USA Today News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Current Events
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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:
- A) Joe Biden
- B) France
- A) Record-breaking wildfires
- A) Texas
- B) Google
- A) The World Cup (Soccer)
- B) China
- B) First human spaceflight to the Moon in over 50 years
- D) Succession
- C) Google
- A) A rise in COVID-19 cases
- B) Austin
- B) The signing of a global climate change agreement
- C) Burger King
- 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!
Feel free to retake the quiz whenever you’re ready to test your knowledge again!