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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. Benjamin List and David MacMillan
  • B. Dr. Abdul Salam
  • C. Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier
  • D. None

Explanation: Benjamin List and David MacMillan won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing asymmetric organocatalysis.

Correct answer: Benjamin List and David MacMillan
Fairly easy
  • A. October 7, 2021
  • B. October 5, 2021
  • C. October 2, 2021
  • D. October 9, 2021

Explanation: Qatar held its first legislative elections on 2 October 2021 to elect members of its Shura Council.

Correct answer: October 2, 2021
Very hard
  • A. October 4, 2021
  • B. October 2, 2021
  • C. October 3, 2021
  • D. October 1, 2021

Explanation: Russia's first royal wedding since the 1917 revolution took place on 1 October 2021 in St Petersburg, involving Grand Duke George…

Correct answer: October 1, 2021
Fairly easy
  • A. World Maritime Day
  • B. World Seafarers Day
  • C. World Oceanography Day
  • D. None of these

Explanation: “Seafarers: at the core of shipping's future” was the 2021 theme of World Maritime Day, observed on 30 September that year.

Correct answer: World Maritime Day
Hard
  • A. Sheikh Hasina
  • B. PM Yoshihide Sug
  • C. Scott Morrison
  • D. Jacinda Ardern

Explanation: Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the UN SDG Progress Award in recognition of her country's progress toward the…

Correct answer: Sheikh Hasina
Hard
  • A. Shaheen
  • B. Akash
  • C. Gulab
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Cyclone Gulab developed in the Bay of Bengal in September 2021 and was described as the third September cyclone in the basin.

Correct answer: Gulab
Easy
  • A. 20 Sept
  • B. 21 Sept
  • C. 22 Sept
  • D. 23 Sept

Explanation: The International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September. The United Nations established the day to promote non-violence and…

Correct answer: 21 Sept
Hard
  • A. India
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. Bangladesh
  • D. Afghanistan

Explanation: New Delhi, India's capital, has repeatedly ranked among the world's most polluted major cities, especially for fine particulate matter.

Correct answer: India
Easy
  • A. China, UK and Australia
  • B. UK,US and Australia
  • C. Russia, China and UK
  • D. UK, US, and France

Explanation: AUKUS combines Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, whose initials form the name.

Correct answer: UK,US and Australia
Fairly easy
  • A. Malaysia
  • B. UAE
  • C. Turkey
  • D. Maldives

Explanation: Abdulla Shahid is a Maldivian politician and diplomat who served as President of the UN General Assembly during its 76th session.

Correct answer: Maldives
Fairly easy
  • A. Abdulla Shahid
  • B. Volkan Bozkir
  • C. Tijjani Muhammad Bande
  • D. Nasrollah Entezam

Explanation: Abdulla Shahid of the Maldives was elected to preside over the 76th UN General Assembly session for 2021–22.

Correct answer: Abdulla Shahid
Hard
  • A. 74th
  • B. 76th
  • C. 75th
  • D. none of these

Explanation: The UN General Debate in September 2021 was part of the 76th session of the General Assembly.

Correct answer: 76th
Easy
  • A. 5 Years
  • B. 2 Years
  • C. 1 Year
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The President of the UN General Assembly serves for one annual session, normally about one year.

Correct answer: 1 Year
Easy
  • A. Aukus
  • B. Usuka
  • C. Auu
  • D. None of these

Explanation: AUKUS is the defence and security partnership formed by Australia, the UK and the US in September 2021.

Correct answer: Aukus
Moderate
  • A. Japan
  • B. North Korea
  • C. South Korea
  • D. China

Explanation: North Korea announced the testing of a newly developed long-range strategic cruise missile in September 2021, describing it as capable of…

Correct answer: North Korea
Moderate
  • A. Noon Dubai
  • B. Wow Dubai
  • C. Ain Dubai
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Ain Dubai is the giant observation wheel built on Bluewaters Island in Dubai.

Correct answer: Ain Dubai
Very hard
  • A. None of these
  • B. 25
  • C. 27
  • D. 21

Explanation: The 2021 Bright Star military exercise hosted by Egypt involved 21 countries.

Correct answer: 21
Hard
  • A. 32
  • B. 33
  • C. 34
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Taliban's caretaker administration announced in September 2021 contained 33 cabinet members.

Correct answer: 33
Fairly easy
  • A. Mujahid anwar
  • B. Mullah akhtar mansor
  • C. Zabiullah Mujahid
  • D. Mullah Akhunzada

Explanation: Zabihullah Mujahid, a long-time Taliban spokesperson, became the principal spokesman for the interim government.

Correct answer: Zabiullah Mujahid
Moderate
  • A. Mullah Omer
  • B. Mullah Akhunzada
  • C. Mullah Ghani barader
  • D. Mullah Mohammad Hassan AKhund

Explanation: Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund was named acting Prime Minister of the Taliban's interim government.

Correct answer: Mullah Mohammad Hassan AKhund