Squiz Quiz – 24 February 2024
1. Alexei Navalny died in a remote Arctic jail last Friday - what did Russian officials say was the cause?
Navalny was one of President Vladimir Putin’s staunchest critics.
3. The Coalition criticised the Albanese Government’s new Navy investment this week, saying...
The plans takes our government’s investment in defence to $54 billion.
3. PM Anthony Albanese denied what this week?
Nope - it’s not happening, he says. An ordinary federal election is due from August 2024.
4. What public figure didn’t announce their exit from a top job this week?
It was that kind of week…
5. Which reason wasn't cited by Qantas for their decline in profit this week?
Qantas made an $873 million profit in Jul-Dec 23, a 13.2% fall from the profit recorded in the same period 12 months ago.
6. If Julian Assange is extradited to the US, what the maximum jail length for the charges he faces?
The application to appeal hearing was held this week - a decision is due in March.
7. Prince William has broken royal protocol this week by doing what?
And he said there's a "desperate need for increased humanitarian support" for Palestinians.
8. What happened to 4 people after an intense storm hit Sydney on Monday?
They’re fine, thank goodness…
9. Which myth did Apple debunk this week?
Apple says ‘no bueno’... Doing so could allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone.
10. What takeaway classic is getting a chefy upgrade?
We’ll take ‘em as they come, but low-fi is fine with us…
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