2024 Trivia

100+ 2024 Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: January 30th, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable 2024 Trivia Night! It’s time to test your trivia skills with exciting trivia questions and challenging quizzes. Gather friends, compete for the top spot, and showcase your knowledge in a fun, lively atmosphere. Whether you’re a quiz pro or just having fun, this night is perfect for everyone!

2024 Politics Trivia

Question: Who won the 2024 United States presidential election?

Answer: Donald Trump

Question: Who became the first female president of Namibia in 2024?

Answer: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Question: Who was elected president of Senegal in the 2024 presidential election?

Answer: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Question: Which party won the 2024 South Korean legislative election?

Answer: Democratic Party and Democratic Alliance

Question: Who succeeded Lee Hsien Loong as Prime Minister of Singapore in 2024?

Answer: Lawrence Wong

Question: Who was elected president of Sri Lanka in the 2024 presidential election?

Answer: Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Question: Who won the 2024 Panamanian general election?

Answer: José Raúl Mulino

Question: Which U.S. president was elected to a non-consecutive second term in 2024, marking the first such occurrence since Grover Cleveland?

Answer: Donald Trump

Question: Who was elected president of Iceland in the 2024 presidential election?

Answer: Halla Tómasdóttir

Question: Who was reelected as president in the 2024 Lithuanian presidential election?

Answer: Gitanas Nausėda

Question: Who won the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election amid international controversy?

Answer: Nicolás Maduro

Question: Who was reelected as President of Azerbaijan in the 2024 presidential election?

Answer: Ilham Aliyev

Question: Who won the 2024 Finnish presidential election, marking the closest race in Finnish history?

Answer: Alexander Stubb

Question: Who succeeded Srettha Thavisin as Prime Minister of Thailand in August 2024?

Answer: Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Question: Who won the 2024 Mozambican general election?

Answer: Daniel Chapo

Question: Which U.S. president was found guilty on 34 counts in the 2024 hush money trial?

Answer: Donald Trump

Question: Who was elected president of South Africa in June 2024 after forming a national unity government?

Answer: Cyril Ramaphosa

Question: Who was reelected as president in the 2024 Algerian presidential election?

Answer: Abdelmadjid Tebboune

Question: Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of France following the 2024 political crisis?

Answer: Francois Bayrou

Question: Who was the Republic of South Korea president that declared Martial Law on December 2024?

Answer: Yoon Suk Yeol

2024 Conflicts and Wars Trivia

Question: What event led to the toppling of Ba'athist Syria in December 2024?

Answer: Heavy fighting resumed in the Syrian civil war

Question: Which country did Israel invade in October 2024, escalating the Israel–Hamas conflict?

Answer: Lebanon

Question: Who was the Secretary-General of Hezbollah killed in 2024?

Answer: Hassan Nasrallah

Question: Who was the political leader of Hamas assassinated in Tehran in July 2024?

Answer: Ismail Haniyeh

Question: Which movement's increased activity in 2024 contributed to a crisis in the Red Sea impacting global shipping?

Answer: Houthi movement

Question: What ruling did the UN's International Court of Justice make regarding Israel's actions in Gaza in January 2024?

Answer: Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Question: Which group conducted airstrikes on Houthi militant locations in Yemen in January 2024 as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian?

Answer: United States-led coalition

Question: How did Iran respond to Pakistan's military actions in January 2024?

Answer: Conducted retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Pakistan's Balochistan province

Question: What was Pakistan's response to Iran's strikes in January 2024?

Answer: Conducted retaliatory airstrikes on Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province

Question: What was the estimated number of Palestinian casualties in the Israel–Hamas war by February 2024?

Answer: Over 30,000

Question: Which group was responsible for the suicide bombing at Quetta railway station in November 2024?

Answer: Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)

Question: What was the result of Israel's airstrike in Dahieh, Beirut on July 30, 2024?

