Current Events Quiz T3 T4 2018

Question 1

Which country repealed its laws which had previously criminalised homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 2

In which country were 1000+ people killed in a tsunami triggered by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Question 3

Over 200 people drowned when a ferry sank crossing Africa’s largest lake. What is its name?

Accepted Answer

Lake Victoria

Question 4

The government of which country has started the process of seizing land from white farm owners?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

Question 5

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Lombok killing more than 380 people in which Asian nation?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Question 6

Ex-cricketer Imran Khan was elected President of which country?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan

Question 7

Which NBA team signed LeBron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers?

Accepted Answer

LA Lakers

Question 8

This year marked which anniversary of women’s suffrage in NZ?

Accepted Answer

125 years.

Question 9

Over 13 million people face starvation in a man-made famine in which country?

Accepted Answer

Yemen

Question 10

Donald Trump claims to be great due to his efforts in negotiating with which Asian country?

Accepted Answer

North Korea

Question 11

Who is the new Prime Minister of Australia?

Accepted Answer

Scott Morrison

Question 12

At least 222 people were killed by flooding in which Asian country?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 13

In which country was a rescue operation launched for a team trapped in a cave for 9 days?

Accepted Answer

Thailand

Question 14

Which country won the 2018 Football World Cup?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 15

Which country hosted the 2018 Football World Cup?

Accepted Answer

Russia

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