Daily Quiz · Sep 21

{"questions": [{"q": "Siobhan McKenna was appointed to which overseas position?", "options": ["High Commissioner to Canada", "Consul-general in New York", "Trade envoy to Singapore", "Deputy ambassador to Japan"], "answer": 1, "why": "The story states McKenna now takes one of Australia's top overseas posts as consul-general in New York."}, {"q": "What cybersecurity vulnerability was found in the BYD Shark 6?", "options": ["Faulty brake mechanisms", "Unprotected basic systems", "Disabled camera systems", "Exposed engine controls"], "answer": 1, "why": "The cybersecurity test found basic systems lacked password protection, though brakes and cameras were well-protected."}, {"q": "How many lithium-ion battery fires occur yearly in Australian waste?", "options": ["3,000 to 5,000", "8,000 to 9,000", "10,000 to 12,000", "15,000 to 20,000"], "answer": 2, "why": "Australia's waste system faces 10,000 to 12,000 lithium-ion battery fires annually, mostly from vapes, toys, and rechargeable tools."}, {"q": "According to an expert, what happens when too many old ewes are culled?", "options": ["Wool quality improves", "Flock rebuilds are harmed", "Disease resistance increases", "Lamb survival rates climb"], "answer": 1, "why": "The sheep consultant warns culling too many old ewes hurts flock rebuilds because older ewes have better pregnancy and weaning rates."}, {"q": "What did the dementia survey reveal about diagnosis timing?", "options": ["Most were diagnosed within six months", "Less than half received diagnosis in first year", "Nearly all diagnoses occurred within weeks", "Diagnosis typically took over two years"], "answer": 1, "why": "The survey of 1,600 carers and 266 people with dementia found less than half got a diagnosis in their first year."}]}