Squiz Quiz – 28 April 2023
1. The Albanese Government announced a massive overhaul of which sector this week?
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It wants to streamline the process for people seeking working visas or permanent residency.
2. A 72-hour ceasefire was brokered in Sudan by international observers headed by which nation?
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The US hopes it will lead to a longer pause in the fighting that's broken out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
3. Who officially announced their long-awaited bid for the 2024 US presidential election this week?
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It means there could be a rematch against Donald Trump, who is leading in the polls for the Republican nomination.
4. Speaking of Donald Trump, which of his court cases started up this week?
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You’d be forgiven for losing track of the lawsuits the former prez is facing…
5. What did the United Nations say about India’s population this week?
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Population experts say there’s no way of knowing for sure, and it could have already happened.
6. Netflix announced it was pumping US$2.5 billion into creating more content in which nation?
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It follows the enormous success of South Korean content in the West including ‘Squid Game’.
7. A new study found that those who frequently consumed which food or drink were more likely to have anxiety and depression?
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Nothing makes us happier than hot chips, so therein lies a quandary…
8. One Gippsland pub is making a name for itself after allowing patrons to bring what pets along with them?
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In the old days of the Wild West, they used to call them saloons…
9. What kind of animal is Mojave Max, the creature said to accurately predict the changing of the seasons, according to Las Vegas lore?
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He’s basically the drier cousin of Punxsutawney Phil of ‘Groundhog Day’ fame…
10. Why was Barbie in the news this week?
Mattel has responded to criticism about Barbie’s lack of diversity by releasing a number of dolls of different body types, ethnicities, and abilities in recent years.
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