UPSC Editorials Quiz : 10 April 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is based on the recovery of sugar from the cane. Sugar recovery is the ratio between sugar produced versus cane crushed, expressed as a percentage. The payment of Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) across the country is governed by The Sugarcane Control order, 1966 which mandates payment within 30 days of the date of delivery of the cane. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. FRP is the price that the Centre’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decides. The FRP is based on the recovery of sugar from the cane. Sugar recovery is the ratio between sugar produced versus cane crushed, expressed as a percentage. The higher the recovery, the higher the FRP, and the higher the sugar produced from the cane. The payment of FRP across the country is governed by The Sugarcane Control order, 1966 which mandates payment within 14 days of the date of delivery of the cane. Mills have the option of signing an agreement with farmers, which would allow them to pay the FRP in installments. Delays in payment can attract an interest up to 15 per cent per annum, and the sugar commissioner can recover unpaid FRP as dues in revenue recovery by attaching properties of the mills. Assured payment is one of the major reasons why cane is a popular crop with farmers. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. FRP is the price that the Centre’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decides. The FRP is based on the recovery of sugar from the cane. Sugar recovery is the ratio between sugar produced versus cane crushed, expressed as a percentage. The higher the recovery, the higher the FRP, and the higher the sugar produced from the cane. The payment of FRP across the country is governed by The Sugarcane Control order, 1966 which mandates payment within 14 days of the date of delivery of the cane. Mills have the option of signing an agreement with farmers, which would allow them to pay the FRP in installments. Delays in payment can attract an interest up to 15 per cent per annum, and the sugar commissioner can recover unpaid FRP as dues in revenue recovery by attaching properties of the mills. Assured payment is one of the major reasons why cane is a popular crop with farmers. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is based on the recovery of sugar from the cane.

• Sugar recovery is the ratio between sugar produced versus cane crushed, expressed as a percentage.

• The payment of Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) across the country is governed by The Sugarcane Control order, 1966 which mandates payment within 30 days of the date of delivery of the cane.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

FRP is the price that the Centre’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decides.

The FRP is based on the recovery of sugar from the cane. Sugar recovery is the ratio between sugar produced versus cane crushed, expressed as a percentage. The higher the recovery, the higher the FRP, and the higher the sugar produced from the cane.

The payment of FRP across the country is governed by The Sugarcane Control order, 1966 which mandates payment within 14 days of the date of delivery of the cane. Mills have the option of signing an agreement with farmers, which would allow them to pay the FRP in installments.

Delays in payment can attract an interest up to 15 per cent per annum, and the sugar commissioner can recover unpaid FRP as dues in revenue recovery by attaching properties of the mills. Assured payment is one of the major reasons why cane is a popular crop with farmers.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

FRP is the price that the Centre’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decides.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM). The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of cluster bombs. The convention does not obligate the member countries to destroy existing stockpile of cluster munitions in their possession. Member Countries are legally bound to develop a victim assistance programme to provide support and rehabilitation to the cluster bomb victims in their jurisdiction. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 1 of the CCM bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of cluster bombs. The convention further obligates countries to destroy existing stockpile of cluster munitions in their possession. Countries are also legally bound to develop a victim assistance programme to provide support and rehabilitation to the cluster bomb victims in their jurisdiction. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 1 of the CCM bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of cluster bombs. The convention further obligates countries to destroy existing stockpile of cluster munitions in their possession. Countries are also legally bound to develop a victim assistance programme to provide support and rehabilitation to the cluster bomb victims in their jurisdiction.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM).

• The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of cluster bombs.

• The convention does not obligate the member countries to destroy existing stockpile of cluster munitions in their possession.

• Member Countries are legally bound to develop a victim assistance programme to provide support and rehabilitation to the cluster bomb victims in their jurisdiction.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Article 1 of the CCM bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of cluster bombs. The convention further obligates countries to destroy existing stockpile of cluster munitions in their possession. Countries are also legally bound to develop a victim assistance programme to provide support and rehabilitation to the cluster bomb victims in their jurisdiction.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Delimitation Commission. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the Prime Minister of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. It aims to determine the number and boundaries of constituencies to make population of all constituencies nearly equal. Its orders are not final and it can be questioned only before Supreme Court of India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only statement 2 is correct. Delimitation Commission: Delimitation is carried out by an independent Delimitation Commission. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. The Constitution mandates that its orders are final and cannot be questioned before any court as it would hold up an election indefinitely. • Functions: The Commission is supposed to determine the number and boundaries of constituencies in a way that the population of all seats, so far as practicable, is the same. The Commission is also tasked with identifying seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; these are where their population is relatively large. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 2 is correct. Delimitation Commission: Delimitation is carried out by an independent Delimitation Commission. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. The Constitution mandates that its orders are final and cannot be questioned before any court as it would hold up an election indefinitely. • Functions: The Commission is supposed to determine the number and boundaries of constituencies in a way that the population of all seats, so far as practicable, is the same. The Commission is also tasked with identifying seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; these are where their population is relatively large.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Delimitation Commission.

• The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the Prime Minister of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.

• It aims to determine the number and boundaries of constituencies to make population of all constituencies nearly equal.

• Its orders are not final and it can be questioned only before Supreme Court of India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only statement 2 is correct.

Delimitation Commission:

• Delimitation is carried out by an independent Delimitation Commission.

• The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.

• The Constitution mandates that its orders are final and cannot be questioned before any court as it would hold up an election indefinitely.

• Functions: The Commission is supposed to determine the number and boundaries of constituencies in a way that the population of all seats, so far as practicable, is the same. The Commission is also tasked with identifying seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; these are where their population is relatively large.

