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2026 Current Events Trivia

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What is the name of the annual festival held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that runs from 2025 into 2026 and is described as a cultural highlight with global appeal?

26

What comet, studied with ALMA in March 2026, was found to be packed with an unusually large amount of methanol?

6

Archaeologists in March 2026 identified a large, man-made belt of stones, believed to be an ancient whale trap, discovered underwater off the coast of what European country?

26

What major cultural landmark in Barcelona is commemorating the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death in 2026 with the completion of its tallest tower?

81

What celestial event, peaking on December 13 and 14, 2025, is known for being bright and colorful and made of debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon?

13

New James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal the three-dimensional structure of what planet's upper atmosphere?

36

What city in Rwanda began restoring its natural defenses against flooding a decade ago by transforming a degraded swamp into a high-functioning wetland?

11

What type of whale's migration patterns are Indonesian scientists pioneering a new, humane way to study using drones in February 2026?

59

What actress from "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge" died in March 2026 at age 65?

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30

What U.S. city hosted Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026?

52

What European capital city was chosen to host the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup of September 2026?

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16

What European rugby competition, featuring six nations, began its 2026 championship on February 5?

17

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

64

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

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?