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The recent mass killings and atrocities of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was described as a 'text book example of ethnic cleansing ' by:
Correct Answer:
C: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights .
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The recent mass killings and atrocities of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was described as a 'text book example of ethnic cleansing ' by: Correct Answer UN High Commissioner for Human Rights . ১১ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০১৭ জেনেভায় জাতিসংঘ মানবাধিকার কাউন্সিলে দেয়া বক্তৃতায় UNHCHR’র প্রধান জাঈদ রাদ আল হুসেইন বলেন, মিয়ানমারের সংখ্যালঘু রোহিঙ্গাদের ওপর পরিকল্পিত নির্যাতনের মাধ্যমে জাতিগতভাবে তাদের নির্মূল করা হচ্ছে। তিনি রোহিঙ্গাদের বিরুদ্ধে সাামরিক বাহিনীর অভিযানকে ‘পাঠ্যবইয়ের জাতিগত নির্মূল অভিযানের নৃশংস উদাহরণ’ বলে অভিহিত করেন।
As per World Bank criteria , Bangladesh graduated to the lower middle -income status in the year:
Correct Answer:
C: 2015
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As per World Bank criteria , Bangladesh graduated to the lower middle -income status in the year: Correct Answer 2015 ১ জুলাই ২০১৫ বাংলাদেশকে নিম্ন আয়ের দেশ থেকে মধ্যম আয়ের দেশের তালিকায় উন্নীত করে আন্তর্জাতিক আর্থিক সংস্হা বিশ্বব্যাংক। মধ্যম আয়ের দেশগুলোকে দুটি শ্রেণিতে ভাগ করেছে বিশ্বব্যাংক, যথা: নিম্ন মধ্যম আয়ের দেশ ও উচ্চ মধ্যম আয়ের দেশ। সে অনুযায়ী বাংলাদেশ এখন পরিচিত হবে নিম্ন মধ্যম আয়ের দেশ হিসেবে।
which from the following can cause a tsunami?
Correct Answer:
D: Sergio Romero
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which from the following can cause a tsunami? Correct Answer Sergio Romero Tsunamis are caused by sudden movements of the earth that happens under the sea. Often the most destructive Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes but causes can also include volcanic eruptions, landslides or even a comet hitting the sea. Landslides cause tsunamis when the debris falls into the water.
The First OIC summit on Science and Technology, 2017 , was held in
Correct Answer:
B: Kazakhstan
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The First OIC summit on Science and Technology, 2017 , was held in Correct Answer Kazakhstan প্রথম OIC বিজ্ঞান ও প্রয়ুক্তি শীর্ষ সম্মেলন ২০১৭ (১০ - ১১ সেপ্টেম্বর) কাজাখস্তানের রাজধানী আস্তানায় অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।
The standard sea level in millibars is
Correct Answer:
A: 1013 mb
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The standard sea level in millibars is Correct Answer 1013 mb Standard sea - level pressure, by definition, equals 760 mm (29.92 inches) of mercury, 14.70 pounds per square inch, 1,013.25 × 103 dynes per square centimetre, 1,013.25 millibars, one standard atmosphere, or 101.325 kilopascals.
The official working languages recognized by the UNO are __
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D: All of the above
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The official working languages recognized by the UNO are __ Correct Answer All of the above The current official and working languages of the United Nations are: Arabic. Chinese. English. French. Russian. Spanish.
which country won the first football world cup?
Correct Answer:
C: Uruguay
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which country won the first football world cup? Correct Answer Uruguay Argentina, Uruguay, the United States and Yugoslavia each won their respective groups to qualify for the semi - finals. In the final, hosts and pre - tournament favourites Uruguay defeated Argentina 4 – 2 in front of a crowd of 68,346 people, and became the first nation to win the World Cup.
which protocol provides e-mail facilities among different hosts ?
Correct Answer:
A: SMTP
Explanation:
which protocol provides e-mail facilities among different hosts ? Correct Answer SMTP কম্পিউটার থেকে ইমেইল পাঠানোর সুবিধা পাওয়া যায় যেসব প্রটোকল ব্যবহার করে তাদের মধ্যে SMTP Simple Mail Transfer protocol) অন্যতম।
One nibble equals to __ .
Correct Answer:
C: 4 bits
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One nibble equals to __ . Correct Answer 4 bits 1Nibble = 4 bits, 1 byte = 2 Nibble = 8 bits।
who was awarded the Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper at the World Cup 2014?
Correct Answer:
B: Manuel Neuer
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who was awarded the Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper at the World Cup 2014? Correct Answer Manuel Neuer Thibaut Courtois has won the Golden Glove award for being the best goalkeeper at the 2018 World Cup
The secientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was
Correct Answer:
C: Copernicus
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The secientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was Correct Answer Copernicus Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who put forth the theory that the Sun is at rest near the center of the Universe, and that the Earth, spinning on its axis once daily, revolves annually around the Sun. This is called the heliocentric, or Sun - centered, system.
Which is the biggest literary award of Britain?
Correct Answer:
A: David Cohen Award
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Which is the biggest literary award of Britain? Correct Answer David Cohen Award David Cohen Award is the biggest literary award of Britain. The David Cohen Prize has established itself as the greatest honour a British or Irish writer can receive within these islands.
which of the following countries is planning to create a Space Force by 2020 ?
Correct Answer:
D: United States
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which of the following countries is planning to create a Space Force by 2020 ? Correct Answer United States The National Defense Authorization Act for 2020 redesignated Air Force Space Command as the U.S. Space Force and established it as an independent branch of the U.S. Armed Forces on 20 December 2019. In terms of personnel count, it is the smallest U.S. armed service within the U.S. Department of Defense.
Name the singer who was 18-time Grammy Award winner , passed away recently.
Correct Answer:
A: Aretha Franklin
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Name the singer who was 18-time Grammy Award winner , passed away recently. Correct Answer Aretha Franklin Franklin received numerous honors throughout her career. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1987, she became the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She also was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012.[7] In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine ranked her number one on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time"[8] and number nine on its list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".[9] The Pulitzer Prize jury in 2019 awarded Franklin a posthumous special citation "for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades."
The civilian Airport of highest altitude is in __
Correct Answer:
B: China
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The civilian Airport of highest altitude is in __ Correct Answer China Daocheng Yading Airport in southwest China's Sichuan Province is the world's highest - altitude civilian airport. It is located at a height of 4,411 meters above sea level.
The humidity of air measured i percentage is called _
Correct Answer:
C: Relative humidity
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The humidity of air measured i percentage is called _ Correct Answer Relative humidity Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air divided by the maximum amount that the air could contain at that temperature. Relative humidity is expressed as a percentage. The relative humidity is 100% if the air is saturated with water vapor and 0% if no water vapor is present in the air at all.
the headquarter of Center on Integrated Rural development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is in---
Correct Answer:
C: Dhaka
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the headquarter of Center on Integrated Rural development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is in--- Correct Answer Dhaka Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific is a Bangladesh - based intergovernmental organization involved in rural development and poverty alleviation. It was established on 6 July 1979 at the initiative of the countries of the Asia - Pacific region and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations with support from several other UN bodies and donors. Initially it had six members countries and has grown to fifteen. The agency is headquartered in Chameli House, a British Raj - era mansion in front of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh in Dhaka. Present director - general is Fiji's Tevita Boseiwaqa
first Cyber city of Bangladesh is :
Correct Answer:
B: Sylhet
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first Cyber city of Bangladesh is : Correct Answer Sylhet Sylhet is one of Bangladesh's most important spiritual and cultural centres. It is one of the most important cities of Bangladesh, after Dhaka and Chittagong due to its importance to the country's economy.
Subarnagram is __
Correct Answer:
C: Dr. Jamal Najru Islam
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Subarnagram is __ Correct Answer Dr. Jamal Najru Islam The old capital of Bangla, Heritage site # Sonargaon [earlier Subarna gram] was established as the capital of Bangla in 1938, a Heritage site. # Nice view of Panam Nagar old buildings # Loved the museum. Handicrafts are attractive & should be bought as home decor. # nice sarees [local women's wear] are sold here # A small picnic site is there named Oitihijjo [english: heritage]
Kukri Mukri is an island located in __ district .
Correct Answer:
B: Bhola
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Kukri Mukri is an island located in __ district . Correct Answer Bhola Kukri Mukri is an island (char) of Char Kukri Mukri union, Bhola District, Bangladesh. It is the southernmost portion of the district.
The exchange of commodities between two countries is referred as __
Correct Answer:
B: Bilateral trade
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The exchange of commodities between two countries is referred as __ Correct Answer Bilateral trade Bilateral trade is the exchange of goods between two nations promoting trade and investment. The two countries will reduce or eliminate tariffs, import quotas, export restraints, and other trade barriers to encourage trade and investment.
which one among the following is responsible for formation of 'Ozone Holes' in the stratosphere?
