Question 1

In 2024, which Asian city was identified as the most polluted globally, recording a staggering annual average PM2.5 concentration of 128.2 µg/m³?

Accepted Answer

Byrnihat, India

Question 2

According to IQAir's 2024 World Air Quality Report, what percentage of global cities failed to meet the WHO's annual PM2.5 guideline value?

Accepted Answer

91.3%

Question 3

In 2024, China achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy by installing a record amount of solar and wind power. What was the total combined capacity installed in gigawatts (GW)?

Accepted Answer

357 GW

Question 4

Which Southeast Asian country has seen its electric vehicle (EV) sales share double since 2024 to reach close to 40% in 2025, surpassing the UK and EU in penetration?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Question 5

In 2024, deforestation in Indonesia continued to rise for the third consecutive year. What were the primary drivers identified for these losses?

Accepted Answer

Mining, palm oil cultivation, and timber plantations

Question 6

South Korea's K-pop industry is under scrutiny for its environmental impact. Approximately how many physical albums are sold annually, contributing significantly to plastic waste?

Accepted Answer

100 million

Question 7

What was the total area of primary forest lost in Indonesia in 2024, as reported by NGO Auriga Nusantara, marking the third consecutive year of increase?

Accepted Answer

261,575 hectares

Question 8

Japan is developing innovative technologies for plastic waste. What is the projected recycling rate for plastic waste in Japan by 2030, according to the provided data?

Accepted Answer

83.75%

Question 9

The Asia Pacific sustainable fashion market was valued at over $1.5 billion in 2024. What is the projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this market through 2033?

Accepted Answer

23.20%

Question 10

In 2024, India set a record for solar power installations, adding approximately how many gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity?

Accepted Answer

24.5 GW

Question 11

According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Asia is warming at nearly twice the global average rate. What was the temperature anomaly recorded above the 1991–2020 average in 2024?

Accepted Answer

+1.04 °C

Question 12

Which country commanded the largest share (61.08%) of the Asia-Pacific electric vehicle market in 2024?

Accepted Answer

China

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