Topic 5: Current Events

Current Events

This topic provides a broad snapshot of major global developments through timelines and summaries of significant events and figures from the year.

Coverage Period: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Important Change for 2026

The first part of all Round 1 questions will highlight information not explicitly stated in the provided materials. This encourages students to stay informed by following news beyond the assigned readings.

Source Materials

• Current Events Timeline - Wikipedia (use scroll feature for Jan-Dec)
• Current Events Deaths - Wikipedia (use scroll feature for Jan-Dec)

What’s Fair Game

All information in the articles is testable, including:

• Dates
• Numbers and statistics
• Names and backgrounds of individuals mentioned
• Definitions for key terms

Note

The timeline serves as a study guide. However, questions may also be asked around social events taking place around the world in mainstream media.

Study Approach

This material is not exhaustive. Students should:

1. Read the provided timeline materials thoroughly
2. Follow current news sources throughout the year
3. Stay informed about major global events
4. Pay attention to significant world figures and developments

Example Question Format

Here’s how Round 1 questions may be structured (this example is from 2022 and will NOT be used):

For 100 points: This tournament’s mascot, Mola the lion, appeared throughout venues in cities such as Bafoussam, Garoua, and Limbe, which hosted group-stage matches for this event. Despite multiple postponements due to infrastructure delays and COVID-19 concerns, this competition ultimately proceeded under strict health protocols…

For 50 points: Name this international football competition, held from January 9 to February 6, 2021, in Cameroon, which Senegal won for the first time.

Answer: The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021)

Notice how the first part (100 points) contains information from outside sources, while the second part (50 points) uses information from the provided materials.

Tips for Success

1. Read widely - Don’t rely solely on provided materials
2. Follow multiple news sources - Get diverse perspectives
3. Note key dates and figures - Details matter in Quiz Bowl
4. Stay current - Events throughout 2025 are testable
5. Practice recall - Quiz yourself on recent events

Competition Rules

See the Quiz Bowl page for full competition rules and scoring.

Contact

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