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!
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Current Affairs Quiz [November 2024] (1–10)
What are the bicycle traffic violations for which penalties were toughened from November 2024, along with riding under the influence of alcohol?
- Speeding
- driving while doing something else
- Running a red light
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driving while doing something else
From November 2024, penalties for cycling under the influence of alcohol and for distracted riding have been strengthened. “Distracted riding” refers to operating a smartphone or similar device while riding. This measure was introduced in response to the recent increase in accidents caused by traffic violations involving bicycles.
Which Japanese organization won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?
- Japanese Red Cross Society
- Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations
- Reporters Without Borders Japan Chapter
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Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations
The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) is a group founded in 1956 that works to abolish nuclear weapons and support atomic bomb survivors. In 2024, its activities were recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
In the 2024 draft, how many teams selected Rui Muneyama as their first-round pick?
- three teams
- 4 teams (baseball clubs)
- five teams
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five teams
Rui Soyama was such a highly regarded prospect that five teams selected him as their first-round pick in the 2024 draft. Among them, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles won the negotiating rights in the lottery. He’s a standout player whose future performance is highly anticipated!
What is the line from the film “Jimenshi-tachi,” which was nominated for the 2024 Buzzword of the Year Award?
- That's enough.
- That's enough already.
- That's enough already.
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That's enough already.
The memorable line “Mou ee deshou” (“That’s enough already”) delivered by Pierre Taki in the film The Jimenshi resonated with many viewers and was even nominated for the Buzzword of the Year award.
What is the new system starting in March 2025 that utilizes the My Number Card?
- My Number health insurance card
- My Number Driver's License
- MyNa Residence Certificate
See the answer
My Number Driver's License
The My Number Driver’s License will launch in March 2025. By integrating the My Number Card with the driver’s license, it aims to promote digitalization and improve convenience. As a result, people will no longer need to carry a paper license, and the My Number Card is expected to become more widely usable as an ID.
Which anti-XX harassment prevention ordinance will take effect from April 1, 2025?
- Ordinance on the Prevention of Power Harassment
- Ordinance to Prevent Maternity Harassment
- Ordinance for the Prevention of Customer Harassment
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Ordinance for the Prevention of Customer Harassment
The Customer Harassment Prevention Ordinance is a newly established regulation designed to prevent the mental and physical burdens on employees caused by excessive complaints or inappropriate behavior from customers.
In the United States, after how many years was a former president elected as president again?
- for the first time in 171 years
- for the first time in 132 years
- for the first time in 96 years
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for the first time in 132 years
In the U.S. presidential election held in 2024, Donald Trump was elected president again. It is rare for someone who has once left the presidency to take office again; in fact, this is reportedly the second such occurrence in 132 years. The previous instance was Grover Cleveland, who left office and then became president again after a four-year interval.