Answer: Killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr

Question: Who was assassinated by Israel in Rafah on October 16, 2024?

Answer: Yahya Sinwar

Question: What action did the Israel Defense Forces take on October 1, 2024?

Answer: Invaded southern Lebanon

Question: Which two militant groups were involved in the September 17–18 cyberattacks in Lebanon, presumed to be orchestrated by Israel?

Answer: Hezbollah militants and medics

Question: What triggered Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel in October 2024?

Answer: Assassination of Hassan Nasrallah and Ismail Haniyeh

Question: What was the result of the Syrian opposition capturing Damascus in December 2024?

Answer: Bashar al-Assad was overthrown

Question: What significant ruling did the International Criminal Court make in May 2024 concerning Israeli leaders?

Answer: Sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others for alleged war crimes

Question: Which country's military conducted a cross-border offensive into Russia's Kursk Oblast in August 2024?

Answer: Ukraine

2024 Disasters and Accidents Trivia

Question: What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Wajima, Japan in January 2024?

Answer: 7.5 Mww

Question: How many people were killed in the Wajima earthquake in January 2024?

Answer: At least 504

Question: What natural disaster struck Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, in April 2024?

Answer: Small tsunamis

Question: Which hurricane became the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record in July 2024?

Answer: Hurricane Beryl

Question: What was the death toll of Hurricane Helene in September 2024?

Answer: 236

Question: What natural disaster caused extensive damage in Vanuatu on December 17, 2024?

Answer: Mw 7.3 earthquake

Question: How many people were killed in the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in April 2024?

Answer: Dozens

Question: What natural event triggered the worst flooding in Central Europe since 2010 in September 2024?

Answer: Heavy rainfall

Question: Which cyclone caused at least 172 deaths in Mayotte in December 2024?

Answer: Cyclone Chido

Question: What incident caused 71 deaths in the Ganale Doria River area in Ethiopia in December 2024?

Answer: Truck carrying passengers fell off a bridge

Question: How many people were killed in the railway embankment failure near Mai Mahiu, Kenya in April 2024?

Answer: 50

Question: What natural disaster struck the eastern coast of Taiwan in April 2024?

Answer: 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Question: What caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024?

Answer: Container ship collision

Question: What natural disaster led to the death of nine people, including Malawi's Vice President, in June 2024?

Answer: Plane crash near Chikangawa

Question: What natural disaster caused over 200 missing in Brazil on July 30, 2024?

Answer: Landslides in Wayanad district

Question: What record did the Parker Solar Probe break in December 2024?

Answer: Closest artificial object to the Sun

Question: What natural disaster struck Spain in October 2024, resulting in over 200 deaths?

Answer: Spanish floods

Question: What natural event did the Parker Solar Probe achieve in December 2024?

Answer: Closest artificial object to the Sun

Question: What natural disaster caused a plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil, in August 2024?

Answer: Voepass Flight 2283 crash

Question: What natural disaster caused significant damage in Vanuatu on December 17, 2024?

Answer: Mw 7.3 earthquake

Question: Which country became the fifth member of BRICS in January 2024?

Answer: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates

Question: What was the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence passed by the EU in March 2024?

Answer: The Artificial Intelligence Act

Question: What significant policy regarding petrol cars was implemented in major cities worldwide in 2024 to promote environmental sustainability?

Answer: Banning of petrol cars in city centers by 2030

Question: Which streaming service released a new adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" in 2024, featuring a diverse cast and modern soundtrack?

Answer: Netflix's "Gatsby Reimagined"

Question: In 2024, Los Angeles inaugurated a new eco-friendly public transportation system. What is it called?

Answer: LA GreenLine

Question: Which 2024 blockbuster film stars Ryan Gosling as a detective unraveling a complex mystery in a futuristic city?

Answer: "Neon Noir"

Question: Which new Disney Princess was introduced in 2024, inspired by a legendary female figure from African folklore?

