Current Events (Senior)

SpaceX, a company founded by Elon Musk, launched a demo of a heavy-lift space vehicle called "Starship," a few weeks ago. What happened to it?

• Blew up on the launch pad

• Successfully launched

• Exploded mid-air

• Part of the Ship fell and landed on the dessert

When did the Notre Dame fire happen?

• December 2019

• April 2019

• March 2020

• November 2020

Which country has recently announced a ban on the import of Russian oil and gas?

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Canada

• European Union

Which iconic food brand will begin making use of a new logo this fall in the U.S. and Canada?

• Coca-cola

• Quaker Oats

• Pepsi

• Jell-O

Who did get slapped at the Oscars Stage in 2022?

• Chris Redd

• Chris Wild

• Chris Rock

• Chris Evans

What was the ruling of the Amber Heard / Johnny Depp Trial?

• Amber Heard was found liable for defamation and ordered to pay Johnny Depp $15 million in damages.

• Johnny Depp was found liable for defamation and ordered to pay Amber Heard $20 million in damages.

• Both Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were found liable for defamation and ordered to pay a fine of $2 million each in damages.

• Neither Amber Heard nor Johnny Depp was found liable for defamation.

What is the Generation after Generation Z (Our Generation) is called?

• Generation Alpha

• Generation A

• Generation 0

• Generation 1

The violent protests across France in response to plans for pension reform has led to the postponement of a visit by THIS newly installed head of state.

• Prime Minister Trudeau

• Chancellor Olaf Scholz

• Queen Margrethe II

• King Charles III

Which of these actors is still Alive?

• Amarasiri Kalansuriya

• Sarath Chandrasiri

• Wilson Karunaratne

• Weerapullige Jayasiri

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeda won a Booker price in 2022. Who was the author of that book?

• Shehan Karunathilaka

• Ruwan Ekanayake

• Jayantha Pradeep Karunarathna

• Malith Ekanayake