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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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- A. Makka
- B. Jeddah
- C. Riyadh
- D. Medina
Explanation: Medina became the first Saudi city to receive WHO recognition as a healthy city after meeting the organisation’s standards across its…
Correct answer: Medina- A. UAE
- B. Saudi Arabia
- C. Qatar
- D. Bahrain
Explanation: The UAE was the first Gulf state to formalise citizenship for selected foreigners, including investors, scientists, doctors, specialists…
Correct answer: UAE- A. Italy
- B. Hungary
- C. Spain
- D. Luxembourg
Explanation: Hungary became the first European Union member state to approve China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine.
Correct answer: Hungary- A. Mega Moon
- B. Blue Moon
- C. Wolf Moon
- D. None
Explanation: The first full moon of 2021 was called the Wolf Moon, a traditional name associated with the January full moon.
Correct answer: Wolf Moon- A. 7 January 2021
- B. 2 January 2021
- C. 24 January 2021
- D. None of these
Explanation: Israel opened its embassy in Abu Dhabi on 24 January 2021, following the normalisation agreement between Israel and the UAE.
Correct answer: 24 January 2021- A. None of these
- B. Khalistan Flag
- C. Communist Flag
- D. Nishan Sahib
Explanation: Protesting farmers hoisted the Sikh religious flag, Nishan Sahib, at the Red Fort during India’s 2021 Republic Day protests.
Correct answer: Nishan Sahib- A. Republic Day
- B. Democracy day
- C. Farmers Day
- D. Gandhi Jayanti
Explanation: 26 January is India’s Republic Day, marking the date in 1950 when the Constitution came into force and India became a republic.
Correct answer: Republic Day- A. Denmark
- B. Australia
- C. South Africa
- D. Portugal
Explanation: Australia changed one word in its national anthem, replacing “young” with “one” in the line “for we are young and free.” The change was…
Correct answer: Australia- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 7
- D. 8
Explanation: The UN General Assembly suspended the voting rights of seven member states because of unpaid financial contributions.
Correct answer: 7- A. 23rd Jan 2021
- B. 20th Jan 2021
- C. 25th Jan 2021
- D. None of these
Explanation: Turkey launched its first Istanbul-class frigate on 23 January 2021 under the national MILGEM warship programme.
Correct answer: 23rd Jan 2021- A. Mike Pompeo
- B. Antony J. Blinken
- C. Mark Esper
- D. William Barr
Explanation: Antony Blinken became U.S. secretary of state in January 2021 under President Joe Biden, replacing Mike Pompeo.
Correct answer: Antony J. Blinken- A. Dr. Mark T. Esper
- B. Chuck Hagel
- C. lloyd J. Austin
- D. Ashton Carter
Explanation: Lloyd J. Austin became U.S. secretary of defense in January 2021 and was the first African American to hold the post.
Correct answer: lloyd J. Austin- A. South Korea
- B. Germany
- C. Chile
- D. Italy
Explanation: Giuseppe Conte resigned as prime minister of Italy in January 2021 after losing coalition support.
Correct answer: Italy- A. 88
- B. 78
- C. 68
- D. None of these
Explanation: Joe Biden was 78 when inaugurated on 20 January 2021, making him the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency.
Correct answer: 78- A. Kamala Harris
- B. Robert Frost
- C. Amanda Gorman
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Amanda Gorman recited “The Hill We Climb” at Biden’s inauguration at age 22.
Correct answer: Amanda Gorman- A. Iran
- B. Russia
- C. South Korea
- D. China
Explanation: China sanctioned 28 former Trump administration officials, including Mike Pompeo, after the change of U.S. administration.
Correct answer: China1437. In December 2020, it was noted that Pfizer vaccine may not be suitable for people who are prone to
- A. serious allergic reactions
- B. high blood pressure
- C. catching flu
- D. bleeding
Explanation: Early guidance for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine advised caution for people with a history of serious allergic reactions.
Correct answer: serious allergic reactions- A. 17 January, 2021
- B. 18 January, 2021
- C. 20 January, 2021
- D. 19 January, 2021
Explanation: Joe Biden took the presidential oath on 20 January 2021 at the U.S. Capitol. The inauguration date is fixed by the U.S.
Correct answer: 20 January, 2021- A. Florida
- B. Alaska
- C. New York
- D. California
Explanation: California awarded Biden 55 electoral votes, the largest total of any state in the 2020 election.
Correct answer: California- A. Alex Goldfrab
- B. Willam Hank
- C. Elan wickok
- D. None
Explanation: The climber was identified as Alex Goldfarb, although his name is misspelled in the options.
Correct answer: Alex Goldfrab