Answer: Princess Amani

Question: Which actor won the leading role in the highly anticipated 2024 superhero movie, drawing fans from across the globe?

Answer: John Boyega as "Solaris"

Question: Which European country launched a pioneering renewable energy project in 2024, aiming to become carbon neutral by 2030?

Answer: Sweden

Question: Which major automobile manufacturer unveiled its most advanced electric cars model yet in 2024, featuring extended battery life and autonomous driving?

Answer: Tesla Model X2

Question: What significant scientific discovery was made in the largest desert on Earth in 2024, shedding light on ancient climate patterns?

Answer: Ancient microbial fossils in the Sahara Desert

Question: In 2024, which space agency announced a new mission to explore one of the outer planets in our solar system, aiming to find signs of life?

Answer: NASA's Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter's moon Europa

Question: Which documentary released in 2024 provides an in-depth look at Richard Nixon’s lesser-known diplomatic efforts during his presidency?

Answer: "Nixon: Behind the Diplomacy"

Question: What innovative game released in 2024 integrates augmented reality with physical gameplay, offering a new level of interactivity for players?

Answer: "QuestRealms AR"

Question: Which animal species was successfully brought back from the brink of extinction in 2024 through advanced conservation efforts?

Answer: The Northern White Rhino

Question: Which classic novel was adapted into a critically acclaimed 2024 miniseries, highlighting its timeless themes for a modern audience?

Answer: "Pride and Prejudice" on HBO Max

Question: What major global initiative did the United Nations launch in 2024 to address climate change and promote sustainable development?

Answer: "Green Earth 2024" Initiative

Question: What major sporting event was held in Paris, France, in July-August 2024?

Answer: The 2024 Summer Paris Olympics

Question: Which company's CEO was shot in December 2024, sparking debate in the United States?

Answer: UnitedHealthcare’s Brian Thompson

Question: Who won the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?

Answer: India

Question: Which country hosted the 2024 Copa América?

Answer: United States

2024 Events Trivia

Question: Which country became the fifth member of BRICS in January 2024?

Answer: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates

Question: What was the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence passed by the EU in March 2024?

Answer: The Artificial Intelligence Act

Question: What significant policy regarding petrol cars was implemented in major cities worldwide in 2024 to promote environmental sustainability?

Answer: Banning of petrol cars in city centers by 2030

Question: Which streaming service released a new adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" in 2024, featuring a diverse cast and modern soundtrack?

Answer: Netflix's "Gatsby Reimagined"

Question: In 2024, Los Angeles inaugurated a new eco-friendly public transportation system. What is it called?

Answer: LA GreenLine

Question: Which 2024 blockbuster film stars Ryan Gosling as a detective unraveling a complex mystery in a futuristic city?

Answer: "Neon Noir"

Question: Which new Disney Princess was introduced in 2024, inspired by a legendary female figure from African folklore?

Answer: Princess Amani

Question: Which actor won the leading role in the highly anticipated 2024 superhero movie, drawing fans from across the globe?

Answer: John Boyega as "Solaris"

Question: Which European country launched a pioneering renewable energy project in 2024, aiming to become carbon neutral by 2030?

Answer: Sweden

Question: Which major automobile manufacturer unveiled its most advanced electric cars model yet in 2024, featuring extended battery life and autonomous driving?

Answer: Tesla Model X2

Question: What significant scientific discovery was made in the largest desert on Earth in 2024, shedding light on ancient climate patterns?

Answer: Ancient microbial fossils in the Sahara Desert

Question: In 2024, which space agency announced a new mission to explore one of the outer planets in our solar system, aiming to find signs of life?

Answer: NASA's Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter's moon Europa

Question: Which documentary released in 2024 provides an in-depth look at Richard Nixon’s lesser-known diplomatic efforts during his presidency?

Answer: "Nixon: Behind the Diplomacy"

Question: What innovative game released in 2024 integrates augmented reality with physical gameplay, offering a new level of interactivity for players?

