Current Events Quiz

What mistake did Boeing CEO, Dave Calhoun, acknowledge his company made after an Alaska Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing?

• Pilot error

• Faulty engine design

• Supply chain assembly error

• Improper fuel management

Which country is holding presidential and parliamentary elections that will be closely watched by China and the United States?

• Vietnam

• South Korea

• Taiwan

• Japan

In what year did scientists first theorize that burning fossil fuels would raise the Earth's average temperature?

• 1964

• 1930

• 1896

• 1855

What was the hottest year on record according to the latest data?

• 2016

• 2019

• 2020

• 2023

What is the current global warming limit that nearly 200 countries sought to avoid when the Paris agreement was signed?

• 2.5 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 3 degrees Celsius

What is the occupation of Aicha N'doye, who sings to her patients in France?

• Surgeon

• Teacher

• Musician

• Chef

What did Aicha N'doye start doing as an intern in the operating room?

• Playing an instrument

• Dancing

• Reading poetry

• Singing

What is the main benefit of Aicha N'doye's singing technique for patients?

• Reduced surgery time

• Lower medical costs

• Faster recovery

• Calmer anesthesia induction

Which city's school is sending positive vibes to the Buffalo Bills for their playoff run?

• Syracuse

• New York City

• Albany

• Buffalo

Which middle school is being given a shout out in Syracuse, Nebraska?

• Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Middle School

• Syracuse Middle School

• Nebraska Middle School

• Avoca Middle School