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Who was the first president of Turkey who issued presidential decree to transform the Hagia Sophia Mosque into a Muesum?
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B. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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In 1935, the first Turkish President and founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, transformed the building into a museum.
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C. 90
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90.
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B. India
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B. Australia
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Australia claimed their sixth Men’s World Cup across the two formats, the most by any team, after their win against New Zealand on Sunday 14th November 2021
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B. Aurora Space station
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C. Illegal migration
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The UK launched the “world’s first” sanctions aimed at cracking down on illegal migration in 2025.
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A. India
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On January 1, 2025, a report examined by The Washington Post revealed that India was conducting covert assassination campaigns in Pakistan. The investigation covered six cases through interviews with Pakistani and Indian officials, militants’ allies, and family members.
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A. Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al jabar Al sabah
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The Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah died at 91 years old in the United States, over two months after being hospitalized. Al-Sabah, born on 16 June 1929 in Kuwait city, served as foreign minister for 40 years, which gave him an experience as mediator in the frequent regional conflicts. On 29 January 2006, three years after serving as prime minister, he became the 18th ruler of the small oil-rich country.
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B. Lebanon
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C. India
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India is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.