Current Affairs Quiz [2024]

intaglio printing

To prevent counterfeiting of banknotes, regular inspections are conducted, and new banknotes were issued starting July 1, 2024. Intaglio printing is used for the main designs on these new notes. Intaglio excels at printing delicate designs and, because it uses durable metal plates, is well-suited for high-volume print runs.

Shizuoka Prefecture

On July 7, 2024, in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, the temperature reached 40°C—the earliest occurrence of the year. On that day, 244 locations nationwide experienced extreme heat, and on the 8th, heat illness alerts were issued in many regions.

Doctor Yellow

Doctor Yellow is a Shinkansen train that inspects tracks and overhead lines while running, officially called the Shinkansen Electric and Track Comprehensive Inspection Train. It has been announced that Doctor Yellow will be retired by JR Central in 2025 and by JR West in 2027. After that, the inspection functions installed on the N700S are expected to take over Doctor Yellow’s role.

Yuriko Koike

In the Tokyo gubernatorial election held on July 7, 2024, as many as 56 candidates ran. The winner was the incumbent, Yuriko Koike, who secured a third term as governor with this victory.

Italy

The 50th G7 Summit in 2024 was held in Italy. The G7 Summit is an important international conference where the leaders of major advanced nations gather to discuss political, economic, and environmental issues.

Disney Cruise

Operated by the Disney group, Disney Cruise has long been popular among Disney fans worldwide as a cruise line that primarily sails around the United States. In 2024, it was announced that Disney Cruise will operate in Japan for the first time in 2028. The ships are filled with the world of Disney, making this a highly anticipated announcement for Disney fans in Japan.

ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s data and demands a ransom in exchange for providing the key to decrypt it. At the KADOKAWA Group, it was discovered on June 8 that they had been subjected to a ransomware cyberattack, resulting in damages such as internal information being leaked by the attacker group.