Question 1
The newly elected president of Gambia, Adama Barrow, was inaugurated at the Gambian embassy in which country, due to the refusal of Yahya Jammeh to step down from office?
Guinea-Bissau
Senegal
Mali
Mauritania
Correct!
Adama Barrow was inaugurated in Senegal on Thursday. In his speech he called upon Yahya Jammeh to respect the people's decision and step aside.
Incorrect.
Adama Barrow was inaugurated in Senegal on Thursday. In his speech he called upon Yahya Jammeh to respect the people's decision and step aside.
Question 2
A city in south-western China has banned which marriage tradition?
re-marrying
Correct!
The city of Kaili, Guizhou province, have banned wedding banquets for second marriages. Only funerals and first marriages may now celebrate with a banquet. Some regions have started to reign in lavish weddings due to the Communist Party's campaign against public displays of wealth.
Incorrect.
The city of Kaili, Guizhou province, have banned wedding banquets for second marriages. Only funerals and first marriages may now celebrate with a banquet. Some regions have started to reign in lavish weddings due to the Communist Party's campaign against public displays of wealth.
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Question 3
The series finale of Sherlock was leaked online before its scheduled premiere on BBC One in the UK on Sunday. Which territories’ version was leaked?
Elementary!
Russia's version of Sherlock, The Final Problem was leaked online. The show's creators implored social media users not to share it and keep the plot secret for fans.
Incorrect. More deductions needed.
Russia's version of Sherlock, The Final Problem was leaked online. The show's creators implored social media users not to share it and keep the plot secret for fans.
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Question 4
Which US Organization tested famous Israeli psychic Uri Geller’s abilities, as revealed in newly released documents?
Correct!
Uri Geller's abilities were tested by the CIA during a week of research in 1973 at the Stanford Reseach Institute. 800,000 newly declassified CIA documents have been released online. Among the papers is the formula for invisible ink and UFO information.
Incorrect.
Uri Geller's abilities were tested by the CIA during a week of research in 1973 at the Stanford Reseach Institute. 800,000 newly declassified CIA documents have been released online. Among the papers is the formula for invisible ink and UFO information.
Question 5
Which car maker has seen a sales boost of 110.7% in Iran during 2016?
Correct! You're in the fast lane now.
French car maker Renault saw a huge 110.7% sales boost in Iran. The surge in sales followed the removal of sanctions on Iran in January 2016.
Incorrect. You've hit a bump in the road with this one.
It was French car maker Renault which saw a huge 110.7% sales boost in Iran. The surge in sales followed the removal of sanctions on Iran in January 2016.
Question 6
Investors are submitting bids to the Ukraine authorities to win the task of transforming the wasteland of Chernobyl into what?
An oil refinery
Correct!
The land surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear plant will be turned into a solar energy park. Since the disaster in 1986 the land cannot be used for agriculture or forestry, but can be transformed to carry electricity from solar plants.
Incorrect.
The land surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear plant will be turned into a solar energy park. Since the disaster in 1986 the land cannot be used for agriculture or forestry, but can be transformed to carry electricity from solar plants.
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Question 7
Trump suggested that he would lift sanctions on Russia, providing they do what?
Correct!
Donald Trump suggested that he would lift sanctions on Russia if they cut their nuclear arsenal.
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Incorrect. Sad!
Donald Trump suggested that he would lift sanctions on Russia if they cut their nuclear arsenal.
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