Current Affairs
Who is the current president of the United States?
A: Donald Trump?
How many continents are there?
A: 7
What commonly abbreviated organization is the North Atlantic Treaty?
A: NATO
What currency is used in Mexico?
A: Peso
This opening element is designed to grab the committee's attention within the first 10-15 seconds using a statistic, quote, or story.
A:Hook
Since 2022, this Eastern European country has been the focus of major diplomatic efforts and sanctions aimed at Russia.
A: Ukraine
What country is located in between China and Russia?
A: Mongolia
Which of the following is NOT an American ally:
France
Canada
Italy
Syria
Saudi Arabia
A: Syria
Who was the 2nd President of the United States?
A: John Adams
This technique involves addressing a previous speaker’s specific proposal to either support it or offer a constructive alternative.
A: A Counterargument (or Rebuttal)
Who is the leader of China today?
A: Xi Jinping
What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
A: Vatican City
The organization, commonly known by an acronym, oversees international trade agreements and rules.
A: The WTO (World Trade Organization)
What country sponsored Christopher Columbus?
A: Spain
Often found at the end of a speech, this section explicitly tells the committee what you want them to do, such as supporting a specific program or alliance.
A: A Call to Action
With biodiversity under threat, this issue involves international cooperation to protect endangered species from poaching.
A: Animal poaching
In terms of land area, what is the second biggest country in the world?
A: Canada
This organization is a strategic political and economic alliance consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
A: BRICS
How many time zones does Russia have?
A: 11
Delegates should generally speak in the ______ person (e.g., "The delegation of [Country] believes...") to maintain a professional diplomatic tone
A: Third
A 2026 priority for the HRC is protecting this specific right to peaceful protest against authoritarian governments.
A: Freedom of speech
In 2023, this country agreed to redraw part of its border with Switzerland due to melting glaciers.
A: Italy
This independent organization, not part of the UN, specializes in humanitarian aid during armed conflicts and supervises the Geneva Conventions.
A: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
What is the value of services North America produces every year?
$10 trillion
$30 trillion
$23 trillion
$9.75 trillion
A: $23 trillion
This central part of a one-minute opening speech focuses on explaining your country’s specific policy and stance on the topic.
A: The Point