLB

(d) NHL

Explanation: Carl Weathers was a former NFL linebacker before becoming an actor; he died on February 1, 2024.

#694

Which Iranian President died in a helicopter crash in May 2024?

(a) Hassan Rouhani

(b) Ebrahim Raisi

(c) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

(d) Ali Khamenei

Explanation: Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran, died in a helicopter crash in May 2024.

#695

Which Russian opposition leader died in an Arctic penal colony in February 2024?

(a) Boris Nemtsov

(b) Alexei Navalny

(c) Vladimir Kara-Murza

(d) Garry Kasparov

Explanation: Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison on February 16, 2024.

#696

Richard Simmons, the fitness personality known for his energetic videos, died in July 2024. How old was he?

(a) 70

(b) 76

(c) 80

(d) 85

Explanation: Richard Simmons passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 76.

#697

Which famous American mountaineer, who helped lead ascents of Everest and K2, died in March 2024?

(a) Ed Viesturs

(b) Lou Whittaker

(c) Jon Krakauer

(d) Jim Whittaker

Explanation: Lou Whittaker, a legendary mountaineer, died on March 24, 2024, at the age of 95.

#698

Which country joined NATO as its 32nd member in March 2024?

(a) Finland

(b) Sweden

(c) Ukraine

(d) Georgia

Explanation: Sweden officially joined NATO in March 2024, ending centuries of non-alignment, following Finland's accession in 2023.

#699

Who won the Miss Universe 2024 title?

(a) Sheynnis Palacios

(b) Victoria Kjaer Theilvig

(c) R'Bonney Gabriel

(d) Harnaaz Sandhu

Explanation: Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, marking the first win for her country.

#700

Which film won the Best Picture award at the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2024?

(a) Barbie

(b) Poor Things

(c) Oppenheimer

(d) Killers of the Flower Moon

Explanation: Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' dominated the 2024 Oscars, winning 7 awards including Best Picture.

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