The year 2024 was a whirlwind of events—unexpected surprises, monumental achievements, and bittersweet farewells. To borrow the iconic words of poet Robert Frost, “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life, it goes on.” As we continue with 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the unforgettable moments that defined the past year. The question is: how much do you truly remember? Test your knowledge with this quiz and see if you can recall the highlights of 2024.
1. Which actor is Mahira Khan rumored to star with in a new television drama in 2025 that has fans of the actress excited?
a) Fawad Khan
b) Humayun Saeed
c) Wahaj Ali
d) Hamza Ali Abbasi
a) Dua Lipa
b) Olivia Rodrigo
c) SZA
d) Lana Del Rey
a) 1989
b) Fearless
c) Red
d) Midnights
a) Margaret Atwood
b) Kazuo Ishiguro
c) Arundhati Roy
d) Bapsi Sidhwa
1. The correct answer is c.
Mahira Khan is rumored to star in a new television series with Wahaj Ali, who is currently starring in Geo television’s Sunn Mere Dil. Director Haissam Hussain, who has previously directed several series, including Dastaan, Akbari Asghari, Jo Bichar Gaye, and Gentleman, posted a picture on his Instagram with Mahira Khan, which has her fans excited. Mahira last starred in the television series Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay in 2021.
She is also starring in the Netflix series Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo with Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi, although the release date of the series is still unclear. Additionally, she is starring with Humayun Saeed in Love Guru, a film by Nadeem Baig, set to release this year.
2. The correct answer is d.
In 2024, Taylor Swift won the prestigious Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Midnights, her 2022 album. Midnights was lauded for its introspective lyrics, polished production, and the way it captured both her personal growth and the complexities of fame. Midnights also won Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammy Awards in 2024.
Fearless (2008), her second studio album, won Album of the Year and Best Country Album at the Grammy Awards in 2010. 1989 (2014), her fifth studio album, marked her first official transition to pop and won the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album in 2016. Her fourth studio album, Red (2012), was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Country Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards, though she lost the former category to Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories and the latter to Kacey Musgraves’ Same Trailer Different Park. Swift also won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year with her win for Folklore (2020), at the Grammy Awards in 2021. Notably, Swift became the first woman and the fourth artist in history to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year four times with her win for Midnights (2022). The Tortured Poets Department, Swift’s latest album released in 2024, has already received six nominations at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards, including a record seventh nomination for Album of the Year.
3. The correct answer is c.
Solana Imani Rowe, known professionally as SZA, is an American singer-songwriter and actress. SZA took the music world by storm in 2024, winning a Grammy for her single ‘Snooze’. The track, which blends R&B with soulful melodies, became an anthem for fans, resonating with its themes of vulnerability, self-discovery, and personal growth. SZA’s Grammy win marked a major milestone in her career, solidifying her status as one of the most innovative artists of her generation. She also won Best Progressive R&B Album for SOS and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Ghost in the Machine (with Phoebe Bridgers). Other notable nominees that year included Dua Lipa, who was nominated for two Grammys; Olivia Rodrigo, who received six nominations; and Lana Del Rey, who was nominated for five Grammys, although none of these artists took home awards in 2024.
4. The correct answer is d.
Bapsi Sidhwa, celebrated for her poignant novels like Ice-Candy-Man and The Crow Eaters, passed away in 2024. Renowned for her vivid portrayal of Partition-era South Asia and the Parsi community, Sidhwa’s works continue to resonate deeply with readers. She was especially well-known for her collaborative work with Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta. Sidhwa wrote both the 1991 novel Ice Candy Man, which served as the basis for Mehta’s 1998 film Earth, as well as the 2006 novel Water, which inspired Mehta’s 2005 film Water. Her passing marked a significant loss to the literary world, as authors and fans worldwide remembered her invaluable contributions to literature.
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