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USA Today News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Current Events
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USA Today News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Current Events

1. Who won the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election?

  • A) Joe Biden
  • B) Donald Trump
  • C) Ron DeSantis
  • D) Kamala Harris

2. Which country recently hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?

  • A) Japan
  • B) France
  • C) China
  • D) Brazil

3. What major environmental event occurred in Canada in 2024, leading to widespread concern?

  • A) Record-breaking wildfires
  • B) A massive oil spill
  • C) A volcanic eruption
  • D) A major flood disaster

4. In what U.S. state was a new law recently passed that bans most abortions after six weeks?

  • A) Texas
  • B) California
  • C) Florida
  • D) Georgia

5. What major tech company announced its plans to develop a quantum computer that could revolutionize artificial intelligence?

  • A) Microsoft
  • B) Google
  • C) Apple
  • D) Tesla

6. What major sporting event will be held in the U.S. in 2025?

  • A) The World Cup (Soccer)
  • B) The Winter Olympics
  • C) The Super Bowl
  • D) The FIFA Women’s World Cup

7. Which country has recently imposed sanctions on the U.S. in response to a controversial new trade agreement?

  • A) Russia
  • B) China
  • C) North Korea
  • D) Iran

8. What major scientific breakthrough occurred in the field of space exploration in 2024?

  • A) Successful Mars landing by NASA’s Perseverance Rover
  • B) First human spaceflight to the Moon in over 50 years
  • C) The discovery of life on Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons
  • D) Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope into orbit

9. Which popular TV show recently wrapped up its final season, leaving fans heartbroken?

  • A) Stranger Things
  • B) The Office
  • C) Game of Thrones
  • D) Succession

10. Which major ndtopnews.com company is facing a massive lawsuit for allegedly monopolizing the online advertising market?

  • A) Meta (Facebook)
  • B) Amazon
  • C) Google
  • D) Apple

11. What health crisis did the U.S. government declare a public health emergency over in early 2024?

  • A) A rise in COVID-19 cases
  • B) A new strain of the flu
  • C) A nationwide shortage of insulin
  • D) A new opioid epidemic

12. Which U.S. city has recently experienced a major surge in population growth, making it one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country?

  • A) Los Angeles
  • B) Austin
  • C) Miami
  • D) New York City

13. What significant event took place at the United Nations in 2024?

  • A) A new peace treaty between Israel and Palestine
  • B) The signing of a global climate change agreement
  • C) The introduction of a U.S.-China trade deal
  • D) A historic summit between North Korea and the U.S.

14. Which global fast-food chain announced plans to introduce a plant-based menu option in 2024?

  • A) McDonald’s
  • B) Taco Bell
  • C) Burger King
  • D) KFC

15. What is the name of the new space mission launched by NASA to study the Sun in 2024?

  • A) Apollo 11
  • B) Perseverance
  • C) Solar Orbiter
  • D) Parker Solar Probe

Answers:

  1. A) Joe Biden
  2. B) France
  3. A) Record-breaking wildfires
  4. A) Texas
  5. B) Google
  6. A) The World Cup (Soccer)
  7. B) China
  8. B) First human spaceflight to the Moon in over 50 years
  9. D) Succession
  10. C) Google
  11. A) A rise in COVID-19 cases
  12. B) Austin
  13. B) The signing of a global climate change agreement
  14. C) Burger King
  15. D) Parker Solar Probe

How did you do?

  • 12-15 correct answers: You’re a news expert! Keep it up!
  • 8-11 correct answers: Not bad, but there’s room for improvement. Keep reading the news!
  • 4-7 correct answers: Time to brush up on your current events! Try again next time.
  • 0-3 correct answers: It looks like you missed a lot, but don’t worry—there’s always tomorrow to stay updated!

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