The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing News Quiz” (Test your smarts) for 1-17-2025. Let us know in the comments if you find any incorrect answers. Additionally, if your quiz contains different questions, please post them in the comments along with the correct answers so others can benefit.
Question 1: The IRS announced plans to send what to 1 million Americans this month?
- 2021 stimulus checks
- Audit notices
- Job applications
Correct Answer: 2021 stimulus checks
Question 2: Which big US city has reduced traffic snarls by introducing a $9 congestion fee?
- San Francisco
- Chicago
- New York
Correct Answer: New York
Question 3: The first full moon of 2025 was on Jan. 13. What was it called?
- Worm moon
- Pink moon
- Wolf moon
Correct Answer: Wolf moon
Question 4: The US, Japan, and which other Asian nation have pledged to deepen ties with each other?
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Philippines
Correct Answer: Philippines
Question 5: Which college football teams are set to play in the national championship game?
- Oregon & Georgia
- Notre Dame & Ohio State
- Penn State & Texas
Correct Answer: Notre Dame & Ohio State
Question 6: More football: The Commanders won their first NFL playoff game since 2006. What city do they play in?
- Charlotte
- New Orleans
- Washington
Correct Answer: Washington
Question 7: The US Navy will name what after ex-presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush?
- Naval Academy libraries
- New naval bases
- Aircraft carriers
Correct Answer: Aircraft carriers
Question 8: According to researchers, the number of dementia cases in the US will __ by the year 2060?
- Shrink
- Double
- Triple
Correct Answer: Double
Question 9: Speaking of health, some experts say this standard should no longer be used to determine obesity?
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Body fat percentage
- Waist size
Correct Answer: Body Mass Index (BMI)
Question 10: What policy is Starbucks ending nearly seven years after adopting it?
- Free refills
- Merch giveaways
- Open-door policy
Correct Answer: Open-door policy