Squiz Quiz - 17 August 2024

1. What happened this week that had Ukraine and Russia pointing the finger at one another?

Global wheat shortages

A spike in electricity prices across Europe

A cyber attack on Poland's tech infrastructure

A drone attack on a nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Correct! Wrong!

Things are heating up there as Ukraine's offensive on Russian territory sees it rack up some military wins.

2. Who did billionaire Elon Musk interview on X this week?

US presidential election hopeful Donald Trump

Former President Barack Obama

His ex-partner Grimes

Author JK Rowling

Correct! Wrong!

It wasn't without its problems though... Technology issues meant the live interview was delayed for 40 minutes.

3. What did Coalition leader Peter Dutton call for this week?

Mandatory military service for young Australians

A ban on visas for Palestinians until stricter security checks can be enforced

An increase in the number of free mental health sessions available under Medicare

An increase to the Albanese Government's energy rebate

Correct! Wrong!

This was prompted by the Albanese Government’s work on a visa scheme for Palestinians.

4. There’s an international shortage of what medical supply?

IV fluids

Surgical masks

Disposable syringes

COVID vaccines

Correct! Wrong!

What’s causing the shortage isn’t obvious - some are pointing to international manufacturing constraints.

5. NAPLAN results came out this week. What was the main takeaway?

Regional schools' maths results were dramatically improved

Boys are doing better than girls in reading

Schools are avoiding doing the NAPLAN tests at alarming rates

A third of Aussie school kids failed to meet basic maths and English standards

Correct! Wrong!

In response Education Minister Jason Clare said our education system could be "a lot better and a lot fairer".

6. Name the company that posted a 69% slump in profits for last financial year?

Telstra

Origin Energy

Seven Network

Commonwealth Bank

Correct! Wrong!

Commercial TV is really struggling with advertising revenue down significantly on last year.

7. A 5-year study led by Aussie researchers made what claim about our youngsters?

They’re the most media-literate generation

Their immune systems are as robust as some older Aussies due to COVID lockdowns

There’s been a global surge in their mental ill health

They're getting into coffee before it's appropriate

Correct! Wrong!

The Lead author Professor Pat McGorry says “it's the most serious public health problem we have."

8. What did a New Zealand food bank accidentally hand out this week?

Chocolate bars that were actually soap

Lunch packs that were 2 years past their use-by date

Lumps of methamphetamine disguised as pineapple sweets

Punnets of strawberries that contained needles

Correct! Wrong!

Local police are urgently trying to track down the drugs...

9. The Olympics came to an end this week. Where are the next Games being held?

Beijing, China

New Delhi, India

Brisbane, Australia

Los Angeles, America

Correct! Wrong!

Let the 4 year countdown begin...

10. The ‘Travelling Jackaroo’ returned home this week after travelling around Australia for 3 years. What did he drive?

A tractor

A motorbike

A semi-truck

A boat (around the perimeter…)

Correct! Wrong!

He raised $260,000 for rural charities while he was at it = legend.