2024 Current Events Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

1.On June 2, Claudia Sheinbaum made history as the first woman elected to lead which country?
A. Ireland
B. Liberia
C. Mexico

Correct Answer:C

2.Morrie Markoff, a supercentenarian blogger and scrap-metal sculptor who was believed to be the oldest man in the United States, died on June 3 at his home in downtown Los Angeles. He was 110. Which of the following events did Mr. Markoff NOT live through?
A. The first airplane flight
B. Two pandemics
C. Two world wars

Correct Answer:A

3.In a significant move to ease pressure on the immigration system and address a major concern among voters, President Biden issued an executive order on June 4 that will close the U.S. border to migrants when what occurs?
A. Daily illegal crossings hit 2,500.
B. Mexico requests its closure.
C. The temperature rises above 90 degrees.

Correct Answer:A

4.After 41 seasons at the helm, Pat Sajak signed off as the host of which game show in June?
A. “Family Feud”
B. “Jeopardy!”
C. “Wheel of Fortune”

Correct Answer:C

5.On June 17, the Boston Celtics easily defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 106-88, to capture the N.B.A. title in five games. The win gave the franchise how many titles?
A. 3
B. 10
C. 18

Correct Answer:C

6.On June 17, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, announced that he would push for a warning label on what?
A. Candy
B. Social media platforms
C. Soda

Correct Answer:B

7.Which company, powered by the boom in generative artificial intelligence, briefly surpassed Microsoft in June as the world’s most valuable public company?
A. Novartis
B. Novo Nordisk
C. Nvidia

Correct Answer:C

8.On June 19, Louisiana’s governor signed a law requiring classrooms in the state to display what?
A. An American flag
B. The governor’s photo
C. The Ten Commandments

Correct Answer:C

9.In June, more than 1,300 people died while attending what major event in Saudi Arabia as temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit?
A. A music festival
B. A soccer match
C. The hajj pilgrimage

Correct Answer:C

10.What was the most significant outcome of the first and only debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump this election cycle?
A. Low ratings prompted the major television networks to cancel the two subsequent debates scheduled for the fall.
B. President Biden’s performance prompted a wave of panic among Democrats and reopened discussion of whether he should be the nominee.
C. Live fact-checking by the moderators set a precedent for all future debates.

Correct Answer:B

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