10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 23rd February – 2025 | Revision Test

‘Gaia BH3’ was seen in the news recently, is a:

Consider the following statements:
1.Ad-hoc judges are retired High Court judges who are temporarily reappointed to help clear pending cases.
2.Ad-hoc judges must be part of a Bench led by a sitting judge.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, consider the following statements:
1.It is a national park and biosphere reserve located in Assam.
2.Subansiri and Dhansiri are two rivers that form the boundaries of park.
3.It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), consider the following statements:
1.It offers a platform for countries to share technological innovations in renewable energy.
2.Only developing countries are required to submit BTRs.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.The rarest of rare doctrine in India primarily applies to cases of extreme financial fraud leading to national economic instability.
2.The term ‘rarest of rare’ has not been clearly defined under any statute.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It aims to protect children from sexual offences and ensure their well-being.
2.It applies only to male offenders.
3.Under the Act, any sexual act involving a person below 18 years is considered an offence, regardless of consent.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Sagittarius A*, seen in the news recently, is:

With reference to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, consider the following statements:
1.It establishes three-tier grievance redressal mechanism.
2.Intermediaries are mandated to resolve user grievances within 15 days from the date of receipt.
3.Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is responsible for overseeing the digital media.
4.Publishers of news and current affairs content operating in the territory of India must register with the Press Council of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following countries is NOT a member of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?