Crime in a globalised world
Name any two ASEAN countries that current top transnational scam/human trafficking crime syndicates are based in.
Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos
Name 2 propaganda techniques and explain how it works
Bandwagon, Glittering generalities, Transfer, Plain folk, Name-calling, Card-stacking, Testimonial, Fear appeal, Loaded language
What is the term for a society where citizens are ranked and assigned roles from birth?
The Caste system
Who was the American President before Barack Obama?
George W. Bush
Which disease outbreak was declared recently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Ebola- caused by Bundibugyo virus
Which Chinese initiative aims to build trade and infrastructure routes across Asia, Europe and Africa?
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
What is POFMA?
Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) is a Singaporean law enacted in 2019 to counter online falsehoods, protecting public interest by curbing misinformation.
Who coined the term “utopia”?
Sir Thomas More coined the term "utopia" in his 1516 book of the same name, Utopia.
Name 4 Egyptian Gods
Anubis, Ra, Horus, Osiris
What are the origins of the meme “six-seven”?
Originated from a 2024 drill rap song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, which became popular through TikTok and Instagram edits, particularly those featuring 6'7" NBA player LaMelo Ball
Which type of cybercrime involves criminals secretly taking control of a large number of internet-connected devices (like computers or IoT devices) and using them together to launch coordinated attacks such as DDoS attacks or spam campaigns?
Botnet
What ethical concern emerged after Reddit users falsely identified suspects during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing investigation?
Online vigilantism and misinformation.
The 17 SDGs by the UN proposes some utopian characteristics that we all hope to achieve. Name any two SDGs.
No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good health and well-being, Quality education, Gender equality, Clean water and sanitation, Affordable and clean energy, Decent work and economic growth, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities, Responsible consumption and Production, Climate action, Life below water, Life on land, Peace justice and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals
What animal “won” the war against Australia?
The emu during the Emu War
In 2024, which spacecraft successfully carried astronauts back to the Moon program as part of NASA’s Artemis missions?
Orion
Which international police organisation facilitates cross-border cooperation between law enforcement agencies in 196 countries to combat crimes such as cybercrime, human trafficking, and drug smuggling?
Interpol
Which website founded by Julian Assange became famous for publishing classified documents?
WikiLeaks
Which term best describes theoretical future point when technological growth, driven by artificial intelligence becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, surpassing human intelligence and transforming civilization?
The Technological Singularity
What is the name of the imperial capital was relocated to the newly renamed Tokyo during the Meiji Restoration in 1868
Kyoto
(Emperor Meiji moved Kyoto to Edo, which was renamed to Tokyo)
***Name all the 12 things mentioned in the Christmas song “the 12 days of Christmas"
A Partridge in a Pear Tree, Two Turtle Doves, Three French Hens, Four Calling Birds, Five Golden Rings, Six Geese a-Laying, Seven Swans a-Swimming, Eight Maids a-Milking, Nine Ladies Dancing, Ten Lords a-Leaping, Eleven Pipers Piping, Twelve Drummers Drumming
What are the Ndrangheta and what do they do? Where are they located?
Italy, powerful Italian mafia organization originating from Calabria, recognized as one of the world's wealthiest and most extensive criminal enterprises, largely dominating the European cocaine trade. They engage in drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering, operating globally through a decentralized structure of family-based units
How long was the Senate document detailed in the movie 'The Report? Describe 2 key content points of the document
Roughly 6,700 pages
CIA's post-9/11 detention program, highlighting the use of brutal, ineffective interrogation techniques, agency's efforts to destroy evidence and mislead Congre, destruction of video evidence.
Which four word movie, which currently has three parts and about to have a forth, has a plot on characters time travelling?
Back to the future
The Anglo-Zanzibar War, fought between the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, holds the record for the shortest war in recorded history. What was the duration of the war?
38-45 mins
The longest tiramisu world record was broken recently, requiring 150000 ladyfinger biscuits and 20000 eggs, but how long is the tiramisu? (nearest hundred)
400m