Squiz Quiz – 13 October 2023
1. What significant event marked the timing of Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel?
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It’s the biggest cross-border attack Israel has faced in more than a generation.
2. Which country is planning on deporting about 1.7 million undocumented Afghan migrants and refugees?
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Pakistan’s government has given a 1 November deadline for the migrants to leave.
3. What condition was placed on the approval of Brookfield's $18.7 billion takeover of Origin Energy?
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ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said the deal was “finely balanced”.
4. NSW became the latest state to ban mobile phones in public high schools, following which 2 other states?
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Western Oz and Tassie have ‘off and away all day’ policies, and Queensland says it’s looking into it.
5. A new British study has found that getting enough of what is associated with lower rates of mental health issues?
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Experts reckon it has something to do with light’s effect on our body clock, which is linked to health outcomes.
6. Oscar Piastri became the first F1 rookie in 15 years to win a race - he did that in which country’s Grand Prix?
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“F1 race winner has a nice ring to it,” his Insta caption read.
7. NASA astronauts are set to be dressed by which luxury fashion brand on the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972?
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Gotta look nice for the special occasion…
8. What is the most common dog name in Australia this year?
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Don’t call those names too loudly in the dog park…
9. What is distinctive about the appearance of Fat Bear Week runner-up Chunk?
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Supermom Grazer streamrolled her hunky opponent after receiving nearly double his votes.
10. Why is there a shortage of Santa Clauses across Australia this year?
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It’s put the traditional shopping centre family portrait at risk…
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