Explanation

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen received the first Nobel Prize in Physics (1901).

He discovered X-rays, which revolutionized medical diagnosis.

X-rays are widely used in hospitals to detect bone fractures.

The Nobel Prizes were established by Alfred Nobel.

Explanation

Aristotle was a student of Plato, studying under him at the Academy in Athens for nearly 20 years.

Aristotle joined Plato's Academy around age 17

Plato and Aristotle are famous for laying the foundations of Western philosophy

Explanation

"Conversations with Myself" is a book by Nelson Mandela that offers personal insights through letters, diaries, and recorded conversations.

Published in 2010, the book is a follow-up to his famous autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom.

Explanation

Ghana is a country in West Africa.

Its capital city is Accra.

Ghana was formerly known as the Gold Coast during colonial times.

Additional Details / Facts

Official language: English

National animal: African lion

Currency: Ghanaian Cedi

Explanation

The British exiled Napoleon Bonaparte to the remote island of Saint Helena in the Atlantic, where he died in 1821 at the age of 51

Napoleon Bonaparte, later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, 

Born: August 15, 1769, Ajaccio, France

Explanation

Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)

Provides airborne surveillance, command, control, and early warning for air defense

First operational in 1977

Explanation

The Taliban movement was started in 1994 in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

1996 (September): Taliban captured Kabul and established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

2001 (December): Taliban regime toppled by US-led forces

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French football star Zinedine Zidane was born on June 23, 1972  La Castellane, Marseille, France

He is of Algerian Berber descent, so option d is correct 

Zidane played for clubs like Juventus and Real Madrid, and won the 1998 FIFA World Cup with France.

He also won UEFA Euro 2000

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China was not a member of the G-8.

The G8 (short for Group of Eight) is a grouping of eight major industrialized countries:

1. Canada
2. France
3. Germany
4. Italy
5. Japan
6. Russia (currently suspended)
7. United Kingdom
8. United States

These countries meet periodically to discuss global economic issues, climate change, security, and other pressing concerns.

Explanation

The Ivy League is a group of eight prestigious universities in the USA.

These universities are known for high academic standards and a historic reputation.

The eight universities include

1. Harvard,
2. Yale
3. Princeton
4. Columbia
5. Brown
6. Dartmouth
7. Cornell
8.  Pennsylvania.

Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026