Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 4 Nov 2025

Consider the following statements regarding Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ):

1. BBNJ refers to marine biodiversity in areas beyond the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of any country.

2. The United Nations is currently negotiating a legally binding treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of BBNJ under UNCLOS.

3. BBNJ only covers living organisms, not mineral or genetic resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding rodent-borne diseases:

1. Hantavirus is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.

2. Lassa fever is a rodent-borne viral disease endemic to West Africa.

3. Plague, caused by Yersinia pestis, can be transmitted to humans via fleas that infest rodents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs):

1. MGRs are genetic materials obtained from marine organisms, including microorganisms, plants, and animals.

2. MGRs are found only within the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of coastal states.

3. MGRs have potential applications in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biotechnology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the International Seabed Authority (ISA):

1. ISA is an autonomous international organization established under UNCLOS to regulate mineral-related activities in the seabed beyond national jurisdiction.

2. ISA grants licenses for exploration and exploitation of seabed minerals only within a country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

3. ISA ensures that activities in the international seabed (“the Area”) are carried out for the benefit of humankind as a whole.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?