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What is Bing News Quiz?
Bing News Quiz is a free weekly trivia challenge released every Mondaytesting your knowledge of current events from the past week. With 10 multiple-choice questions and an 80-second time limitthis quiz focuses exclusively on recent news and trending topics.
Unlike our other quizzes that cover general knowledge or various subjectsNews Quiz concentrates only on what happened in the world during the previous week. Questions cover major headlines in politicssciencesportsentertainmentbusinessand global events.
Released every Mondayit's the perfect way to start your week informed and see how well you followed the news. No registration requiredworks on all devices.
How News Quiz Keeps You Informed
The News Quiz offers a quick alternative to reading lengthy news articles. Instead of spending hours catching up on headlinesyou get a focused 10-question recap of the week's most important events in just over a minute.
Each question is based on real news from the past seven dayscovering major global developmentsbreakthrough discoveriessignificant political eventssports achievementsand entertainment headlines. By answering questions about these eventsyou actively engage with the news rather than passively scrolling through articles.
This format helps busy people stay current without overwhelming time commitments. Whether you missed some headlines during a hectic week or want to test how well you absorbed the newsthe Monday quiz serves as both a learning tool and a knowledge check. It's an efficient way to ensure you're aware of what's happening in the world.
How to Play Bing News Quiz
Playing the News Quiz is simple and takes just a few minutes each Monday:
Visit Every Monday
Go to BingQuiz.org/bing-news-quiz each Monday to access the latest weekly news challenge. The quiz updates automatically with fresh questions about the previous week's events.
Start the News Quiz
All 10 questions will appear on your screen. Each question relates to a real news eventheadlineor development from the past seven days.
Answer Current Events Questions
Each question has 4 multiple-choice options covering politicssportsscienceentertainmentbusinessand global news. Think about what you heard or read during the week. Once you select an answerthe timer starts automatically. You have 80 seconds total to complete all questions.
Submit Your Quiz
After answering all 10 questionsclick Submit to see your results and learn which stories you followed closely.
Return Next Monday
A fresh quiz with new questions launches every Monday morningensuring you stay continuously informed about weekly developments and major headlines.
News Topics Covered
The News Quiz focuses exclusively on current events from the past week across these categories:
World News & Global Events - Major international developmentsdiplomatic eventsand significant global happenings.
Politics & Government - Electionspolicy changespolitical developmentsand governmental decisions from around the world.
Science & Technology Breakthroughs - New discoveriesresearch findingstech launchesand scientific achievements making headlines.
Sports Highlights & Championships - Major tournamentsrecord-breaking performanceschampionship resultsand significant sports news.
Entertainment & Celebrity News - Movie releasesaward showsmusic eventsand trending entertainment stories. For more entertainment focustry our Bing Entertainment Quiz.
Business & Economy - Market movementscompany newseconomic developmentsand financial headlines.
Rememberall questions come from the PAST WEEK only. This isn't general knowledge testing. Looking for broader topics? Check out our Bing Weekly Quizwhich covers all subjectsor Bing Daily Quiz for quick general knowledge challenges.
How to Stay News-Ready
Improve your News Quiz performance with these current events strategies:
Follow Major Headlines During the Week
Check trusted news sources a few times weekly. You don't need to read full articlesjust scan headlines to know what's happening.
Check News Monday Morning
Spend 5 minutes reviewing the week's top stories before taking the quiz. This quick refresh helps recall important events.
Focus on Trending Stories
Major headlines that appear across multiple news sources are more likely to be quiz topics. Notice what everyone is talking about.
Use Context Clues
Question wording often provides hints. If you're unsurethink about what was globally significant during the week.
Play Consistently
Taking the quiz every Monday builds your news awareness habit and helps you recognize patterns in what makes important news.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the Weekly Quiz?
The News Quiz focuses only on current events from the past week with 10 questions. Weekly Quiz covers all topics (newshistoryscienceentertainment) with 12 questions. News is for staying informedand Weekly is for comprehensive knowledge testing.
What if I missed the week's news?
You can still play! Questions are designed to be educational. Even if you don't know the answeryou'll learn about important events you missed.
Can I access previous weeks' news quizzes?
Noeach Monday's quiz is replaced with fresh questions about the most recent week's events.
Is this affiliated with Microsoft or Bing?
Nowe are an independent platform. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.