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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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Moderate
  • A. South Africa
  • B. Australia
  • C. New Zealand
  • D. Indonesia

Explanation: Australia recorded its hottest January on record in 2019, with temperatures reaching about 46.6°C during the country's severe heatwave.

Correct answer: Australia
Fairly easy
  • A. 18th
  • B. 17th
  • C. 16th
  • D. None of them

Explanation: The 2019 tournament was the 17th AFC Asian Cup, following the 2015 edition held in Australia.

Correct answer: 17th
Easy
  • A. Japan
  • B. China
  • C. UAE
  • D. Qatar

Explanation: The United Arab Emirates hosted the 2019 AFC Asian Cup from 5 January to 1 February.

Correct answer: UAE
Easy
  • A. Japan
  • B. UAE
  • C. India
  • D. Iran

Explanation: The 2019 AFC Asian Cup was staged in the United Arab Emirates, with matches played across several UAE cities.

Correct answer: UAE
Easy
  • A. Japan
  • B. Qatar
  • C. UAE
  • D. Iran

Explanation: Qatar defeated Japan 3-1 in the final to win its first AFC Asian Cup title in 2019.

Correct answer: Qatar
Hard
  • A. Russia
  • B. China
  • C. USA
  • D. Japan

Explanation: China planned the Chang'e 5 mission to collect lunar samples, building on its earlier Chang'e lunar missions.

Correct answer: China
Hard
  • A. Russia
  • B. USA
  • C. China
  • D. Japan

Explanation: Spektr-R, also known as RadioAstron, was a Russian space radio telescope launched to study astronomical objects using very long baseline…

Correct answer: Russia
Moderate
  • A. USA
  • B. India
  • C. Canada
  • D. Japan

Explanation: Canadian citizen Robert Schellenberg was sentenced to death by a Chinese court in January 2019, intensifying tensions between Canada and…

Correct answer: Canada
Fairly easy
  • A. West Indies
  • B. Australia
  • C. South Africa
  • D. Sri Lanka

Explanation: Australia hosted the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2020, which was won by the Australian team.

Correct answer: Australia
Fairly easy
  • A. Australia
  • B. India
  • C. England
  • D. New Zealand

Explanation: Australia was scheduled to host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2020. Although the event was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Correct answer: Australia
Fairly easy
  • A. Indonesia
  • B. Malaysia
  • C. Jordan
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah of Pahang became Malaysia's 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or federal king, in January 2019.

Correct answer: Malaysia
Very hard
  • A. 4
  • B. 5
  • C. 11
  • D. 12

Explanation: Five ambassadors received the Silk Road Super Ambassador Award on 24 January 2019.

Correct answer: 5
Moderate
  • A. Purple Dots
  • B. Blue Dots
  • C. Green Dots
  • D. Yellow Dots

Explanation: UNHCR and UNICEF called these child- and family-support centres Blue Dots.

Correct answer: Blue Dots
Fairly easy
  • A. Somalia
  • B. Syria
  • C. South Sudan
  • D. Nigeria

Explanation: Somalia ranked last in the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index, placing 180th with one of the world’s lowest scores.

Correct answer: Somalia
Fairly easy
  • A. New Zealand
  • B. Denmark
  • C. Canada
  • D. Germany

Explanation: Denmark topped the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index, followed closely by New Zealand and Finland.

Correct answer: Denmark
Hard
  • A. Malnutrition in Children
  • B. Child Marriage
  • C. Sanitation
  • D. Girl Education

Explanation: UNFPA and UNICEF launched a joint programme to end child marriage, focusing on education, protection and changes in harmful social…

Correct answer: Child Marriage
Very hard
  • A. 5
  • B. 7
  • C. 9
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Nevada regulators suspended Khabib Nurmagomedov for nine months after the UFC 229 brawl, while also imposing a fine.

Correct answer: 9
Moderate
  • A. "I Can We Can"
  • B. "Myths The Debunk"
  • C. "No Ahead Of Us"
  • D. "I am and I will"

Explanation: The theme of World Cancer Day 2019 was “I am and I will,” highlighting personal commitment to cancer prevention and action.

Correct answer: "I am and I will"
Moderate
  • A. Agnes Callamard
  • B. Helena Kennedy
  • C. Duarte Nuno Vieira
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Agnes Callamard, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, led the international inquiry into Jamal…

Correct answer: Agnes Callamard
Fairly easy
  • A. Muhammad V of Kelantan
  • B. Abdullah of Pahang
  • C. Nazrin Shah of Perak
  • D. Isikandar of Johar

Explanation: Abdullah of Pahang became Malaysia’s 16th king, or Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in January 2019.

Correct answer: Abdullah of Pahang