Current Events Quiz - November 15, 2024

Who has President-elect Donald Trump chosen as his secretary of Health and Human Services?

• Jerome Powell

• Todd Blanche

• Doug Burgum

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

What is the effectiveness of two doses of the measles vaccine?

• 100%

• 97%

• 90%

• 85%

Which storm is causing heavy rainfall in northeastern Honduras?

• Tropical Storm Alex

• Hurricane Sandy

• Tropical Storm Sara

• Hurricane Katrina

How many new UFO sightings were reported between May 2023 and June 2024?

• 1,652

• 1,000

• 757

• 500

What penalty did Ford face for its delayed recall of vehicles?

• $200 million

• $250 million

• $100 million

• $165 million

Which of the following vehicles was affected by Ford's recall?

• Ford Mustang

• Chevrolet Camaro

• Toyota Corolla

• Honda Civic

What celestial event is occurring alongside November's full moon?

• Leonid meteor shower

• Lunar eclipse

• Aurora borealis

• Solar eclipse

What percentage of the US population is projected to be overweight or obese by 2050?

• 100 million

• 260 million

• 50 million

• 200 million

What is the main concern regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as HHS secretary?

• His views on vaccines

• His foreign policy experience

• His economic policies

• His stance on climate change

What is the main reason for the global decline in standard vaccinations since the Covid-19 pandemic?

• Lack of vaccine supply

• Government restrictions

• Increased vaccine hesitancy

• Improved natural immunity