UPSC Editorials Quiz : 10 June 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Blood pressure. Hypertension is a condition when the pressure in the blood vessels is higher than 140/90 mmHg. The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats. The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. 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 1 is correct. Hypertension (high blood pressure): It is a condition when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Hypertension (high blood pressure): It is a condition when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Blood pressure.

• Hypertension is a condition when the pressure in the blood vessels is higher than 140/90 mmHg.

• The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats.

• The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Hypertension (high blood pressure):

• It is a condition when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated.

• Blood pressure is written as two numbers.

• The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats.

• The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Hypertension (high blood pressure):

• It is a condition when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated.

• Blood pressure is written as two numbers.

• The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats.

• The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI). India Hypertension Control Initiative was launched solely by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It was initiated in all the rural districts of India. The IHCI follows simplified drug and dose-specific treatment protocols. 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 3 is correct. The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI): It is collaborative project of the ICMR, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Directorate General of Health Services, WHO India and other partners It was initiated in 2017 in 25 districts in five States of India. The IHCI won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’. The IHCI was expanded to 140-plus districts of India, in 2023 Strategies followed by IHCI: The IHCI rolled out simplified drug and dose-specific treatment protocols for primary-care settings. It focused on strengthening the drug supply chain By including protocol-based drugs in the State essential drug list the forecasting of drugs based on morbidity ensuring adequate budget allocation in annual plans to purchase hypertension medication. The IHCI has followed team-based and decentralized care. Components to make health services patient-centric by measures such as the dispensing of 30 days of medicine in every patient visit are part of the initiative. It has used information systems for programme monitoring. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI): It is collaborative project of the ICMR, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Directorate General of Health Services, WHO India and other partners It was initiated in 2017 in 25 districts in five States of India. The IHCI won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’. The IHCI was expanded to 140-plus districts of India, in 2023 Strategies followed by IHCI: The IHCI rolled out simplified drug and dose-specific treatment protocols for primary-care settings. It focused on strengthening the drug supply chain By including protocol-based drugs in the State essential drug list the forecasting of drugs based on morbidity ensuring adequate budget allocation in annual plans to purchase hypertension medication. The IHCI has followed team-based and decentralized care. Components to make health services patient-centric by measures such as the dispensing of 30 days of medicine in every patient visit are part of the initiative. It has used information systems for programme monitoring. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI).

• India Hypertension Control Initiative was launched solely by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

• It was initiated in all the rural districts of India.

• The IHCI follows simplified drug and dose-specific treatment protocols.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

• The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI): It is collaborative project of the ICMR, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Directorate General of Health Services, WHO India and other partners

• It was initiated in 2017 in 25 districts in five States of India.

• The IHCI won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’.

• The IHCI was expanded to 140-plus districts of India, in 2023

Strategies followed by IHCI:

• The IHCI rolled out simplified drug and dose-specific treatment protocols for primary-care settings.

• It focused on strengthening the drug supply chain By including protocol-based drugs in the State essential drug list the forecasting of drugs based on morbidity ensuring adequate budget allocation in annual plans to purchase hypertension medication.

• By including protocol-based drugs in the State essential drug list

• the forecasting of drugs based on morbidity

• ensuring adequate budget allocation in annual plans to purchase hypertension medication.

• The IHCI has followed team-based and decentralized care.

• Components to make health services patient-centric by measures such as the dispensing of 30 days of medicine in every patient visit are part of the initiative.

• It has used information systems for programme monitoring.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

• It was initiated in 2017 in 25 districts in five States of India.

• The IHCI won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force, and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’.

• The IHCI was expanded to 140-plus districts of India, in 2023

Strategies followed by IHCI:

• The IHCI rolled out simplified drug and dose-specific treatment protocols for primary-care settings.

• By including protocol-based drugs in the State essential drug list

• the forecasting of drugs based on morbidity

• ensuring adequate budget allocation in annual plans to purchase hypertension medication.

• The IHCI has followed team-based and decentralized care.

• Components to make health services patient-centric by measures such as the dispensing of 30 days of medicine in every patient visit are part of the initiative.