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A: Chloro Fluoro Carbons
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which one among the following is responsible for formation of 'Ozone Holes' in the stratosphere? Correct Answer Chloro Fluoro Carbons Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other halogenated ozone depleting substances (ODS) are mainly responsible for man - made chemical ozone depletion. The total amount of effective halogens (chlorine and bromine) in the stratosphere can be calculated and are known as the equivalent effective stratospheric chlorine (EESC).
The Leaning Tower is located in----
Correct Answer:
C: Italy
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The Leaning Tower is located in---- Correct Answer Italy The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply the Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four - degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.
Fourth estate means---
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C: The Press
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Fourth estate means--- Correct Answer The Press The term Fourth Estate or fourth power refers to the press and news media both in explicit capacity of advocacy and implicit ability to frame political issues. Though it is not formally recognized as a part of a political system, it wields significant indirect social influence.
The regulations related to intellectual property is known as __
Correct Answer:
C: TRIPS
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The regulations related to intellectual property is known as __ Correct Answer TRIPS The Agreement on Trade - Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights is an international legal agreement between all the member nations of the World Trade Organization. Effective: 1 January 1995 Languages: English, French and Spanish
'In spite o fall his brag he had to eat humble pie' choose the correct meaning of the idiom to eat humble pie.
Correct Answer:
B: To yield under humiliating circumstances
Explanation:
'In spite o fall his brag he had to eat humble pie' choose the correct meaning of the idiom to eat humble pie. Correct Answer To yield under humiliating circumstances Definition of eat humble pie. informal. : to admit that one was wrong or accept that one has been defeated They had to eat humble pie when the rumors they were spreading were proved false.
Which is the deepest lake in the world?
Correct Answer:
B: Lake Baikal
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Which is the deepest lake in the world? Correct Answer Lake Baikal Lake Baikal, in Siberia, holds the distinction of being both the deepest lake in the world and the largest freshwater lake, holding more than 20% of the unfrozen fresh water on the surface of Earth.
According to International Diabetes Federation . which day is observed as 'World Diabetes Day's ?
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C: 14th November
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According to International Diabetes Federation . which day is observed as 'World Diabetes Day's ? Correct Answer 14th November World Diabetes Day is celebrated on 14 November every year to make people aware of the treatment, prevention, and symptoms. This day also emphasises to maintain a healthy lifestyle and provide education regarding diabetes.
The parliament of __ is well known as Westminster Parliament.
Correct Answer:
C: UK
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The parliament of __ is well known as Westminster Parliament. Correct Answer UK The Palace is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom; "Westminster" has become a metonym for the UK Parliament and the British Government, and the Westminster system of government commemorates the name of the palace. Location: Westminster; London; SW1A 0AA; U... Country: United Kingdom Owner: Queen Elizabeth II in right of the Crown
The Hall of Fame Championships is popular in __ Sport .
Correct Answer:
D: Tennis
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The Hall of Fame Championships is popular in __ Sport . Correct Answer Tennis The Hall of Fame Open is an international tennis tournament that has been held every year in July since 1976 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, the original location of the U.S. National Championships.
which of the following is full form of BIDA?
Correct Answer:
D: Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
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which of the following is full form of BIDA? Correct Answer Bangladesh Investment Development Authority Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিনিয়োগ উন্নয়ন কর্তৃপক্ষ; BIDA)is Bangladesh government agency responsible for encouraging and facilitating private investment in Bangladesh.
Cambodia was earlier known as--
Correct Answer:
C: Kampuchea
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Cambodia was earlier known as-- Correct Answer Kampuchea Kampuchea Cambodia was earlier known as Kampuchea which is the Khmer language pronunciation of the Sanskrit place name Kambuja, usually translated into English as Cambodia.
which of the following functions is not performed by Server?
Correct Answer:
D: Word Processing
Explanation:
which of the following functions is not performed by Server? Correct Answer Word Processing Word processing is not performed by servers. Word processors set up and prepare reports, letters, mailing labels, and other materials on a computer using a keyboard and word processing software. Word processors also often perform other clerical duties around an office such as copying documents and answering telephones.
Who said, "A body will remain at rest unless an external force acts on the body"?
