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2026 Current Events Trivia

45

What Buddhist festival, remembering the Buddha's death when he reached Nirvana, was observed on February 15, 2026?

27

Which comet made its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025?

31

What international 'year' was 2026 declared by the United Nations upon Mongolia's proposal, focusing on pasturelands?

43

What cultural celebration, beginning on February 17, 2026, marked the start of the Year of the Horse?

51

What major meteor shower, made of debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, peaked on December 13 and 14, 2025?

34

What astronomical event occurred in March 2026, visible across Eastern Asia, Oceania, and the Americas?

17

Which annual global event, observed on March 22, focuses on water access, conservation, and climate resilience?

29

What exhibition, focusing on the design and cultural significance of a landmark building at Tuskegee University, opened at the National Building Museum on February 28, 2026?

64

What is the name of the Jewish festival that begins at sundown on March 2, 2026?

40

What US state's governor, JB Pritzker, signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act into law in January 2026?

59

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to an opposition politician from what country?

20

Which film won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival?

50

What material is increasingly being used in new EV batteries due to its abundance and lower cost compared to lithium?

13

Who won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival for her role in 'Rose'?

55

Which German filmmaker presided over the jury at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival?