UPSC Editorials Quiz : 14 February 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. Statement-I: The Chief Minister of Delhi is appointed by the President of India. Statement-II: The Lieutenant Governor acts as the real head of government in Delhi. Select the correct answer code: a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect. d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct. Correct Solution: c) Statement-I is correct: The Chief Minister of Delhi is appointed by the President of India based on the recommendation of the party that secures a majority in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. However, the appointment follows the same process as in states, where the leader of the majority party is invited to form the government. Statement-II is incorrect: While the Lieutenant Governor (LG) represents the central government, the real executive power rests with the elected Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. The LG functions as an administrator with some discretionary powers, particularly in areas such as land, police, and public order, but does not act as the real head of government. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement-I is correct: The Chief Minister of Delhi is appointed by the President of India based on the recommendation of the party that secures a majority in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. However, the appointment follows the same process as in states, where the leader of the majority party is invited to form the government. Statement-II is incorrect: While the Lieutenant Governor (LG) represents the central government, the real executive power rests with the elected Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. The LG functions as an administrator with some discretionary powers, particularly in areas such as land, police, and public order, but does not act as the real head of government.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

Statement-I: The Chief Minister of Delhi is appointed by the President of India. Statement-II: The Lieutenant Governor acts as the real head of government in Delhi.

Select the correct answer code:

• a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

• b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

• c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

• d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Solution: c)

Statement-I is correct: The Chief Minister of Delhi is appointed by the President of India based on the recommendation of the party that secures a majority in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. However, the appointment follows the same process as in states, where the leader of the majority party is invited to form the government.

Statement-II is incorrect: While the Lieutenant Governor (LG) represents the central government, the real executive power rests with the elected Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. The LG functions as an administrator with some discretionary powers, particularly in areas such as land, police, and public order, but does not act as the real head of government.

Solution: c)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following is the biggest anthropogenic (human-made) threat to Olive Ridley turtles along India’s east coast? a) Climate change leading to rising sea levels b) Illegal trawling and fishing nets without Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) c) Oil spills from cargo ships in the Bay of Bengal d) Over-harvesting of sea turtle eggs for consumption Correct Solution: b) Option a is incorrect: While climate change and rising sea levels do impact turtle nesting grounds, these effects are long-term rather than an immediate threat compared to fishing practices. Option b is correct: Thousands of Olive Ridley turtles die annually due to getting trapped in fishing nets, especially trawl nets used for shrimp fishing. TEDs are designed to allow turtles to escape, but their non-implementation leads to mass drowning of turtles, particularly during their nesting season along Odisha’s coast (Gahirmatha, Rushikulya, and Devi river mouths). Option c is incorrect: Oil spills can harm marine life, but they are not as frequent or large-scale in Indian waters compared to the impact of indiscriminate trawling. Option d is incorrect: Poaching of turtle eggs does occur but is significantly reduced due to strict anti-poaching laws and conservation efforts. Incorrect Solution: b) Option a is incorrect: While climate change and rising sea levels do impact turtle nesting grounds, these effects are long-term rather than an immediate threat compared to fishing practices. Option b is correct: Thousands of Olive Ridley turtles die annually due to getting trapped in fishing nets, especially trawl nets used for shrimp fishing. TEDs are designed to allow turtles to escape, but their non-implementation leads to mass drowning of turtles, particularly during their nesting season along Odisha’s coast (Gahirmatha, Rushikulya, and Devi river mouths). Option c is incorrect: Oil spills can harm marine life, but they are not as frequent or large-scale in Indian waters compared to the impact of indiscriminate trawling. Option d is incorrect: Poaching of turtle eggs does occur but is significantly reduced due to strict anti-poaching laws and conservation efforts.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following is the biggest anthropogenic (human-made) threat to Olive Ridley turtles along India’s east coast?

• a) Climate change leading to rising sea levels

• b) Illegal trawling and fishing nets without Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs)

• c) Oil spills from cargo ships in the Bay of Bengal

• d) Over-harvesting of sea turtle eggs for consumption

Solution: b)

Option a is incorrect: While climate change and rising sea levels do impact turtle nesting grounds, these effects are long-term rather than an immediate threat compared to fishing practices.

Option b is correct: Thousands of Olive Ridley turtles die annually due to getting trapped in fishing nets, especially trawl nets used for shrimp fishing. TEDs are designed to allow turtles to escape, but their non-implementation leads to mass drowning of turtles, particularly during their nesting season along Odisha’s coast (Gahirmatha, Rushikulya, and Devi river mouths).

Option c is incorrect: Oil spills can harm marine life, but they are not as frequent or large-scale in Indian waters compared to the impact of indiscriminate trawling.

Option d is incorrect: Poaching of turtle eggs does occur but is significantly reduced due to strict anti-poaching laws and conservation efforts.

Solution: b)

Option c is incorrect: Oil spills can harm marine life, but they are not as frequent or large-scale in Indian waters compared to the impact of indiscriminate trawling.

Option d is incorrect: Poaching of turtle eggs does occur but is significantly reduced due to strict anti-poaching laws and conservation efforts.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025? a) Leadership development in emerging technologies b) Strengthening intergovernmental trade agreements c) Establishing a regional startup network d) Promoting cultural and heritage exchange Correct Solution: b) While BIMSTEC as a regional grouping focuses on economic cooperation, the Youth Summit specifically targets leadership development, technological advancement, and entrepreneurship, rather than trade agreements. It encourages skill-building in AI, cybersecurity, and robotics, along with fostering cultural and startup collaborations. Trade negotiations occur at a different level within BIMSTEC forums, rather than in youth summits. Incorrect Solution: b) While BIMSTEC as a regional grouping focuses on economic cooperation, the Youth Summit specifically targets leadership development, technological advancement, and entrepreneurship, rather than trade agreements. It encourages skill-building in AI, cybersecurity, and robotics, along with fostering cultural and startup collaborations. Trade negotiations occur at a different level within BIMSTEC forums, rather than in youth summits.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025?

• a) Leadership development in emerging technologies

• b) Strengthening intergovernmental trade agreements

• c) Establishing a regional startup network

• d) Promoting cultural and heritage exchange

Solution: b)

While BIMSTEC as a regional grouping focuses on economic cooperation, the Youth Summit specifically targets leadership development, technological advancement, and entrepreneurship, rather than trade agreements. It encourages skill-building in AI, cybersecurity, and robotics, along with fostering cultural and startup collaborations. Trade negotiations occur at a different level within BIMSTEC forums, rather than in youth summits.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Match the following quantum teleportation applications with their descriptions: Application Description A. Quantum Internet 1. Enables ultra-secure long-distance quantum communication B. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) 2. Links quantum computers across different locations using teleportation C. Distributed Quantum Computing 3. Uses entanglement to prevent third-party interception of encryption keys D. Quantum Cryptographic Networks 4. Prevents data breaches by securing global financial transactions Select the correct match: a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 b) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 c) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4 d) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 Correct Solution: c) A-1: The Quantum Internet leverages entanglement-based communication to enable secure, long-range quantum networks. It allows the transfer of quantum states without direct transmission, ensuring tamper-proof communication. B-3: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) utilizes quantum entanglement to enable secure key exchange. Since any eavesdropping attempt disturbs the quantum state, QKD ensures highly secure encryption. C-2: Distributed Quantum Computing involves connecting multiple quantum computers using quantum teleportation to share quantum information and improve computational efficiency. D-4: Quantum cryptographic networks enhance financial security by using quantum encryption techniques, reducing the risk of hacking and data breaches in global financial transactions. Incorrect Solution: c) A-1: The Quantum Internet leverages entanglement-based communication to enable secure, long-range quantum networks. It allows the transfer of quantum states without direct transmission, ensuring tamper-proof communication. B-3: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) utilizes quantum entanglement to enable secure key exchange. Since any eavesdropping attempt disturbs the quantum state, QKD ensures highly secure encryption. C-2: Distributed Quantum Computing involves connecting multiple quantum computers using quantum teleportation to share quantum information and improve computational efficiency. D-4: Quantum cryptographic networks enhance financial security by using quantum encryption techniques, reducing the risk of hacking and data breaches in global financial transactions.

