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2026 Current Events Trivia

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which came online in December 2025, is located in what country?

10

In January 2026, astronomers observed the first black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000-light-year-long cosmic jet from its glowing 'shadow.' What type of cosmic object was observed launching this jet?

77

What major art exhibition, the sixth edition, opened in Kochi, India, in December 2025?

27

Japan's Martian Moon Exploration mission, slated for 2026, aims to collect a sample from which of Mars' moons?

65

What Google algorithm proved 13,000 times faster at predicting molecular structures in a December 2025 report?

16

India is poised to launch its three-person Gaganyaan-1 spacecraft as early as what month in 2026?

24

In December 2025, Netflix entered an agreement to acquire what major entertainment company for $68.8 billion?

28

In December 2025, a stunning spectacle in Dubai involved over 2,800 drones creating a playable version of what classic video game in the sky?

60

What modular USB-C ecosystem, offering 240W fast charging and a lifetime replacement guarantee, was highlighted as an innovative product in December 2025?

73

In December 2025, OpenAI released its most advanced AI model to date, following an internal 'code red' alert. What is the version number of this model?

9

The MIT Technology Review, at SXSW 2026, highlighted what type of battery as a robust alternative to lithium, poised to disrupt the electric vehicle market?

50

In December 2025, a new manta ray species, Mobula yarae, was confirmed in what ocean?

61

What legendary festival in China, transforming the city into a winter wonderland with ice castles and snow sculptures, was held from January to February 2026?

49

A stunning new species of killifish, Nothobranchius sylvaticus, was discovered in Kenya's Gongoni Forest in December 2025. What type of habitat is this the first known killifish to live in?

69

What is the name of NASA's space telescope that may embark on a journey in fall 2026 to study exoplanets, the Milky Way, and dark energy?