Current Affairs - week of 22/1/18

Question 1

Four gunmen attacked the Intercontinental Hotel in which city?

Accepted Answer

Kabul

Question 2

Why has the US’ government been shut down since Saturday?

Accepted Answer

Senators failed to pass a new federal spending bill

Question 3

Which country’s government is currently in a shutdown?

Accepted Answer

USA

Question 4

Which famous singer recently got engaged?

Accepted Answer

Ed Sheeran

Question 5

Which country just launched air strikes in Syria, defying US appeals?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

Question 6

In which country was there recently a deadly earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Peru

Question 7

What has recently happened in the East China Sea?

Accepted Answer

Massive oil spill from a tanker

Question 8

Why is the win of Vietnam’s football team in the AFC quarter finals so historic?

Accepted Answer

First time Vietnam is in Semi Finals, First Southeast Asian country to be in Semi Finals

Question 9

How many athletes will North Korea send to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

22

Question 10

Vietnam’s football team won the AFC Quarter Finals against which country?

Accepted Answer

Iraq

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