Spring 2021 Current Events Quiz
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- Q1May 20th marked international Bee Day. Which of the following facts about bees is NOT true.Bees communicate the direction of good food sources to other bees, using a special 'waggle dance'.The average worker bee lives for 5-6 years.In some regions, up to 90% of bees have disappeared.Almost 75% of leading global crops depend on animal pollination.30sSciTech.6
- Q2An iceberg that broke off the edge of Antartica is now the world's largest. Which of the following answers are true? (Hint: there is more than one correct answer).the iceberg is destined to collide with New Yorkthe iceberg may have broken off due to natural processes, not climate changeas floating ice, it will not contribute to rising sea levelsthe iceberg's official name is Icey McIceface30sEnv.1
- Q3After extended violence, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire after how many days of fighting?51005001030sPol.5
- Q4The president of Belarus ordered a flight to land, in order to arrest a person of which profession?JournalistWaitressAccountantPolitician30sPol.4
- Q5This clip shows the Iceland, the winners of the Eurovision song contest. Which country came LAST in the Eurovision?United KingdomBelgiumCyprusNorwayVideo30sACH.1
- Q6On April 28th, protests broke out in Colombia. Which of the following did NOT ignite the protests?Poor harvests in rural areasProposed tax reformsIncreased inequality after COVID-19Extreme poverty30sEnv.3
- Q7Which country passed a law recognising animals as being able to experience pain, joy, and other emotions?NigeriaIndonesiaUnited StatesUnited Kingdom30sSciTech.6
- Q8At the end of May 2021, the United States reported the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since when?February 2021April 2020December 2020Summer 202130sSciTech.1
- Q9In UK local elections, there were several successful BAME candidates. What does BAME stand for?Brilliant and Marvellously EthnicBlack and Minority Ethnic30sPol.2