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Question 551 Discuss

Which strategic infrastructure project in Jammu and Kashmir, known as Asia's longest bidirectional tunnel, aims for completion in 2026?

A
Atal Tunnel
B
Z-Morh Tunnel
C
Zojila Tunnel
D
Banihal Qazigund Tunnel

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Zojila Tunnel, connecting Srinagar to Leh, targets final completion by 2026 to ensure all-weather connectivity.
Question 552 Discuss

Which countries are co hosting the 2026 UN Water Conference

A
USA and Canada
B
UAE and Senegal
C
France and Costa Rica
D
India and Bangladesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The United Arab Emirates and Senegal were selected to co-host the highly anticipated UN Water Conference in 2026.
Question 553 Discuss

Which country is hosting the UN Biodiversity Conference COP17 in 2026

A
Armenia
B
Azerbaijan
C
Brazil
D
South Africa

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Armenia won the bid to host the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in 2026.
Question 554 Discuss

The year 2026 marks the 500th anniversary of which major battle that established the Mughal Empire

A
Battle of Haldighati
B
First Battle of Panipat
C
Battle of Buxar
D
Battle of Plassey

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The First Battle of Panipat was fought in 1526, marking exactly 500 years in 2026 since the beginning of the Mughal era in India.
Question 555 Discuss

Which iconic economic book by Adam Smith celebrates its 250th anniversary of publication in 2026

A
Das Kapital
B
The General Theory of Employment
C
The Wealth of Nations
D
Communist Manifesto

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Adam Smith published his foundational text on classical economics The Wealth of Nations in 1776.
Question 556 Discuss

The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the publication of which famous historical work by Edward Gibbon

A
The History of the Peloponnesian War
B
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
C
A Study of History
D
The Histories

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The first volume of Edward Gibbon's massive historical narrative was published in 1776.
Question 557 Discuss

Which prominent academic honor society in the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026

A
Phi Beta Kappa
B
Sigma Xi
C
Tau Beta Pi
D
Golden Key

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the oldest academic honor society in the US, was founded in 1776.
Question 558 Discuss

Which famous British broadcaster and biologist celebrates his 100th birthday in May 2026

A
Jane Goodall
B
David Suzuki
C
David Attenborough
D
Richard Dawkins

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Sir David Attenborough was born on May 8, 1926, making 2026 his centenary year.
Question 559 Discuss

The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of which iconic American actress

A
Audrey Hepburn
B
Marilyn Monroe
C
Elizabeth Taylor
D
Grace Kelly

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Norma Jeane Mortenson, famously known as Marilyn Monroe, was born on June 1, 1926.
Question 560 Discuss

Which long serving Cuban leader would have celebrated his 100th birthday in August 2026

A
Che Guevara
B
Fulgencio Batista
C
Raul Castro
D
Fidel Castro

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Fidel Castro, the revolutionary leader of Cuba, was born on August 13, 1926.