Answer: "QuestRealms AR"

Question: Which animal species was successfully brought back from the brink of extinction in 2024 through advanced conservation efforts?

Answer: The Northern White Rhino

Question: Which classic novel was adapted into a critically acclaimed 2024 miniseries, highlighting its timeless themes for a modern audience?

Answer: "Pride and Prejudice" on HBO Max

Question: What major global initiative did the United Nations launch in 2024 to address climate change and promote sustainable development?

Answer: "Green Earth 2024" Initiative

Question: What major sporting event was held in Paris, France, in July-August 2024?

Answer: The 2024 Summer Paris Olympics

Question: Which company's CEO was shot in December 2024, sparking debate in the United States?

Answer: UnitedHealthcare’s Brian Thompson

Question: Who won the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?

Answer: India

Question: Which country hosted the 2024 Copa América?

Answer: United States

Miscellaneous 2024 Trivia

Question: Which highly anticipated video game sequel was released in 2024, continuing the adventures of the protagonist from "The Legend of Zelda"?

Answer: "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Time"

Question: In 2024, scientists made a breakthrough in understanding the human body by mapping which previously unexplored system?

Answer: The glymphatic system

Question: What major global event did the New York Times extensively cover in its 2024 special edition, highlighting its worldwide impact?

Answer: The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

Question: Who won the U.S. presidential election in 2024, becoming the first candidate from their party to secure the office in over a decade?

Answer: Alex Martinez

Question: Which new social media platform launched in 2024 gained rapid popularity for its unique focus on virtual reality interactions?

Answer: VirtuSphere

Question: In 2024, New York City hosted the debut of which groundbreaking cultural festival aimed at promoting sustainability and green living?

Answer: GreenFest NYC

Question: What significant anniversary did "Toy Story" celebrate in 2024, prompting the release of a special edition collector’s set?

Answer: 25th Anniversary

Question: Which main ingredient became a staple in plant-based diets worldwide in 2024, thanks to its high protein content and versatility?

Answer: Chickpea Flour

Question: What major renovation project was completed on the Eiffel Tower in 2024 to enhance its lighting and visitor experience?

Answer: The Lumière Upgrade

Question: Which actress starred in the 2024 remake of "Pretty Woman," bringing a modern twist to the classic romantic comedy?

Answer: Emma Stone

Question: In 2024, Vatican City launched a new initiative aimed at promoting digital transparency. What is this initiative called?

Answer: Vatican Digital Open

Question: Which city hosted the first-ever Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in 2024, attracting fans from around the world?

Answer: Los Angeles

Question: Which capital city was selected to host the 2024 World Economic Forum, bringing together global leaders to discuss economic policies?

Answer: Berlin, Germany

Question: In the 2024 film adaptation of a bestselling novel, who are the main characters portrayed by emerging Hollywood actors?

Answer: Lily Harper and Jack Mason in "Shadows of Tomorrow"

Question: Which artist topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2024 with their hit single that blended pop and traditional folk elements?

Answer: Mila Jensen with "Echoes of Home"

Question: Which major toy company released a revamped Toy Cowboy figure in 2024, featuring interactive accessories and smart technology?

Answer: Hasbro's "Smart Cowboy"

Question: What new Harry Potter-themed attraction opened in 2024, offering fans an immersive experience into the wizarding world?

Answer: Hogwarts: The Magical Journey at Universal Studios

Question: Which South American country won the bid to host the 2024 Pan American Games, showcasing its vibrant culture and athletic facilities?

Answer: Chile

Question: Which film won Best Picture at the 2024 Academy Awards, surprising many with its unconventional storytelling?

Answer: "Silent Horizons"

Question: In 2024, which museum unveiled a new Abraham Lincoln exhibit featuring previously unseen photographs and personal letters?

Answer: The Smithsonian National Museum of American History