2020 in 20 Minutes: Everything You Forgot or Missed from 2020 - TLDR News

The video reviews major events of 2020, starting with the Australian bushfires and Soleimani's assassination. It covers the COVID-19 pandemic's global impact, Brexit, and significant political and social events, including the Black Lives Matter movement and the US presidential election. The year ends with vaccine developments and a Brexit trade deal.

What major event marked the beginning of 2020 in Australia?

• A severe drought

• A political scandal

• A major earthquake

• The Australian bushfires

Which country declared a state of emergency due to bushfires in January 2020?

• Brazil

• Australia

• Canada

• New Zealand

What was the significant discovery made by a NASA intern in January 2020?

• A new comet

• A new galaxy

• A black hole

• A binary star system with a planet

What was the main reason for the Dow Jones drop in February 2020?

• Technological advancements

• COVID-19 fears

• Natural disasters

• Political instability

Which country became the first to make public transport completely free in February 2020?

• Sweden

• Luxembourg

• Netherlands

• Denmark

What sparked global protests in May 2020?

• Economic recession

• The death of George Floyd

• Environmental issues

• Political elections

Which river's flooding affected millions in July 2020?

• Yangtze

• Brahmaputra

• Nile

• Amazon

What was discovered on Venus in September 2020?

• A volcano

• A new moon

• Phosphine

• Water

Which country approved the world's first COVID-19 vaccine in August 2020?

• China

• Russia

• United States

• India

What significant event occurred in the UK on Christmas Eve 2020?

• A comprehensive trade deal with the EU was announced

• A new COVID-19 strain was discovered

• A major political scandal broke out

• The UK rejoined the EU