Daily Current Affairs Quiz For UPSC : 13 Dec 2025

With reference to Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), consider the following statements:

1. MPAs are designated ocean spaces where human activities are regulated to conserve marine biodiversity, ecosystems, and resources.
2. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (2022) includes Target 3, aiming to protect at least 30% of the global ocean through effectively managed MPAs and OECMs by 2030 (30×30 goal).
3. As of late 2025, global MPA coverage stands at approximately 8-9% of the ocean, with only about 3% considered fully or highly protected.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), consider the following statements:

1. The Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was adopted in 2003 and defines ICH as including oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, and traditional craftsmanship.
2. In December 2025, during the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee held in New Delhi, Deepavali (the festival of lights) was inscribed on the Representative List, making it India’s 16th element.
3. The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity includes elements from over 140 countries, with global totals exceeding 800 elements as of 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Central Information Commission (CIC), consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory body established under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
2. The CIC consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and up to ten Information Commissioners, appointed by the President of India.
3.  They are eligible for reappointment

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the appointment and removal of Judges of High Courts in India, consider the following statements:

1. High Court Judges are appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, as provided under Article 217 of the Constitution.
2. In practice, the recommendations for appointment are initiated by the High Court Collegium and finalized by the Supreme Court Collegium, giving primacy to the judiciary.
3. A High Court Judge can be removed only on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity through the same impeachment process as applicable to Supreme Court Judges under Article 124(4).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?