Current Events Flashcards
What did Facebook announce that it will no longer use?
Facial recognition software
What did Kiwi tennis player Michel Venus win a title for at the Paris Masters?
Double tennis
What has Meghan Markle apologised for?
For misleading the court during a court case
What has media company “Discovery” announced?
They will be launching 2 new channels in NZ
What type of animals are affected by avian flu?
Birds
What is VOG?
A fog that smells like sulphur
What is the name of Adele’s new album?
30
How much waste does NZ currently send overseas?
20 million tonnes
Which previous US president spoke at the COP26 climate change conference?
Barack Obama
What are some soldiers who were part of the war in Afghanistan blaming for certain health issues?
Exposure to toxic smoke from waste fires
Who is Marie Antoinette?
The last queen of France
What are a group of Australian scientists hoping will solve one of the world’s biggest litter problems - cigarette buts?
Mushrooms
Who is the minister of NZ foreign affairs?
Nanaia Mahuta
What is a natural resource found in NZ?
coal, silver, iron ore, limestone and gold
Who is an NZ athlete who got a gold medal?
Lisa Carrington
