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1
Singapore’s medtech sector and locally made medical devices have been praised for:
Dependence on foreign technology
Innovative capabilities and global competitiveness
Low production costs
Simplicity of use
2
What financial issue is highlighted for one-quarter of Singapore's Gen Z in a recent bank poll?
High rates of student loan debt
Excessive spending on luxury items
Insufficient financial planning for the future
Increased reliance on credit cards
3
What innovative approach are local designers in Singapore taking with old clothes?
Donating old clothes to charity shops.
Turning old clothes into bespoke designer pieces.
Organizing large-scale clothing swaps.
Recycling them.
4
What impact does social media addiction have on young people?
More social connections and improved relationships
Improved academic performance
Increased self-esteem
Decreased mental health and emotional well-being
5
What is the primary concern raised by experts in Australia regarding the potential switch to nuclear power?
Concerns about the environmental impact of nuclear waste
High financial cost of nuclear energy
Political resistance from neighboring countries
Favorable conditions for renewable energy sources
6
What is the goal of Singapore’s National Cybersecurity Strategy update?
To develop a national AI system for cybersecurity
To protect critical systems from cyber threats
To increase the number of cybersecurity professionals
To encourage international cybersecurity partnerships
7
Singapore has proposed a law to prevent victims from sending money to scammers, even when they insist on doing so.
False
True
8
Which initiative is aimed at increasing philanthropic funding for nature conservation in Singapore?
Singapore Biodiversity Initiative
Singapore Green Fund
Temasek Trust-backed alliance
National Conservation Strategy
9
Cultural factors fully explain SG's declining fertility rate.
False
True
10
What was one major factor in the decline of X's reputation?
Shift in user demographics
Mismanagement of user data
Increased competition from other platforms
Changes to content moderation and policies
11
Social media addiction can lead to loneliness, isolation, and self-harm among young people.
False
True
12
What is the best response to the increasing nuclear threat between countries like Russia and the West?
Fostering economic competition
Increasing the number of nuclear weapons
Strengthening global arms control treaties
Forming military alliances
13
What concern does the Duchess of Sussex raise about social media?
Social media companies are allowed to regulate themselves.
Social media has led to the loss of humanity.
Social media platforms are a source of misinformation.
The overuse of social media platforms by young people.
14
How can green businesses contribute to long-term economic prosperity?
By promoting sustainable practices and reducing environmental damage
By working around government regulation
By spending less money on R&D
By focusing on profits
15
Celebrating 75 years of women in the police force helps to:
Re-evaluate training methods to suit women
Recognize the importance of gender equality in law enforcement
Increase retirement age for female officers
Recruit more female officers
16
How does UNESCO’s recognition of the kebaya impact Singapore?
It secures the Peranakan identity
It boosts local tourism and economic growth
It strengthens SG cultural preservation efforts
It strengthens ties within the ASEAN region
17
What is the significance of the Chinese dialect groups in Singapore celebrating the Qixi Festival?
It is a romantic holiday, akin to V-day for Chinese.
It is an effort to revive and celebrate traditional Chinese customs.
It focuses on the preservation of Singapore's identity.
It marks the beginning of Chinese New Year.
18
What is the significance of Indian women entering non-traditional jobs like electricians and e-rickshaw drivers?
It signifies a larger economic shift toward technology-driven sectors
It addresses the skills gap in male-dominated industries
Challenge societal gender roles; expands economic opportunities for women
It is part of a government initiative to promote gender equality
19
The trend of simplifying song lyrics in recent years is mainly due to:
An effort to promote classical music
An increase in live music performances
A decrease in music production quality
Changes in audience preferences for easy-to-understand lyrics
20
What is the main significance of South Korea's recent ruling on the rights of same-sex couples?
It sparks hope for a change in societal attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights.
It bans discrimination based on sexual orientation.
It legalizes same-sex marriage.
It provides financial support to same-sex couples.
21
The restaging of a play about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was to crowdfund an individual's treatment.
False
True
22
Giant art installations (eg. durians & noodles) in neighborhoods are designed to promote local pride.
False
True
23
The sale of illegal health products in Singapore is regulated strictly and not a serious problem.
True
False
24
What skill is expected to be most in demand as technology continues to advance?
Traditional craftsmanship
Data analysis and artificial intelligence
Writing skills
Hawker/F&B
25
According to Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, leaders must ensure that government policies must:
Build a better future for successive generations
Prioritize education
Focus heavily on economic growth
Satisfy current voters
26
What is the primary change to Singapore’s Gifted Education Programme (GEP)?
