News Quiz 2022

News Quiz 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022.  Her reign she saw massive social upheavals, economic shifts and family scandals. How many years did her reign last?

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In February 2022, Russia launched the so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine, following years of sporadic fighting in the east of Ukraine. Both Ukraine and Russia were previously part of the Soviet Union, which ceased to exist in ___?

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An awkward moment occurred at the Oscars 2022, when the host, comedian Chris Rock, got slapped in the face after making an off-colour joke. Who was the slapper?

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The Winter Olympics were held in Beijing in February 2022 amid tight coronavirus restrictions. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was at the centre of a controversy because she …

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Anti-government protests erupted across Iran after a young woman, Mahsa Amini, died in custody in September 2022 following her arrest for…

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The new British PM Liz Truss took office in August 2022 promising to rescue the country from economic recession and stepped down after __ days in office.

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In January 2022, a 57-year old man from the USA underwent a groundbreaking procedure receiving a heart transplant from a genetically modified animal. Which animal was the donor?

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Which tennis player heading to the 2022 Australian Open was detained at the airport and later refused entry to Australia because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19?

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Several politicians resurrected their political careers and made stunning comebacks in 2022. Which one did not win the election last year?

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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was overshadowed by the controversy over the appalling conditions of the migrant construction workers. Argentina won for the 3rd time. But which country became the first African team to reach the semi-final?

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