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17 Jan 2026
Increased meridional flow of the Polar Jet Stream most likely leads to which mid-latitude weather pattern?
💡 Explanation:A highly meridional (North-South wavy) jet stream pattern creates deep troughs and ridges, causing 'blocking' patterns. This stagnation leads to prolonged periods where weather systems, and the associated air masses, remain stationary. Consequently, regions under the ridge experience prolonged extreme heat, while those under the trough experience prolonged extreme cold, increasing the persistence of weather extremes. This contrasts with zonal flow, which moves systems quickly (Option A) and yields milder conditions (Option B).
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17 Jan 2026
Which US agency governs construction and major renovations of federal government buildings in the National Capital Region?
💡 Explanation:The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is the executive branch agency that serves as the central planning agency for the federal government in the National Capital Region, having jurisdiction over construction and major renovations to federal buildings in the region.
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17 Jan 2026
Which organs were preserved in the four Canopic jars of Ancient Egypt?
💡 Explanation:Canopic jars were used during the mummification process to store the internal organs that were removed from the body. The four organs preserved were the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines. The heart was generally left inside the body as the center of intelligence and the soul, and the brain was typically removed and discarded.
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17 Jan 2026
What primary geographical characteristic leads to the Caspian Sea’s classification as the world’s largest *lake*?
💡 Explanation:The Caspian Sea is geographically classified as the world's largest *lake* because it is an endorheic basin, meaning it lacks a natural surface outlet connecting its waters to the global ocean. This absence of a continuous flow to the ocean is the fundamental criterion distinguishing a lake from a sea in this context.
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17 Jan 2026
What is the primary purpose of the US H-1B non-immigrant visa category?
💡 Explanation:The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, which require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields. It is a key mechanism for importing high-skilled labor.
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17 Jan 2026
A modern city relies on continuous, widespread artificial light. This fundamental technological change is primarily attributed to the work of which inventor?
💡 Explanation:Thomas Edison is credited with the invention of the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb and the establishment of an electrical power distribution system (Direct Current, DC) that made widespread use of electric light in homes and businesses possible, fundamentally changing urban life.
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17 Jan 2026
Chinua Achebe’s *Things Fall Apart* primarily explores the impact of what on traditional Igbo society?
💡 Explanation:*Things Fall Apart* is a foundational work of modern African literature and post-colonial studies. It chronicles the life of Okonkwo and the devastating social, political, and cultural impact of the arrival of European missionaries and colonial administration on the traditional Igbo community in Nigeria. The central theme is the tragic clash between a traditional society and external colonial forces.
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17 Jan 2026
Which treaty resolved the Investiture Controversy between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire?
💡 Explanation:The Investiture Controversy, a conflict over the appointment of church officials, was resolved by the Concordat of Worms in 1122. This agreement distinguished between the spiritual authority of the Church and the secular authority of the Emperor in bestowing office.
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17 Jan 2026
What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine, announced in 1947?
💡 Explanation:The Truman Doctrine, announced by President Harry S. Truman in 1947, was a Cold War foreign policy that established the principle of 'containment'—pledging U.S. support to countries threatened by Soviet expansionism and communist takeover. Option B describes the Marshall Plan, and Option D describes NATO, which were related, but separate, subsequent initiatives.
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17 Jan 2026
What is the primary function of a nation’s popular media when utilized as ‘soft power’?
💡 Explanation:Soft power, a concept developed by Joseph Nye, is the ability of a nation to influence other nations and publics through attraction and persuasion, rather than coercion. Popular media (entertainment, films, music) is a key instrument of cultural soft power, as it subtly projects a nation's values, lifestyle, and ideals, thereby fostering goodwill and shaping global perceptions and cultural affinity. Options A, B, and D relate to economic, legal, or hard power objectives, not the primary non-coercive goal of cultural soft power.
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