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2026 Current Events Trivia

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Which asteroid is Japan's Hayabusa2 mission expected to perform a flyby of in July 2026?

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Which space agency has an astronaut, Jeremy Hansen, on board NASA's Artemis II mission?

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What is the name of the spacecraft designed to carry astronauts for NASA's Artemis II mission?

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What new international rugby union tournament is scheduled to begin in 2026?

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What major basketball event was scheduled for February 15, 2026?

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Which company announced in December 2025 its agreement to acquire Celestial AI for approximately $3.25 billion to boost optical interconnects for AI?

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What annual day, observed on December 5, 2026, recognizes and promotes the efforts of volunteers worldwide?

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Which two Italian cities are co-hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics in February?

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What early human relative, whose foot bones and other fossils were attributed to a recently discovered species, lived alongside Lucy?

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What type of biomanufacturing system, capable of producing proteins, enzymes, or chemicals on demand without living organisms, is a leading scientific trend for 2026?

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What major NASCAR event, known as the 'Great American Race,' was scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Daytona Beach, Florida?

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What new species of semi-aquatic rodent, adapted for life around water, was formally described in February 2026 after being discovered in Peru's Río Abiseo National Park?

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What major tech company announced in March 2026 it would be cutting 1,600 employees, about 10% of its workforce, as it invests in AI?

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What small space telescope was launched by NASA on January 11, 2026, with the aim of studying exoplanet atmospheres?

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What coffee company announced in March 2026 it reached the milestone of donating 100 million coffee trees to farmers globally?