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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. United States
- B. United Kingdom
- C. France
- D. Russia
Explanation: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in June 2020 directing stronger protection for monuments and memorials amid protests…
Correct answer: United States- A. Nepal
- B. China
- C. Pakistan
- D. India
Explanation: China imposed the national security law on Hong Kong on 30 June 2020, giving Beijing wider powers over alleged secession, subversion…
Correct answer: China- A. South Korea
- B. Italy
- C. Japan
- D. China
Explanation: China reported the re-emergence of a tick-borne virus known as severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, sometimes called the tick…
Correct answer: China- A. China
- B. Singapore
- C. The Philippines
- D. dD. Myanmar
Explanation: Myanmar permitted commercial farming or breeding of certain endangered wildlife species, including animals such as tigers and elephants.
Correct answer: dD. Myanmar- A. Torture: step to end it
- B. Torture: a crime against humanity
- C. Torture: united we should stand
- D. Torture: fight against it
Explanation: The 2020 theme was “Torture: a crime against humanity,” emphasising that torture is prohibited under international law and cannot be…
Correct answer: Torture: a crime against humanity- A. Rosco
- B. Aerospace
- C. Energia
- D. Druzar
Explanation: Energia, Russia’s major spacecraft and launch-vehicle corporation, was associated with the planned 2023 private-tourist mission to the…
Correct answer: Energia- A. Michael Swan
- B. Leonard Shaw
- C. George Abell
- D. Michael Martin
Explanation: Micheál Martin became Ireland’s 15th prime minister, or Taoiseach, on 27 June 2020 after a coalition agreement between Fianna Fáil, Fine…
Correct answer: Michael Martin- A. United Nations
- B. UNHRC
- C. UNSC
- D. ICJ
Explanation: The UN Human Rights Council called on Myanmar to create conditions for the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingya refugees.
Correct answer: UNHRC- A. US
- B. China
- C. Iran
- D. Japan
Explanation: Iran announced plans for a permanent naval presence or base in the Indian Ocean to extend its maritime reach.
Correct answer: Iran- A. Germany & Spain
- B. Iran & Qatar
- C. Portugal & Italy & Uruguay
- D. Australia & New Zealand
Explanation: Australia and New Zealand were selected as joint hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Correct answer: Australia & New Zealand1711. Which private foundation is set to become the largest funder of the World Health Organization?
- A. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- B. Gavi, The vaccine Alliance
- C. Ford Foundation
- D. None of These
Explanation: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was expected to become the WHO’s largest private foundation funder.
Correct answer: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation- A. California
- B. Florida
- C. New York
- D. None of these
Explanation: New York repealed Civil Rights Law §50-a, a law that had kept police disciplinary records confidential for decades.
Correct answer: New York- A. 25th June
- B. 28th June
- C. 23rd June
- D. 21st June
Explanation: The United Nations observes International Widows Day on 23 June to draw attention to the poverty, discrimination and violence often faced…
Correct answer: 23rd June- A. Russia
- B. Japan
- C. U.S.A
- D. China
Explanation: Micius, named after an ancient Chinese philosopher, was launched by China in 2016 as the world’s first quantum-communications satellite.
Correct answer: China- A. BeiDou (BDS)
- B. GLONASS
- C. Galileo
- D. Yeon-HI
Explanation: BeiDou, also called BDS, is China’s independently developed satellite-navigation system.
Correct answer: BeiDou (BDS)- A. Four
- B. Six
- C. Five
- D. Seven
Explanation: The UN Security Council has 10 non-permanent members, and five are elected each year for two-year terms.
Correct answer: Five- A. United States
- B. China
- C. Norway
- D. India
Explanation: India held the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in August 2021. The presidency changes monthly among the Council’s members.
Correct answer: India1718. The newly elected President of the 75th UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir belongs to __________?
- A. Turkey
- B. Armenia
- C. Germany
- D. Russia
Explanation: Volkan Bozkir is a Turkish diplomat and politician who presided over the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.
Correct answer: Turkey- A. May 18,2020
- B. June 17,2020
- C. June 20,2020
- D. June 18, 2020
Explanation: India was elected to the UN Security Council on 17 June 2020 for the 2021–2022 term.
Correct answer: June 17,20201720. India elected unopposed as non-permanent member to the UN Security Council with how many votes?
- A. 187
- B. 189
- C. 192
- D. 184
Explanation: India received 184 of the 192 votes cast in the UN General Assembly election.
Correct answer: 184