You may have heard the word genocide – recently concerning the Rohingyas in Southeast Asia. Some people feel that it has become too commonplace, losing its true meaning, others argue for more frequent usage. 44 of 193 UN member states still haven’t ratified the UN Genocide Convention (of 1951). What is the definition of genocide?

Thousands of people are dead after a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit this quake-prone area, sending three-metre (10ft) waves onto Sulawesi island and sweeping away buildings in its path. The area is on the Ring of Fire – the line that circles virtually the entire Pacific rim and includes more than half of the world's active volcanoes above sea level. Where was this?

Brexit remains at the top of the news causing extreme controversy in the UK. It will substantially influence parts of world and the position of incumbent Prime Minister Theresa May continues to be in peril. What is Brexit?

Last week, dramatic footage showed how a 200-metres long section of a motorway bridge collapsed in northwest Italy. One of the huge supporting towers gave way during torrential rains, sending cars crashing down, killing more than 40 people. In which city did the disaster take place?

How many states are there in the United States?

This event, often described as crazy and outrageous, is held in Black Rock City, a temporary city erected by 50,000 participants in Nevada, USA, in late August. It’s guided by principles such as inclusion, self-reliance and expression, community cooperation, civic responsibility, gifting and leaving no trace. What is the event called that ends with the symbolic burning of a large wooden effigy?

Moments after his piece There is Always Hope was auctioned and sold for £1m by Sotheby's in London, street artist Banksy quoted Picasso in a post on IG: “The urge to destroy is also a creative urge.” Then within minutes, the piece “self-destructed” as Banksy simultaneously put up a new picture with the words “Going, going, gone…”. The artist had secretly built a shredder into the frame – it’s unclear how it was activated. What did the artwork depict?

Which of these is not a synonym for amendment?

Stan Lee has passed away. Who was he?

Bradley Cooper both directed and plays the lead in A Star Is Born, a remake of an old classic. A musician whose career is spiralling downwards, discovers and falls in love with Ally, a struggling artist. She has just about given up on her dream when he coaxes her to step into the spotlight, enabling her career to take off. Who plays Ally?

Bohemian Rhapsody is the title of a song by Queen that starts “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide. No escape from reality.” It’s also a new biopic which chronicles the years leading up to the band’s legendary appearance at the Live Aid concert in 1985. What was the name of their singer?