All schools are to offer stretch programmes for their students
There will be no more GEP
More focus on social skills
More focus on sports
27
According to a YouGov survey, what is the primary use of Tinder in Singapore?
For casual socialising.
For finding long-term relationships.
For networking opportunities
For casual hook-ups.
28
The retention of the Siglap HDB block highlights:
A need to increase housing density
The unimportance of everyday structures
A trend of demolishing old buildings
The value of ordinary buildings in heritage conservation
29
As of 2023, the number of millionaires in Singapore surpassed:
333 000
222 000
444 000
555 000
30
Which event was highlighted in President Tharman’s National Day message on Facebook?
SG Olympic athletes' courage
Global sustainable issues
Singapore’s economic recovery
Rising international tensions
31
What psychological barrier is highlighted in the survey about Singaporeans’ reluctance to help strangers?
Trust issues due to widespread scams
Cultural reluctance to approach unfamiliar people
Fear of personal injury
Lack of government protection for Good Samaritans
32
The number of students enrolling in the NUS Arts and Social Sciences faculty has decreased by ___ since 2019
nearly 1/5
nearly 1/2
nearly 1/4
nearly 1/3
33
What aspect of public health is most at risk due to climate change, according to the report?
Access to A&E Department
Mental health due to climate-related stress
The spread of infectious diseases
The rise of heat-related illnesses and respiratory conditions
34
What action has China vowed to take in response to the recent murder of a student?
Send teachers for training
Crack down on school bullying.
Close down problematic schools.
Increase funding for schools.
35
According to the UN, Africa was the continent most affected by climate and weather disasters in 2022.
True
False
36
What was the main source of controversy regarding the mural of a Samsui woman in Singapore?
The use of public art to make political statements
Concerns about accurate representation of historical figures
Sending wrong message about smoking and health
The depiction of a national hero
37
The growing number of mixed-race families in Singapore challenges traditional ideas of identity and race.
True
False
38
Deepfake technology can be particularly harmful because it can be used to:
start a war
create realistic fake videos that undermine privacy & democracy
cause fear among citizens
cyberbully
39
Singapore’s recent efforts in reducing plastic use include a complete ban on all single-use plastics.
True
False
40
What can be done to improve support for adults with autism in Singapore?
Focus all attention on medical research
Put them in mainstream employment opportunities
Bridge the gaps in support systems to improve quality of life
Focus on upstream policies that cater to children with autism
41
France and Germany are planning to train imams locally, which has caused some uncertainty.
True
False
42
What is a key factor that contributes to the exploitation of young girls in India?
Promises of deceptive job offers & better life opportunities
Growing demand for sexual exploitation online
Cultural normalization of exploitation in certain regions
Lack of effective law enforcement
43
How are young people in Beijing playing a role in addressing climate change?
Pressuring the government to invest in fossil fuels
Advocating for the continued use of coal power
Leading grassroots environmental campaigns
Organizing international climate conferences
44
Japan’s Foreign Minister has raised concerns about the military expansion of South Korea.
True
False
45
Why is South Africa planning to dish up more zebra?
To increase tourism in the country.
To boost jobs and conservation efforts.
To export zebra meat to other countries.
To provide more meat options for the public.
46
An 89-year-old app developer in Japan credits their learning journey to:
YouTube videos
Community classes
ChatGPT as a mentor
An in-person tutor
47
What is the primary challenge in combating child sex abuse?
Lack of education on the issue
Transnational nature of crime
Lack of medical support for survivors
Lack of government funding
48
China’s aging population and declining birth rate will likely have no significant impact on its economy in the future.
True
False
49
Singapore’s financial institutions are falling behind global standards for gender parity.
True
False
50
What is one key factor contributing to the decline in donations and volunteer time in Singapore in 2023?
Shift in priorities towards personal wealth
Government-imposed restrictions on charitable donations
Economic recession
Increased public skepticism due to mismanagement
51
What is one benefit of flexible work arrangements (FWAs)?
They can help maintain work-life balance
They eliminate gender-related pay gaps
They encourage only men to take leadership roles
They provide women with more time for child care
52
The Indonesian government has used social media to make politicians publicly accountable for their actions.
True
False
53
What new strategy is Singapore implementing to widen access to mental health services?
Offering free mental health services to all residents
Launching an AI mental health app
Moving mental health services into the community
Building new mental health hospitals
