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Current Affairs Quiz [2024]
From political funding scandals to the Hakone Ekiden and Taiwan’s presidential election, January 2024 was packed with headline-making events! Even things we hear about in the news can be surprisingly tricky to answer when asked as a quiz.
In this article, we’ll look back at notable happenings from January 2024 in a quiz format.
We’ve prepared questions across a wide range of fields—from political developments and thrilling sports matchups to international affairs.
Some will be easy and fun if you’ve been following the news, while others may offer new discoveries when you dive deeper.
Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of current events!
Current Affairs Quiz [January 2024] (1–10)
Which work won the 170th Akutagawa Prize in 2024?
- Gosho Grounds in August
- Coronation of the Monkey
- Tokyo Metropolis Sympathy Tower
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Tokyo Metropolis Sympathy Tower
The Akutagawa Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in Japan and is given twice a year to short stories and novellas by emerging writers. The 170th Akutagawa Prize in 2024 was awarded to Rie Kudan for “Tokyo Sympathy Tower.” “The Imperial Grounds in August” won the Naoki Prize, and “The Coronation of the Monkey” was a finalist for the Akutagawa Prize.
Which team did Shohei Ohtani announce he would join in December 2023?
- New York Yankees
- Boston Red Sox
- Los Angeles Dodgers
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Los Angeles Dodgers
In December 2023, Shohei Ohtani announced his transfer to the Los Angeles Dodgers. As a result, he moved from the Los Angeles Angels to the Dodgers and will continue to play within the city of Los Angeles.
Which country surpassed Japan’s GDP in 2023, making Japan the fourth-largest economy in the world?
- India
- Germany
- United Kingdom
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Germany
In the 2023 GDP rankings, Germany’s economy is rapidly growing, and Japan is projected to be overtaken by Germany, placing Japan fourth in the world GDP rankings.
In January 2024, which boys’ team achieved back-to-back titles at the Spring High School Volleyball Tournament?
- Sundai Gakuen
- Aoba Academy
- Owl Fang Academy
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Sundai Gakuen
In the boys’ Haruko Volleyball final held in January 2024, Sundai Gakuen achieved a splendid victory, securing back-to-back championships. Having battled through a fierce tournament, the players of Sundai Gakuen captivated many spectators with their outstanding skills and teamwork.
In January 2024, which item did the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announce a policy to newly add to the designated vegetables?
- tomato
- Broccoli
- cabbage
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Broccoli
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced in January 2024 that it would add broccoli to the list of designated vegetables, in light of factors such as its shipment volume doubling over the past 20 years. Designated vegetables are those that are widely consumed and important in daily life. Incidentally, this is the first time in 50 years that a new vegetable has been added to the designated list.
Who won the Taiwanese presidential election held in January 2024?
- Ko Wen-je
- Hou You-yi
- Lai Ching-te
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Lai Ching-te
The winner of Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election was Lai Ching-te. He has long been active on the front lines of politics and has held key positions such as vice president. Ko Wen-je and Hou Yu-ih also ran but were defeated.
Which university won the 100th Hakone Ekiden held in January 2024?
- Toyo University
- Aoyama Gakuin University
- Waseda University
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Aoyama Gakuin University
At the 100th Hakone Ekiden held in January 2024, Aoyama Gakuin University won the championship. Aoyama Gakuin is a powerhouse that has won the title multiple times in the past.