UPSC Editorials Quiz : 11 May 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The Pacific Ring of Fire runs through which of the following countries? Indonesia Mexico Canada Guatemala Russia How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: d) Pacific Ring of Fire runs through 15 more countries including the USA, Indonesia, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Guatemala, Russia, Chile, Peru, and the Philippines. Source Incorrect Solution: d) Pacific Ring of Fire runs through 15 more countries including the USA, Indonesia, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Guatemala, Russia, Chile, Peru, and the Philippines. Source
#### 1. Question
The Pacific Ring of Fire runs through which of the following countries?
How many of the above options is/are correct?
• a) Only two
• b) Only three
• c) Only four
• d) All five
Solution: d)
Pacific Ring of Fire runs through 15 more countries including the USA, Indonesia, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Guatemala, Russia, Chile, Peru, and the Philippines.
Solution: d)
Pacific Ring of Fire runs through 15 more countries including the USA, Indonesia, Mexico, Japan, Canada, Guatemala, Russia, Chile, Peru, and the Philippines.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Association for Democratic Reforms is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works in the area of electoral and political reforms. National Election Watch is a mechanism brought out by Election Commission of India in early 2020 to ensure free and fair election for the State Assemblies. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) Association for Democratic Reforms is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works in the area of electoral and political reforms since 1999. The National Election Watch (NEW) is a nationwide campaign comprising of more than 1200 NGOs and other citizen led organizations working together on electoral reforms, improving democracy and governance in India. The campaign is active in almost all states of India and has been doing election watches for the State Assembly and Lok Sabha Elections since 2002. Incorrect Solution: b) Association for Democratic Reforms is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works in the area of electoral and political reforms since 1999. The National Election Watch (NEW) is a nationwide campaign comprising of more than 1200 NGOs and other citizen led organizations working together on electoral reforms, improving democracy and governance in India. The campaign is active in almost all states of India and has been doing election watches for the State Assembly and Lok Sabha Elections since 2002.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Association for Democratic Reforms is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works in the area of electoral and political reforms.
• National Election Watch is a mechanism brought out by Election Commission of India in early 2020 to ensure free and fair election for the State Assemblies.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: b)
Association for Democratic Reforms is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works in the area of electoral and political reforms since 1999.
The National Election Watch (NEW) is a nationwide campaign comprising of more than 1200 NGOs and other citizen led organizations working together on electoral reforms, improving democracy and governance in India. The campaign is active in almost all states of India and has been doing election watches for the State Assembly and Lok Sabha Elections since 2002.
Solution: b)
Association for Democratic Reforms is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization which works in the area of electoral and political reforms since 1999.
The National Election Watch (NEW) is a nationwide campaign comprising of more than 1200 NGOs and other citizen led organizations working together on electoral reforms, improving democracy and governance in India. The campaign is active in almost all states of India and has been doing election watches for the State Assembly and Lok Sabha Elections since 2002.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) were created with the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DMA). Only Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) can decide if there is a case for additional assistance to states from the NDRF. NITI Aayog is not involved in the release of NDRF funds to the states. 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. Funds for disaster relief are available to states from two sources — the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF). These funds were created with the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DMA), following the devastating tsunami of December 2004. How are funds released to states from the NDRF? As per January 2022 Operational Guidelines for Constitution and Administration of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF Guidelines), Rs 54,770 crores has been earmarked for the NDRF, from the fiscal year 2021-22 until 2025-26. The NDRF covers calamities such as cyclones, droughts and floods that are “considered to be of severe nature by the Government of India”, and which require additional funding beyond what is available in the SDRF. A state that does not have adequate funds in the SDRF and has faced a national calamity “beyond the coping capacity of the State Government” can submit a request for funds from the NDRF. Depending on the nature of the calamity, either the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) or the Ministry of Agriculture will decide if there is a case for additional assistance from the NDRF. First, the MHA will immediately constitute an Inter Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to visit the areas affected by the calamity, and determine if there is a need for additional funds. Then, the IMCT will submit its recommendation to a sub-committee of the National Executive Committee (comprising the secretaries of relevant central ministries) which will decide how much funding can be made available. Finally, a high level committee chaired by the Home Minister, and comprising the Ministers for Agriculture and Finance, as well as the NITI Aayog vice-chairman, will sign off on the release of NDRF funds. