UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 11 December 2025

Question 1: Consider the following statements regarding UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) List:

1. It recognises both tangible and intangible cultural properties of global importance.
2. Deepavali was recently inscribed on the ICH list during the 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee.
3. The ICH list aims to safeguard living traditions and practices rather than physical monuments.
   

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 2: Consider the following statements regarding India’s offshore mining block auctions:

1. The government clarified that no Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are included within the auctioned zones.
2. Biodiversity hotspots under the Important Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Areas (ICMBAs) list were also excluded.
3. Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) are optional under the 2024 offshore mining rules.
   

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 3: The Offshore Areas Mineral Trust has been established for which of the following purposes?

1. Environmental studies and research
2. Administration and monitoring of offshore activities
3. Post-mining ecological mitigation
4. Disbursal of compensation to fishermen

Select the correct answer:

Question 4:   Consider the following statements regarding India’s response to Russian defence proposals during President Putin’s 2025 visit:

1. India showed a strong interest in acquiring Su-57E stealth fighters
2. No major defence deals were announced during the visit.
3. India emphasised indigenous platforms such as AMCA and Tejas Mk-2 over imports.
   

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 5: Which of the following platforms were part of Russia’s defence proposals to India during President Putin’s 2025 visit?

1. Su-57E fifth-generation fighter aircraft
2. Geran kamikaze drones
3. S-500 air defence system
4. Diesel-electric submarines

Select the correct answer: