Current Events and General Knowledge

The video covers several topics, starting with England's debate on a national lockdown due to COVID-19, followed by the impact of an earthquake felt in Turkey and Greece. It includes trivia about George Washington's political affiliation and an overview of the 2020 US election process, highlighting the challenges posed by mail-in ballots. The video also explains daylight saving time and concludes with a humorous incident involving a raccoon in a Texas school.

What is the main reason for the proposed national lockdown in England?

• To boost the economy

• To reduce air pollution

• To contain the spread of COVID-19

• To improve public transportation

Which areas were affected by the earthquake mentioned in the video?

• Only Turkey

• Only Greece

• Turkey and several Greek islands

• Only Athens

Which political party did George Washington belong to?

• Independent

• Democratic

• Federalist

• Republican

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the U.S. presidency?

• 320

• 300

• 270

• 250

Why might the 2020 U.S. presidential election results take longer to finalize?

• More candidates running

• Increased number of mail-in ballots

• Increased number of polling stations

• Fewer election workers

What is the primary purpose of daylight saving time?

• To synchronize global time zones

• To make winter days longer

• To reduce daylight in the morning

• To increase daylight in the evening

Which U.S. states do not observe daylight saving time?

• Nevada and Oregon

• Arizona and Hawaii

• Texas and New York

• California and Florida

What unusual event occurred at a Texas high school?

• A raccoon entered the school

• A bear was found in the cafeteria

• A deer ran through the hallways

• A snake was discovered in a classroom

What was the raccoon's behavior in the Texas high school?

• It was friendly with students

• It followed all directions

• It was caught running in the hallway

• It stayed in one classroom

What did the principal of the Texas high school do with the surveillance video?

• Deleted it

• Posted it online

• Released it to the faculty

• Sent it to the police