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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. US
  • B. China
  • C. Japan
  • D. India

Explanation: The United States announced its withdrawal from the WHO in May 2020, accusing the organisation of mishandling the COVID-19 response and…

Correct answer: US
Hard
  • A. 565th
  • B. 567th
  • C. 569th
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Istanbul was conquered by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1453, so 2020 marked its 567th anniversary. The calculation is 2020 minus 1453.

Correct answer: 567th
Hard
  • A. May 26,2020
  • B. May 27,2020
  • C. May 30,2020
  • D. May 31,2020

Explanation: The WHO Foundation was announced on 27 May 2020 as an independent legal entity intended to broaden fundraising beyond governments.

Correct answer: May 27,2020
Very hard
  • A. Malyasian United Front
  • B. People's Democratic Party
  • C. Democratic Front of Malaysia
  • D. United Indigenous Party

Explanation: Mahathir co-founded Malaysia's Bersatu party, formally called the United Indigenous Party of Malaysia.

Correct answer: United Indigenous Party
Moderate
  • A. May 27,2020
  • B. May 28,2020
  • C. May 29,2020
  • D. May 30,2020

Explanation: China's National People's Congress approved the Hong Kong national security legislation on 28 May 2020, although the law was formally…

Correct answer: May 28,2020
Fairly easy
  • A. Cyclone Ambar
  • B. Cylone Amphan
  • C. Cyclone Philan
  • D. Cyckone Pahan

Explanation: Cyclone Amphan struck coastal areas of India and Bangladesh in May 2020, causing deaths, displacement and extensive damage.

Correct answer: Cylone Amphan
Easy
  • A. China
  • B. Myanmar
  • C. Nepal
  • D. Bangladesh

Explanation: Nepal's revised map included Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura, areas also claimed by India.

Correct answer: Nepal
Fairly easy
  • A. May 21st
  • B. May 19th
  • C. May 18th
  • D. May 22nd

Explanation: The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed annually on 22 May.

Correct answer: May 22nd
Hard
  • A. India
  • B. Sri Lanka
  • C. Australia
  • D. England

Explanation: Sri Lanka suspended plans for a proposed international cricket stadium at Homagama in May 2020 after strong opposition and concerns about…

Correct answer: Sri Lanka
Easy
  • A. Japan
  • B. North Korea
  • C. Russia
  • D. China

Explanation: Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act is primarily aimed at preventing political and electoral interference by China.

Correct answer: China
Hard
  • A. Mahmoud Hussain
  • B. Zeina Khodr
  • C. Aiman Ali
  • D. Fariba Adelkhah

Explanation: Fariba Adelkhah, a French-Iranian anthropologist, was sentenced in Iran in 2020 on national-security-related charges.

Correct answer: Fariba Adelkhah
Fairly easy
  • A. 70th
  • B. 71st
  • C. 72nd
  • D. 73rd

Explanation: The 73rd World Health Assembly was held virtually on 18–19 May 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Correct answer: 73rd
Fairly easy
  • A. France
  • B. Italy
  • C. Spain
  • D. Germany

Explanation: Germany’s Bundesliga became the first major European football league to resume its season after the COVID-19 lockdown, restarting in May…

Correct answer: Germany
Fairly easy
  • A. South Korea
  • B. Israel
  • C. North Korea
  • D. Taiwan

Explanation: The United States criticised Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Assembly, arguing that Taiwan’s public-health experience could…

Correct answer: Taiwan
Fairly easy
  • A. Adil Najam
  • B. Moncef Mohamed Slaoui
  • C. Dr.Amjad Ali
  • D. Dr.Fahad khan

Explanation: Donald Trump appointed Moncef Mohamed Slaoui, a Moroccan-American pharmaceutical executive, to lead Operation Warp Speed for developing…

Correct answer: Moncef Mohamed Slaoui
Hard
  • A. Germany
  • B. Italy
  • C. France
  • D. Brazil

Explanation: Italy developed the I-Feel You smart bracelet to alert users when they came too close to one another.

Correct answer: Italy
Hard
  • A. AIDS
  • B. Malaria
  • C. Polio
  • D. Covid-19

Explanation: 18 May is World AIDS Vaccine Day, also called HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.

Correct answer: AIDS
Very hard
  • A. Iran
  • B. Japan
  • C. USA
  • D. Germany

Explanation: Japan launched its first Space Operations Squadron on 18 May 2020 to monitor space and protect the country’s satellites from possible…

Correct answer: Japan
Fairly easy
  • A. Asia
  • B. North America
  • C. Africa
  • D. Europe

Explanation: A UN Economic Commission for Africa report warned that Africa could suffer as many as 300,000 COVID-19 deaths in 2020 under certain…

Correct answer: Africa
Fairly easy
  • A. April 16th
  • B. April 17th
  • C. April 18th
  • D. April 19th

Explanation: World Hemophilia Day is observed on 17 April, the birthday of Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.

Correct answer: April 17th