Quiz: Students – how well do you know your current affairs?

As the name suggests, current affairs are never static. 

Prominent people or major events can shape our lives in more ways than we can imagine, making it essential for everyone – including university students – to be aware of the ongoings in their country and the world. 

So, how well do you know your current affairs? 

Take our quiz to find out!

Which of the following Prime Ministers was recently involved in a blackface/brownface scandal?

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Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau

New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson

Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison

Correct! Wrong!

Who uttered these famous words: "I want you to panic."

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Donald Trump

Greta Thunberg

Jane Goodall

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This person is not running for President in 2020 in the US:

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Bernie Sanders

Elizabeth Warren

Andrew Yang

None of the above

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Angela Merkel is Germany’s…

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Chancellor

President

Queen

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Which of the countries below are currently affected by the haze caused by widespread forest fires in Indonesia?

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Malaysia

Singapore

The Philippines

All of the above

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What was the 2019 Hong Kong protest about?

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Protestors are against the government's proposal to allow extradition to mainland China.

Beijing reneged on an agreement to grant open elections for Hong Kong by 2017.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following best describes why the UK is leaving the EU?

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Too many migrants were moving into Britain after the EU was formed.

Because of the region’s rising unemployment.

Because a referendum was held in 2016 to decide whether the UK should leave or remain in the EU.

Correct! Wrong!

What’s happening with British travel firm Thomas Cook?

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The company declared bankruptcy on Monday (Sept 23), suspending operations and leaving thousands of tourists stranded around the world.

The company announced that it would be giving free flights to 10,000 lucky customers from around the world.

Correct! Wrong!

Quiz: Students - how well do you know your current affairs?

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