Quiz: World News 2017
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Do you remember what all happened in the world during the year 2017? To test your memory, you can take this world news 2017 quiz. Many significant events and incidents occurred during the year 2017. If you keep yourself updated with all kinds of news and information about the world, you can test your memory here. In this quiz, you will find questions about the news of the world. With all the correct answers, you can get a perfect score. Also, share the quiz with other friends interested in testing their memory and knowledge.
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The Walt Disney Company ended its ban on what press organization at its press screenings?
- A.
The Blade
- B.
The New York Times
- C.
The Los Angeles Times
- D.
The Southerner
Correct Answer
C. The Los Angeles TimesExplanation
The correct answer is The Los Angeles Times. The Walt Disney Company had previously banned The Los Angeles Times from attending its press screenings due to a negative article they published. However, they later lifted the ban after receiving backlash from other press organizations and critics who accused Disney of suppressing freedom of the press.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What branch of the United States Armed Forces failed to relay key information about the Texas church shooting gunman to his court-martial?
- A.
The Air Force
- B.
The Marines
- C.
The Army
- D.
The Navy
Correct Answer
A. The Air ForceExplanation
The Air Force failed to relay key information about the Texas church shooting gunman to his court-martial.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Forty-eight individuals were arrested as part of what is being labeled a power grab by
- A.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, King of Thailand
- B.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia
- C.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai
- D.
Premier Li Keqiang of the People’s Republic of China
Correct Answer
B. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi ArabiaExplanation
The correct answer is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. The question states that forty-eight individuals were arrested as part of a power grab. Among the given options, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is known for his controversial actions, including the arrest of several prominent individuals in Saudi Arabia in 2017 as part of an anti-corruption campaign, which was seen by some as a power consolidation move. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that he is the individual being referred to in the question.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Special Counsel Bob Mueller announced an indictment against Paul Manafort for
- A.
Tax evasion
- B.
Perjury
- C.
Treason
- D.
Money laundering
Correct Answer
D. Money launderingExplanation
The correct answer is money laundering. This is the act of disguising the origins of illegally obtained money by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions. In the context of the given question, Paul Manafort was indicted by the Special Counsel Bob Mueller specifically for money laundering, which suggests that he was involved in illegal financial activities and attempted to hide the source of his funds.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which pop star’s lawyer sent a cease-and-desist letter to a blogger who had written about white supremacists in her fanbase?
- A.
Selena Gomez
- B.
Rihanna
- C.
Taylor Swift
- D.
Meghan Trainor
Correct Answer
C. Taylor SwiftExplanation
Taylor Swift's lawyer sent a cease-and-desist letter to a blogger who had written about white supremacists in her fanbase. This suggests that Taylor Swift took action to address the issue and distance herself from any association with white supremacists.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which former head of the Democratic National Committee made allegations about the Clinton campaign’s unethical behavior in their new book?
- A.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- B.
Tom Perez
- C.
Donna Brazile
- D.
Tim Kaine
Correct Answer
C. Donna BrazileExplanation
Donna Brazile, the former head of the Democratic National Committee, made allegations about the Clinton campaign's unethical behavior in her new book.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Donald Trump was elected as ______ President of the United States.
- A.
42nd
- B.
43rd
- C.
45th
- D.
46th
Correct Answer
C. 45thExplanation
Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States. This is because he won the presidential election in 2016 and was inaugurated as the 45th President on January 20, 2017.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In which month did President Trump declare the opioid pandemic as a national emergency?
- A.
July
- B.
August
- C.
September
- D.
October
Correct Answer
B. AugustExplanation
President Trump declared the opioid pandemic as a national emergency in August.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was the name of the devastating hurricanes?
- A.
Harvey
- B.
Irma
- C.
Maria
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because the question is asking for the name of the devastating hurricanes, and all three options (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) are indeed names of devastating hurricanes that occurred in recent years.Rate this question:
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- 10.
At least 80 people died when a fire tore through a 24-story apartment building called Grenfell Tower on June 14. In which city did this accident take place?
- A.
New York
- B.
Paris
- C.
London
- D.
North Carolina
Correct Answer
C. LondonExplanation
The Grenfell Tower fire, which resulted in the death of at least 80 people, occurred in London.Rate this question:
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