Current Events and COVID-19 Impact

The video covers several topics, starting with a Boeing engine failure incident involving Pratt and Whitney engines, leading to safety measures. It then provides updates on COVID-19 cases and the impact of new variants in the US, UK, and Italy. The video also discusses the International Space Station's role in the space economy and NASA's collaboration with private companies. Finally, it highlights the relocation of a 139-year-old Victorian house.

What was the cause of the engine failure on the Boeing 777 flight?

• A bird strike

• A fan blade came off

• Pilot error

• Fuel shortage

Which countries decided to ground Boeing aircraft following the engine incident?

• Australia, Canada, and Brazil

• United Kingdom, France, and Germany

• United States, China, and India

• United States, South Korea, and Japan

What milestone did COVID-19 related deaths reach in the United States?

• 1,000,000

• 500,000

• 250,000

• 100,000

What is one reason health officials believe COVID-19 cases are declining?

• Less mask-wearing

• More social gatherings

• Warmer weather

• Increased travel

What is the UK Prime Minister's approach to lifting lockdown restrictions?

• Following other countries' timelines

• Guided by data, not dates

• Immediate and complete reopening

• Based on public opinion

What is a key focus of Italy's new Prime Minister, Mario Draghi?

• Reducing taxes

• Expanding the military

• Speeding up vaccine rollout

• Increasing tourism

What is the cost for private astronauts to travel to the ISS?

• $100 million per seat

• $55 million per seat

• $25 million per seat

• $10 million per seat

Why does NASA want private companies involved with the ISS?

• To limit international collaboration

• To decrease space exploration

• To reduce costs and focus on Mars missions

• To increase government control

How much did it cost to move the Victorian house?

• $600,000

• $200,000

• $100,000

• $400,000

What was the reason for moving the Victorian house?

• To create a park

• To expand a road

• To make way for apartments

• To build a new school