Feb 7 Current Affairs Quiz ABC

What is the name of the new government department that Elon Musk has been appointed to lead?

• Department of Oligarchs

• Department of Government Efficiency

• Department of Productivity

• Department of cost cutting

What is the main reason behind the recent rise in house prices in regional Australia?

• Increased foreign investment

• Urban migration

• Government subsidies

• Improved infrastructure

What economic impact is expected from Trump's tariffs on China?

• Increased trade surplus

• Higher consumer prices

• Lower unemployment rates

• Strengthened local manufacturing

What legislation was passed by the Australian Parliament yesterday?

• Hate speech bill

• Tax reform bill

• Education funding bill

• Environmental protection bill

What is the primary goal of the recent tariffs imposed by the U.S. on China?

• To reduce the trade deficit

• To increase foreign investment

• To lower consumer prices

• To boost technological innovation

Which flood ravaged city did Anthony Albanese visit this week?

• Hobart

• Broome

• Townsville

• Cairns

What is the name of the satellite company owned by Elon Musk that Australians rely on for internet?

• Starlink

• Telstra

• NBN

• Space X

Why has Trump's plan for Gaza been met with condemnation?

• It is against international law

• It is not a good property development

• It would be very costly

• It would be a security risk

Why is DeepSeek making headlines in the AI industry?

• It has become the first AI model developed entirely by a European company.

• It is more cost effective than Western AI models.

• It was banned in multiple countries due to security concerns.

• It is the first AI model designed exclusively for scientific research.

Which European Island has experienced recent Earthquakes

• Santorini

• Sicily

• Corfu

• ibiza