Global Events and Developments 2024-2025

Which country held a significant presidential election in late 2024 or early 2025?

• United States

• Indonesia

• Ukraine

• Venezuela

What was a major focus of discussions at the COP29 climate summit held in late 2024?

• Reducing methane emissions

• Loss and damage funding for vulnerable countries

• Transitioning away from fossil fuels

• Protecting biodiversity

Which conflict in Eastern Europe continued to be a major international concern during this period?

• Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

• Ukraine war

• Georgian-Ossetian conflict

• Balkan tensions

A significant humanitarian crisis unfolded in which region due to conflict or natural disaster?

• Yemen

• Sudan

• Haiti

• Armenia

Which major technology company faced increased regulatory scrutiny or legal challenges during this period?

• Apple

• Google

• Meta

• Amazon

What was a key development in the global economy, such as changes in inflation, interest rates, or major economic forecasts?

• Significant drop in global inflation

• Multiple interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve

• Recession warnings for major European economies

• Surge in cryptocurrency markets

Which country experienced a notable political transition or change in leadership?

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Israel

• Italy

A major international sporting event took place between September 2024 and February 2025. What was it?

• Summer Olympics

• FIFA World Cup (Men's or Women's)

• Rugby World Cup

• Major League Baseball World Series

Concerns grew about the spread of a particular infectious disease or virus. Which one?

• COVID-19 variants

• Avian influenza

• Measles outbreaks

• Monkeypox

What was a significant development in space exploration or astronomy during this period?

• A new mission to Mars

• Images from the James Webb Space Telescope

• Discovery of a potentially habitable exoplanet

• A major asteroid impact event