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Global politics covers relations among states, major power competition, foreign policy, alliances and international organisations such as the United Nations, NATO and the European Union. It includes leadership changes, diplomatic alignments, sanctions, elections with international consequences, and the roles of permanent members and voting blocs in global decision-making.

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Hard
  • A. $1 million
  • B. $4 million
  • C. $ 10 million
  • D. $40 million

Explanation: Hong Kong customs reported seizing about 40 kilograms of rhino horns valued at approximately US$1 million.

Correct answer: $1 million
Moderate
  • A. Radio is life line
  • B. Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace
  • C. Youth and Radio
  • D. All of these

Explanation: The 2019 World Radio Day theme was “Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace,” highlighting radio’s role in encouraging understanding and peaceful…

Correct answer: Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace
Moderate
  • A. Zambia
  • B. Egypt
  • C. South Africa
  • D. Ethiopia

Explanation: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was elected chairperson of the African Union for 2019.

Correct answer: Egypt
Hard
  • A. Iran
  • B. UAE
  • C. Saudi Arabia
  • D. Oman
  • E. Israel

Explanation: The United Arab Emirates introduced Hindi as a third language for proceedings in some courts, alongside Arabic and English.

Correct answer: UAE
Very hard
  • A. February 11
  • B. February 09
  • C. February 08
  • D. February 10

Explanation: The first World Pulses Day was observed on 10 February 2019 after the United Nations designated the date to recognise pulses’ nutritional…

Correct answer: February 10
Hard
  • A. Red Cross
  • B. UNESCO
  • C. UNSC
  • D. Interpol

Explanation: The International Committee of the Red Cross called for the total prohibition and elimination of nuclear weapons because of their…

Correct answer: Red Cross
Very hard
  • A. 38%
  • B. 51%
  • C. 49%
  • D. None of These

Explanation: A Gallup Pakistan poll reported that 51 percent of Pakistanis held a favourable view of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s overall performance.

Correct answer: 51%
Moderate
  • A. 50
  • B. 53
  • C. 55
  • D. 58

Explanation: The African Union has 55 member states, covering the continent’s recognised sovereign countries.

Correct answer: 55
Fairly easy
  • A. Cyril Ramaphosa
  • B. Abdel Fattah El Sisi
  • C. Emmerson Mnangagwa
  • D. Sahle-Work Zewde

Explanation: At the African Union summit held in February 2019, Egypt's Abdel Fattah El Sisi was elected AU Chairperson for the year.

Correct answer: Abdel Fattah El Sisi
Hard
  • A. Paul Kagame (Rwanda President)
  • B. Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa President)
  • C. Emmerson Mnangagwa (President Zimbabwe)
  • D. Sahle-Work Zewde ( President Ethiopia)

Explanation: Paul Kagame of Rwanda completed his term as African Union Chairperson and handed over the position to Egypt's Abdel Fattah El Sisi at the…

Correct answer: Paul Kagame (Rwanda President)
Easy
  • A. Guaidó
  • B. Nicolas Maduro
  • C. Hugo Chávez
  • D. Carlos Andres Parez

Explanation: Nicolás Maduro was Venezuela's sitting president in February 2019, although his presidency was strongly contested by the opposition and…

Correct answer: Nicolas Maduro
Fairly easy
  • A. Juan Guaido
  • B. Nicolas Maduro
  • C. Hugo Chávez
  • D. Carlos Andres Parez

Explanation: Juan Guaidó, then president of Venezuela's National Assembly, declared himself interim president in January 2019, arguing that Maduro's…

Correct answer: Juan Guaido
Fairly easy
  • A. Alan Kurdi
  • B. Ahmed Tamimi
  • C. Nadia Murad
  • D. Malala Youssafzai

Explanation: The German rescue vessel was named Alan Kurdi after the three-year-old Syrian refugee whose body was photographed on a Turkish beach in…

Correct answer: Alan Kurdi
Hard
  • A. Virat Kholi
  • B. Kamran Akmal
  • C. Imam- Ul haq
  • D. Rohit Sharma

Explanation: Rohit Sharma became the leading run-scorer in men's T20 internationals after passing New Zealand's Martin Guptill in February 2019.

Correct answer: Rohit Sharma
Hard
  • A. New York
  • B. London
  • C. Tokyo
  • D. Paris

Explanation: New York City unveiled Muhammad Ali Jinnah Way in 2019, honouring Pakistan's founder through the naming of an avenue.

Correct answer: New York
Fairly easy
  • A. Idris Elba
  • B. Albert Finney
  • C. David Oyelowo
  • D. John Boyega

Explanation: Albert Finney, a five-time Oscar-nominated British actor known for films such as Tom Jones and Erin Brockovich, died at 82 after a short…

Correct answer: Albert Finney
Fairly easy
  • A. IIFA Awards
  • B. Oscars
  • C. British academy film awards
  • D. European film awards

Explanation: The 2019 Academy Awards, or Oscars, proceeded without a host after Kevin Hart withdrew from the role.

Correct answer: Oscars
Hard
  • A. Bangladesh
  • B. West Indies
  • C. Afghanistan
  • D. Srilanka
  • E. A & D

Explanation: For the 2020 Men's T20 World Cup, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were required to enter through the qualifying round because of their rankings…

Correct answer: A & D
Moderate
  • A. South Korea
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. Russia
  • D. India

Explanation: South Korea's former Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae was arrested over allegations including abuse of power and manipulating high-profile…

Correct answer: South Korea
Fairly easy
  • A. Thailand
  • B. Indonesia
  • C. Vietnam
  • D. Malaysia

Explanation: Thailand designated the Siamese fighting fish, commonly called the betta, as its national aquatic animal.

Correct answer: Thailand