Weekly NLS VT Quiz 21st Jan

10 Nepali climbers has set a new world record by becoming the first to reach the summit of the world's second highest mountain in winter. What is the world's second highest mountain known as?

• Mt Kilimanjaro

• K2

• Mt Annapurna

True or false, as of Monday, anyone flying into the united Kingdom from overseas will have to show proof of a negative Covid test before setting off.

• True

• False

True or false, according to the United Nations, 2020 was the world's equal-hottest year on record?

• True

• False

What is the name of the famous ex-footballer who has just been named as manager of Derby County?

• Wayne Rooney

• Steven Gerrard

• Rio Ferdinand

In which European country has the government recently resigned?

• Hungary

• The Netherlands

• Croatia

What sporting event is in jeopardy after several individuals who flew on planes carrying dozens of international competitors, tested positive for coronavirus?

• Australian Open Tennis

• US Masters Golf

• World Snooker Championship

The Kumbh Mela festival is the largest gathering of people in the world. In which country does this celebration occur?

• India

• China

• Saudi Arabia

In which major world city did a bendy bus recently half-plummet 15 metres off a bridge?

• London

• New York

• Tokyo

Which animal is one of the national symbols for Canada?

• Bear

• Bobcat

• Beaver

What is the common name for the 'Aurora Borealis' that was visible in Scotland last week?

• Northern Lights

• Northern Stars

• Northern Colours