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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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1741. Which basketball legend has pledged to donate $100 million in fight for racial equality in the wake of protests breaking out across the US and around the world following the death of George Floyd?

Fairly easy
  • A. Lebron James
  • B. Michael Jordan
  • C. Kevin Durant
  • D. Chris Paul

Explanation: Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand pledged $100 million over 10 years to organisations working for racial equality and social justice.

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Correct answer: Michael Jordan

1742. The parliament of Hong Kong approved a bill that criminalized disrespect of China's national anthem (March of the volunteers) with penalties of up to three years jail as well as fines of up to HK$50,000 on___________?

Hard
  • A. June 3,2020
  • B. June 5,2020
  • C. June 4,2020
  • D. June 6,2020

Explanation: Hong Kong’s legislature passed the national anthem law on 4 June 2020, making insults to China’s anthem punishable by imprisonment and…

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Correct answer: June 4,2020

1743. Which among the following space agencies recently launched astronauts to the ISS on a commercially-made spacecraft after almost nine years?

Easy
  • A. ESA
  • B. CNSA
  • C. Roscosmos
  • D. NASA

Explanation: NASA launched astronauts to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon in May 2020.

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Correct answer: NASA

1744. Which among the following countries has seen widespread protests over the death of African American George Floyd in police custody?

Easy
  • A. UK
  • B. US
  • C. Australia
  • D. Netherlands

Explanation: George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis, United States, triggering widespread protests across the country and solidarity…

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Correct answer: US

1745. In the wake of the violent protests over George Floyd's death, which movement was labelled as a terrorist organisation by Donald Trump?

Fairly easy
  • A. BlackRights
  • B. Antifa
  • C. Intafida
  • D. America For All

Explanation: Donald Trump said he would designate Antifa as a terrorist organisation during the unrest following George Floyd’s death.

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Correct answer: Antifa

1746. Recently, which country has proposed an expansion of the G7 by including India, Australia, South Korea and Russia in the grouping of the largest advanced economies.

Moderate
  • A. France
  • B. Canada
  • C. Unites States of America
  • D. Japan

Explanation: The United States proposed expanding the G7 to include India, Australia, South Korea and potentially Russia, creating a grouping often…

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Correct answer: Unites States of America

1747. President Donald Trump signed into law the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act on___________?

Hard
  • A. June 2,2020
  • B. June 12,2020
  • C. June 26,2020
  • D. June 17,2020

Explanation: President Donald Trump signed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act into law on 17 June 2020.

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Correct answer: June 17,2020

1748. What is the new name of NASA's WFIRST Hubble Telescope?

Moderate
  • A. Nancy Grace Roman
  • B. James E. Webb
  • C. Thomas O Paine
  • D. Richard H Truly

Explanation: NASA renamed the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope, or WFIRST, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

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Correct answer: Nancy Grace Roman

1749. Name the children's book which was released online for free by JK Rowling during the cronavirus lockdown.

Moderate
  • A. The Wizard's World
  • B. Isaberg
  • C. Ickabog
  • D. Witcher's Den

Explanation: J.K. Rowling released The Ickabog online for children during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Correct answer: Ickabog

1750. On 14 June 2020, the __________ birthday anniversary of Donald trump was celebrated?

Moderate
  • A. 70th
  • B. 72nd
  • C. None of these
  • D. 74th

Explanation: Donald Trump was born on 14 June 1946, so his birthday in 2020 marked his 74th birthday. The calculation is 2020 minus 1946.

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Correct answer: 74th

1751. Recently scientists have found that the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs( 60 million years ago) hit at 'deadliest possible' angle(40-60). Identify the asteroid?

Hard
  • A. Chicxulub
  • B. Acraman
  • C. Vredefort
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Chicxulub asteroid struck near present-day Mexico and caused the mass extinction that ended the dinosaurs’ era.

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Correct answer: Chicxulub

1752. Which european commercial airline was victim of a cyber security attack in which details of around nine million customers were stolen?

Hard
  • A. Ryanair
  • B. Easy Jet
  • C. Jet Airways
  • D. British Airways

Explanation: EasyJet disclosed a cyberattack in which details linked to about nine million customers were accessed.

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Correct answer: Easy Jet

1753. Where is the headquarters of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) located?

Moderate
  • A. Geneva
  • B. Paris
  • C. New York
  • D. Washington D.C

Explanation: UNFPA is headquartered in New York, where it operates as the United Nations agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and…

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Correct answer: New York

1754. Mark Rutte, who was seen in news recently, is the Prime Minister of which country?

Easy
  • A. Germany
  • B. Italy
  • C. France
  • D. Netherlands

Explanation: Mark Rutte was the long-serving Prime Minister of the Netherlands before becoming NATO Secretary General in 2024.

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Correct answer: Netherlands

1755. Who is winner of U.S. open 2020 tennis tournament ?

Fairly easy
  • A. Dominic Thiem
  • B. Nick Jones
  • C. Tiger Hill
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev in the 2020 US Open men’s singles final, becoming Austria’s first male Grand Slam singles…

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Correct answer: Dominic Thiem

1756. The World Athletics Championships has been Postponed till which year?

Hard
  • A. 2020
  • B. 2022
  • C. 2021
  • D. Mid 2021

Explanation: The 2021 World Athletics Championships in Eugene were moved to 2022 because the Tokyo Olympics had been postponed to 2021.

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Correct answer: 2022

1757. According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020) report released by FAO, the total forest area of the world is___________, making 31% of the total land area.

Very hard
  • A. 2.01 Billion Hectares
  • B. 3.06 Billion Hectares
  • C. 5.06 Billion Hectares
  • D. 4.06 Billion Hectares

Explanation: FAO’s FRA 2020 estimated the world’s forests at about 4.06 billion hectares, equal to roughly 31% of global land area.

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Correct answer: 4.06 Billion Hectares

1758. According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020) report, which continent has the highest annual rate of forest gain in the period of 2010-2020?

Hard
  • A. Asia
  • B. Africa
  • C. South America
  • D. Australia

Explanation: Asia recorded the highest annual rate of forest gain during 2010–2020, largely because of afforestation and natural forest expansion in…

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Correct answer: Asia

1759. According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020) report, which continent has the highest annual rate of forest loss in the period of 2010-2020?

Hard
  • A. Australia
  • B. Africa
  • C. South America
  • D. Asia

Explanation: Africa had the highest annual rate of forest loss in 2010–2020, while South America also experienced substantial loss.

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Correct answer: Africa

1760. which group of countries became the first to create a "Travel Bubble" allowing their citizens to travel freely between their borders during the cronavirus pandemic?

Hard
  • A. Scandavian States
  • B. Caucasian States
  • C. Baltic States
  • D. Benelux Union

Explanation: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania formed the first Baltic travel bubble during the pandemic, allowing freer movement among their three…

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Correct answer: Baltic States
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