Current events Flashcards
New Zealand cricket spin bowler Ajaz Patel (10-119) joins Jim Laker and Anil Kumble as the only three men too?
Take all ten wickets in a Test innings
Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 but recently was sentenced to four years in prison. She is?
Former leader of Myanmar
What is the name of a new public holiday starting Friday 24 June 2022?
Matariki (Māori New Year) Day
This South African person died on December 26, 2021. What was his name and what will he be remembered for?
Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Anti-Apartheid
This event caused a plume to rise 55 km above the Earth’s surface.
What was the event?
Eruption of an undersea volcano, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai
February 6, 2022, is the platinum (70th) anniversary of?
Queen Elizabeth II becoming queen
Russia currently has soldiers, tanks, and artillery on the border of this country. Name the country.
Ukraine
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won New Zealand’s first-ever Winter Olympics gold medal in the Olympic Games in China. In what sport does she compete?
Snowboarding
New Zealand has sent Navy ships to Tonga. Which city is the home of the NZ Navy?
Auckland
The Prime Minister of Britain has recently been in the news regarding parties held at his office during COVID lockdowns. His name is:
Boris Johnson
Two movements calling for an end to the anti-mandate protests are gaining momentum, with the organizers saying the majority of people have had enough. How many people are currently estimated to be protesting in Wellington?
1000
The city of Petrópolis has been hit by devastating flash floods and mudslides as a result of torrential rain. In which country is the city of Petrópolis located?
Brazil
Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated in an interview that it appears that Russia is continuing to plan for the biggest war in Europe since 1945. What significant event came to its conclusion in 1945?
WW2
The Waikato Expressway is moving toward completion. The Hamilton section is expected to be open to the public in mid-2022, completing the wider project which started in January 2009 that connects Cambridge to the Bombay Hills. How long is the expressway?
100km
Josh Ioane made a dream debut in his first start for the Chiefs, on the opening weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, beating his old Highlanders teammates. Where are the first few rounds of the competition being held this year?
Queenstown
Many countries including New Zealand, are punishing Russia by restricting exports, bans on travel, and stopping banking with Russian banks. These restrictions are called:
sanctions
The Member of Parliament for Waikato, Tim van der Molen, has a fractured spine, rib, and two broken arms, after falling from a platform.
Which political party does he belong to?
National
The Rams won the Super Bowl with a score of 23-20 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Which USA city do the Rams come from?
Los Angeles
Who won the title of New Zealand Supreme Sports Person of The Year at the recent Halberg Awards?
Lisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Which African country is facing extreme famine (starvation) due to damage to crops and farms caused by the fighting and warfare within the country?
Ethiopia
The price of crude oil is currently at levels not seen in over a decade as Western countries roll out more sanctions on Russian oil exports. What has the government reduced in price by 50% in order to help New Zealanders?
Public transport
The flood crisis which hit Australia in February and March 2022 has cost 13 lives and has been described as one of the country’s worst-ever natural disasters. What parts of Australia were affected?
Queensland and New South Wales
The Ukrainian president visited soldiers in the hospital and awarded them State Honours for their sacrifices. What is the president’s name?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Researchers have discovered the wreck of explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship the Endurance, in 10,000 feet of icy water, a century after it was swallowed up by ice. Where was it found?
Antarctica
Which city is to host Team New Zealand’s 2024 defense of America’s Cup?
Barcelona
At the recent 2022 Academy Awards, Dame Jane Campion won which award for the film “The Power of the Dog”?
Best Director
What did the town of Te Anau claim it wasn’t going to do last weekend?
Put its clocks back
What does ACT party leader, David Seymour, want the government to hold a national referendum on?
Co-governance by Māori and the Government of state assets under the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
Fletcher Building has announced a three-pronged attack to solve the chronic shortage, causing long building delays, of what common construction material?
Gib plasterboard
The United Nations voted last week to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council after allegations of atrocities committed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations?
New York (USA)
Russia has praised a country for not joining the widespread condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Which country is this?
India
Dr. Ashley Bloomfield has warned that New Zealand could face stronger Covid-19 rules if the new strain of Omicron, detected in Britain in January 2022, arrives in New Zealand. What is the name of the new strain?
XE
New Zealand is experiencing a nationwide shortage of Gib plasterboard which is delaying building projects. Which of the following solutions is NOT being used to combat this problem?
Redirecting ships carrying Gib, to other countries, to NZ instead
The minimum wage in New Zealand was increased on the 1st of April 2022. What is the current minimum wage in New Zealand?
$21.20
The first case of a new Omicron Variant has been detected in NZ. What is the variant called?
BA.4
Elon Musk just got his hands on Twitter. What did he pay in NZ$?
$64 Billion
Globally the sea level is expected to rise about _________ by 2100
Half a meter
What is Lataro Island in Vanuatu now called?
