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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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Fairly easy
  • A. Myanmar
  • B. India
  • C. China
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: China banned BBC World News from broadcasting in the country in 2021, following criticism of BBC reporting, including its coverage of…

Correct answer: China
Very hard
  • A. Depression
  • B. Virus
  • C. Anxiety
  • D. School

Explanation: Oxford University Press selected “anxiety” as the Children's Word of the Year for 2021, reflecting the emotional impact of the pandemic…

Correct answer: Anxiety
Very hard
  • A. Rina
  • B. Ana
  • C. Boss
  • D. Sue

Explanation: Tropical Storm Ana made landfall in Madagascar and later affected Malawi and Mozambique in January 2022.

Correct answer: Ana
Hard
  • A. Myanmar
  • B. Saudi Arabia
  • C. Baharian
  • D. Oman

Explanation: The 2022 Women's Hockey Asia Cup was held in Muscat, Oman. Oman hosted the tournament from 21 to 28 January 2022.

Correct answer: Oman
Fairly easy
  • A. Australia
  • B. Canada
  • C. Russia
  • D. USA

Explanation: Danielle Collins is an American tennis player from the United States. She lost the 2022 Australian Open women's final to Ashleigh Barty.

Correct answer: USA
Fairly easy
  • A. Ashleigh Barty
  • B. Danielle Collins
  • C. Maria Sherapova
  • D. Serena Williams

Explanation: Ashleigh Barty defeated Danielle Collins in the 2022 women's singles final.

Correct answer: Ashleigh Barty
Hard
  • A. Mynamar
  • B. Iran
  • C. North Korea
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The sanctions targeted officials involved in Myanmar's military-linked justice system after the 2021 coup.

Correct answer: Mynamar
Easy
  • A. Jill Biden
  • B. Christiana Biden
  • C. Serena Biden
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Jill Biden became the US first lady when Joe Biden assumed the presidency in January 2021.

Correct answer: Jill Biden
Easy
  • A. Year of Gemini
  • B. Year of lion
  • C. Year of Elephant
  • D. Year of Tiger

Explanation: The Chinese lunar year beginning on 1 February 2022 was the Year of the Tiger.

Correct answer: Year of Tiger
Easy
  • A. Rafael Nadal
  • B. Roger Federer
  • C. Andy Murray
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Rafael Nadal won the 2022 Australian Open men's singles title by defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Correct answer: Rafael Nadal
Hard
  • A. Sheremetyevo International Airport
  • B. Schiphol Airport
  • C. Istanbul Airport
  • D. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Explanation: Istanbul Airport handled Europe's highest passenger traffic in 2021, surpassing the other major airports listed.

Correct answer: Istanbul Airport
Hard
  • A. New Zealand
  • B. UK
  • C. USA
  • D. France

Explanation: New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis sought Taliban help after New Zealand's COVID-19 border rules prevented her immediate return.

Correct answer: New Zealand
Fairly easy
  • A. Boris Johnson
  • B. Scott Morrison
  • C. Donald trump
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Partygate concerned gatherings held at UK government offices during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, involving Prime Minister Boris Johnson…

Correct answer: Boris Johnson
Fairly easy
  • A. Burkina Faso
  • B. South Sudan
  • C. Namibia
  • D. Zimbabwe

Explanation: Burkina Faso's military removed President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré on 24 January 2022 amid an escalating jihadist insurgency.

Correct answer: Burkina Faso
Hard
  • A. Smriti Mandhana
  • B. Sarah Taylor
  • C. Jess jonnassen
  • D. Lizalle Lee

Explanation: Lizelle Lee of South Africa was named the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2021.

Correct answer: Lizalle Lee
Moderate
  • A. Joe Root
  • B. Babar Azam
  • C. Muhammad Shami
  • D. James Anderson

Explanation: Joe Root was named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2021 after scoring 1,708 Test runs, a record annual total.

Correct answer: Joe Root
Fairly easy
  • A. Jakarta
  • B. Nusantara
  • C. Bandung
  • D. Makassar

Explanation: Indonesia named its planned new capital Nusantara, located in East Kalimantan on Borneo.

Correct answer: Nusantara
Moderate
  • A. Roberta Metsola
  • B. Maria Van Kerkhove
  • C. Adrlina macrioma
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Roberta Metsola of Malta became President of the European Parliament in January 2022.

Correct answer: Roberta Metsola
Moderate
  • A. Babar Azam
  • B. Rohit Sharma
  • C. Virat Kohli
  • D. David Warner

Explanation: Babar Azam was named the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2021. He also became the first player to receive both the ODI Player of…

Correct answer: Babar Azam
Moderate
  • A. Japan
  • B. Australia
  • C. China
  • D. South Korea

Explanation: Himawari-8 is a Japanese meteorological satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Correct answer: Japan