Current Events Quiz: November 12, 2024

Who is likely to be picked as the Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump?

• Marco Rubio

• Mike Waltz

• Joe Biden

• Anderson Cooper

Which country is involved in a geopolitical conflict with Ukraine?

• China

• Russia

• United States

• North Korea

Where are dangerous wildfires currently burning?

• Texas and Oklahoma

• Washington and Oregon

• Florida and Georgia

• New York and New Jersey

Which airline had a plane hit by gunfire in Haiti?

• Spirit Airlines

• Delta Airlines

• United Airlines

• Southwest Airlines

What is the issue being investigated in Honda and Acura vehicles?

• Engine failure

• Brake malfunction

• Airbag defect

• Transmission problems

What is the potential market value of the fake artworks seized by Italian police?

• $100 million

• $300 million

• $150 million

• $215 million

Which flower are thousands in Australia lining up to see despite its stench?

• Venus flytrap

• Titan arum

• Rafflesia

• Corpse flower

Which company is cutting 40% of its workforce and discontinuing all therapy programs?

• MyHeritage

• Ancestry

• Genetic Health

• 23andMe

Which cruise ship assisted in rescuing four people from a sinking catamaran?

• Royal Caribbean cruise ship

• Norwegian cruise ship

• Disney cruise ship

• Carnival cruise ship

What is the focus of the AI program being developed at the University of California San Diego?

• Personalizing cancer care

• Improving weather forecasts

• Enhancing virtual reality

• Developing autonomous vehicles