10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 22 March – 2025

Consider the following statements:
1.Bt cotton and GM mustard are the only genetically modified (GM) crops approved for cultivation in India.
2.BioE3 policy aims to improve agricultural resilience and productivity through genetic engineering.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB):
1.It regulates aviation safety standards.
2.It functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
3.It was established as per the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) under the Chicago Convention.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is a regional group that connects countries from Asia, Africa, and Australia through the Indian Ocean.
2.It establishes binding trade agreements among member states.
3.Sri Lanka is the current Chair of IORA.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:
1.UNESCO Tentative List aims to identify potential sites for future World Heritage nominations.
2.A site must remain at least five years on a country’s Tentative List before it can be nominated for World Heritage status.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Balochistan is bordered by Iran to the west.
2.Ormara Port in Balochistan is a key part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
3.Hindu Kush range is located in Balochistan.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the UN80 Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to increase the number of UN member states.
2.It also aims to cut UN costs by reducing staff by 50%.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:
1.It is located in Kerala.
2.White-rumped vulture can be found in the Sanctuary.
3.It was established to protect coastal woodland ecosystem of the Western Ghats.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

The primary objective of the Miller-Urey experiment is to: