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20–26 July 2026: 35 questions from the daily quiz, answers a tap away.

Week 30, 2026 · 35 questions

Monday 20 July

Question 1

Who is set to become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, July 20, 2026?

  1. Keir Starmer
  2. Nigel Farage
  3. Andy Burnham
  4. Rachel Reeves
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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham is scheduled to become the UK's new Prime Minister on Monday, July 20, 2026, succeeding Keir Starmer.

Question 2

Which country's former owner of British Steel is demanding compensation from the UK government following the manufacturer's nationalization?

  1. Japanese
  2. American
  3. Chinese
  4. German
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Chinese

The Chinese company that formerly owned British Steel demanded compensation from the UK government for investment losses after the manufacturer's nationalization last week.

Question 3

What new speed record did Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet set on July 20, 2026?

  1. London to New York
  2. Los Angeles to Farnborough, UK
  3. Tokyo to Sydney
  4. Paris to Dubai
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Los Angeles to Farnborough, UK

Bombardier's Global 8000 business jet set a new speed record on a mission departing from Los Angeles and landing in Farnborough, UK, completing the city pair in 8 hours and 46 minutes.

Question 4

What new vaccination program is the NHS confirming from July 20, 2026?

  1. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
  2. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  3. Meningococcal B (MenB)
  4. Influenza (Flu)
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Meningococcal B (MenB)

The NHS has confirmed that from July 20, 2026, MenB vaccination should be offered to three specific groups, primarily targeting young people entering university or further education.

Question 5

Which country won the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

  1. Argentina
  2. France
  3. Spain
  4. England
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Spain

Spain dethroned incumbent champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tuesday 21 July

Question 6

Who was formally invited by King Charles to form a government and become the new UK Prime Minister this week?

  1. Keir Starmer
  2. Andy Burnham
  3. Nigel Farage
  4. Ann Widdecombe
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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham formally became the UK Prime Minister after being invited by King Charles to form a government, succeeding Keir Starmer.

Question 7

Which countries did Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have hit U.S. military targets in on Tuesday, July 21, 2026?

  1. Saudi Arabia and UAE
  2. Iraq and Syria
  3. Bahrain and Kuwait
  4. Qatar and Oman
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Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, that they struck U.S. military targets, including air defense systems, in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Question 8

What significant football achievement did Spain accomplish this week?

  1. Won the Euros for the third time
  2. Became the first nation to hold both men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously
  3. Their women's team won their first World Cup
  4. Their men's team won the World Cup on home soil
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Became the first nation to hold both men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles simultaneously

Spain made football history by becoming the first nation to simultaneously hold both the men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles.

Question 9

What new health approval did India announce this week?

  1. A new treatment for malaria
  2. Its first Dengue Vaccine QDENGA
  3. A universal flu vaccine
  4. A cure for a rare genetic disorder
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Its first Dengue Vaccine QDENGA

India approved its first Dengue Vaccine QDENGA, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases.

Question 10

What is the US State Department urging American citizens to do globally due to heightened tensions in West Asia?

  1. Plan vacations to the region
  2. Exercise increased caution
  3. Ignore travel advisories
  4. Relocate to West Asia
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Exercise increased caution

The U.S. State Department issued an alert urging American citizens around the world to 'exercise increased caution' due to heightened tensions in West Asia.

Wednesday 22 July

Question 11

Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of the UK this week?

  1. Keir Starmer
  2. Andy Burnham
  3. Rishi Sunak
  4. Angela Rayner
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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham formally became the UK Prime Minister on July 20, succeeding Keir Starmer.

Question 12

Which country's oil tankers made a U-turn after a Houthi threat in the Red Sea?

  1. Iran
  2. Saudi Arabia
  3. United States
  4. Yemen
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi oil tankers bound for China and India made a U-turn after a Houthi threat in the Red Sea.

Question 13

What is the estimated cost of the US war in Iran so far, according to the Pentagon?

  1. $11.3 billion
  2. $25 billion
  3. $37.5 billion
  4. $48 billion
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$37.5 billion

The United States' war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Question 14

Which country's army chief was sacked by President Zelensky this week?

  1. Poland
  2. Ukraine
  3. Russia
  4. Belarus
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Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sacked his army chief Oleksandr Syrsky on July 21.

Question 15

What new policy did the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announce regarding his work location?

  1. He will work remotely full-time.
  2. He will spend one day a week in Scotland.
  3. He will spend one day a week in Manchester.
  4. He will move the Prime Minister's residence to Manchester.
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He will spend one day a week in Manchester.

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will spend at least one day a week working from 'No. 10 North' in Manchester.

Thursday 23 July

Question 16

What is the current UK inflation rate as of June 2026?

  1. 2.8%
  2. 2.6%
  3. 3.1%
  4. 2.0%
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2.6%

The UK rate of inflation slowed to 2.6% in the year to June, driven down by lower fuel prices.

Question 17

Which country has become the first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15?

  1. Germany
  2. France
  3. Italy
  4. Spain
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France

France has become the first European Union nation to ban social media access for children under 15.

Question 18

Which UK water company announced a hosepipe ban for 10 million customers starting July 23, 2026?

  1. Severn Trent Water
  2. Thames Water
  3. United Utilities
  4. Yorkshire Water
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Thames Water

Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban for 10 million customers across London and the Thames Valley, effective from Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Question 19

Which country's passport has been ranked as the world's most powerful again?

