Global Development Quiz: October 2025 World News Edition

How well do you know global development? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe's October 2025 world news quiz.

Global Development Quiz: October 2025 World News Edition

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1) On October 15, the world celebrated the International Day of Rural Women. How big is the share of rural women compared to the total global population?*
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2) Globally, what share of women’s employment is in agrifood systems — and why does it matter?*
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3) The World Food Programme reported major progress scaling up its Anticipatory Action for Climate Shocks initiative, which helps families prepare for droughts, floods, and other extreme weather before they hit. By working with governments and local partners in 44 countries, WFP provided early support — from cash transfers to food and livestock protection — helping communities avoid the worst impacts of hunger. How many people were protected through these anticipatory actions in 2024?*
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4) A recent report on Global Views on International Cooperation, commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation, surveyed 36,405 adults across 34 countries to capture how people view the world and international cooperation in a time of seismic change. From food security to climate change, which topics make people most likely to see international cooperation as essential?*
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5) Youth around the world are increasingly putting pressure on governments to address the shrinking economic opportunities they face in their countries. A wave of protests under the banner of Gen Z has swept through parts of Africa. What’s driving this new generation’s frustration?*
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