#681

Which Vietnamese doctor received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024?

(a) Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong

(b) Ton That Tung

(c) Dang Van Ngu

(d) Pham Ngoc Thach

Explanation: Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong from Vietnam received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2024 for her public service.

#682

Which legendary heavy metal vocalist and Black Sabbath frontman passed away in July 2025?

(a) Alice Cooper

(b) Ozzy Osbourne

(c) Robert Plant

(d) Steven Tyler

Explanation: Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary 'Prince of Darkness' and frontman of Black Sabbath, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76.

#683

Which former President of Nigeria, who served both as a military head of state and a democratically elected president, died in July 2025?

(a) Olusegun Obasanjo

(b) Goodluck Jonathan

(c) Muhammadu Buhari

(d) Shehu Shagari

Explanation: Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as a military ruler and later as a civilian president (2015–2023), passed away on July 16, 2025.

#684

Which legendary pop singer known for hits like 'Who's Sorry Now?' died in July 2025?

(a) Brenda Lee

(b) Connie Francis

(c) Patsy Cline

(d) Doris Day

Explanation: Connie Francis, one of the most successful female vocalists of the late 50s and 60s, passed away on July 17, 2025.

#685

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show', died in July 2025 in which country?

(a) Jamaica

(b) Costa Rica

(c) Mexico

(d) Bahamas

Explanation: Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away on July 21, 2025, after an accident in Costa Rica.

#686

Which former U.S. President entered hospice care in 2023 and passed away around the turn of 2024/2025?

(a) Bill Clinton

(b) George W. Bush

(c) Jimmy Carter

(d) Barack Obama

Explanation: Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, passed away in late 2024/early 2025 after a long period in hospice care.

#687

Which NBA legend and logo silhouette inspiration died in June 2024?

(a) Kobe Bryant

(b) Bill Russell

(c) Jerry West

(d) Wilt Chamberlain

Explanation: Jerry West, the Hall of Famer whose silhouette is the NBA logo, passed away on June 12, 2024.

#688

Willie Mays, the 'Say Hey Kid' considered one of baseball's greatest players, died in 2024 at what age?

(a) 88

(b) 90

(c) 93

(d) 95

Explanation: Willie Mays passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 93.

#689

Which German football legend, known as 'Der Kaiser', died in January 2024?

(a) Gerd Müller

(b) Franz Beckenbauer

(c) Lothar Matthäus

(d) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

Explanation: Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as both a player and manager for Germany, died on January 7, 2024.

#690

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and controversial figure, died in April 2024 from which disease?

(a) Heart Attack

(b) Cancer

(c) Stroke

(d) Kidney Failure

Explanation: O.J. Simpson died on April 10, 2024, following a battle with prostate cancer.

#691

Bill Walton, the Hall of Fame basketball center and broadcaster, died in May 2024. Which college team did he star for?

(a) Duke

(b) UCLA

(c) North Carolina

(d) Kentucky

Explanation: Bill Walton starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before his NBA career; he passed away on May 27, 2024.

#692

Which former Canadian Prime Minister died in early 2024?

(a) Pierre Trudeau

(b) Brian Mulroney

(c) Jean Chrétien

(d) Stephen Harper

Explanation: Brian Mulroney, who served as Canada's Prime Minister from 1984 to 1993, died in early 2024.

#693

Carl Weathers, known for playing Apollo Creed in 'Rocky', passed away in February 2024. He was also a former player in which league?

(a) NBA

(b) NFL

(c) MLB

(d) NHL

Explanation: Carl Weathers was a former NFL linebacker before becoming an actor; he died on February 1, 2024.

#694

Which Iranian President died in a helicopter crash in May 2024?

(a) Hassan Rouhani

(b) Ebrahim Raisi

(c) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

(d) Ali Khamenei

Explanation: Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran, died in a helicopter crash in May 2024.

#695

Which Russian opposition leader died in an Arctic penal colony in February 2024?

(a) Boris Nemtsov

(b) Alexei Navalny

(c) Vladimir Kara-Murza

(d) Garry Kasparov

Explanation: Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison on February 16, 2024.

#696

Richard Simmons, the fitness personality known for his energetic videos, died in July 2024. How old was he?

(a) 70

(b) 76

(c) 80

(d) 85

Explanation: Richard Simmons passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 76.

#697

Which famous American mountaineer, who helped lead ascents of Everest and K2, died in March 2024?

(a) Ed Viesturs

(b) Lou Whittaker

(c) Jon Krakauer

(d) Jim Whittaker

Explanation: Lou Whittaker, a legendary mountaineer, died on March 24, 2024, at the age of 95.

#698

Which country joined NATO as its 32nd member in March 2024?

(a) Finland

(b) Sweden

(c) Ukraine

(d) Georgia

Explanation: Sweden officially joined NATO in March 2024, ending centuries of non-alignment, following Finland's accession in 2023.

#699

Who won the Miss Universe 2024 title?

(a) Sheynnis Palacios

(b) Victoria Kjaer Theilvig

(c) R'Bonney Gabriel

(d) Harnaaz Sandhu

Explanation: Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, marking the first win for her country.

#700

Which film won the Best Picture award at the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars) in 2024?

(a) Barbie

(b) Poor Things

(c) Oppenheimer

(d) Killers of the Flower Moon

Explanation: Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' dominated the 2024 Oscars, winning 7 awards including Best Picture.

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