UPSC EXAM QUIZ 20.12.2025

Q2: Consider the following statements: 1. India has designated Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan and Kopra Reservoir in Chhattisgarh as 'Ramsar Sites'. 2. This brings the total number of Ramsar sites in India to 86. 3. Siliserh Lake (Rajasthan) is located in Alwar district of Rajasthan, near the Sariska Tiger Reserve, which further enhances its ecological and tourism value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3: Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, the seventh edition of the Asia Power Index 2025 was published by the Australia-based think tank, Lowy Institute. 2. The index spans beyond Asia, reaching north to Russia and across the Pacific to Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4: Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2. The event was held under the overarching theme, “UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity — Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World”. 3. India reaffirmed its civilizational principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world as one family) and Sarva Dharma Samabhav (equal respect for all religions) in the event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5: Consider the following statements: 1. Raj Kumar Goyal took the oath of office as the 13th Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission before the President of India. 2. He assumed office on December 15, succeeding the outgoing Chief Information Commissioner, Hiralal Samariya. Which of the above statement/statements are correct?