World News Quiz: What have you missed this week?

1

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus, designated 2019-nCoV, is the sixth time a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) has been declared. Which of the following public health events was not a PHEIC?

2009 H1N1 virus (Swine flu)
2014 Ebola
2013 MERS
2016 Zika virus

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2

At least 22 countries apart from China have confirmed novel coronavirus cases. As of February 2, which country reported the most confirmed cases?

The U.S.
Thailand
Singapore
Japan

2 / 7

3

The United Kingdom officially left the European Union (EU) on Friday, making the country the first to leave the 28-member bloc since 1973. A transition period will run for at least 11 months. Which of the following event will happen during this time?

UK citizens need to leave EU countries
EU to maintain special access for UK citizens
Boris Johnson still needs to attend Euro summits
UK citizens will keep EU passports

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4

Authorities in Australia have declared a state of emergency in the Australian Capital Territory, including for the national capital of Canberra. Why did a state of emergency activated?

Soaring temperatures
Massive bushfires
2019-nCoV outbreak
Tsunami Hazards

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5

The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Who took home the most Grammys this year?

Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Lizzo
Lana Del Rey

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6

January 27 marks Holocaust Memorial Day, an annual day designated by various countries to commemorate the millions of victims of the Holocaust of World War II. When was this established?

2000
1918
2005
1945

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7

Britain on Tuesday announced it will allow Chinese telecoms giant Huawei a limited role in building its 5G network. Which country also signed agreement with Huawei to build 5G network?

The U.S.
South Korea
Cambodia
Vietnam

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