Satoshi Island
How old was the girl that drove the getaway car in an Auckland robbery?
12
Ukraine has been invaded by Russia. Vladimir Putin is strongly against the intervention of NATO. What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Maori cultural sites are among the most vulnerable to climate change. How many maraes are located less than 1km from the coastline?
191
Auckland is to introduce a congestion charge for road users. How much will it cost drivers per day to enter the city?
$7 per day
British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton is an advocate of more gender diversification in male-dominated sports. What was his last protest about?
Ban on jewelry
US Supreme Court has voted to overturn the abortion rights of women, how many states in the US are likely to make it a crime to have an abortion
26 states
New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, recently met with the new Australian Prime Minister. Who is the new Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
NASA recently received impressively detailed images from its newest telescope showing phenomena like this cloudscape forming nebula. What is the name of NASA’s telescope?
James Webb Space Telescope
United States President, Joe Biden, recently contracted Covid-19. He only has mild symptoms at this stage. However, if he were to worsen his duties could be fulfilled by the Vice-President. Who is the current Vice-President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
The 2023 FIFA Woman’s World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand. What venue will host the final fixture game?
Stadium Australia in Sydney
New Zealand is sending a team of 233 to the Commonwealth Games that commence this week in the UK. Which English city is hosting the games?
Birmingham
Sam Uffindell and Gaurav Sharma have both been in the news recently with regard to the issue of bullying. To which political parties does each MP belong?
National and Labour
HBHS has just won the Super 8 for the first time since 2003 in which fastest-growing secondary school sport?
Basketball
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has just raised the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.5% for the fourth time in a row, which could result in an increase in people’s mortgage repayments. What is the Reserve Bank trying to achieve?
Stop or reduce inflation
Which superstar of women’s sports has recently announced her retirement?
Serena Williams
Last week, political journalist Tova O’Brien became the first New Zealander to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky. Who is he?
President of Ukraine
What age was the Queen when she died and how long had she reigned?
96 and 70 years
Where was she when she died?
Balmoral Castle, Scotland
The new monarch is King Charles. What number is he?
King Charles III
The day before she died the Queen “swore in” the new British Prime Minister - Liz Truss. How many Prime Ministers as she had during her reign?
15
How many countries currently recognize the monarch as their head of state?
14
The Rings of Power was released on Friday the 2nd of September. What company is behind the production of this series?
Amazon
The All Blacks have repaid the faith of their supporters with an awe-inspiring win over the Pumas in Hamilton. What was the margin between the two teams?
50 points
In Pakistan, catastrophic floods have taken place at an unprecedented scale. They are the result of monsoon rains that began in June. What percentage of the country is currently flooded?
33%
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader who brought the Cold War to a “peaceful end” passed away last week. Which US President delivered a speech with the phrase “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall”
Ronald Reagan
Aoraki/Mt Cook has taken out winter records for the coldest spot in the country this winter. What was the temperature that was recorded?
-11.5 °C
Queen Elizabeth II will be the second Monarch to have a State funeral at Westminster Abbey since King George II in 1760. Where will Queen Elizabeth’s final resting place be?
St George’s Chapel
Local Body Elections are happening across towns and cities around New Zealand. What is the main message every local council including Hamilton is trying to get across to New Zealanders over 18?
It is important to vote and have your say
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori was celebrated during the week of 12 - 18 Mahuru 2021. The first Maori language day was introduced in 1972, what year was Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori extended to a week?
1975
GeoNet has detected over 700 small earthquakes under Lake Taupo. This has changed the alert level from 0 to 1. Approximately what year did Lake Taupo last erupt?
200 BCE
Air New Zealand made its maiden flight from Auckland to New York. On the 17 hours and 40-minute return flight to Auckland, passengers arrived and found what did not make the flight.
Luggage
National won the Tauranga by-election by more than 6000 votes with the winner gaining 10,931. What is the name of the new MP?
Sam Uffindell
On Saturday, the Crusaders defeated the Blues to claim Super Rugby Pacific Championship. What was the score of this game?
21-7
Our very first special public holiday for Matariki will take place on June 24th. What is Matariki the name of?
A Cluster of Stars
It’s been 50 years since five men with links to the White House broke into the Democratic Headquarters, leading to the only President of the USA resigning. What was the name of that president?
Richard Nixon
World Refugee Day is an international day to honor refugees. What day does this take place?
June 20th
In which country will the FIFA (football) World Cup be held later this year?
Qatar
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of which country?
Australia
“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” is written in the constitution of which country?
United States
Last weekend there were many special events in Britain to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee. This is the anniversary of her coronation.
Which jubilee was it?
Platinum (70 years)
Hamilton’s Von Tempsky Street has recently been renamed.
It is now called:
Putikitiki Street
