In October 2018, the UN report said that almost 14 million people were on the brink of the world’s worst famine in 100 years due to ongoing civil strife. In what country?

Hundreds of historical artifacts and cultural relics went up in flames in September 2018 when a 200-year old national museum they were housed in caught fire. In what country is the museum?

The Pulitzer Prize, one of the most coveted literary awards in the world, raised a few eyebrows in 2018 when the prize for music was awarded to …?

A prominent British scientist passed away in March 2018 at the age of 76. Defying the odds, he outlived the doctors’ predictions by more than 50 years. What’s his name?

What pop icon received rave reviews after making a screen debut opposite Bradley Cooper in the musical film A Star is Born?

Despite freezing temperatures, athletes representing a record 92 countries were in high spirits as the 2018 Winter Olympics kicked off on February 9. Athletes from which two warring nations marched under one flag?

What island chain was on high alert after one of its active volcanos erupted in May 2018 spewing lava into residential areas?

Amid deteriorating relations between Russia and the West more than 20 countries expelled Russian diplomats in March 2018. These measures were taken in retaliation for…?

Canada became the second country in the world to legalize cannabis for recreational use in October 2018. What country was the first?

For the first time in history Russia played host to the FIFA World Cup in summer 2018. What country did France defeat in the final to claim its second World Cup title?

What country launched its first commercial movie theatre in April 2018 after more than a 30-year ban on cinemas was lifted?

The flamboyant Israeli singer Netta won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest with a song inspired by the #MeToo campaign. What song?