UPSC EXAM QUIZ 15.12.2025

Q2: Consider the following statements: 1. The festival of lights, Diwali, has been included in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 2. The proposal to include Diwali in this list was adopted in the presence of representatives from 194 member states, international experts, and representatives of UNESCO's global network. 3. Diwali is the 26th Indian element to be included in this list. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3: . Consider the following statements: 1. India recently launched its first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vessel (FCV Pilot-01) at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. 2. The vessel, named FCV Pilot-01, was developed by Cochin Shipyard Ltd. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4: Consider the following statements: 1. The 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has concluded. 2. CoP20 marked the 50th anniversary of CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). 3. The CoP (Conference of the Parties) adopted protection measures for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, including listing critically endangered species in Appendix I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5: Consider the following statements: 1. Italy’s national cuisine has been officially recognised as an “intangible cultural heritage” by UNESCO. 2. The designation recognises a culinary tradition passed down through generations. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?