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[#591] Where did last world cup soccer tournament took place (2010)?
Correct Answer

(C) South Africa

Explanation

Solution: In South Africa, last world cup soccer tournament took place (2010). The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations.

[#592] When was Ranasingha Premadasa, President of Sri Lanka, assassinated?
Correct Answer

(D) 1993

Explanation

Solution: In 1993, Ranasingha Premadasa, President of Sri Lanka, assassinated.

[#593] Which of the following are the native languages of Manipur?
Correct Answer

(A) Manipuri and English

Explanation

Solution: Manipuri and English are the native languages of Manipur. Before Manipur got independence and merged into the Indian Union this language has been used as official language. Manipuri is the medium of instruction in all levels of education while English is another language, which is also used in the courts, offices etc.

[#594] Where did the three leaders, F.D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin, meet in 1943 and agreed on the need for maintaining international peace?
Correct Answer

(C) Teheran

Explanation

Solution: In Teheran the three leaders, F.D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin, meet in 1943 and agreed on the need for maintaining international peace. The Tehran Conference (codenamed Eureka) was a strategy meeting of Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill from 28 November to 1 December 1943, after the Anglo-Soviet Invasion of Iran.

[#595] Where was the headquarters of European Union located?
Correct Answer

(A) Brussels

Explanation

Solution: Brussels was the headquarters of European Union located. Brussels in Belgium is considered the de facto capital of the European Union, having a long history of hosting the institutions of the European Union within its European Quarter.