Squiz Quiz – 14 July 2023
1. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky marked 500 days of Russia’s invasion with a video filmed where?
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The site became an early symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
2. Which country hosted this week's NATO summit?
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is the military alliance between Western European countries, Canada, and the US.
3. Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe said the central bank’s meetings will be reduced from 11 meetings a year to how many times a year?
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Lowe’s future with the RBA is up in the air as he approaches the end of his term in September.
4. All Aussie doctors and nurse practitioners will be allowed to prescribe which medication from August?
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About 10% of doctors and 30% of pharmacists are currently certified to handle the medication.
5. The Thunderbirds scored their first Super Netball title this week. Which city are they from?
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They beat the NSW Swifts 60-59 in overtime.
6. Aussie F1 driver Daniel Riccardo joined which team this week?
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The Aussie has won eight F1 races but was cut from McLaren at the end of last year.
7. Which user milestone did Meta’s new Threads app reach this week?
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It reached the milestone less than a week after its launch.
8. Which condiment is currently in short supply around the world?
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Bottles of the spicy stuff are currently selling for up to US$80 a pop on eBay…
9. A handwritten will belonging to Aretha Franklin was found where?
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It was thought that the Respect singer died intestate in 2018 but legally the note - signed with the letter ‘A’ and a smiley face - will do.
10. Which TV show received the most nominations in the comedy category?
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It received 21 nominations in total, with ‘Succession’ leading the drama category with 27 nods.
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