Events & Figures Trivia
Question: Who took the helm of the Labour Party in April 2020, like a cool captain on a mission?
Answer: Keir Starmer
Question: What’s the first name of the ultra-slick Mr Rees-Mogg, straight out of a British period piece?
Answer: Jacob
Question: After a dramatic twist in history, Francisco Franco’s remains were reburied in Oct 2019. He once ruled which country?
Answer: Spain
Question: Which country’s leader, Leo Varadkar, played a key cameo in the Brexit saga?
Answer: Ireland
Question: When Chile went off-script, the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference shifted its stage to which European capital?
Answer: Madrid
Question: Like a cliffhanger ending, Brexit got extended to which month in 2020?
Answer: January
Question: Who was the UK Labour leader that took a hard hit in the 2019 General Election?
Answer: Jeremy Corbyn
Question: In December 2019, which country stirred the pot by banning Muslims from a new citizenship process?
Answer: India
Question: Which Asian hotspot hosted the 2019 G20 summit, serving tech vibes and sushi dreams?
Answer: Japan
Question: In a real-life action scene, the final IS territory was liberated in which country?
Answer: Syria
Question: Here’s a riddle for the eco-warriors: What word follows “Extinction” in that fiery environmental group’s name?
Answer: Rebellion
Environment & Disasters Trivia
Question: When South Wales and Yorkshire decided to make a splash in February 2020, which weather mischief stirred up all the trouble?
Answer: Rain
Question: Which part of Australia found itself in a fiery showdown with bushfires in early November 2019?
Answer: New South Wales
Question: In October 2019, China threw a revolutionary party to mark a milestone in its communist journey—what was the anniversary?
Answer: 70th
Music Trivia
Question: Which band dropped a hot update in December 2019 by announcing that former member John Frusciante was making a comeback, like a rock star returning to center stage?
Answer: Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Question: Which Italian songbird livestreamed a soulful concert straight from Milan's majestic cathedral on Easter Sunday?
Answer: Andrea Bocelli
Question: In a heist straight out of a thriller, what was the name of Bernie Ecclestone's daughter whose London mansion was burgled in December 2019?
Answer: Tamara
Question: When the new 2018 Star Wars movie was unveiled, it was billed as the epic 'Rise of' what?
Answer: Skywalker
Question: In July 2019, singer ASAP Rocky found himself in a courtroom drama. In which country did his trial take place?
Answer: Sweden
Question: Which rapper announced her retirement to focus on family life in September 2019, leaving fans in a flurry of surprise and emotion?
Answer: Nicki Minaj
Politics Trivia
Question: Who is the future presidential vibe with a name that carries hope in US politics?
Answer: Bernie
Question: After a Hong Kong twist, which self-governing state revived its bookselling scene?
Answer: Taiwan
Question: Which South Korean tech titan’s chairman landed in jail over union sabotage?
Answer: Samsung
Question: In a Brexit cliffhanger, Boris Johnson promised an exit by the end of which month?
Answer: January
Question: Who is the Vermont senator who charged into the Nevada caucuses to take on Trump?
Answer: Bernie Sanders
Question: On his first official trip in February 2020, which vibrant country did President Trump visit?
Answer: India
Question: In a major automotive shakeup, Fiat Chrysler merged with which company?
Answer: Peugeot
Question: Which friendly northern nation re-elected Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister in October 2019?
Answer: Canada
Question: Who stepped into the UK’s top seat as Prime Minister in July 2019?
Answer: Boris Johnson
Question: Justin Trudeau was re-elected as leader of which country in October 2019?
Answer: Canada
Question: Which country, under Justin Trudeau, planned to kick single-use plastics to the curb?
Answer: Canada
Question: In a dramatic twist, leaders of which Spanish region’s independence movement were jailed in October 2019?
Answer: Catalonia
Question: In Boris Johnson’s star-studded cabinet, which role did Priti Patel snag?
Answer: Home Secretary
Question: What quirky codename labels the UK government’s regular emergency briefing sessions?
Answer: Cobra
Question: As the Brexit saga continued, the EU pushed the exit to which month of 2020?
Answer: January
Question: Which UK political party saw leadership battles with Starmer, Nandy, and Long-Bailey?
Answer: Labour
Question: Which country’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, clinched the Nobel Peace Prize for making peace with Eritrea?
Answer: Ethiopia
Question: Where can you find President Trump’s iconic Mar-A-Lago resort, soaking up the sun?
Answer: Florida
Question: Who doubles as both the UK's First Secretary of State and its Foreign Secretary?
Answer: Dominic Raab
Question: Boris Johnson’s fiancé, expecting a baby, relaunched her bookselling biz in which self-governing state?
Answer: Taiwan
Question: Which country's leader, Leo Varadkar, revealed in April 2020 that he’d work one day a week as a doctor?
Answer: Ireland
Sports & Entertainment Trivia
Question: Which side delivered a knockout blow by ousting 92019 champions Liverpool from the 2020 Champion's League?
Answer: Atletico Madrid
Question: After 35 years of unforgettable drama, which EastEnders icon bid farewell for good?
Answer: Dot Cotton
Question: Which US comedian, known for his quick wit, found himself in a car crash in Los Angeles in September 2019?