• It has used information systems for programme monitoring.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Green Credits Programme. It is an initiative within the Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement. It focuses on tree plantation in degraded land, waste land and watershed area. The scheme also replaces kerosene oil with solar power used by the rural poor. 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. Green Credit Initiative was launched by Indian Prime Minister on the side-lines of COP 28. It is an initiative within the governments Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement. The Green Credit Rules, 2023, has been notified on 12th October 2023 under the Environment Protection Act 1986. These rules put in place a mechanism to encourage voluntary environmental positive actions resulting in issuance of green credits. In its initial phase, voluntary tree plantation is envisaged on degraded land, waste land, watershed area etc. under the control and management of Forest departments. The generation of Green Credit under Green Credit Rules, 2023 is independent of the carbon credit under Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023. Governance structure of GCP includes the steering committee members from concerned ministries/departments, experts and institutions. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is designated as GCP administrator and is responsible for implementation and management of GCP. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Green Credit Initiative was launched by Indian Prime Minister on the side-lines of COP 28. It is an initiative within the governments Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement. The Green Credit Rules, 2023, has been notified on 12th October 2023 under the Environment Protection Act 1986. These rules put in place a mechanism to encourage voluntary environmental positive actions resulting in issuance of green credits. In its initial phase, voluntary tree plantation is envisaged on degraded land, waste land, watershed area etc. under the control and management of Forest departments. The generation of Green Credit under Green Credit Rules, 2023 is independent of the carbon credit under Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023. Governance structure of GCP includes the steering committee members from concerned ministries/departments, experts and institutions. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is designated as GCP administrator and is responsible for implementation and management of GCP.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Green Credits Programme.

• It is an initiative within the Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement.

• It focuses on tree plantation in degraded land, waste land and watershed area.

• The scheme also replaces kerosene oil with solar power used by the rural poor.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Green Credit Initiative was launched by Indian Prime Minister on the side-lines of COP 28. It is an initiative within the governments Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement. The Green Credit Rules, 2023, has been notified on 12th October 2023 under the Environment Protection Act 1986. These rules put in place a mechanism to encourage voluntary environmental positive actions resulting in issuance of green credits. In its initial phase, voluntary tree plantation is envisaged on degraded land, waste land, watershed area etc. under the control and management of Forest departments.

The generation of Green Credit under Green Credit Rules, 2023 is independent of the carbon credit under Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023.

Governance structure of GCP includes the steering committee members from concerned ministries/departments, experts and institutions. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is designated as GCP administrator and is responsible for implementation and management of GCP.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The generation of Green Credit under Green Credit Rules, 2023 is independent of the carbon credit under Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding India’s first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted in the year 2015. India had the target of reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 from 2005 level. India had the target of achieving about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. India has not yet achieved the targets mentioned in statement 1 and 2. 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. As per India’s first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted in the year 2015, India had the target of: Reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 from 2005 level; and Achieving about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. These two targets have been achieved well ahead of the time. In August 2022, India updated its NDC according to which target to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP has been enhanced to 45 percent by 2030 from 2005 level, and the target on cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources has been enhanced to 50% by 2030. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. As per India’s first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted in the year 2015, India had the target of: Reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 from 2005 level; and Achieving about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. These two targets have been achieved well ahead of the time. In August 2022, India updated its NDC according to which target to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP has been enhanced to 45 percent by 2030 from 2005 level, and the target on cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources has been enhanced to 50% by 2030.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India’s first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted in the year 2015.

• India had the target of reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 from 2005 level.

• India had the target of achieving about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

• India has not yet achieved the targets mentioned in statement 1 and 2.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

As per India’s first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted in the year 2015, India had the target of:

• Reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 from 2005 level; and

• Achieving about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

These two targets have been achieved well ahead of the time.

In August 2022, India updated its NDC according to which target to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP has been enhanced to 45 percent by 2030 from 2005 level, and the target on cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources has been enhanced to 50% by 2030.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

As per India’s first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted in the year 2015, India had the target of:

• Reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 from 2005 level; and

• Achieving about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

These two targets have been achieved well ahead of the time.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding India Cooling Action Plan. India is the first country in the world to develop a comprehensive Cooling Action Plan. The goal of ICAP is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all It seeks to reduce cooling demand, refrigerant transition and enhance energy efficiency. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) India Cooling Action Plan: India is the first country in the world to develop a comprehensive Cooling Action Plan, which seeks to provide an integrated vision towards cooling across sectors encompassing inter alia reducing cooling demand, refrigerant transition, enhancing energy efficiency and better technology options with a 20-year time horizon. The overarching goal of ICAP is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all while securing environmental and socio-economic benefits for the society. Source Incorrect Solution: c) India Cooling Action Plan: India is the first country in the world to develop a comprehensive Cooling Action Plan, which seeks to provide an integrated vision towards cooling across sectors encompassing inter alia reducing cooling demand, refrigerant transition, enhancing energy efficiency and better technology options with a 20-year time horizon. The overarching goal of ICAP is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all while securing environmental and socio-economic benefits for the society. Source

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India Cooling Action Plan.

• India is the first country in the world to develop a comprehensive Cooling Action Plan.

• The goal of ICAP is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all

• It seeks to reduce cooling demand, refrigerant transition and enhance energy efficiency.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

India Cooling Action Plan: India is the first country in the world to develop a comprehensive Cooling Action Plan, which seeks to provide an integrated vision towards cooling across sectors encompassing inter alia reducing cooling demand, refrigerant transition, enhancing energy efficiency and better technology options with a 20-year time horizon. The overarching goal of ICAP is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all while securing environmental and socio-economic benefits for the society.

Solution: c)

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