Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 10 Nov 2025

Consider the following statements regarding Ricin:

1. Ricin is a heat-stable protein toxin extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, commonly known as the castor bean.

2. It is classified as a microorganism under the Biological Weapons Convention.

3. Ricin acts by inhibiting ribosomal function, thereby halting protein synthesis in cells.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003:

1. The FRBM Act aims to ensure intergenerational equity in fiscal management and long-term macroeconomic stability.

2. The Act mandates the elimination of revenue deficit and reduction of fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP.

3. The Act provides for automatic suspension of targets during a national security emergency or natural calamity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Conference of Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC, consider the following statements:

1. COP-3 held in Kyoto (1997) established legally binding emission-reduction targets for both developed and developing countries.

2. COP-15 in Copenhagen (2009) marked a shift from legally binding targets to voluntary pledges.

3. COP-21 in Paris (2015) adopted a legally binding treaty requiring all parties to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the district-level MPCE estimates (2022–23) for Uttar Pradesh, which of the following statements is correct?