#61

Which Asian desert in China is one of the largest sandy deserts, studied for formation in 2025?

(a) Thar Desert

(b) Ordos Desert

(c) Gobi Desert

(d) Taklamakan Desert

Explanation: The Taklamakan Desert, covering 337,000 km² in China, is a major sandy desert studied in 2025 for formation patterns, as per a web source. Gobi is rocky, Thar is in India, and Ordos is smaller, making Taklamakan Desert the correct choice.

#62

Which Patagonian glacier, dubbed the world’s most beautiful in 2025, is known for its dynamic shifts?

(a) Viedma Glacier

(b) Upsala Glacier

(c) Spegazzini Glacier

(d) Perito Moreno Glacier

Explanation: Perito Moreno Glacier, in Argentina’s Santa Cruz, is celebrated as the world’s most beautiful by Forbes in 2025, known for its active calving and shifts, as noted in X posts. Upsala, Viedma, and Spegazzini are nearby but less iconic, making Perito Moreno Glacier the correct choice.

#63

Which Icelandic glacier, Europe’s largest, forms stunning ice caves studied in 2025?

(a) Svínafellsjökull Glacier

(b) Mýrdalsjökull Glacier

(c) Vatnajökull Glacier

(d) Langjökull Glacier

Explanation: Vatnajökull Glacier, covering 8,100 km² in Iceland, is Europe’s largest, with 2025 studies of its blue ice caves formed by meltwater, as per X posts. Langjökull, Mýrdalsjökull, and Svínafellsjökull are smaller, making Vatnajökull Glacier the correct choice.

#64

Which Himalayan glacier was declared ‘dead’ in 2025 with Asia’s first commemorative plaque?

(a) Gangotri Glacier

(b) Khumbu Glacier

(c) Siachen Glacier

(d) Yala Glacier

Explanation: Yala Glacier, in Nepal’s Hindu Kush Himalayas, was declared ‘dead’ in 2025 due to rapid melting, receiving Asia’s first commemorative plaque, as reported in X posts. Gangotri, Siachen, and Khumbu are retreating but not ‘dead,’ making Yala Glacier the correct choice.

#65

Which Greenland glacier moved faster than expected in 2025 studies?

(a) Petermann Glacier

(b) Helheim Glacier

(c) Sermeq Kujalleq

(d) Kangerlussuaq Glacier

Explanation: Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as Jakobshavn Glacier, in Greenland, moved faster than expected in 2025 studies, contributing to sea level rise, as per a web source. Helheim, Kangerlussuaq, and Petermann are also active but less emphasized, making Sermeq Kujalleq the correct choice.

#66

Which South American rainforest, the world’s largest, struggles to adapt to climate change in 2025?

(a) Valdivian Rainforest

(b) Atlantic Forest

(c) Chocó Rainforest

(d) Amazon Rainforest

Explanation: The Amazon Rainforest, spanning 6.7 million km² across South America, is the world’s largest and was studied in 2025 for its struggle to adapt to climate change, as per a web source. Valdivian, Atlantic, and Chocó are smaller, making Amazon Rainforest the correct choice.

#67

Which northern forest, studied in 2025 for carbon sequestration, spans Russia and Canada?

(a) Tundra Forest

(b) Laurentian Forest

(c) Taiga (Boreal Forest)

(d) Siberian Forest

Explanation: The Taiga, or Boreal Forest, spanning Russia and Canada, was studied in 2025 for its carbon sequestration potential in young trees, as per a web source. Tundra, Laurentian, and Siberian are not as extensive, making Taiga (Boreal Forest) the correct choice.

#68

Which U.S. forest region was studied in 2025 for climate resilience and wildlife refuge?

(a) Rocky Mountain Forests

(b) Sierra Nevada Forests

(c) Ozark Forests

(d) Appalachian Forests

Explanation: Appalachian Forests, in the eastern USA, were studied in 2025 for climate resilience and as wildlife refuges, as per a web source. Rocky Mountain, Sierra Nevada, and Ozark are less emphasized, making Appalachian Forests the correct choice.

