Current Events Quiz - September 23, 2024

Who is the Republican presidential nominee mentioned in the text?

• Ron DeSantis

• Donald Trump

• Kamala Harris

• Joe Biden

What significant action did Israel take against Hezbollah targets?

• Signed a peace treaty

• Conducted extensive strikes

• Opened diplomatic talks

• Imposed economic sanctions

Where did the Birmingham shooting take place?

• Five Points South

• Central Park

• Hollywood Boulevard

• Times Square

What is the deadline for the US government to avoid a shutdown?

• October 15

• September 30

• December 31

• November 1

Who was elected as the new president of Sri Lanka?

• Ranil Wickremesinghe

• Mahinda Rajapaksa

• Sajith Premadasa

• Anura Kumara Dissanayake

What law did California Governor Gavin Newsom sign?

• Ban on plastic bottles

• Ban on plastic straws

• Ban on plastic shopping bags

• Ban on single-use plastics

What is the estimated auction price for the René Magritte painting?

• $50 million

• $120 million

• $75 million

• $95 million

What is the focus of the 'Gold Over America Tour'?

• A fusion of sports and entertainment

• A new movie release

• A political campaign

• A music concert

What is the total investment by theater chains in the US and Canada for renovations?

• $4 billion

• $3.5 billion

• $2.2 billion

• $1 billion

What is the main benefit of 'mobile voting' as tested by Tusk Philanthropies?

• Increased voter turnout

• Reduced election costs

• Faster vote counting

• Improved security