Current Events and General Knowledge Quiz

Which two countries have escalated their long-standing conflict by using drone attacks on each other's military targets for the first time?

• India and Pakistan

• China and Nepal

• North Korea and South Korea

Why did students in Edinburgh lose access to their online revision materials last week?

• A storm damaged vital IT network equipment

• An unexpected software update caused widespread technical issues

• A cyber attack forced a reset of student passwords

More than two million people attended a concert last week by which pop star, making it the biggest show of her career?

• Lady Gaga

• Beyoncé

• Taylor Swift

What is the name of the act representing the United Kingdom at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

• Three Day Week

• The Saturdays

• Remember Monday

Which country's prime minister told Donald Trump that his country is 'not for sale - ever', during their meeting last week?

• Ukraine

• Mexico

• Canada

Zhao Xintong made history last week by becoming the first Chinese player to win what?

• A tennis grand slam title

• The World Snooker Championship

• A Formula One title

What visual signal does the Catholic Church use to show whether a new pope has been chosen during the conclave?

• Flags are flown above the Vatican

• Smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney

• Bells are rung from the Vatican tower

Which fictional character recently celebrated the 80th anniversary of their first appearance?

• Winnie the Pooh

• Thomas the Tank Engine

• Tintin

Celebrations were held around the UK last week to mark VE Day. What does VE stand for?

• Victory in Europe

• Victory for England

• Veteran Endurance

True or false, the UK government has rejected a trade deal with the United States and announced a new wave of tariffs against America?