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Funds for disaster relief are available to states from two sources — the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF). These funds were created with the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DMA), following the devastating tsunami of December 2004. How are funds released to states from the NDRF? As per January 2022 Operational Guidelines for Constitution and Administration of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF Guidelines), Rs 54,770 crores has been earmarked for the NDRF, from the fiscal year 2021-22 until 2025-26. The NDRF covers calamities such as cyclones, droughts and floods that are “considered to be of severe nature by the Government of India”, and which require additional funding beyond what is available in the SDRF. A state that does not have adequate funds in the SDRF and has faced a national calamity “beyond the coping capacity of the State Government” can submit a request for funds from the NDRF. Depending on the nature of the calamity, either the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) or the Ministry of Agriculture will decide if there is a case for additional assistance from the NDRF. First, the MHA will immediately constitute an Inter Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to visit the areas affected by the calamity, and determine if there is a need for additional funds. Then, the IMCT will submit its recommendation to a sub-committee of the National Executive Committee (comprising the secretaries of relevant central ministries) which will decide how much funding can be made available. Finally, a high level committee chaired by the Home Minister, and comprising the Ministers for Agriculture and Finance, as well as the NITI Aayog vice-chairman, will sign off on the release of NDRF funds. Source
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements.
• The State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) were created with the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DMA).
• Only Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) can decide if there is a case for additional assistance to states from the NDRF.
• NITI Aayog is not involved in the release of NDRF funds to the states.
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.
Funds for disaster relief are available to states from two sources — the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF). These funds were created with the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DMA), following the devastating tsunami of December 2004.
How are funds released to states from the NDRF?
As per January 2022 Operational Guidelines for Constitution and Administration of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF Guidelines), Rs 54,770 crores has been earmarked for the NDRF, from the fiscal year 2021-22 until 2025-26. The NDRF covers calamities such as cyclones, droughts and floods that are “considered to be of severe nature by the Government of India”, and which require additional funding beyond what is available in the SDRF.
A state that does not have adequate funds in the SDRF and has faced a national calamity “beyond the coping capacity of the State Government” can submit a request for funds from the NDRF. Depending on the nature of the calamity, either the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) or the Ministry of Agriculture will decide if there is a case for additional assistance from the NDRF.
First, the MHA will immediately constitute an Inter Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to visit the areas affected by the calamity, and determine if there is a need for additional funds. Then, the IMCT will submit its recommendation to a sub-committee of the National Executive Committee (comprising the secretaries of relevant central ministries) which will decide how much funding can be made available.
Finally, a high level committee chaired by the Home Minister, and comprising the Ministers for Agriculture and Finance, as well as the NITI Aayog vice-chairman, will sign off on the release of NDRF funds.
Solution: a)
Only Statement 1 is correct.
Funds for disaster relief are available to states from two sources — the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF). These funds were created with the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DMA), following the devastating tsunami of December 2004.
How are funds released to states from the NDRF?
As per January 2022 Operational Guidelines for Constitution and Administration of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF Guidelines), Rs 54,770 crores has been earmarked for the NDRF, from the fiscal year 2021-22 until 2025-26. The NDRF covers calamities such as cyclones, droughts and floods that are “considered to be of severe nature by the Government of India”, and which require additional funding beyond what is available in the SDRF.
A state that does not have adequate funds in the SDRF and has faced a national calamity “beyond the coping capacity of the State Government” can submit a request for funds from the NDRF. Depending on the nature of the calamity, either the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) or the Ministry of Agriculture will decide if there is a case for additional assistance from the NDRF.
First, the MHA will immediately constitute an Inter Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to visit the areas affected by the calamity, and determine if there is a need for additional funds. Then, the IMCT will submit its recommendation to a sub-committee of the National Executive Committee (comprising the secretaries of relevant central ministries) which will decide how much funding can be made available.