Correct Answer:
C: Newton
The first parliamentary election in Bangladesh was held in---
Correct Answer:
B: 1973
Explanation:
The first parliamentary election in Bangladesh was held in--- Correct Answer 1973 Bangladesh elects on national level a legislature with one house or chamber. The unicameral Jatiyo Sangshad, meaning national parliament, has 350 members of which 300 members are directly elected through a national election for a five - year term in single - seat constituencies while 50 memberships are reserved for the women who are selected by the ruling party or coalition. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. The president who is the head of the state is elected by the National Parliament. The president of Bangladesh is a ceremonial post and he/she does not exercise any control over the running of the state.
'Boston Tea party' is associated with the --
Correct Answer:
C: American Independence
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'Boston Tea party' is associated with the -- Correct Answer American Independence The midnight raid, popularly known as the “Boston Tea Party,” was in protest of the British Parliament's Tea Act of 1773, a bill designed to save the faltering East India Company by greatly lowering its tea tax and granting it a virtual monopoly on the American tea trade.
The Magna Carta is--
Correct Answer:
D: A Historical document curbing the king's power
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The Magna Carta is-- Correct Answer A Historical document curbing the king's power Magna Carta Libertatum (Medieval Latin for "Great Charter of Freedoms"), commonly called Magna Carta (also Magna Charta; "Great Charter"),[a] is a royal charter[4][5] of rights agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215.[b] First drafted by Archbishop of Canterbury Stephen Langton to make peace between the unpopular king and a group of rebel barons, it promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown, to be implemented through a council of 25 barons. Neither side stood behind their commitments, and the charter was annulled by Pope Innocent III, leading to the First Barons' War.
Typeface option will come under which menu ?
Correct Answer:
B: Format
Explanation:
Typeface option will come under which menu ? Correct Answer Format The typeface option will come under the Format menu. Explanation: Typeface is a type of typography that uses various types of alphabetical symbols with various user - friendly designs. The fonts that are used in a typeface is composed of multiple design fonts which include different weight, style, condensation, breadth, slant, italicization, design, with words made either to give gloss, matt or metallic finish. For example: "Proxima Bold Black" means the font Proxima is bold in weight, and black in colour preference.
Pressing F8 key for three times selects __
Correct Answer:
C: A sentence
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Pressing F8 key for three times selects __ Correct Answer A sentence Pressing F8 key for three times selects a paragraph.
which of the following countries has recently launched amnesty program for foreign workers overstaying permits ?
Correct Answer:
C: Israel
Explanation:
which of the following countries has recently launched amnesty program for foreign workers overstaying permits ? Correct Answer Israel The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently launched a landmark 3 - month visa amnesty programme which will benefit hundreds of illegal foreign workers, including Indians, overstaying their permits by allowing them to leave the country without penalties and giving them six months to find a job.
In which year American Independence was acknowledged by England ?
Correct Answer:
B: 1783
Explanation:
In which year American Independence was acknowledged by England ? Correct Answer 1783 American Independence was acknowledged by England in 1783 in the treaty of Paris and George Washington was elected the first President of USA.
বঙ্গবন্ধুর ৭ ই মার্চের ভাষণকে ' Memory of World Register' এ স্থান দিয়েছে :
Correct Answer:
ক: UNESCO
Explanation:
বঙ্গবন্ধুর ৭ ই মার্চের ভাষণকে ' Memory of World Register' এ স্থান দিয়েছে : সঠিক উত্তর UNESCO ৩০ অক্টোবর ২০১৭ UNESCO এর মহাপরিচালক ইরিনা বোকোভা ৭ মার্চের ভাষণকে Memory of the world Register - এ অন্তর্ভুক্তির কাথা আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে ঘোষণা করেন।
ফিফা বিশ্বকাপ ২০১৮ কোথায় অনুষ্ঠিত হবে?
Correct Answer:
ঘ: রাশিয়া
Explanation:
ফিফা বিশ্বকাপ ২০১৮ কোথায় অনুষ্ঠিত হবে? সঠিক উত্তর রাশিয়া ২১ তম বিশ্বকাপ ফুটবল খেলা ১৪ জুন ১৫ জুলাই অনুষ্ঠিত হয় রাশিয়ায়। ২০১৪ সালে বিশ্বকাপ ফুটবল অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছিল ব্রাজিলে। আর ২০২২ সালে বিশ্বকাপ ফুটবল অনুষ্ঠিত হবে কাতার।
পাহাড়পুরের বৌদ্ধ বিহারটি কোন জেলায় অবস্থিত?
