Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 13 Nov 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF):

1. The Cheetah Conservation Fund is an international non-profit organization headquartered in South Africa.

2. It was founded in 1990 by Dr. Laurie Marker to ensure the long-term survival of the cheetah and its ecosystem.

3. The Fund works in collaboration with the Indian government under Project Cheetah to support research, training, and conservation planning.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD):

1. The ICSD is the global governing body responsible for organizing and regulating the Deaflympics.

2. It was established in 1924 by Eugène Rubens-Alcais, a French deaf sports advocate.

3. Membership to ICSD is open only to countries recognized by the United Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Passport Seva Programme (PSP V2.0):

1. The PSP V2.0 has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to modernize passport issuance through advanced technology.

2. The e-passport under PSP V2.0 contains an embedded electronic chip with the holder’s personal and biometric details for enhanced security.

3. The Global Passport Seva Programme extends passport-related services to Indian citizens living abroad through Indian Missions and Posts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme:

1. The MAB Programme was launched in 1971 as an intergovernmental scientific initiative to promote conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

2. The programme primarily focuses on establishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites to protect cultural and natural heritage.

3. Biosphere reserves under the MAB Programme aim to demonstrate how humans and nature can coexist harmoniously while supporting research, education, and sustainable development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?