UPSC Editorials Quiz : 12 June 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following are India-Nepal Projects? Mahakali Treaty Upper Karnali Project Mangdechhu Hydroelectric project Seti River project How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) Option 3 is incorrect. India-Nepal Projects: Mahakali Treaty (6,480 MW) Upper Karnali Project (900 MW) Arun Three projects (900 MW) Seti River (SR6) project Incorrect Solution: c) Option 3 is incorrect. India-Nepal Projects: Mahakali Treaty (6,480 MW) Upper Karnali Project (900 MW) Arun Three projects (900 MW) Seti River (SR6) project

#### 1. Question

Which of the following are India-Nepal Projects?

• Mahakali Treaty

• Upper Karnali Project

• Mangdechhu Hydroelectric project

• Seti River project

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: c)

Option 3 is incorrect.

India-Nepal Projects:

• Mahakali Treaty (6,480 MW)

• Upper Karnali Project (900 MW)

• Arun Three projects (900 MW)

• Seti River (SR6) project

Solution: c)

Option 3 is incorrect.

India-Nepal Projects:

• Mahakali Treaty (6,480 MW)

• Upper Karnali Project (900 MW)

• Arun Three projects (900 MW)

• Seti River (SR6) project

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The Biodiversity Plan, earlier called the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted in 2022 and has many targets and goals set to be met by 2030 and 2050, respectively. Kunming Biodiversity Fund would support biodiversity conservation in developing countries. Kunming Biodiversity Fund is established under the Global Environment Facility (GEF). 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. The Biodiversity Plan (earlier called the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework) was adopted in December 2022 and has 23 targets and four goals set to be met by 2030 and 2050, respectively. To mobilise funds, the United Nations Environment Programme and China have come together to launch the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, which would support biodiversity conservation in developing countries. This is in addition to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund established last year under the Global Environment Facility (GEF). GEF has been responsible for generating funds for biodiversity since its establishment in 1992. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Biodiversity Plan (earlier called the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework) was adopted in December 2022 and has 23 targets and four goals set to be met by 2030 and 2050, respectively. To mobilise funds, the United Nations Environment Programme and China have come together to launch the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, which would support biodiversity conservation in developing countries. This is in addition to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund established last year under the Global Environment Facility (GEF). GEF has been responsible for generating funds for biodiversity since its establishment in 1992. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Biodiversity Plan, earlier called the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted in 2022 and has many targets and goals set to be met by 2030 and 2050, respectively.

• Kunming Biodiversity Fund would support biodiversity conservation in developing countries.

• Kunming Biodiversity Fund is established under the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The Biodiversity Plan (earlier called the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework) was adopted in December 2022 and has 23 targets and four goals set to be met by 2030 and 2050, respectively.

To mobilise funds, the United Nations Environment Programme and China have come together to launch the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, which would support biodiversity conservation in developing countries. This is in addition to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund established last year under the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

GEF has been responsible for generating funds for biodiversity since its establishment in 1992.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

GEF has been responsible for generating funds for biodiversity since its establishment in 1992.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Global Innovation Index 2023. Global Innovation Index 2023 is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. India has been on a rising trajectory over the period 2015-2023. The Global Innovation Index is a reliable tool for governments across the world to assess the innovation-led social and economic changes in their respective countries. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 40 in 2023. The GII is a reliable tool for governments across the world to assess the innovation-led social and economic changes in their respective countries. Over the years, the GII has established itself as a policy tool for various governments and helped them to reflect upon the existing status quo. Incorrect Solution: c) India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 40 in 2023. The GII is a reliable tool for governments across the world to assess the innovation-led social and economic changes in their respective countries. Over the years, the GII has established itself as a policy tool for various governments and helped them to reflect upon the existing status quo.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Global Innovation Index 2023.

• Global Innovation Index 2023 is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

• India has been on a rising trajectory over the period 2015-2023.

• The Global Innovation Index is a reliable tool for governments across the world to assess the innovation-led social and economic changes in their respective countries.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 40 in 2023.

The GII is a reliable tool for governments across the world to assess the innovation-led social and economic changes in their respective countries. Over the years, the GII has established itself as a policy tool for various governments and helped them to reflect upon the existing status quo.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Ratna. The Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional services in any field of human endeavour. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year. The award includes a monetary grant. Bharat Ratna is recognised as a title under Article 18 of Indian Constitution. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Only statement 1 and 2 is correct. About Bharat Ratna: The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, awarded by the President of India. It is conferred “in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order” without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex. The award was established on January 2, 1954, by the first President of India, Rajendra Prasad. Initially, the Bharat Ratna was only awarded for exceptional services in the fields of science, arts, literature, and public services, but the criteria were later expanded to include any field of human endeavour. The recipients receive a certificate signed by the President and a medallion. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year. It does not carry any monetary grant. It is not a title under Article 18. Incorrect Solution: b) Only statement 1 and 2 is correct. About Bharat Ratna: The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, awarded by the President of India. It is conferred “in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order” without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex. The award was established on January 2, 1954, by the first President of India, Rajendra Prasad. Initially, the Bharat Ratna was only awarded for exceptional services in the fields of science, arts, literature, and public services, but the criteria were later expanded to include any field of human endeavour. The recipients receive a certificate signed by the President and a medallion. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year. It does not carry any monetary grant. It is not a title under Article 18.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Ratna.

• The Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional services in any field of human endeavour.

• The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year.

• The award includes a monetary grant.

• Bharat Ratna is recognised as a title under Article 18 of Indian Constitution.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Only statement 1 and 2 is correct.

About Bharat Ratna:

• The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, awarded by the President of India.

• It is conferred “in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order” without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.

• The award was established on January 2, 1954, by the first President of India, Rajendra Prasad.

• Initially, the Bharat Ratna was only awarded for exceptional services in the fields of science, arts, literature, and public services, but the criteria were later expanded to include any field of human endeavour.

The recipients receive a certificate signed by the President and a medallion. The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year. It does not carry any monetary grant. It is not a title under Article 18.

Solution: b)

Only statement 1 and 2 is correct.

About Bharat Ratna:

• The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, awarded by the President of India.

• It is conferred “in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order” without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.

• The award was established on January 2, 1954, by the first President of India, Rajendra Prasad.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Strait of Gibraltar can be accessed through a narrow passage via Ukraine. Romania, Poland and Belarus share land boundary with Ukraine. Ukraine is bordered by both Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Only Statement 2 is correct. Ukraine is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Belarus to the northwest, Poland and Slovakia to the west, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova to the southwest, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south and southeast, respectively. Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. It is far away from Ukraine. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 2 is correct. Ukraine is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Belarus to the northwest, Poland and Slovakia to the west, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova to the southwest, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south and southeast, respectively. Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. It is far away from Ukraine.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Strait of Gibraltar can be accessed through a narrow passage via Ukraine.

• Romania, Poland and Belarus share land boundary with Ukraine.

• Ukraine is bordered by both Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Ukraine is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Belarus to the northwest, Poland and Slovakia to the west, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova to the southwest, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south and southeast, respectively.

Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. It is far away from Ukraine.

Solution: b)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

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