Correct Answer:
খ: নওগাঁ
Explanation:
পাহাড়পুরের বৌদ্ধ বিহারটি কোন জেলায় অবস্থিত? সঠিক উত্তর নওগাঁ ১৮৭৯ সালে আবিষ্কৃত পাহাড়পুর বৌদ্ধ বিহার বা সোমপুর মহাবিহার নওগাঁ জেলার বদলগাছি উপজেলায়। ১৯৮৫ সালে ইউনেস্কো বিশ্ব ঐতিহ্যের মর্যাদা দেয়।
' Mother of Humanity ' খ্যাতি কি পেয়েছেন?
Correct Answer:
গ: শেখ হাসিনা
Explanation:
' Mother of Humanity ' খ্যাতি কি পেয়েছেন? সঠিক উত্তর শেখ হাসিনা মিয়ানমারের রাখাইন রাজ্যে নির্যাতনের শিকার রোহিঙ্গা জনগোষ্ঠীর বাংলাদেশে আশ্রয় দেয়ায় ব্রিটিশ সংবাদ মাধ্যম - চ্যানেল ফোর এর এশিয়ার প্রতিনিধি জনাথান মিলার প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনাকে - মাদার অব হিউম্যানিটি - বলে আখ্যায়িত করেন।
পদ্মাসেতু বাংলাদেশের কোন প্রান্তে?
Correct Answer:
ঘ: দক্ষিণ -পশ্চিম
Explanation:
পদ্মাসেতু বাংলাদেশের কোন প্রান্তে? সঠিক উত্তর দক্ষিণ -পশ্চিম পদ্মা - ব্রক্ষপুত্র মেঘনা নদীর অববাহিকায় ৬.১৫ কিমি দৈর্ঘ্য এবং ১৮.১০ কিমি প্রস্থ পরিকল্পনায় নির্মিত হচ্ছে দেশের সবচেয়ে বড় সেতু - পদ্মা সেতু। এটি দক্ষিণ পশ্চিম অংশে অবস্থান।
সর্বশেষ সাফ গেমস কোথায় অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে?
Correct Answer:
ক: ইন্ডিয়া
Explanation:
সর্বশেষ সাফ গেমস কোথায় অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে? সঠিক উত্তর ইন্ডিয়া প্রথম সাফ গেমস অনুষ্ঠিত হয় ১৯৮৪ সালে নেপালে। এবং সর্বশেষ সাফ গেমসও অনুষ্ঠিত হয় ২০১৯ সালে নেপালের কাঠমান্ডু ও পোখরায়। সাপ গেমস এর বর্তমান নাম - সাউথ এশিয়ান গেমস।
সিলেট জেলার পোস্টাল কোড কত?
Correct Answer:
গ: ৩১০০
Explanation:
সিলেট জেলার পোস্টাল কোড কত? সঠিক উত্তর ৩১০০ সিলেট জেলার পোস্টাল কোড - ৩১০০। মুন্সিগঞ্জের পোস্টাল কোড হলো - ১৫০০। চট্টগ্রাম জেলার পোস্টাল কোড হলো - ৪১০০। সঠিক উত্তর - ৩১০০।
মার্ক জুকারবার্গ কোথায় জন্মগ্রহণ করেছিলেন ?
Correct Answer:
ঘ: আমেরিকা
Explanation:
মার্ক জুকারবার্গ কোথায় জন্মগ্রহণ করেছিলেন ? সঠিক উত্তর আমেরিকা আমেরিকান কম্পিউটার প্রোগ্রামার ও সফটওয়্যার ডেভলপার মার্ক এলিয়ট জাকারবার্গ বহুল পরিচিত। সামাজিক যোগাযোগ সাইট ফেসবুকের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা। ১৪ মে ১৯৮৪ সালে নিউইয়র্কের হোয়াইট প্লাইনস এ জন্মগ্রহণ করেন।
'আমার ভাইয়ের রক্তে রাঙ্গানো একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি' - গানটির রচয়িতা কে?
Correct Answer:
গ: আব্দুল গাফফার চৌধুরী
Explanation:
'আমার ভাইয়ের রক্তে রাঙ্গানো একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি' - গানটির রচয়িতা কে? সঠিক উত্তর আব্দুল গাফফার চৌধুরী আমার ভাইয়ের রক্তে রাঙানো - গানটির মূলত আব্দুল গাফফার চৌধুরী রচিত একটি কবিতা। পরবর্তীতে এটি গানে রূপ নেয়। গানটির প্রথম সুরকার আব্দুল লতিফ। বর্তমান সুরকার আলতাফ মাহমুদ।