Current Events 2024

Which political party supported their leader while she made this personal announcement last week?

• Te Pati Maori

• Green Party

• Labour

Answer explanation

b. Green Party - Last week, Marama Davidson revealed her cancer diagnosis. She found out about the cancer during a routine check-up and will undergo treatment, including a partial mastectomy, and will be off work for about four months, but intends to return as co-leader.

In which country did this welcoming ceremony take place last week?

• a. South Korea

• b. North Korea

• c. China

Answer explanation

c. North Korea - The Russian president thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for inviting him. A lavish ceremony took place in Pyongyang's main square to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr Putin received a red carpet welcome, including roses, waving crowds and ceremonial gunfire at a grand military parade. Relations between Russia and North Korea have strengthened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In which region did this incident cause major disruption to services last week?

• a. Otago

• b. Waikato

• c. Northland

Answer explanation

c. Northland - Nearly 100,000 people spent the day without electricity in Northland after a transmission tower linking the region to the rest of the country collapsed. The tower was undergoing maintenance work when it fell but questions remain on the cause of the collapse.

Hundreds of people have lost their lives during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, amid extremely high temperatures. How many people were involved in this year's Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca?

• 500,000

• 1.8 million

• 33.2 million

Answer explanation

b. 1.8 million - Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on crowd control and safety measures for those attending the annual five-day pilgrimage, but the sheer number of participants makes ensuring their safety difficult. Heat brought on by climate change could make the risk even greater.

What major international event is scheduled to take place in Paris, France, in 2024?

• Summer Olympics

• World Expo

• G20 Summit

• UN Climate Change Conference

Which country is expected to hold its presidential election in 2024, potentially impacting global politics?

• Brazil

• India

• United States

• Germany

In 2024, which organization is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in global diplomacy?

• United Nations

• NATO

• European Union

• World Health Organization

What is the theme for the 2024 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting?

• Sustainability and Climate Action

• Globalization 4.0

• The Great Reset

• Inclusive Growth

Which country is hosting the 2024 G20 summit, focusing on global economic recovery?

• Italy

• India

• South Africa

• Brazil

What significant space exploration mission is planned for 2024, aiming to return humans to the Moon?

• Artemis II

• Mars Rover 2024

• Lunar Gateway

• Voyager 3