Solution: a)

Only statement 2 is correct.

Delimitation Commission:

• Delimitation is carried out by an independent Delimitation Commission.

• The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.

• The Constitution mandates that its orders are final and cannot be questioned before any court as it would hold up an election indefinitely.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding FATF Grey List. Countries considered as safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list. The inclusion into grey list serves as a warning to the country that it may enter the blacklist. For such countries listed on grey list, FATF tell other members to carry out due-diligence measures vis-a-vis the listed country. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Countries considered as safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list. While the words ‘grey’ and ‘black’ list do not exist in the official FATF lexicon, they designate countries that need to work on complying with FATF directives and those who are non-compliant, respectively. At the end of every plenary meeting, FATF comes out with two lists of countries. The grey countries are designated as “jurisdictions under increased monitoring”, working with the FATF to counter criminal financial activities. For such countries, the watchdog does not tell other members to carry out due-diligence measures vis-a-vis the listed country but does tell them to consider the risks such countries possess. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Countries considered as safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list. While the words ‘grey’ and ‘black’ list do not exist in the official FATF lexicon, they designate countries that need to work on complying with FATF directives and those who are non-compliant, respectively. At the end of every plenary meeting, FATF comes out with two lists of countries. The grey countries are designated as “jurisdictions under increased monitoring”, working with the FATF to counter criminal financial activities. For such countries, the watchdog does not tell other members to carry out due-diligence measures vis-a-vis the listed country but does tell them to consider the risks such countries possess.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding FATF Grey List.

• Countries considered as safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list.

• The inclusion into grey list serves as a warning to the country that it may enter the blacklist.

• For such countries listed on grey list, FATF tell other members to carry out due-diligence measures vis-a-vis the listed country.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Countries considered as safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list.

While the words ‘grey’ and ‘black’ list do not exist in the official FATF lexicon, they designate countries that need to work on complying with FATF directives and those who are non-compliant, respectively.

At the end of every plenary meeting, FATF comes out with two lists of countries.

The grey countries are designated as “jurisdictions under increased monitoring”, working with the FATF to counter criminal financial activities. For such countries, the watchdog does not tell other members to carry out due-diligence measures vis-a-vis the listed country but does tell them to consider the risks such countries possess.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Countries considered as safe haven for supporting terror funding and money laundering are put in the FATF grey list.

At the end of every plenary meeting, FATF comes out with two lists of countries.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the principle of collective responsibility. Under the principle of Collective responsibility, individual members of the government are held accountable for the actions and decisions of government as a whole. The principle of collective responsibility is present under article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, which states that Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People. The principle of Collective responsibility is the basic structure of the Constitution of India. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. The principle of collective responsibility is the basic principle of parliamentary form of government. The essence of parliamentary system of government is its responsibility to the legislature. Under the principle of Collective responsibility, individual members of the government are held accountable for the actions and decisions of government as a whole. The principle of collective responsibility is present under article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the special provisions of this principle. Article 75(3) provides that the council of ministers shall be put together accountable to the Lok Sabha. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. The principle of collective responsibility is the basic principle of parliamentary form of government. The essence of parliamentary system of government is its responsibility to the legislature. Under the principle of Collective responsibility, individual members of the government are held accountable for the actions and decisions of government as a whole. The principle of collective responsibility is present under article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the special provisions of this principle. Article 75(3) provides that the council of ministers shall be put together accountable to the Lok Sabha. Context: Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 73,000 applications have been received on the Suvidha Portal, with more than 44,600 requests approved. The portal ensures transparency and a level playing field for political parties and candidates by adhering to the First in First out principle. It caters to a wide range of permission requests such as organizing rallies, opening temporary party offices, and distributing pamphlets. The data available on the portal aids in scrutinizing election expenditures, contributing to greater accountability. The Suvidha portal is a technological solution created by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to facilitate fair and transparent elections. Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/09/suvidha-portal/

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the principle of collective responsibility.

• Under the principle of Collective responsibility, individual members of the government are held accountable for the actions and decisions of government as a whole.

• The principle of collective responsibility is present under article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, which states that Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.

• The principle of Collective responsibility is the basic structure of the Constitution of India.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The principle of collective responsibility is the basic principle of parliamentary form of government. The essence of parliamentary system of government is its responsibility to the legislature.

Under the principle of Collective responsibility, individual members of the government are held accountable for the actions and decisions of government as a whole.

The principle of collective responsibility is present under article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the special provisions of this principle. Article 75(3) provides that the council of ministers shall be put together accountable to the Lok Sabha.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The principle of collective responsibility is the basic principle of parliamentary form of government. The essence of parliamentary system of government is its responsibility to the legislature.

Under the principle of Collective responsibility, individual members of the government are held accountable for the actions and decisions of government as a whole.

• Context: Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 73,000 applications have been received on the Suvidha Portal, with more than 44,600 requests approved. The portal ensures transparency and a level playing field for political parties and candidates by adhering to the First in First out principle. It caters to a wide range of permission requests such as organizing rallies, opening temporary party offices, and distributing pamphlets. The data available on the portal aids in scrutinizing election expenditures, contributing to greater accountability.

• The portal ensures transparency and a level playing field for political parties and candidates by adhering to the First in First out principle.

• It caters to a wide range of permission requests such as organizing rallies, opening temporary party offices, and distributing pamphlets.

• The data available on the portal aids in scrutinizing election expenditures, contributing to greater accountability.

• The Suvidha portal is a technological solution created by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to facilitate fair and transparent elections.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/04/09/suvidha-portal/

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