Technology
In 2025, a majority of companies are using a new type of AI that can perform entire workflows.
What are these advanced systems called?
A) Data clouds
B) AI agents
C) Digital assistants
D) Smart robots
B) AI agents
Which new sport debuted at the 2025 European Games?
A) Dance Breaking
B) Flag Football
C) Skateboarding
D) Esports
B) Flag Football
What made the 2025 Album of the Year winner historic?
A) The winner refused the award.
B) It was the first non-English winner.
C) The winner was the youngest ever.
D) It was the first indie album winner.
B) It was the first non-English winner.
Which video game got an animated series in 2025?
A) The Legend of Zelda
B) Final Fantasy
C) Minecraft
D) Stardew Valley
A) The Legend of Zelda
Greece
Why do Greeks hang an onion on the door?
A) Symbol of long life
B) To avoid hunger
C) For a special soup
D) To remind kids to eat veggies
Symbol of long life
The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science.
What was a major breakthrough in quantum computers this year?
A) They became cheap to buy for everyone.
B) They doubled in physical size.
C) Scientists made important progress in fixing their errors.
D) They no longer need electricity to run.
C) Scientists made important progress in fixing their errors.
Surprise!
Where do people smash pomegranates in the doorways of their homes as a symbol of good luck?
Turkey
Where do people (ex-USSR republic) cook a big bread with walnut inside? A person who finds it, will have good luck next year.
Armenia
What is the name of Santa's son in the cartoon "Secret service of Santa"?
Arthur.
Original name - "Arthur Christmas"
Philippines
Why do they wear polka dots and eat round fruit?
A) For family unity
B) For the clock shape
C) For coins and money
D) For a smooth year
C) For coins and money
In biotech, AI is now used to create virtual models of real-world factories. What are these virtual models called?
A) AI clones
B) Simulation games
C) Digital twins
D) Mirror systems
C) Digital twins
A new global championship for a popular sport was announced to begin in 2025. Which sport was it for?
A) Basketball
B) Rugby Sevens
C) Cricket
D) Volleyball
C) Cricket
(2025 was the season of the World Test Championship, a new league for cricket.)
Which star launched a successful tech company in 2025?
A) Ryan Reynolds (a mobile network)
B) Rihanna (a hair care app)
C) Selena Gomez (a virtual concert platform)
D) Drake (an AI music studio)
A) Ryan Reynolds (a mobile network)
Who is "Durilo" from the cartoon about 3 Russian heroes?
13 month
Spain
What 12 things do Spaniards eat at midnight to have luck ?
Grapes
New spacecraft systems are being developed to solve a big space problem. What is their main goal?
A) To take better photos of stars
B) To clean up space junk
C) To find aliens faster
D) To make space tourism cheaper
B) To clean up space junk
Which game was the headline game for the first Olympic Esports Week in 2025?
A) Counter-Strike 2
B) League of Legends
C) Rocket League
D) EA Sports FC
B) League of Legends
Which reality show became a huge hit in 2025?
A) The Traitors (US Season 3)
B) Love Is Blind (Season 7)
C) Squid Game: The Challenge (Season 2)
D) The Circle (Season 6)
C) Squid Game: The Challenge (Season 2)
Which big cartoon studio turned 100 in 2025?
Disney
Scotland
What should the first guest bring on New Year?
coal (warmth) and bread (food)
Surprise!
Who sings the song?
Olaf
A 2025 WHO promoted a specific everyday activity as the "simplest sport." What was it?
Walking
Whose 2026 tour "The Silver Lining Tour" broke pre-sale records ?
Bruno Mars
What is the name of 2019 Netflix cartoon about a selfish postman, who came to a Northern town where people always argue. Here he meets an old man, whose house is full of toys.
Claus
Bolivia
What special item of clothes do people give as a gift?
New underwear - common gift for good luck