Answer: Kevin Hart
Question: In a chic French twist, which town played host to the 2019 G7 summit?
Answer: Biarritz
Question: Which US state's forests unexpectedly turned into a bonfire of passion in October 2019?
Answer: California
Question: When Gal Gadot and a crew of celebs hit Instagram for a sing-along, which classic tune did they choose?
Answer: Imagine
Question: Which sleek iPhone model did Apple unveil in September 2019, stirring up tech excitement?
Answer: 11
Question: In the 2019 reboot of 'The Addams Family,' which superstar lent her voice to the ever-mysterious Morticia?
Answer: Charlize Theron
Question: Which bustling city set the stage for the Rugby World Cup final, igniting global passion?
Answer: Tokyo
Question: Which fan-favorite game invited players to explore fresh adventures with its 'New Horizons' edition in March 2020?
Answer: Animal Crossing
Question: On 23rd April 2020, which saint got his day in the spotlight with celebrations of his namesake?
Answer: George
Question: In British politics, what’s the surname of Health Secretary Matt known for making bold moves?
Answer: Hancock
Question: Which British comedian bagged a £2 million Netflix deal for his edgy show 'After Life'?
Answer: Ricky Gervais
Question: The creators of Downton Abbey premiered a new series named after which posh part of London?
Answer: Belgravia
Question: After 73 epic episodes, which legendary show ended in May 2019, leaving fans both relieved and nostalgic?
Answer: Game of Thrones
Question: Which crafty competition show made the jump from BBC2 to BBC1 in April 2020, stitching together excitement?
Answer: Great British Sewing Bee
Current Events Trivia
Question: When a dive boat caught fire, tragically claiming 25 lives, in which US state did the blaze occur?
Answer: California
Question: Which first name does body coach Mr Wicks sport as he launched free online PE lessons for kids?
Answer: Joe
Question: Which sun-drenched country recorded its hottest day ever in December 2019?
Answer: Australia
Question: What fiery disaster struck the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris in 2019?
Answer: Fire
Question: In a twist of royal drama, which posh London district lent its name to a new show by the creators of Downton Abbey?
Answer: Belgravia
Question: Which royal rebel postponed her May 2020 wedding, turning the palace chatter into headlines?
Answer: Princess Beatrice
Question: What is the first name of writer Atwood, who unveiled a new novel in September 2019?
Answer: Margaret
Question: Who is the billionaire rapper flexing a $1.3 billion net worth according to Forbes in April 2020?
Answer: Kanye West
Question: Who lent her captivating voice to Morticia in the 2019 reboot of 'The Addams Family'?
Answer: Charlize Theron
Question: Which country witnessed a dramatic volcanic eruption on White Island in December 2019?
Answer: New Zealand
Question: Which bustling US city experienced a 3.7 magnitude earthquake on 22 April 2020?
Answer: Los Angeles
Question: Where did you catch the epic 'Big Night In' TV event in April 2020—on which channel?
Answer: BBC1
Question: In April 2020, what new name did Office 365 adopt, sparking a rebrand buzz in tech circles?
Answer: Microsoft 365
Question: In August 2019, which country saw Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resign, stirring up a political shake-up?
Answer: Italy
Question: Once again, which country faced nature's fury with a volcanic eruption on White Island in December 2019?
Answer: New Zealand
Question: Revisiting the shake-up: Which US city felt a 3.7 magnitude earthquake on 22 April 2020?
Answer: Los Angeles
Question: Which sun-soaked islands had their flights disrupted by a wild sandstorm in February 2020?
Answer: Canary Islands
Question: During the 23rd April 'Big Night In', which charity teamed up with Children in Need to double the fun?
Answer: Comic Relief
Question: UEFA hit the pause button in March 2020, postponing Euro 2020 by how many months?
Answer: 12
Question: Which year gave us climate change icon Greta Thunberg, born and ready to make waves?
Answer: 2003
Question: Which country was once led by the controversial Robert Mugabe, who passed away in September 2019?
Answer: Zimbabwe
Question: In which vibrant country does the Knesset serve as the parliament?
Answer: Israel
Question: What is the first name of WikiLeaks founder Assange, who battled extradition to the US in 2020?
Answer: Julian
Transportation Trivia
Question: Virgin's airline took a nosedive—collapsing in which country in April 2020?
Answer: Australia
Question: Which company revved up excitement by unveiling its new 'Defender' model in September 2019?
Answer: Land Rover
Question: Which country decided to break the silence on commercial whaling after a 33-year pause?
Answer: Japan
Question: The last VW Beetle rolled off the assembly line like the end of an era in which country during summer 2019?
Answer: Mexico
Question: Which company's aircraft were kept grounded in 2019 due to safety drama?
Answer: Boeing
Miscellaneous Current Affairs Trivia
Question: India and which country share a dramatic tug-of-war over the territory of Kashmir?
Answer: Pakistan
Question: Ramadan, the sacred month filled with reflection and fasting, belongs to which religion?
Answer: Islam
Question: In a quirky twist of brand names, what word comes before Ashley in the name of the British brand that went into liquidation in March 2020?
Answer: Laura