Question 1

In 2024, which scientific mission was launched by NASA with the primary purpose of studying Jupiter's moon Europa for signs of conditions suitable for life?

Accepted Answer

Europa Clipper

Question 2

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, what significant milestone regarding pre-industrial levels was reached for the first time in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Global temperatures consistently exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels

Question 3

Which country achieved its first soft landing on the Moon in January 2024 with the SLIM spacecraft?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 4

In 2024, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that the last ten years have included which record number of the hottest years on record?

Accepted Answer

The top ten hottest years

Question 5

Which major global conflict continued into its third year in 2024, with momentum shifting towards Russia along the front lines in eastern Ukraine?

Accepted Answer

The Russia-Ukraine War

Question 6

Which technology, focused on creating content that resembles human-generated work, was a significant trend in 2024, with applications ranging from text generation to image synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Generative AI

Question 7

In September 2024, the United Nations held its second-ever High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). What was a key commitment made by Member States regarding AMR-related deaths by 2030?

Accepted Answer

A 10% reduction

Question 8

In 2024, what was a significant development in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, involving Israel and Hamas?

Accepted Answer

The conflict expanded to include Hezbollah from Lebanon and Houthi fighters from Yemen.

Question 9

NASA launched the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, & ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite on February 8, 2024. What is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To monitor Earth's ocean and atmosphere for climate insights

Question 10

The year 2024 saw a significant increase in orbital launch attempts. What percentage of these global launch attempts were attributed to private companies?

Accepted Answer

70%

Question 11

According to a report by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED), what was the estimated number of people killed in conflicts globally in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 233,000

Question 12

In 2024, the European Union passed the world's first comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for which emerging technology?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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