Current Events and General Knowledge

The video covers new US travel rules requiring vaccination and testing for international visitors, the concept of equinox and its impact on daylight, the science behind fall leaf colors, Zara Rutherford's attempt to set a world record as the youngest woman to fly solo around the world, and the Pickering pedestrian bridge in Canada, which is the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world.

What is the main requirement for tourists from banned countries to enter the U.S. under the new travel rules?

• A quarantine period of 14 days upon arrival

• A negative COVID test within one day of travel

• A letter of invitation from a U.S. resident

• Proof of full vaccination and a negative COVID test within three days of travel

During an equinox, what happens to the length of day and night?

• Day is longer than night

• Daylight saving time begins

• Night is longer than day

• Day and night are of equal length

What chemical is responsible for the green color of leaves during summer?

• Anthocyanin

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

What is Zara Rutherford attempting to achieve with her solo flight?

• Fly the fastest solo flight around the world

• Become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world

• Set a record for the longest solo flight

• Become the first woman to fly around the world

What is the significance of the Pickering Pedestrian Bridge?

• It is the most expensive pedestrian bridge ever built

• It is the oldest pedestrian bridge in Canada

• It is the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world

• It is the tallest pedestrian bridge in the world