Finally, a high level committee chaired by the Home Minister, and comprising the Ministers for Agriculture and Finance, as well as the NITI Aayog vice-chairman, will sign off on the release of NDRF funds.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. Industrial alcohol is used as a raw material to create other products, and is not meant for human consumption. As per Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, Centre has the power to legislate on the production, manufacture, possession, transport, purchase and sale of “intoxicating liquors”. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) Industrial alcohol is used as a raw material to create other products, and is not meant for human consumption. Entry 8 in the State List under the Seventh Schedule gives states the power to legislate on the production, manufacture, possession, transport, purchase and sale of “intoxicating liquors”. At the same time, Entry 52 of the Union List, and Entry 33 of the Concurrent List mention industries, whose control is “declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in public interest”. Notably, subjects in the Concurrent List can be legislated upon by both states and the Centre, but where a central law exists, the state law cannot be repugnant to it. Industrial alcohol is listed in the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (IDRA). Source Incorrect Solution: a) Industrial alcohol is used as a raw material to create other products, and is not meant for human consumption. Entry 8 in the State List under the Seventh Schedule gives states the power to legislate on the production, manufacture, possession, transport, purchase and sale of “intoxicating liquors”. At the same time, Entry 52 of the Union List, and Entry 33 of the Concurrent List mention industries, whose control is “declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in public interest”. Notably, subjects in the Concurrent List can be legislated upon by both states and the Centre, but where a central law exists, the state law cannot be repugnant to it. Industrial alcohol is listed in the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (IDRA). Source
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements.
• Industrial alcohol is used as a raw material to create other products, and is not meant for human consumption.
• As per Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, Centre has the power to legislate on the production, manufacture, possession, transport, purchase and sale of “intoxicating liquors”.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: a)
Industrial alcohol is used as a raw material to create other products, and is not meant for human consumption.
Entry 8 in the State List under the Seventh Schedule gives states the power to legislate on the production, manufacture, possession, transport, purchase and sale of “intoxicating liquors”. At the same time, Entry 52 of the Union List, and Entry 33 of the Concurrent List mention industries, whose control is “declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in public interest”.
Notably, subjects in the Concurrent List can be legislated upon by both states and the Centre, but where a central law exists, the state law cannot be repugnant to it. Industrial alcohol is listed in the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (IDRA).
Solution: a)
Industrial alcohol is used as a raw material to create other products, and is not meant for human consumption.
Entry 8 in the State List under the Seventh Schedule gives states the power to legislate on the production, manufacture, possession, transport, purchase and sale of “intoxicating liquors”. At the same time, Entry 52 of the Union List, and Entry 33 of the Concurrent List mention industries, whose control is “declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in public interest”.
Notably, subjects in the Concurrent List can be legislated upon by both states and the Centre, but where a central law exists, the state law cannot be repugnant to it. Industrial alcohol is listed in the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (IDRA).
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter is one of the core principles of ASEAN. India has signed a Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN. India is not part of the ASEAN Plus Six grouping. 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. ASEAN’s core principles include regional cooperation in various fields, promotion of regional peace and stability, and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter. India is part of the ASEAN Plus Six grouping, which includes China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia. India and ASEAN signed a Free Trade Agreement in 2010 and have seen trade growth, except during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. ASEAN’s core principles include regional cooperation in various fields, promotion of regional peace and stability, and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter. India is part of the ASEAN Plus Six grouping, which includes China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia. India and ASEAN signed a Free Trade Agreement in 2010 and have seen trade growth, except during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
• Adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter is one of the core principles of ASEAN.
• India has signed a Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN.
• India is not part of the ASEAN Plus Six grouping.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
ASEAN’s core principles include regional cooperation in various fields, promotion of regional peace and stability, and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter.
India is part of the ASEAN Plus Six grouping, which includes China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia.
India and ASEAN signed a Free Trade Agreement in 2010 and have seen trade growth, except during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
ASEAN’s core principles include regional cooperation in various fields, promotion of regional peace and stability, and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter.
India is part of the ASEAN Plus Six grouping, which includes China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia.
India and ASEAN signed a Free Trade Agreement in 2010 and have seen trade growth, except during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
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