Current Events Trivia 2024

Feb 2024: Which pop superstar is being associated with absurd conspiracy theories around the presidential election?

Cryptocurrency guru Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud & conspiracy in a scandal.What was the name of his company?

According to an announcement in April '24, which American landmark will be getting a $100 million dollar facelift?

In January, Starbucks announced it's trying to phase out what product in order reduce its environmental footprint?

June '24. Who became the 1st artist since the Beatles to have 2 songs debut in the top 3 of the Billboard Hot 100?

In January 2024 a total of 22 states raised their minimum wage. Which state now has the highest minimum wage of $16.28?

Oct '23: Who was chosen as the new Speaker of the House?

What common food item saw a dramatic rise in cost in early April of 2024?

What Christmas film was added to the Library of Congress' National Film Registry in Dec. of 2023?

In April of '24 Which college sport saw record audiences and surging ticket prices?

March 2024: Which global leader secured a fifth term in office this month?

In May, which California university sent a heavy police presence to campus following clashes between protesters?

Just over 2 months, ago which state Senate passed a bill that would allow teachers to carry concealed handguns schools?

In Dec, the FDA approved the 1st gene-editing therapy to be used in humans for a blood disorder caused by 1 mutated gene

More than 70,000 music fans were stranded in the Nevada desert when what music festival had torrential rain?

This 19-year-old tennis prodigy captured her first Grand Slam singles title in September. Who is she?

This spring, which automaker announced it will cut around 14,000 jobs?

Premiering in July, “Barbie” became the highest-grossing movie at the US box office this year. Who directed this film?

In May, The Fox Nation streaming service pulled down what series after the subject threatened to sue?

What is the name of the social media app the was created by Meta as an alternative to X?

Which extreme weather event disrupted airport operations in Dubai in April of '24

In Jan '24 Which automaker recalled more than 112,000 vehicles due to a roll-away risk?

In 2024, 40 years after its initial release, what video game was finally beaten?

Sept. '23. Netflix shuts down their discs-by-mail service. What perk did those subscribers get?

A Pekingese named Wild Thing was voted to be what in 2024?

News in Dec reports that cats have been documented eating the following.....

At this year's Grammys, which artist gave a performance of her biggest 80s hit?

Why was this panda in the news in November 2023?

LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with the 38,388th point of his career. Whose record did he break?

In Feb. of 2024, the IRS started accepting 2023 federal income tax returns. Which month is the deadline file taxes?

OJ Simpson, one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century, died in April. What two teams did he play for?

According to survey results in Nov. '24, in what country do men do more of the cooking?

Hip-hop turned 50 in 2023. Many consider its birthday to be Aug. 11, 1973. Why?

SuperBowl LVII was the first time 2 brothers played on opposing teams . Which teams do Travis & Jason Kelce play for?

According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, what is the world’s happiest country?

In February of '24, the Rabbit R1 was was introduced. What is it?

What was the most "complained-about" airline in 2023?

In April of '24 which popular movie premiered in Japan, eight months after its worldwide release?

Rep. George Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives. Which state is Santos from?

What was named Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year?