Global Current Events and Issues

The video covers several topics: North Korea's severe food shortage and international responses, including potential aid from South Korea and the US. It discusses India's marathon election, highlighting misinformation spread via social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook. The video also touches on NASA's plans to return to the moon by 2024, despite the moon's shrinking surface. Lastly, it introduces the world's most expensive coffee, sold in San Francisco.

What are the main reasons cited by the UN for North Korea's food shortage?

• Drought, flooding, and heat waves

• Economic sanctions

• Lack of agricultural technology

• Overpopulation

What percentage of North Korea's population is in urgent need of food assistance according to the UN?

• 50%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Which country is the only one in the world that borders both Bangladesh and Pakistan?

• Afghanistan

• China

• Nepal

• India

What is a major concern regarding the use of social media during India's election?

• Lack of internet access

• Government censorship

• High data costs

• Spread of misinformation

What is the main source of news for many voters in Uttar Pradesh during the election?

• Radio

• Newspapers

• Social media

• Television

What significant event is being celebrated on its 50th anniversary?

• First space station

• First moon landing

• First human on Mars

• First satellite launch

What is causing the moon to shrink according to scientists?

• Asteroid impacts

• Volcanic activity

• Cooling and contracting

• Solar radiation

What is the cost of a single cup of the world's most expensive coffee?

• $125

• $100

• $75

• $50

Where is the world's most expensive coffee being sold?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• Seattle

What is the name of the rare coffee being sold at a high price?

• Jamaican Blend

• Alena Geisha 803

• Kopi Luwak

• Blue Mountain