Global Economic Concerns, Quantum Leaps, and Diplomatic Engagements Mark December 2nd, 2025
December 03, 2025
December 2nd, 2025, saw significant developments across the globe, with economic forecasts indicating a slowdown amidst geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties. Major scientific breakthroughs were announced in quantum computing and AI, while social welfare initiatives gained momentum with a new global coalition against gender-based violence. Diplomatic efforts continued in conflict zones, and key appointments were made in various international organizations and corporations.
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Question 1 of 18
According to the OECD, what is the projected global growth rate for 2026?
Correct Answer: B) 2.9 percent
Full Answer: Ans: b) 2.9 percent
Full Answer: Ans: b) 2.9 percent
Which organization attributed the projected slowdown in global economic growth for 2025 to financial volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, disproportionately affecting developing economies?
Correct Answer: D) UNCTAD
Full Answer: Ans: d) UNCTAD
Full Answer: Ans: d) UNCTAD
Which major economy is projected to achieve the fastest growth, with an anticipated 6.7 percent in 2025?
Correct Answer: C) India
Full Answer: Ans: c) India
Full Answer: Ans: c) India
In Europe, which country's government withdrew a controversial budget proposal following widespread protests?
Correct Answer: B) Bulgaria
Full Answer: Ans: b) Bulgaria
Full Answer: Ans: b) Bulgaria
What significant breakthrough in quantum communication was recently achieved by researchers?
Correct Answer: B) Teleporting entanglement across two linked quantum networks
Full Answer: Ans: b) Teleporting entanglement across two linked quantum networks
Full Answer: Ans: b) Teleporting entanglement across two linked quantum networks
A new room-temperature device for quantum signaling achieves entanglement between which two components, potentially revolutionizing quantum technologies?
Correct Answer: B) Light and electrons
Full Answer: Ans: b) Light and electrons
Full Answer: Ans: b) Light and electrons
What is the name of the international coalition, co-founded by the UK, launched to address the global issue of violence against women and girls?
Correct Answer: C) All In
Full Answer: Ans: c) All In
Full Answer: Ans: c) All In
Approximately how many people globally are currently estimated to be victims of modern slavery?
Correct Answer: C) 50 million
Full Answer: Ans: c) 50 million
Full Answer: Ans: c) 50 million
Which country recently assumed the presidency of the G20, with its President emphasizing a return to the organization's core mission?
Correct Answer: C) United States
Full Answer: Ans: c) United States
Full Answer: Ans: c) United States
A US-hosted peace signing is planned between which two African nations to de-escalate conflict in the eastern DRC?
Correct Answer: C) Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo
Full Answer: Ans: c) Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo
Full Answer: Ans: c) Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo
Which company was honored with the 2025 AWS Global Innovation Partner of the Year Award?
Correct Answer: D) EPAM Systems, Inc.
Full Answer: Ans: d) EPAM Systems, Inc.
Full Answer: Ans: d) EPAM Systems, Inc.
Who received the Breakthrough Director award at the 2025 Gotham Awards for the film 'My Father's Shadow'?
Correct Answer: C) Akinola Davies Jr.
Full Answer: Ans: c) Akinola Davies Jr.
Full Answer: Ans: c) Akinola Davies Jr.
India's men's football team secured qualification for which upcoming international tournament?
Correct Answer: C) 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup
Full Answer: Ans: c) 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup
Who were named the 2025 World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Awards?
Correct Answer: C) Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Full Answer: Ans: c) Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Full Answer: Ans: c) Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
What is the US economy's projected growth rate for 2025, according to the report?
Correct Answer: D) 2.0 percent
Full Answer: Ans: d) 2.0 percent
Full Answer: Ans: d) 2.0 percent
Which country's Foreign Minister engaged with Germany, praising its development role and seeking expanded cooperation across Africa and for Gaza's recovery?
Correct Answer: C) Egypt
Full Answer: Ans: c) Egypt
Full Answer: Ans: c) Egypt
The growing demand for electrical power is a key area of focus, primarily driven by advancements in which technology?
Correct Answer: C) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Full Answer: Ans: c) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Besides Yemen, which other country will benefit from new joint humanitarian projects agreed upon during the UK and Saudi Arabia's third Strategic Dialogue?
Correct Answer: C) Bangladesh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Bangladesh
Full Answer: Ans: c) Bangladesh