Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 12 June 2025

Which of the following statements about Liquid Oxygen (LOx) is/are correct?

1. Liquid Oxygen is colorless and odorless in its liquid form.

2. It is commonly used as an oxidizer in rocket propulsion.

3. Liquid Oxygen boils at a temperature close to -183°C at standard atmospheric pressure.

Which of the following statements about Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) is/are correct?

1. GTO is a highly elliptical orbit with its perigee located near the Earth’s surface and its apogee at geostationary orbit altitude.

2. GTO is used as an intermediate orbit to transfer satellites to a geostationary orbit.

3. Satellites in GTO require additional propulsion to reach and maintain a circular geostationary orbit.

Which of the following statements about the High Seas Treaty is/are correct?

1. The treaty focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

2. It establishes a legal framework for marine protected areas (MPAs) on the high seas.

3. The High Seas Treaty is a binding agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Which of the following statements about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is/are correct?

1. MPAs are designated regions in oceans, seas, and estuaries where human activities are regulated to protect marine ecosystems.

2. All MPAs completely prohibit any form of fishing or resource extraction.

3. MPAs play a significant role in enhancing marine biodiversity and mitigating climate change effects