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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. Iran
  • B. Turkey
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. B & C both

Explanation: Pakistan and Turkey were included in the 2021 US Child Soldiers Prevention Act list, so both options B and C are covered by option D.

Correct answer: B & C both
Very hard
  • A. Monaco
  • B. Belgium
  • C. Vatican State
  • D. Malta

Explanation: Monaco is commonly cited in general-knowledge references as having the world's shortest written constitution, adopted in 1911.

Correct answer: Monaco
Hard
  • A. United States of America
  • B. Iran
  • C. Afghanistan
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly, or Majlis, is the country's unicameral legislature, although legislation is reviewed by the Guardian…

Correct answer: Iran
Moderate
  • A. Naftali Bennett
  • B. Netanyahu
  • C. None of these
  • D. Yair Lapid

Explanation: Yair Lapid became Israel's foreign minister in June 2021 under the rotation agreement of the Bennett-Lapid government.

Correct answer: Yair Lapid
Moderate
  • A. 1911
  • B. 1921
  • C. 1931
  • D. 1941

Explanation: The Chinese Communist Party was founded in 1921, with its First National Congress held in Shanghai and later Jiaxing.

Correct answer: 1921
Hard
  • A. China
  • B. Brazil
  • C. Canada
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: The WHO certified China malaria-free in June 2021 after the country reported no indigenous transmission for several years.

Correct answer: China
Hard
  • A. 29th June
  • B. 30th June
  • C. 28th June
  • D. 11 June

Explanation: World Social Media Day is observed annually on 30 June. The date highlights the global influence of social-media platforms and digital…

Correct answer: 30th June
Moderate
  • A. Ukraine
  • B. Georgia
  • C. Belarus
  • D. Armenia

Explanation: Nikol Pashinyan is the Prime Minister of Armenia. He first became prime minister in 2018 and was re-elected after Armenia’s 2021…

Correct answer: Armenia
Hard
  • A. Health
  • B. Defence
  • C. Education
  • D. Foreign

Explanation: Sajid Javid was appointed the UK’s Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in June 2021.

Correct answer: Health
Very hard
  • A. Hafeez alam
  • B. Muhammad Jamal
  • C. Nisar Ahmed mandokhil
  • D. Ahmed Khan rizwan

Explanation: Justice Mahmud Jamal became the first Muslim appointed to Canada’s Supreme Court in 2021.

Correct answer: Muhammad Jamal
Moderate
  • A. Alpha
  • B. Beta
  • C. Delta
  • D. Gamma

Explanation: At the time this question was written, the Delta variant was regarded as the most transmissible major COVID-19 variant.

Correct answer: Delta
Very hard
  • A. Israel
  • B. USA
  • C. Egypt
  • D. Brazil

Explanation: The remains of Nesher Ramla Homo, an early human population, were discovered at a cement quarry in Israel.

Correct answer: Israel
Moderate
  • A. India
  • B. New Zealand
  • C. Australia
  • D. None of these

Explanation: New Zealand defeated India in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton in 2021.

Correct answer: New Zealand
Hard
  • A. South Korea
  • B. North korea
  • C. Philippine
  • D. Vietnam

Explanation: Benigno Aquino III was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016 and died in 2021 at the age of 61.

Correct answer: Philippine
Hard
  • A. Germany
  • B. Hungary
  • C. None
  • D. Sweden

Explanation: Sweden’s government fell after Prime Minister Stefan Löfven lost a parliamentary vote of no confidence in June 2021.

Correct answer: Sweden
Hard
  • A. Finland
  • B. New Zealand
  • C. Switzerland
  • D. Netherland

Explanation: Laurel Hubbard represented New Zealand and became the first openly transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games.

Correct answer: New Zealand
Hard
  • A. on June 17, 2021
  • B. on June 19, 2021
  • C. on June 18, 2021
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Iran held its presidential election on 18 June 2021, which was won by conservative judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi.

Correct answer: on June 18, 2021
Fairly easy
  • A. Rafael Nadal
  • B. Dominic Thiem
  • C. Andy Murry
  • D. Novak Djokovic

Explanation: Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets to win the 2021 French Open men's singles title.

Correct answer: Novak Djokovic
Fairly easy
  • A. June 19
  • B. April 16
  • C. May 14
  • D. June 13

Explanation: President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making 19 June a US federal holiday.

Correct answer: June 19
Fairly easy
  • A. Japan
  • B. Armenia
  • C. Scotland
  • D. Yemen

Explanation: Nikol Pashinyan became Prime Minister of Armenia after his Civil Contract party won the June 2021 parliamentary election.

Correct answer: Armenia