UPSC Editorials Quiz : 1 March 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question What is the primary purpose of the Poshan Tracker initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)? a) To provide financial assistance to pregnant women b) To promote school education for children in rural areas c) To monitor the growth and nutrition of children in real-time using WHO growth charts d) To distribute food grains to underprivileged families Correct Solution: c) The Poshan Tracker is an ICT-based system developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to monitor the growth and nutrition of children aged 0-6 years in real-time. The initiative uses WHO growth charts and helps identify health issues for timely intervention at Anganwadi Centers. Incorrect Solution: c) The Poshan Tracker is an ICT-based system developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to monitor the growth and nutrition of children aged 0-6 years in real-time. The initiative uses WHO growth charts and helps identify health issues for timely intervention at Anganwadi Centers.

#### 1. Question

What is the primary purpose of the Poshan Tracker initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)?

• a) To provide financial assistance to pregnant women

• b) To promote school education for children in rural areas

• c) To monitor the growth and nutrition of children in real-time using WHO growth charts

• d) To distribute food grains to underprivileged families

Solution: c)

The Poshan Tracker is an ICT-based system developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to monitor the growth and nutrition of children aged 0-6 years in real-time. The initiative uses WHO growth charts and helps identify health issues for timely intervention at Anganwadi Centers.

Solution: c)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Theory and General Relativity: Quantum Theory explains the behavior of matter and energy at small scales, such as subatomic particles. General Relativity describes the motion of large objects in gravitational fields, such as planets and stars. Quantum Theory and General Relativity are fully compatible and have been unified under a single theory of quantum gravity. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Quantum Theory deals with microscopic particles and their interactions, while General Relativity describes gravitational forces affecting large-scale objects. Statement 3 is incorrect because Quantum Theory and General Relativity have not yet been fully unified, and the conflict between them is a central issue in modern physics, often referred to as the problem of quantum gravity. Incorrect Solution: a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Quantum Theory deals with microscopic particles and their interactions, while General Relativity describes gravitational forces affecting large-scale objects. Statement 3 is incorrect because Quantum Theory and General Relativity have not yet been fully unified, and the conflict between them is a central issue in modern physics, often referred to as the problem of quantum gravity.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Theory and General Relativity:

• Quantum Theory explains the behavior of matter and energy at small scales, such as subatomic particles.

• General Relativity describes the motion of large objects in gravitational fields, such as planets and stars.

• Quantum Theory and General Relativity are fully compatible and have been unified under a single theory of quantum gravity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Quantum Theory deals with microscopic particles and their interactions, while General Relativity describes gravitational forces affecting large-scale objects.

Statement 3 is incorrect because Quantum Theory and General Relativity have not yet been fully unified, and the conflict between them is a central issue in modern physics, often referred to as the problem of quantum gravity.

Solution: a)

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Quantum Theory deals with microscopic particles and their interactions, while General Relativity describes gravitational forces affecting large-scale objects.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about blockchain technology: Each block in the blockchain contains encrypted data, which makes it tamper-proof. Blockchain operates on a decentralized network, which means no single entity controls the data. Smart contracts are used in blockchain to enable self-executing contracts, which automatically enforce agreements. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) All three statements are correct. Statement 1 describes the core feature of blockchain technology, where each block is encrypted and tamper-proof. Statement 2 refers to the decentralized nature of blockchain, where control is distributed across a network. Statement 3 highlights the role of smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts embedded within the blockchain that enforce the terms of an agreement automatically. Incorrect Solution: d) All three statements are correct. Statement 1 describes the core feature of blockchain technology, where each block is encrypted and tamper-proof. Statement 2 refers to the decentralized nature of blockchain, where control is distributed across a network. Statement 3 highlights the role of smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts embedded within the blockchain that enforce the terms of an agreement automatically.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about blockchain technology:

• Each block in the blockchain contains encrypted data, which makes it tamper-proof.

• Blockchain operates on a decentralized network, which means no single entity controls the data.

