Geography & Environment Current Affairs Quiz: Practice Questions with Answers

{"id": "cq-geography-environment", "title": "Geography & Environment Current Affairs Quiz: Practice Questions with Answers", "time": 1200, "qs": [{"q": "Which state evacuated around 48,000 people after Cyclone Arnab struck the east coast on 28 October 2026?", "o": ["Odisha", "West Bengal", "Andhra Pradesh", "Tamil Nadu"], "a": 0, "e": "The Odisha government moved about 48,000 residents to safer locations as part of its disaster‑management plan after Cyclone Arnab hit the east coast."}, {"q": "How many districts in Odisha closed schools as a precaution during the Cyclone Arnab emergency?", "o": ["12", "14", "16", "18"], "a": 2, "e": "Schools in 16 districts of Odisha were shut down to protect students while the cyclone caused widespread evacuations and damage control measures."}, {"q": "Which coastal states received weather warnings when Cyclonic Storm Arnab formed over the Bay of Bengal?", "o": ["Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha", "Kerala and Tamil Nadu", "West Bengal and Bihar", "Gujarat and Maharashtra"], "a": 0, "e": "The meteorological department warned the coastal stretches of Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha as Cyclonic Storm Arnab approached."}, {"q": "What advice was given to residents in the coastal areas as Cyclonic Storm Arnab approached?", "o": ["To evacuate immediately", "To relocate to hill stations", "To continue normal activities", "To stay alert, secure property and avoid sea"], "a": 3, "e": "Authorities advised residents to stay alert, secure property and avoid venturing into the sea as the storm moved closer."}, {"q": "The 17th Emissions Gap Report 2026 calls for what percentage cut in global GHG emissions by 2035 compared to 2025?", "o": ["30 percent", "45 percent", "60 percent", "75 percent"], "a": 1, "e": "The report recommends a 45 percent reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 relative to 2025 levels."}, {"q": "Which three entities jointly released the 17th Emissions Gap Report 2026?", "o": ["India, China and UNEP", "India, USA and UNEP", "India, Azerbaijan and World Bank", "India, Azerbaijan and UNEP"], "a": 3, "e": "India, Azerbaijan and the United Nations Environment Programme together launched the report on 24 October 2026."}, {"q": "What milestone did Tuticorin International Container Terminal achieve on 22 October 2026?", "o": ["100 percent renewable energy use", "Zero cargo handling delays", "100 percent electrification of operational equipment", "Installation of solar-powered cranes"], "a": 2, "e": "The terminal completed full electrification of all its operational equipment, earning the green terminal status."}, {"q": "In which state is the Tuticorin International Container Terminal located?", "o": ["Tamil Nadu", "Andhra Pradesh", "Kerala", "Karnataka"], "a": 0, "e": "The terminal is situated in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, and was declared a green terminal in October 2026."}, {"q": "What is the main aim of WWF‑India’s Green Diwali Campaign?", "o": ["Plant trees in urban areas", "Raise funds for wildlife", "Promote firecracker‑free celebrations", "Distribute free masks"], "a": 2, "e": "The Green Diwali Campaign encourages people to celebrate Diwali without firecrackers and adopt eco‑friendly practices."}, {"q": "During which dates will the Green Diwali Campaign run?", "o": ["20 October to 8 November 2026", "21 October to 31 December 2026", "23 October to 31 December 2026", "1 November to 15 November 2026"], "a": 0, "e": "WWF‑India’s Green Diwali Campaign is scheduled from 20 October to 8 November 2026."}, {"q": "What technology is being piloted in Tadoba‑Andhari Tiger Reserve to monitor water sources?", "o": ["Drone‑based aerial surveys", "Sensor‑based automated monitoring system", "Satellite imaging", "Manual water‑level gauges"], "a": 1, "e": "The reserve introduced a sensor‑based automated system to continuously track water levels at various waterholes, ensuring a reliable supply for wildlife."}, {"q": "In which Indian state is the Tadoba‑Andhari Tiger Reserve located?", "o": ["Karnataka", "Maharashtra", "Tamil Nadu", "Andhra Pradesh"], "a": 1, "e": "The Tadoba‑Andhari Tiger Reserve, where the new water‑monitoring pilot is active, lies in the state of Maharashtra."}, {"q": "Which two organisations pledged $200 million for the Phoenix Species Project?", "o": ["Re:wild and Bezos Earth Fund", "World Wildlife Fund and Bezos Earth Fund", "UNEP and Re:wild", "Greenpeace and World Bank"], "a": 0, "e": "The news states that Re:wild together with the Bezos Earth Fund announced a pledge of 200 million dollars to support the Phoenix Species Project, aiming to revive 100 species."}, {"q": "How many nations are involved in the Phoenix Species Project's recovery effort?", "o": ["10", "20", "40", "30"], "a": 3, "e": "The recovery effort will span 30 nations, aiming to restore the 100 targeted species to their natural habitats and curb biodiversity loss."}, {"q": "How many species does the Phoenix Species Project aim to revive?", "o": ["50", "75", "100", "150"], "a": 2, "e": "The project targets the revival of 100 species that are either critically endangered or already extinct in the wild, as mentioned in the announcement on 9 October 2026."}, {"q": "Over how many years will the $200 million be utilized for the Phoenix Species Project?", "o": ["Three years", "Four years", "Six years", "Five years"], "a": 3, "e": "The funding of 200 million dollars will be used over a five‑year period to help revive the targeted 100 species across 30 nations."}, {"q": "What percentage decline in global wildlife populations was reported for the period 1970‑2022?", "o": ["55%", "63%", "73%", "81%"], "a": 2, "e": "The WWF report states an average decline of 73% in wildlife numbers worldwide between 1970 and 2022."}, {"q": "Which organization released the report on wildlife decline covering the years 1970‑2022?", "o": ["UNEP", "World Wildlife Fund", "IUCN", "Greenpeace"], "a": 1, "e": "The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) published the study showing a 73% average decline in wildlife populations."}, {"q": "Why is the restructuring of Porbandar Forest Division important for the Asiatic lion?", "o": ["It mandates hunting permits for locals", "It provides financial subsidies to farmers", "It introduces new tourism packages", "It aims to improve monitoring and reduce human‑lion conflict"], "a": 3, "e": "The new administrative layout is intended to enhance surveillance, create better habitats and lower incidents of conflict between people and lions, thereby strengthening conservation efforts for the endangered species."}, {"q": "Under which scheme were the first PRAMAAN forest certificates issued?", "o": ["FLEP", "IFWCS", "NFCP", "NFFR"], "a": 1, "e": "The certificates were handed out under the IFWCS scheme to recognize sustainable forest management, marking the start of a formal verification system for timber and non‑timber products in India."}]}