First News Quiz – 31 January 2022

Question 1

The Indonesian government plans to build a new capital city as their current capital, Jakarta, is under threat. Why?

Accepted Answer

The city was built on swampy land, and is rapidly sinking underwater

Question 2

Which European country has asked UNESCO to give heritage status to espresso coffee, emphasising its cultural importance?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 3

Rescuers saved a dog from drowning by guiding her away from a dangerous area using a sausage attached to a drone.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

A rare reindeer was found wandering the streets in Helsinki, Finland. What type of reindeer was it?

Accepted Answer

A forest reindeer

Question 5

In Mexico City, cyclists laid their bikes down in a heart shape on the National Day for Safe Mobility, asking for what?

Accepted Answer

The safety of cyclists in general

Question 6

Carmaker BMW is releasing a new car in 2024 with spectacular technology. What is special about the car?

Accepted Answer

It can change colour at the touch of a button

Question 7

UK company Space Entertainment Enterprise is launching a module (the SEE-1) into space. What is it going to be used for?

Accepted Answer

To film movies, sporting events, TV shows and live streams in space

Question 8

British-Belgian teenager Zara Rutherford, 19, has become the youngest woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Smoke from a volcanic eruption on 14th January rose 55km above the Earth’s surface! What is the name of the volcano?

Accepted Answer

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai

Question 10

Microsoft has bought games company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion (£50.6bn) – the largest deal in tech history!

Accepted Answer

True

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