Which famous musician passed away in December 2020 at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of hits such as “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean on Me”.
a) Ray Charles
b) Stevie Wonder
c) Bill Withers
d) Marvin Gaye
Answer: c) Bill Withers
In December 2020, which country’s government announced that it has successfully launched a new communications satellite, capable of providing high-speed internet access to remote regions.
a) United States
b) China
c) Russia
d) Japan
Answer: b) China
Which country’s government announced in December 2020 that it will establish a new national park, covering an area of over 3 million hectares and protecting the world’s largest tropical peatland.
a) Brazil
b) Indonesia
c) Congo
d) Malaysia
Answer: b) Indonesia
In December 2020, which European country’s government announced that it will extend its nationwide lockdown, in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
a) Spain
b) Italy
c) Germany
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) Italy
Which African country’s government announced in December 2020 that it has begun constructing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, despite ongoing disputes with downstream countries over water rights.
a) Ethiopia
b) Egypt
c) Sudan
d) Kenya
Answer: a) Ethiopia
In December 2020, which country’s government announced that it will launch a new initiative to combat climate change, including planting 5 billion trees over the next five years.
a) United States
b) China
c) India
d) Brazil
Answer: c) India
Which tech company announced in December 2020 that it will acquire fitness startup Fitbit for $2.1 billion.
a) Amazon
b) Facebook
c) Google
d) Apple
Answer: c) Google
In December 2020, which country’s government announced that it will establish a new national park, covering an area of over 6 million hectares and protecting the world’s largest coral reef system.
a) Australia
b) Indonesia
c) Philippines
d) Thailand
Answer: a) Australia
Which country’s government announced in December 2020 that it will close its border with the United Kingdom due to concerns over a new strain of the coronavirus.
a) France
b) Germany
c) Italy
d) Spain
Answer: a) France
In December 2020, which country’s government announced that it will impose a ban on single-use plastics, including straws, utensils, and bags, starting in 2021.
a) Canada
b) United Kingdom
c) France
d) Australia
Answer: b) United Kingdom