Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 6 June 2026

With reference to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, consider the following statements:

1. It is a legally binding international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury.

2. It aims specifically to eliminate the use of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) completely by 2030.

3. India is a signatory to this convention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the status of Ramsar sites in India?

1. As of mid-2024, India has successfully designated 100 wetlands as Ramsar sites.

2. The Ramsar Convention, to which India is a signatory, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

3. Once a site is declared a ‘Ramsar Site’, it automatically receives protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the governing bodies associated with the First World Yogasana Championship:

1. The event was conducted under the aegis of the World Yogasana Sports Federation (WYSF).

2. The WYSF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole governing body for yoga as a sport globally.

3. The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, actively supported the championship to promote “Yogasana” as a competitive sporting discipline.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the State Finance Commission (SFC):

1. It is a constitutional body established under Article 243-I of the Constitution of India.

2. It is constituted by the Governor of the state every five years or earlier, as deemed necessary.

3. The recommendations of the SFC are binding upon both the State Government and the local bodies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?