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Topical Quiz - 20 October, 2023
What is the name of Scotland's new windfarm?

Topical Quiz - 20 October, 2023

Hello, parents and kids! Are you ready for an exciting game of wits and wisdom? This week, we've crafted a quiz that'll not only test your general knowledge but also how keenly you observe the world around you. Our questions are filled with place names that sound awfully alike, so you'll need to be on your toes and collaborate closely with your teammate!

Whether you're a telly addict, a car enthusiast, or you've got a keen eye on the weather or politics (yes, we know it can be a yawn-fest, but hey, it's happening!), there's something in here for everyone. From TV shows and universities to car and phone manufacturers, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain both young minds and the young at heart.

So, parents, pair up with the younger members of your family, and let's see how well you fare against these questions. Remember, two heads are better than one, especially when one might be more up-to-date on 'Doctors' and the other on Nokia! Dive in, have fun, and may the best team win!

1.
A rare Red Weather Warning was issued for parts of Scotland for the period Thursday evening to Friday afternoon. What does a Red Warning mean?
Wind and rain are probable
Keep an eye on the forecast
Be prepared to change your plans and protect you and your family
Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely
A Red Weather Warning is the most severe warning issued by the Met Office.
2.
The Nokia company is axing 14,000 jobs. Which country is its base?
England
Finland
Poland
Thailand
The Nokia company was once the world's biggest handset manufacturer. However, it lost market share to giants like Apple and Samsung.
3.
Last Saturday a major laboratory near Oxford closed down after 40 years of experimentation. What was it researching?
Antibiotics
Nuclear fusion
The Common Cold
Water pollution
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun and other stars. If it can be tamed, it promises limitless free energy in the future.
4.
Which English University has been named the leading university for improving student’s social mobility?
Bedford
Bradford
Oxford
Chelmsford
Bradford were awarded the accolade for the third year running. “Social Mobility” can be defined as the movement of people between social strata in a society.
5.
Which long-running BBC series was cancelled this week?
Casualty
Doctors
EastEnders
Emmerdale
Doctors have been airing for 23 years, but it's less recognized than other shows due to its daytime slot.
6.
By-elections are taking place on Thursday the 19th of October in two constituencies – Mid Bedfordshire and which other constituency?
Bedworth
Handsworth
Tadworth
Tamworth
The Tamworth by-election followed the resignation of Chris Pincher in September.
7.
The major competitor to Tesla in the world of electric vehicles is known as BYD but what does the acronym stand for?
Battery Yield Development
Boost Your Destination
Broaden Your Dynamics
Build Your Dreams
BYD is a Chinese manufacturer that overtook Tesla in quarterly production.
8.
What is the name of Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm that began operating at full capacity this week?
Seabreeze
Seaglow
Seagreen
Seawave
The project consists of 114 giant turbines off the Angus coast and can generate enough electricity to power two-thirds of Scotland’s households.
9.
X (formerly known as Twitter) has started charging new users in New Zealand and the Philippines how much a year to access key features?
8p
80p
£8.00
£80.00
The reason given for the experimental charge is to “reduce spam, manipulation of our platform and bot activity.”
10.
Who produced a shock win over South Africa in the Cricket World Cup this week?
Iceland
Netherlands
New Zealand
Switzerland
In the ICC One Day International (ODI) rankings, South Africa have the 5th position and Netherlands have the14th position.
Author:  Colin King

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