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Current events 30th May 2022
Current events 30th May 2022
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Last week US President Joe Biden vowed to change his country’s …?
Gun laws
Internet trolling laws
Tax laws
2
Which tennis tournament is currently being held here?
Wimbledon
Australian Open
French Open
3
It took 18 months to verify the new Guinness World Record for the biggest wave ever surfed. How big was the wave?
26.21 metres
15.22 metres
35.87 metres
4
Coca-Cola has announced the end of Coke Zero and Coke No Sugar, replacing the two drinks with a new …?
Guilt-free Coke
Coke Zero Sugar
Coke No Barriers
5
What did a Palmerston North man remove from a beach, resulting in a fine of $500?
A sea snake
Pounamu
A penguin
6
Which South American country has this flag?
Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
7
In which city is this famous annual event held?
New Orleans
Rio de Janeiro
Venice
8
What is the last name of the US talkshow host on the right?
Letterman
Colbert
Fallon
9
Who is suing Elon Musk?
The US Government
Tesla workers
Twitter investors
10
Where did Jacinda Ardern give a speech while in the US?
Harvard University
United Nations
US Congress
11
Which Kiwi driver smashed the Indianapolis 500 pole-winning record with a qualifying run of more than 376 kph?
Scott Dixon
Scott McLaughlin
Shane van Gisbergen
12
Margaret Atwood’s book The Handmaid’s Tale has been auctioned for charity. What is special about this particular book?
The cover is pure gold
The author has included her own illustrations
It cannot be burnt
13
A trial by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will see cameras being introduced on the Auckland motorway to record …?
People following to close to other vehicles
People using cellphones while driving
People changing lanes without indicating
14
A new sports centre named after Sir Richard Hadlee has opened in Hagley Park in Christchurch. Who is Sir Richard Hadlee?
A New Zealand cricket legend
A former Prime Minister of New Zealand
A former All Black
15
Thousands of images of Uyghur muslims being held in detainment camps, have been leaked. In which country are the camps?
Mexico
China
Afghanistan
16
A trial by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will see cameras being introduced on the Auckland motorway to record …?
People using cellphones while driving
People changing lanes without indicating
People following to close to other vehicles
17
Why was Kiwi director Taika Waititi in the news last week?
He has been named one of Time’s 100 most influential people
He is creating a UK version of the series Wellington Paranormal
He has directed and produced a music video for pop star Rita Ora
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Which royals will appear in an episode of the UK television series EastEnders to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?
Prince William and Kate
The Queen and Prince Charles
Prince Charles and Camilla
19
Tonga’s volcanic eruption has been confirmed as the …?
The most destructive eruption in the last 1000 years
Largest explosion recorded since 1883
Longest eruption since 1883
20
The Monaco Grand Prix was held in the weekend? What type of race is the Monaco Grand Prix?
Formula 1
Road cycling
Horse racing