Today News 10/6/23

What was the highest number of migrants apprehended crossing the US-Mexico border in September?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

• 250,000

What are some factors contributing to the increase in migrants crossing the US-Mexico border?

• Changes to US border policy

• Violence in certain parts of Mexico

• Economic crisis in Venezuela

• All of the above

Which city recently declared a humanitarian crisis due to the increase in migrants?

• San Diego

• New York City

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

What is the role of 'cootes' in illegal trafficking of people across the US-Mexico border?

• They arrange the trip for migrants

• They buy plane tickets for migrants

• They help migrants cross the border

• All of the above

What is the capital city of Afghanistan?

• Pakistan

• Afghanistan

• Saudi Arabia

• Yemen

What happened to female education in Afghanistan after the Taliban took over?

• It was encouraged and supported

• It remained the same

• It was banned

• It improved significantly

How many secret schools are there in Afghanistan that educate girls?

• 5

• 9

• 12

• 15

Who founded the clandestine Network called 'sarak'?

• Dorothy Hoffner

• Camila Bernal

• Pisto Hakeem

• Eric Adams

What does the UN say about the Taliban's rules on female education?

• They are supportive

• They are neutral

• They are against them

• They have no opinion

What is the speed at which Dorothy Hoffner skydived?

• 60 miles per hour

• 80 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 120 miles per hour