• Smart contracts are used in blockchain to enable self-executing contracts, which automatically enforce agreements.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

All three statements are correct. Statement 1 describes the core feature of blockchain technology, where each block is encrypted and tamper-proof.

Statement 2 refers to the decentralized nature of blockchain, where control is distributed across a network.

Statement 3 highlights the role of smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts embedded within the blockchain that enforce the terms of an agreement automatically.

Solution: d)

All three statements are correct. Statement 1 describes the core feature of blockchain technology, where each block is encrypted and tamper-proof.

Statement 2 refers to the decentralized nature of blockchain, where control is distributed across a network.

Statement 3 highlights the role of smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts embedded within the blockchain that enforce the terms of an agreement automatically.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Why is helium considered a non-renewable resource on Earth? a) It is chemically reactive and bonds with other elements easily b) It is continuously consumed in nuclear fusion on Earth c) Once released into the atmosphere, it escapes into space d) It is only found in meteorites Correct Solution: c) Helium is a non-renewable resource on Earth because once it is released into the atmosphere, it escapes into space due to its low atomic mass and inert nature. Helium is primarily obtained from natural gas deposits where it is produced through the radioactive decay of elements like uranium. Because Earth does not have the capacity to retain helium in its atmosphere, the supply of helium is finite, and it cannot be easily replenished, making it a non-renewable resource. Incorrect Solution: c) Helium is a non-renewable resource on Earth because once it is released into the atmosphere, it escapes into space due to its low atomic mass and inert nature. Helium is primarily obtained from natural gas deposits where it is produced through the radioactive decay of elements like uranium. Because Earth does not have the capacity to retain helium in its atmosphere, the supply of helium is finite, and it cannot be easily replenished, making it a non-renewable resource.

#### 4. Question

Why is helium considered a non-renewable resource on Earth?

• a) It is chemically reactive and bonds with other elements easily

• b) It is continuously consumed in nuclear fusion on Earth

• c) Once released into the atmosphere, it escapes into space

• d) It is only found in meteorites

Solution: c)

Helium is a non-renewable resource on Earth because once it is released into the atmosphere, it escapes into space due to its low atomic mass and inert nature. Helium is primarily obtained from natural gas deposits where it is produced through the radioactive decay of elements like uranium. Because Earth does not have the capacity to retain helium in its atmosphere, the supply of helium is finite, and it cannot be easily replenished, making it a non-renewable resource.

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding NIDHI (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations): NIDHI was launched by the Ministry of Finance to boost startups across India. NIDHI is implemented through incubators associated with the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB). A key component of NIDHI is NIDHI-iTBI, which focuses on converting innovations into startups. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is correct as NIDHI is implemented through incubators that are associated with the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), which distributes funds to support startups. Statement 3 is also correct, as a significant component of NIDHI is NIDHI-iTBI, which aims to convert innovations into startups. Statement 1 is incorrect because NIDHI was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), not the Ministry of Finance. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is correct as NIDHI is implemented through incubators that are associated with the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), which distributes funds to support startups. Statement 3 is also correct, as a significant component of NIDHI is NIDHI-iTBI, which aims to convert innovations into startups. Statement 1 is incorrect because NIDHI was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), not the Ministry of Finance.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding NIDHI (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations):

• NIDHI was launched by the Ministry of Finance to boost startups across India.

• NIDHI is implemented through incubators associated with the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB).

• A key component of NIDHI is NIDHI-iTBI, which focuses on converting innovations into startups.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is correct as NIDHI is implemented through incubators that are associated with the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), which distributes funds to support startups.

Statement 3 is also correct, as a significant component of NIDHI is NIDHI-iTBI, which aims to convert innovations into startups.

Statement 1 is incorrect because NIDHI was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), not the Ministry of Finance.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is also correct, as a significant component of NIDHI is NIDHI-iTBI, which aims to convert innovations into startups.

Statement 1 is incorrect because NIDHI was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), not the Ministry of Finance.

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