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Weekly News Quiz: March 21, 2024
A controversial law. A stunning superbloom. The world's happiest counties. What do you remember from the week that was?
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Which fruit in the US contains the most amount of pesticides?
Strawberries topped this year's "Dirty Dozen" list — a ranking of the fruits and vegetables contaminated with the most pesticides. Many of the so-called “dirty” crops grow close to the ground, making them particularly subject to pests.
Which global leader secured a fifth term in office this week?
Devoid of any credible opposition, Vladimir Putin received 87% of the vote in Russia’s presidential election this week, according to officials.
Roughly how many migrant encounters occurred at the US-Mexico border last year?
There were around 2.5 million migrant encounters at the US-Mexico border last year, according to Department of Homeland Security estimates. Amid a battle over a controversial immigration law, a new report shows migrants are substantially increasing the pool of workers in the US and could boost the economy by an additional $7 trillion over the next decade.
Which state will soon be blanketed by a rainbow of wildflowers?
California will soon be decorated with vivid wildflowers after drenching winter rains set the stage for a spectacular superbloom.
Which tech company received an $8.5 billion grant from the White House this week?
President Biden announced one of the biggest federal investments in US microchip manufacturing on Wednesday — a $8.5 billion grant to tech giant Intel. Currently, the US makes none of the most advanced kinds of chips needed for artificial intelligence technologies.
During which month are the Paris 2024 Olympics set to begin?
The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony — the first to be held along a river — is scheduled for July 26. Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian athletes will not participate in the opening ceremony, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday.
Which state passed legislation this week that would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools and universities?
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a sweeping law that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion at public schools and universities. The law goes into effect on October 1.
Which event this week was celebrated around the world?
The first day of spring, or the Spring equinox, arrived for millions of people around the world this week. Many gathered at popular landmarks to partake in cultural and ancient traditions.
Stocks soared this week as investors cheered the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. How many rate cuts are still expected later this year?
Federal Reserve officials anticipate cutting rates three times this year even though inflation is above the Fed’s 2% target.
According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, what is the world’s happiest country?
The World Happiness Report is out, and once again the Nordic countries are humming along with the highest scores. Finland ranks first.
