General Knowledge Quiz 3, 2010

General Knowledge Quiz 3, 2010

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General Knowledge Quiz for Current Affairs Wikispaces
Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
Done by Timothy Ng, 2010

  1. 1

    The parliament of this state passed a bill in February 2009 to close a US airbase in the country. This move, seen as a condition to increased Russian aid, will affect US operations in Afghanistan.

  2. 2

    Former Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga is under trial at the International Criminal Court for this war crime he allegedly committed during the Second Congo War.

  3. 3

    A global controversy erupted when British Bishop Richard Williamson made this statement in 2001, resulting in his excommunication by The Vatican.

  4. 4

    Following the inconclusive general election in February 2009, Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud party leader, was invited by Israeli President Shimon Perez to form the next government. Which is not true?

  5. 5

    The US government bailed out insurance giant AIG with US$170 billion worth funds. In light of this, public outrage was sparked when AIG paid out bonuses totaling:

  6. 6

    This state in Australia was struck by the worst bush fires in the country’s history that left more than 200 people dead.

  7. 7

    British film "Slumdog Millionaire" swept the 81st Academy Awards, winning top awards including "Best Motion Picture" and "Best Director". In total it won this number of awards.

  8. 8

    The renowned art collection of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent was auctioned in Paris in February 2009. This country tried to stop the sale of 2 bronze sculptures allegedly stolen from it in 1860.

  9. 9

    A military accident occurred in the Atlantic Ocean in February. The accident badly damaged 2 British nuclear-powered vessels carrying nuclear weapons. What happened?

  10. 10

    A court threw out a lawsuit by an American couple against Google that alleged __, by making available photos of their home online, had caused them "mental suffering" and devalued their home.

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