Japan
Biologists is turning genes into other genes! Using ___ technology, every living thing‘s genome can be edited. Millions of edits together can fix DNA mistakes and provide lifesaving treatment.
What is this technology?
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) — no need to say full name to get pts
Which country left OPEC on 1st May 2026
United Arab Emirates
Name 5 Chinese bubble tea brands
Which PSOI was the longest?
Environment (probably because it’s so spec knowledge heavy)
Which team won the NBA last season?
Oklahoma City Thunder
NASA is turning chemical energy into kinetic energy! Using the Space Launch System, every unit of fuel you burn generates a small amount of kinetic energy. Millions of units of kinetic energy together can send a group of 4 to busy places like the dark side of the moon!
Which US governmental body approved the funding of this mission? (100pt)
Other than going to space, why else was this mission approved? (100pt)
1. Congress, NASA Authorization Act of 2010.
2. Preserving aerospace workforce, build interstate support, assert US soft power (any acceptable)
Why does Egypt hate Ethiopia?
1. GERARD
2. GERD
3. GARD
4. GURT
2. GERD (great ethiopian rennaisance dam) — A dam on the Nile that existentially threatens Egypt’s water security
How many members are in the CCP politburo (+-2)
24
What are the 4 (listed) justifications for democracy? (must say all to get pts)
1. State Power Principle
2. Moral preference aggregation / Inconmensurability
3. Anti-technocracy argument / Minimax
4. Optimal outcomes
What surface is the Wimbeldon played on?
Grass
Anthropic is turning artificial intelligence into an ethical dilemma! Using a new agentic model, every prompt you enter generates a new zero day bug. Millions of prompts together are given to AI bots like __ every day, and are used extensively by corporations.
What is the name of this AI bot? (100pts)
Why was the public not given access to this bot? (200pt)
1. Claude Mythos
2. Claude Mythos’ advanced, autonomous coding capabilities present unprecedented cybersecurity risks. It has identified and has exploited software vulnerabilities more effectively than humans, and have found numerous bugs in systems believed to be secure (e.g. 20 year old OpenBSD)
How many countries have recognised Palestine as a state? +-5
157
Name the 4 great modernisations by Deng Xiaoping
Agriculture, defense, science, industry
What are the 2 criticisms of religion from Marxism?
(each 150pt)
1. Obfuscates blame away from socio-political-economic elites (the bourguaiesie idk how to spel)
2. Justifies corruption by upholding deterministic views of the state of nature
Which sport allows for “Emergency Goalies”, amateur goalkeepers unaffiliated to either side that step in when both goalies are unavailable?
Ice Hockey
Nobel is turning scientific discoveries into prizes! Using his wealth gained from making bombs for war, every year he gives an award to the top scientific discoveries of the year. Millions of kroners together can reward deserving scientists and encourage discoveries for all of humanity.
What are the 5 Nobel prize categories? (200pt)
Name any 2025 Nobel prize category and discovery (200pt)
1. Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace
2.
Physics “for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit”
Chemistry “for the development of metal-organic frameworks”
PnM “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance”
Literature “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”
Peace — Maria Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy”
(as long as its satisfactory)
Name 2 different ways Xi Jinping has cemented himself in the political system.
Put his own name into the constitution, abolished term limits so he can run indefinitely.
Describe the anticorrelation between income and political leaning (200pt) and the reason why (200pt)
Historical: High income = status quo, low income = reform
Current: Reversed
This is because social progress outpaces economic process —> people fight over culture wars and not the economy
+ Education: Richer people are exposed to more liberal/progressive ideas
The worst goal difference in the EPL’s history is -69. Name one of the 2 clubs that share this record
1. Derby County in 07/08
2. Sheffield United in 23/24
Japan is turning footsteps into electricity! Using _____ tiles, every step you take generates a small amount of energy. Millions of steps together can power LED lights and displays in busy places like Shibuya Station…
Name this technology (100 pts)
Explain how this technology works (200pts)
Name 3 uses of this technology (100pts)
1. Piezoelectric technology
2. Materials like quartz or ceramics, when deformed or stretched or squeezed, forms positive / negative charge centers to separate, creating potential difference (p.d.) which can be directed as current through a circuit (or vice versa)
3. Accelerometers, transducers (any speaker/microphone), imaging probes, timekeeping devices (quartz watches) — any 3 of the above
Name the price of Brent Crude oil as of today (nearest $10) — 200pt
Explain what Brent Crude oil is — 300pt
1. $109
2. Light (low density), sweet (low sulfur) crude oil blend from the North Sea.
Briefly explain the change in Chinese military doctrine.
Before: People’s warfare —> Communist guerilla warfare
After: Intelligence Revolution —> use of drones and satellites, reconaissance strike complexes
What are the 2 reasons why free trade is important?
1. Comparative Advantage — Specialisation of economies means that world economies are more efficient with free trade
2. CPT (Commercial Peace Theory) — countries that trade are unlikely to go to war
Fjerljeppen, a sport originating from 18th-century Dutch farmers, involves what physical movement?
Pole vaulting across a lake