#69

Which Southeast Asian forest in Brunei had a fossil of an endangered tree found in 2025?

(a) Ulu Temburong National Park

(b) Belalong Rainforest

(c) Bukit Barisan Forest

(d) Lambir Hills Forest

Explanation: Ulu Temburong National Park, in Brunei, had a fossil of an endangered tropical tree discovered in 2025, as reported in a web source. Belalong, Lambir Hills, and Bukit Barisan lack this find, making Ulu Temburong National Park the correct choice.

#70

Which Chinese forest was studied in 2025 for tree diversity in reforestation efforts?

(a) Wuyi Mountain Forest

(b) Changbai Mountain Forest

(c) Xishuangbanna Forest

(d) Hainan Rainforest

Explanation: Xishuangbanna Forest, in China’s Yunnan Province, was part of 2025 studies showing increased tree diversity enhances reforestation resilience, as per a web source. Changbai, Wuyi, and Hainan were not highlighted, making Xishuangbanna Forest the correct choice.

#71

Which Swiss forest was noted in 2025 for adapting to storms with more deadwood?

(a) Swiss National Park Forest

(b) Jura Forests

(c) Ticino Forests

(d) Aargau Forests

Explanation: Swiss National Park Forest, in Switzerland, was noted in 2025 for adapting to storms and drought with more deadwood, vital for species, as per a web source. Jura, Aargau, and Ticino were not specified, making Swiss National Park Forest the correct choice.

#72

Who is the current Supreme Leader of North Korea (as of 2025)?

(a) Kim Il-sung

(b) Kim Jong-il

(c) Kim Jong-un

(d) Kim Yo-jong

Explanation: Kim Jong-un assumed leadership in 2011 following the death of his father, Kim Jong-il.

#73

Who is the current President of China (as of 2025)?

(a) Hu Jintao

(b) Jiang Zemin

(c) Xi Jinping

(d) Li Keqiang

Explanation: Xi Jinping has been the paramount leader of China since 2012.

#74

Who is the current Prime Minister of India (as of 2025)?

(a) Manmohan Singh

(b) Narendra Modi

(c) Rahul Gandhi

(d) Amit Shah

Explanation: Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister of India since 2014.

#75

Who is the current Chairperson of the African Union Commission (as of 2025)?

(a) Moussa Faki Mahamat

(b) Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

(c) Hailemariam Desalegn

(d) Alpha Condé

Explanation: Moussa Faki Mahamat, from Chad, has been the Chairperson of the AU Commission since 2017, leading the AU’s executive body and overseeing its activities.

#76

How many member countries does the ADB have as of 2025?

(a) 67

(b) 68

(c) 69

(d) 70

Explanation: As of 2025, the ADB has 69 members, with 50 from the Asia-Pacific region and 19 from outside, including non-regional developed countries.

#77

Who was elected as the ADB President in February 2025?

(a) Takehiko Nakao

(b) Masato Kanda

(c) Fujioka Masao

(d) Ashok Lavasa

Explanation: Masato Kanda was elected President of the ADB by its Board of Governors and assumed office on February 24, 2025.

#78

How many member states are part of ASEAN as of 2025?

(a) 8

(b) 10

(c) 12

(d) 15

Explanation: ASEAN consists of 10 member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Timor-Leste is in the process of accession.

#79

Which country chairs ASEAN in 2025?

(a) Malaysia

(b) Thailand

(c) Vietnam

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: ASEAN chairmanship rotates annually among member states, and Malaysia is scheduled to chair ASEAN in 2025.

#80

How many full member states does BRICS have as of January 2025?

(a) 5

(b) 9

(c) 10

(d) 13

Explanation: As of January 2025, BRICS has 10 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.

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