Current Affairs Quiz [2024]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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 [October 2024] (1–10)

In September 2024, due to the impact of Typhoon No. 10, what was the estimated age of the Yayoi-sugi on Yakushima that fell over?

1,000 years
the year 2000
the year 3000

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the year 3000

Typhoon No. 10 in September 2024 had many impacts, one of which was the toppling of the Yayoi Cedar on Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. The tree’s age was estimated at 3,000 years, and it was cherished as a highly valuable natural heritage site. Many voices lamented its fall.

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In September 2024, it was announced on “Sekai no Hatte Made Itte Q!” that Yuya Tegoshi would return. After how many years is this comeback?

for the first time in three and a half years
For the first time in four and a half years
for the first time in five and a half years

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For the first time in four and a half years

At the end of the September 29, 2024 broadcast of “Sekai no Hate Made Itte Q!,” it was announced that Yuya Tegoshi will appear in the festival segment alongside Teruyoshi Uchimura and Daisuke Miyagawa. Tegoshi left the show in 2020, and this will mark his return after about four and a half years.

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Who is the lead actor in NHK’s morning drama “Omusubi,” which began airing in September 2024?

Kanna Hashimoto
Minami Hamabe
Kasumi Arimura

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Kanna Hashimoto

The lead role in NHK’s morning drama Omusubi, which began airing on September 30, 2024, is played by Kanna Hashimoto, who has appeared in numerous films and TV dramas. Hashimoto portrays Yui Yoneda, the protagonist aspiring to become a nutritionist, and the setting—evoking the heart of the Heisei era—has been drawing attention.

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What is the world extreme sports competition that was held in Chiba in September 2024, where many Japanese athletes performed well?

X Games
Dew Tour
Red Bull Rampage

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X Games

The X Games is a competition for extreme sports such as skateboarding, BMX, and motocross. In September 2024, it was held in Chiba Prefecture, where many Japanese athletes, including Sora Shirai, Ginwoo Onodera, and Kairyu Nebiki, made the podium.

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In the September 2024 Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, who received the most votes in the first round?

Fumio Kishida
Taro Kono
Shinjiro Koizumi

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Sanae Takaichi

In the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election in September 2024, Sanae Takaichi received the most votes in the first round. However, a candidate must secure a majority of valid votes to be elected, and although Takaichi led, she did not reach a majority. As a result, a runoff was held between the top two candidates, and the outcome reversed from the first round, with Shigeru Ishiba being chosen as the new party president.

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In 2024, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks won the Central League title, but how many years had it been since their last championship?

for the first time in two years
for the first time in three years
for the first time in four years

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for the first time in four years

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks also won the championship in 2020, and this marks their first title since then. Including the era of their predecessor clubs, this is their 22nd league championship. Additionally, since they won the Climax Series in 2020 and became champions of Japan, expectations are high for them to capture the national title again this time.

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What is the game, scheduled to be released by Capcom in 2025, that made headlines for being playable at Tokyo Game Show 2024?

Dragon Quest III: And into the Legend…
Monster Hunter Wilds
Persona 5: The Phantom X

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Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds was available to play for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2024, generating major buzz. It’s the first new entry in three years following Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and marks the 14th installment in the series.

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