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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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Easy
  • A. Saudi Arabia
  • B. Iran
  • C. Malaysia
  • D. Turkey

Explanation: Hulusi Akar is a Turkish military officer and politician who served as Turkey’s Chief of General Staff and Defence Minister.

Correct answer: Turkey
Very hard
  • A. 25
  • B. 30
  • C. 40
  • D. 42

Explanation: Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980, so WHO’s 2020 commemorative stamp marked the 40th anniversary.

Correct answer: 40
Hard
  • A. Joseph J. Landsberg
  • B. All of these
  • C. Richard H. Waring
  • D. Nicholas C. Coops

Explanation: Joseph J. Landsberg, Nicholas C. Coops and Richard H. Waring jointly received the 2020 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for contributions to forest…

Correct answer: All of these
Fairly easy
  • A. 1991
  • B. 1992
  • C. 1993
  • D. 1994

Explanation: Aung San Suu Kyi received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights in Myanmar.

Correct answer: 1991
Very hard
  • A. HR-6819
  • B. HR-8642
  • C. HB-6819
  • D. HB-8642

Explanation: The black hole candidate was associated with HR 6819, a triple-star system identified by astronomers at the European Southern Observatory.

Correct answer: HR-6819
Hard
  • A. Sweden
  • B. Sudan
  • C. Nigeria
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Sudan appointed its first ambassador to the United States since 1998 during a period of improving Sudan-US relations.

Correct answer: Sudan
Hard
  • A. March 2021
  • B. March 2022
  • C. May 2022
  • D. May 2021

Explanation: FINA postponed the Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships from 2021 to May 2022 because of disruption caused by the Tokyo Olympics schedule.

Correct answer: May 2022
Moderate
  • A. N. Korea
  • B. China
  • C. Japan
  • D. Russia

Explanation: Russia planned to launch Arktika-M, a satellite designed to monitor the Arctic region and improve weather and environmental observation.

Correct answer: Russia
Very hard
  • A. May 4,and Sept 23
  • B. May 2,and Sept 26
  • C. May 2, and Sept 23
  • D. May 3 and Sept 25

Explanation: In 2020, Astronomy Day was observed on May 2 and September 26. Its dates vary each year because it is generally linked to Saturdays near…

Correct answer: May 2,and Sept 26
Fairly easy
  • A. Colson Whitehead
  • B. Winston Green
  • C. Jericho Brown
  • D. Ava Torech

Explanation: Jericho Brown won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for his collection The Tradition.

Correct answer: Jericho Brown
Easy
  • A. Russia
  • B. Iran
  • C. Usa
  • D. China

Explanation: Tianwen-1 was China's first independent Mars exploration mission, combining an orbiter, lander and rover.

Correct answer: China
Moderate
  • A. Journalism Without Fear or Favour
  • B. Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice
  • C. Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms-This Is Your Right!
  • D. Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation

Explanation: The 2020 World Press Freedom Day theme was Journalism Without Fear or Favour.

Correct answer: Journalism Without Fear or Favour
Easy
  • A. Dani Elves
  • B. Eddie Hall
  • C. Hafthor Bjornsson
  • D. Heath Johnson

Explanation: Icelandic strongman Hafthor Bjornsson lifted 501 kg in May 2020, surpassing the previous 500 kg deadlift record.

Correct answer: Hafthor Bjornsson
Fairly easy
  • A. China
  • B. Russia
  • C. Germany
  • D. USA

Explanation: LIGO has its two principal gravitational-wave observatories in the United States, at Hanford, Washington, and Livingston, Louisiana.

Correct answer: USA
Fairly easy
  • A. India
  • B. Soth Africa
  • C. Australia
  • D. England

Explanation: The 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup was scheduled to be hosted by India.

Correct answer: India
Fairly easy
  • A. Norway
  • B. Serbia
  • C. Russia
  • D. Croatia

Explanation: Serbia received the hosting rights for the 2021 Men's World Boxing Championship after India lost them.

Correct answer: Serbia
Fairly easy
  • A. Argentinosaurus
  • B. Tyrannosaurus
  • C. Spinosauras
  • D. Saharosaurus

Explanation: Spinosaurus was the large Cretaceous predator identified as adapted for swimming, with features including a long, narrow snout and dense…

Correct answer: Spinosauras
Moderate
  • A. Bangladesh
  • B. Infia
  • C. Australia
  • D. West Indies

Explanation: The West Indies hosted the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh hosted the 2020 edition, while India hosted the 2023 edition.

Correct answer: West Indies
Fairly easy
  • A. Norway
  • B. New Zealand
  • C. Switzerland
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Norway ranked first in the 2020 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, also known by its French name RSF.

Correct answer: Norway
Fairly easy
  • A. Lord of the Rings
  • B. Harry Potter
  • C. The Jungle Book
  • D. Jumanji

Explanation: The snake was named after Salazar Slytherin, a character from the Harry Potter series.

Correct answer: Harry Potter