  1. Germany
  2. Japan
  3. Singapore
  4. United States
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Singapore

Singaporeans continue to hold the world's most powerful passport, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 192 destinations.

Question 20

What is the UK Ministry of Defence investing £708 million into?

  1. New naval vessels
  2. Advanced air combat technology
  3. Cybersecurity infrastructure
  4. Soldier training programs
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Advanced air combat technology

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £708 million contract to continue the development of advanced air combat technology for the UK Armed Forces.

Friday 24 July

Question 21

Which country announced new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, effective July 24, 2026?

  1. China
  2. United States
  3. European Union
  4. India
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United States

The United States announced new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, with the levies taking effect on July 24, 2026.

Question 22

What natural disaster led to the evacuation of over 12,000 people in France this week?

  1. Flood
  2. Earthquake
  3. Wildfire
  4. Tornado
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Wildfire

More than 12,000 people were evacuated as a wildfire continued to spread in Gironde, near Arcachon Bay, one of France's most popular tourist destinations.

Question 23

Which UK political figure is on course to become Prime Minister, having recently won a by-election for the Makerfield seat?

  1. Keir Starmer
  2. Rishi Sunak
  3. Andy Burnham
  4. Nicola Sturgeon
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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, the outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester, is on course to become prime minister after winning the Makerfield by-election with 55 percent of the vote.

Question 24

What major defense procurement deal did Canada recently finalize, worth around C$100 billion?

  1. Purchase of new fighter jets from the US
  2. Construction of naval destroyers by South Korea
  3. Acquisition of submarines from Germany
  4. Development of a joint missile defense system with the UK
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Acquisition of submarines from Germany

Canada selected Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to build up to 12 submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy, a deal worth around C$100 billion.

Question 25

What did scientists from the Space Environment Impacts Expert Group (SEIEG) identify as weaknesses in UK infrastructure following the May 2024 G5 geomagnetic storm?

  1. Road networks and public transport
  2. Water supply and sewage systems
  3. Monitoring, forecasting, and resilience for the electricity grid, satellites, and aviation
  4. Telecommunication networks and internet services
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Monitoring, forecasting, and resilience for the electricity grid, satellites, and aviation

The May 2024 G5 geomagnetic storm exposed critical weaknesses in the UK's monitoring, forecasting, and resilience for the electricity grid, satellites, and aviation.

Saturday 25 July

Question 26

Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom this week?

  1. Keir Starmer
  2. Andy Burnham
  3. Angela Rayner
  4. John Healey
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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, July 20, 2026, succeeding Keir Starmer.

Question 27

Which US tech company announced plans to increase its prices by double digits for products shipped after September 1st?

  1. Apple
  2. Intel
  3. Qualcomm
  4. Microsoft
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Qualcomm

Qualcomm Inc., a major smartphone processor maker, informed customers on Friday that it plans to increase prices by a double-digit percentage for products shipped after September 1st.

Question 28

What food product has been linked to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak in the US?

  1. Spinach
  2. Tomatoes
  3. Iceberg lettuce
  4. Chicken
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Iceberg lettuce

Epidemiologic and traceback data continue to show that iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico was contaminated with Cyclospora and has made people sick.

Question 29

Which country's military announced on Friday that it intercepted seven missiles and six drones launched by Iran?

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Jordan
  3. Kuwait
  4. Bahrain
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Jordan

Jordan's military intercepted seven missiles and six drones launched by Iran on Friday, July 24, 2026, as Tehran pressed its attacks on U.S. allies in West Asia.

Question 30

Which former football manager was appointed as the new head coach of the German men's national team?

  1. Hansi Flick
  2. Julian Nagelsmann
  3. Jürgen Klopp
  4. Joachim Löw
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Jürgen Klopp

Germany has officially appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of its men's national football team.

Sunday 26 July

Question 31

Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom this week?

  1. Keir Starmer
  2. Andy Burnham
  3. Rachel Reeves
  4. Jess Phillips
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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham took office as Britain's new prime minister this week, succeeding Keir Starmer.

Question 32

Which country's President visited San Francisco for talks with major US technology companies, including OpenAI and Nvidia, to secure chip supply deals?

  1. China
  2. South Korea
  3. Japan
  4. Taiwan
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South Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited San Francisco for talks with the heads of major US technology companies, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, to secure chip supply deals worth $950 billion.

Question 33

What major event led to the resignation of India's Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, this week?

  1. A large-scale teacher's strike
  2. Protests over irregularities in the NEET-UG paper leak
  3. A national student loan debt crisis
  4. Controversy surrounding new education policies
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Protests over irregularities in the NEET-UG paper leak

Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post as Union Education Minister amid Cockroach Janta Party-led protests demanding accountability over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE's on-screen marking process.

Question 34

Which European city experienced a car driving into a crowd during a large Pride celebration, resulting in one death and multiple injuries?

  1. London
  2. Paris
  3. Berlin
  4. Rome
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Berlin

One person was killed and 16 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd at a large Pride celebration in central Berlin on Saturday evening.

Question 35

What major environmental crisis is currently affecting parts of France and Spain, leading to mass evacuations?

  1. Severe flooding
  2. Volcanic eruptions
  3. Devastating wildfires
  4. Extreme blizzards
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Devastating wildfires

More than 270,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as a wave of devastating wildfires continues to spread, with areas around Bordeaux and Madrid among the hardest hit.