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News Quiz w/c 17 November 2024
News Quiz w/c 17 November 2024
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1
Which storm recently caused significant flooding and disruptions across the UK?
Storm Arwen
Storm Ciara
Storm Dennis
Storm Bert
2
Which international body issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu?
European Court of Justice
Interpol
United Nations
International Criminal Court
3
What is the anticipated total spending in the UK for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024?
£8.0 billion
£7.1 billion
£5.5 billion
£6.3 billion
4
Which UK political party has been criticized for its tax-raising budget impacting businesses?
SNP
Liberal Democrats
Labour
Conservative
5
What action has Russia reportedly taken involving amateur criminal gangs in the UK?
Collaborating on cybersecurity initiatives
Engaging in trade negotiations
Hosting cultural exchange programs
Recruiting them for espionage and sabotage
6
Over which UK military bases were unidentified drones recently spotted?
Brize Norton, Lossiemouth, and Leeming
Aldershot, Colchester, and Catterick
Sandhurst, Cranwell, and Dartmouth
Mildenhall, Feltwell, and Lakenheath
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Which UK bank is appealing against a £40m fine imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)?
National Westminster
HSBC
Lloyds
Barclays
8
Where is the new £60 million holiday resort, Green Ridge, set to open?
Scottish Highlands
Newquay, Cornwall
Lake District
Norfolk Broads
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What crime has become the most common in the UK?
Burglary
Fraud
Car theft
Assault
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Which UK city faced significant snowfall and icy conditions, leading to school closures and travel disruptions?
Durham
Edinburgh
Exeter
Cardiff
11
What new regulations is the UK government planning to implement in the crypto industry?
Partnering with private firms for crypto mining
Introducing comprehensive regulation including stablecoins and staking
Banning all crypto transactions
Allowing tax-free crypto earnings
12
Which Formula 1 driver secured his fourth consecutive drivers' championship in 2024?
Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc
Max Verstappen
Llando Norris
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Which UK town, approved for a flood defense scheme in 2020, continues to suffer from severe flooding?
Hereford
Shrewsbury
Tenbury Wells
Worcester
14
Which three major UK airports have been put up for sale by their owners?
Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds Bradford
Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted
Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen
London City, Birmingham, and Bristol
15
Which company's CEO expressed concerns about the UK becoming less appealing for business investments?
Pladis (owner of McVitie's and Jacob's)
Cadbury
Nestlé
Unilever
16
What percentage of UK voters support assisted dying, according to a recent poll?
65%
75%
50%
80%
17
The England Rugby team lost their fifth match in a row against Japan on Sunday by 59 points to 14
True
False
18
Which country has agreed a budget to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?
Norway
Germany
Switzerland
England
19
What significant climate ranking did the UK achieve recently?
First Place
Sixth Place
Third place
Tenth Place
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Which UK retailer opened its branch in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, for the first time on a Sunday?
Sainsburys
Asda
Tesco
Morrisons