Academic team current events

What significant event was commemorated on January 6, 2025?

The 4th anniversary of the 2021 Capitol Riot.

How many Israelis were killed in the mass shooting by Palestinian gunmen reported on January 6, 2025?

Three Israelis were killed.

What tragic incident occurred during the Bijapur Naxal Attack reported on January 6, 2025?

A bomb blast killed 8 police officers and a driver.

What was the outcome of the Russian drone attack on January 6, 2025?

1 person killed and 9 injured.

What disease was reported to have its first death in the US on January 6, 2025?

H5N1 bird flu.

How many Pakistani soldiers were killed in the shootout reported on January 7, 2025?

3 Pakistani soldiers were killed.

What does Argentina’s country risk index indicate as of January 7, 2025?

It has dropped 444 points since 2018.

What natural phenomenon triggered power outages and wildfires in California on January 7, 2025?

Santa Ana winds.

What was the magnitude of the Tibet earthquake reported on January 7, 2025, and how many fatalities were there?

The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and killed 128 people.

What aircraft accident occurred in Australia on January 7, 2025?

A Swan River Seaplanes Cessna 208 crashed, killing the pilot and 2 tourists, injuring 3.

What was notable about India's report on January 7, 2025?

India confirmed its first HMPV cases.

What international proposal was put forth by the US as reported on January 7, 2025?

Proposals to purchase Greenland and Panama.

What happened to former Cambodian opposition lawmaker Lim Kimya on January 7, 2025?

He was shot dead.

What was the outcome of the German mass shooting reported on January 7, 2025?

2 killed and 1 injured.

What action did the Venezuelan president take before his inauguration on January 7, 2025?

He arrested 7 foreigners.

When did former president Jimmy Carter’s body arrive in Washington D.C.?

On January 7, 2025.

What change did Meta Platforms make regarding its fact-checking program reported on January 7, 2025?

Meta ended its third-party fact-checking program and shifted to an X-like model.

What incident occurred in N’Djamena on January 8, 2025?

An attack killed 18 insurgents and 1 member of the security forces.

What were the casualties from the Myanmar civil war as reported on January 8, 2025?

40 deaths and 12 injuries.

How many acres burned in the Los Angeles County wildfires according to the reports on January 8, 2025?

3,000 acres.

What was the death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires reported on January 9, 2025?

6 deaths were reported.

What significant event occurred for former US President Jimmy Carter on January 9, 2025?

A state funeral was held for him.

What crisis was reported in the Red Sea area on January 10, 2025?

An airstrike was reported.

What energy crisis was faced by Moldova as reported on January 10, 2025?

Moldova was facing an energy crisis.

What action was taken regarding the Venezuelan border on January 10, 2025?

The Venezuelan border was closed to Colombia.

What did the Prime Minister of Greenland express a desire for on January 10, 2025?

Independence.

What happened during the inauguration of the Venezuelan president on January 10, 2025?

The Venezuelan president was inaugurated.

Who was appointed as acting chancellor of Austria on January 10, 2025?

Alexander Schallenberg.

What did the US call for in the Israel-Hamas conflict on January 11, 2025?

A ceasefire.

What success did Puntland forces achieve against ISIL on January 11, 2025?

They captured ISIL food storage cave.

What was the result of a Tatmadaw airstrike on market reported on January 11, 2025?

The airstrike killed 15 civilians and injured 10.

How many inmates from CDCR were deployed to fight the Los Angeles County wildfires reported on January 11, 2025?

939 CDCR inmates were deployed.

What tragic event occurred at a gas station in Yemen on January 11, 2025?

An explosion killed 15 people and injured 67.

Who met in Damascus as reported on January 11, 2025?

Lebanese PM met with the Syrian de facto leader.

What attack occurred in Nigeria on January 12, 2025?

A Boko Haram attack killed 40 people.

What was reported about a Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Zamfara on January 12, 2025?

It killed 16 civilians.

What warning did Governor Newsom issue regarding wildfires in California on January 12, 2025?

He warned they may be the worst natural disaster in US history.

What disaster happened in Ipatinga on January 12, 2025?

Landslides resulted in 9 deaths and 1 missing.