General Knowledge Flashcards
‘The Shining’ is based on a novel written by who?
Stephen King.
It was made into a film by Stanley Kubrick.
What painting ‘self-shredded’ after selling at Sotheby’s in 2018?
A girl with balloon - Banksy.
What does GIF stand for?
Graphics interchange format
Who wrote Wuthering Heights and Emma?
Jane Austen
What was Blur’s first album?
Modern life is rubbish
Which film won ‘Best Film’ at the BAFTA awards 2020?
1917
Who wrote ‘The man with two arms’?
Billy Lombardo
In Greek mythology, who fell in love with his own reflection?
Narcissus
What Apollo missing carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon in 1969?
Apollo 11.
The Lunar Module was called Eagle.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
A peace treaty that ended WW1. It was signed on 28th June 1919.
Who said ‘I want you to panic’ during a speech at the World Economic Forum annual meeting?
Greta Thunberg.
What were the 2019 Hong Kong protests about?
Against the government’s proposals of allowing extradition to mainland China.
What is COP26?
Global summit about climate change.
When did the Euro enter circulation?
2002.
It was launched in 1999.
What are parliamentary records called?
Hansard.
Where is the international criminal court located?
The Hague.
The ICC investigates and tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community e.g. genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity.
Who is the current general secretary of the Chinese communist party?
Xi Jinping
Who was the first Russian president after the fall of the Soviet Union?
Boris Yeltsin.
1991-1999
What countries make up the UN security council?
China, Russie, France, UK, USA
Who is secretary general of NATO?
Jens Stoltenberg (Norwegian). In place since 2014.
What was the voter turnout for the EU referendum?
72%
Approx. how many acres of land does the MOD own?
590,000
What is the largest military training area in the UK?
Salisbury plain
What was Prince William’s role in the military?
Search and rescue for the RAF.
Who lives in Lambeth palace?
The archbishop of Canterbury.
Who is in command of a squadron or company?
A Major.
What was the name of the military deployment in support of the Ebola outbreak?
Operation GRITROCK
What award is given to service animals?
The Dickin Medal.
Who is the current commander field army (CFA)?
Lt. Gen. IBL Jones CB.
How many overseas locations is the British Army currently deployed?
15.
What is ‘Scimitar’?
An armoured reconnaissance vehicle.
Issued to Royal Armoured Corps.
What can provide, accurate high explosive, smoke and illuminating rounds out to a maximum range of 5650m?
81mm mortar
How long is the regular officer commissioning course?
44 weeks.
What is a ‘Rapier’?
A military sword.
What is ‘AS90’?
Armoured self-propelled artillery weapon.
Issued to Royal Armoured Corps.
What corps are Chaplain’s part of?
Royal Army Chaplain’s Department.
Who in the Army builds roads?
Royal engineers.
What is the most used tank?
Challenger 2.
What is the approximate size of the current UK army?
500,000
What is the longest river in Europe?
The Volga
Where in the world would you find the La Scala Opera House?
Milan
Who painted the Sistine Chapel between 1508 - 1512?
Michelangelo
What country topped the UN’s happiness report 2020?
Finland
What wind force scale ranges from 0-12?
Beaufort
Isobars on a map/globe represent what?
Lines of constant pressure
Who is the Defence Secretary?
Ben Wallace
Who is the chief of defence staff?
Sir Nicholas Carter
Head of British Armed Services
Who is the chief of general staff?
Lt Gen Mark Carleton Smith
Head of British Army
Who is the deputy chief of the general staff?
Lt Gen Chris Tickell
What are the soldier ranks in the British Army?
- Private
- Lance corporal
- Corporal
- Sergeant
- Staff/Colour sergeant
- Warrant officer class 2
- Warrant officer class 1
What are the officer ranks in the British Army?
- 2nd lieutenant
- Lieutenant
- Captain
- Major
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Colonel
- Brigadier
- Major General
- Lieutenant General
- General
