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How much do you know about Russian minerals?
Topical Quiz - 17 November, 2023
Test your memory of the week’s headlines with a family topical quiz covering major news stories, public figures, business updates, and entertainment moments.
1 .
The European Commission has proposed extending sanctions imposed on Russia for which mineral?
Chromium
Copper
Diamonds
Zinc
It is estimated that a third of the word’s diamond supply lies under the Siberiian permafrost in Russia
2 .
Who is £7.6m worse off this week than they expected to be?
An anonymous student who incurred unexpected educational expenses
Cristiano Ronaldo when a football contract fell through
Dame Alison Rose – ex chief executive of NatWest Bank
Tom Hanks when a film was cancelled
Dame Alison Rose resigned from her position at the NatWest in July. She will get her £2.4 million pay package but not the £7.6 million bonus she was expecting.
3 .
Which TV personality announced the birth of his 6th child this week?
Gordon Ramsay
James Corden
Jerry Springer
Johnny Carson
The baby boy is to be named Jesse James Ramsay. Jesse James joins the family of Tana (Gordon’s wife) and children, Megan, Jack, Holly, Matilda and Oscar. What a lovely family – we wish them every happiness
4 .
For the first time, an Attenborough echidna has been filmed. Where was it?
Australia
India
Indonesia
Madagascar
Oxford University researchers climbed slippery narrow ridges and faced poisonous snakes and tree-climbing leeches in the Cyclops mountains to capture this unique footage. No wonder the whole team were said to be “euphoric” about the film
5 .
Arthur F. Engoron has been prominently featured in recent American news. What is his current occupation or profession?
Accountancy
Investment Banking
Law
Medicine
Judge Engoron is currently presiding over the fraud trial of ex-president Donald Trump
6 .
Who earned seven Grammy nominations for the song of the year, surpassing Sir Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie, who are now in second place?
Chrissie Hynde
Dolly Parton
Madonna
Taylor Swift
In contrast to numerous artists, Taylor didn't originate from a show-business background; instead, she spent most of her formative years on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania
7 .
This week, Labour’s shadow home secretary criticised the government for spending so much taxpayers’ money on its bid to be allowed to send illegal immigrants to Rwanda. How much did she say that it had cost?
£40 million
£140 million
£240 million
£340 million
Following the decision of the Supreme Court, Rishi Sunak reiterated his determination to pursue the policy further
8 .
Why are the people of Grindavik in Iceland being forced to leave their homes?
A probable volcanic eruption nearby
Exceptionally heavy snowfall
They are In the path of a malfunctioning space shuttle
Severe Drought
Iceland experienced over 800 minor earthquakes on Wednesday, leading scientists to suspect that this might signal an impending volcanic eruption
9 .
Which disease does the NHS expect to eradicate within the next 20 years?
Alzheimer’s disease
Cervical cancer
Influenza
Pneumonia
Significant progress is being made in the search for cures and treatments for all these ailments. However, a major focus of the NHS is directed towards the elimination of cervical cancer
10 .
A bird with an outside chance won the title of New Zealand’s Bird of the Century. What is the common name for the bird?
Cooteketeke
Mooteketeke
Puteketeke
Zooteketeke
If you are intending to drop this fascinating fact into a conversation, we suggest you refer to it as the great crested grebe. This will be much easier than saying poo-tek-e-tek-e-tok-e-toke--pute-tek or something similar!
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