What in the World? Weekly Quiz – May 17-23, 2021

The Serum Institute of India, the largest supplier to THIS international Covid-19 vaccine distribution scheme, has not made any shipments since March. The explosion of infections in India has causing a 140 million dose shortfall to THIS program which aims to provide equitable global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

Nearly 70% of the population of THIS country do not want this summer’s Olympic Games to proceed as they cope with a Covid-19 state of emergency in the capital and other major regions. The country’s prime minister said the government would “not put the Olympics first,” but that the final decision belonged to the IOC.

The 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation met to discuss responses to Israel’s attacks in Gaza but some delegates launched criticism of members who normalized relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords including THESE first two countries to do so.

Philippines’ maritime activities in areas claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea are increasing tensions and will continue as THIS President refused to move an “inch backward,” even as the troubles undermine his efforts to get close to China.

A controversial travel ban was ended by THIS country on May 15 but about 10,000 of its citizens remain stranded in India. The Covid-19 related policy has sparked charges of racism by government ministers.

The authority controlling THIS strategic waterway began dredging a second lane to permit two-way traffic near where a container ship was stuck in March, causing a disruption to global maritime commerce.