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1
What company made history with First-Ever Human Rocket Launch For NASA?
Elon Musk
Space Force
Dragon Falcon 9
SpaceX
2
When did World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic?
April 01, 2020
March 13, 2020
March 11, 2020
March 16, 2020
3
After more than three years of deliberation and political turmoil, this country officially left the European Union.
France
Germany
United Kingdom
United States of America
4
There has been speculation that this leader is in a vegetative state, or even dead, after a heart surgery
Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin
Kim Jong Un
Kanye West
5
An explosion in Beirut, Lebanon occurred mainly because of this chemical compound?
Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3)
Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH)
Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl)
Atomic Bomb (E=mc²)
6
On May 4, a highly venomous and invasive hornet species, dubbed “Murder Hornets,” have been spotted in what US State?
Guam
Washington
California
Hawaii
7
Black Lives Matter protests erupted in cities all around America. Who is this person?
George Floyd
Breonna Taylor
Elijah McClain
Trayvon Martin
8
More than
14.7 million acres
have been burned across the country's six states. What is the name of this country?
California
South Africa
Australia
Antarctica
9
On July 12, smoke rises from this Ship at Naval Base San Diego, after an explosion. What is the name of the ship?
USS Nimitz
USS Broneham Richard
USS Bourne Identity
USS Bonhomme Richard
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What were the two impeachment charges against President Trump?
Firing People at The Apprentice
High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Abuse of Power & Obstruction of Congress
Lying Under Oath & Obstruction of Justice
11
What is the acronym
CARES Act,
that offers help to small businesses and reportedly $1,200 to most adults?
Children Are Really Extra Special Act
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
Community, Adoption, Rescue, Environment, and Safety Act
Coronavirus Aid, Rescue, and Economic Security Act
12
On January 26, a helicopter crashed in California. Nine people were on board including this retired NBA Player?
Kobe Bryant
Michael Jordan
Lebron James
Michael Scott
13
What is the name of the market that gained media attention after being identified as a possible point of COVID-19?
Wuhan Seafood City Market
Virus Market
Hubei Seafood Market
Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market
14
Who did Democrat Presidential candidate Joe Biden picked as his Vice President?
Elizabeth Warren
Tulsi Gabbard
Kamala Harris
Kim Kardashian