Daily current affairs quiz covering Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, tribes, banking awards, Global Risk Report, and Miyawaki method for exam prep.
📰 Daily Current Affairs Quiz – Jan 16 (Environment, Economy & Society)
This quiz covers important topics recently seen in the news, including wildlife conservation, tribal communities, banking technology, global risks, and environmental techniques. Each question is followed by a hidden answer and crisp explanation for quick revision.
🟢 1. Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is located on which hill range?
[A] Vindhya
[B] Aravalli
[C] Shivalik
[D] Satpura
✅ Correct Answer: B [Aravalli]
Notes:
Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary was recently in the news after the Delhi government revealed that over 6,500 monkeys rescued from urban areas were relocated here in the last five years.
- The sanctuary covers 32.71 sq km
- Located on the Southern Delhi Ridge
- Forms part of the Aravalli Range
- Extends across Delhi, Faridabad, and Gurugram
- Lies within the Northern Aravalli Leopard Wildlife Corridor
This makes it ecologically vital for biodiversity conservation in the National Capital Region (NCR).
🟢 2. Konda Reddi Tribe is primarily found in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
✅ Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Konda Reddi tribe was recently in the news after a fire incident destroyed several thatched houses in Sarlanka village, Kakinada district.
Key facts:
- Classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)
- Inhabits forested and hilly regions along the Godavari River
- Found mainly in East Godavari, West Godavari, and Khammam
- Speak Telugu with a distinct dialect
- Practice folk Hinduism and local deity worship
🟢 3. Which bank won the ‘Best Fintech & DPI Adoption’ award at the IBA Banking Technology Awards?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Karnataka Bank
[C] Bank of Baroda
[D] HDFC Bank
✅ Correct Answer: B [Karnataka Bank]
Notes:
Karnataka Bank won the Best Fintech & Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Adoption Award at the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Banking Technology Awards.
Additional achievements:
- Runner-up in Best Tech Talent
- Special Mention for:
- Best Technology Bank
- Best Digital Financial Inclusion
- Best Digital Sales
The award reflects the bank’s strong focus on digital innovation and customer-centric banking.
🟢 4. The Global Risk Report 2026 was released by which organization?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] United Nations Development Programme
[D] World Economic Forum
✅ Correct Answer: D [World Economic Forum]
Notes:
The Global Risk Report 2026 was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Key highlights:
- Top global risk: Geoeconomic confrontation
- Short-term risks (2026–28):
- Armed conflicts
- Extreme weather events
- Social polarisation
- Long-term risks (up to 2036):
- Climate change
- Biodiversity loss
- Ecosystem collapse
- India-specific risks: Cyber insecurity, inequality, weak public services
🟢 5. What is the ‘Miyawaki Method’ that was recently seen in news?
[A] A technique of terrace farming
[B] A method of urban waste management
[C] A method of dense afforestation using native species
[D] A technique of hydroponic cultivation
✅ Correct Answer: C [A method of dense afforestation using native species]
Notes:
The Miyawaki Method is an urban afforestation technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki.
Key features:
- Uses only native plant species
- Trees planted very close together
- Forest grows 10 times faster
- Creates dense, self-sustaining ecosystems
- Improves air quality, soil health, and biodiversity
This method is widely used in Indian cities to convert barren or polluted land into green zones.
📌 Why This Quiz Matters
- Covers static + current affairs
- Useful for Prelims & Mains
- Clear explanations for quick revision
- Environment, Economy, Society & Science covered together