#### 4. Question

Match the following quantum teleportation applications with their descriptions:

Application | Description

A. Quantum Internet | 1. Enables ultra-secure long-distance quantum communication

B. Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) | 2. Links quantum computers across different locations using teleportation

C. Distributed Quantum Computing | 3. Uses entanglement to prevent third-party interception of encryption keys

D. Quantum Cryptographic Networks | 4. Prevents data breaches by securing global financial transactions

Select the correct match:

• a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

• b) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

• c) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

• d) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Solution: c)

A-1: The Quantum Internet leverages entanglement-based communication to enable secure, long-range quantum networks. It allows the transfer of quantum states without direct transmission, ensuring tamper-proof communication.

B-3: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) utilizes quantum entanglement to enable secure key exchange. Since any eavesdropping attempt disturbs the quantum state, QKD ensures highly secure encryption.

C-2: Distributed Quantum Computing involves connecting multiple quantum computers using quantum teleportation to share quantum information and improve computational efficiency.

D-4: Quantum cryptographic networks enhance financial security by using quantum encryption techniques, reducing the risk of hacking and data breaches in global financial transactions.

Solution: c)

C-2: Distributed Quantum Computing involves connecting multiple quantum computers using quantum teleportation to share quantum information and improve computational efficiency.

D-4: Quantum cryptographic networks enhance financial security by using quantum encryption techniques, reducing the risk of hacking and data breaches in global financial transactions.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC): The ICC is a judicial organ of the United Nations. The ICC does not have its own enforcement agency and relies on member states to execute its arrest warrants. The ICC can prosecute individuals, but not states or organizations. The ICC’s jurisdiction extends automatically to all crimes committed by nationals of non-member states. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: b) Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The ICC is not a judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established by the Rome Statute in 2002 as an independent international tribunal, though it can receive referrals from the UN Security Council. Statement 2 is correct: The ICC does not have its own enforcement agency (such as police or military) and relies on its member states to execute arrest warrants and enforce its rulings. Statement 3 is correct: The ICC prosecutes individuals, not states or organizations. It holds individuals accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity, but it does not try countries or political groups. Statement 4 is incorrect: The ICC does not automatically have jurisdiction over crimes committed by nationals of non-member states. It can only prosecute such crimes if: The crime is committed on the territory of a member state. The case is referred by the UN Security Council. The non-member state accepts ICC jurisdiction voluntarily. Incorrect Solution: b) Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The ICC is not a judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established by the Rome Statute in 2002 as an independent international tribunal, though it can receive referrals from the UN Security Council. Statement 2 is correct: The ICC does not have its own enforcement agency (such as police or military) and relies on its member states to execute arrest warrants and enforce its rulings. Statement 3 is correct: The ICC prosecutes individuals, not states or organizations. It holds individuals accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity, but it does not try countries or political groups. Statement 4 is incorrect: The ICC does not automatically have jurisdiction over crimes committed by nationals of non-member states. It can only prosecute such crimes if: The crime is committed on the territory of a member state. The case is referred by the UN Security Council. The non-member state accepts ICC jurisdiction voluntarily.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC):

• The ICC is a judicial organ of the United Nations.

• The ICC does not have its own enforcement agency and relies on member states to execute its arrest warrants.

• The ICC can prosecute individuals, but not states or organizations.

• The ICC’s jurisdiction extends automatically to all crimes committed by nationals of non-member states.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: b)

Statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Statement 1 is incorrect: The ICC is not a judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established by the Rome Statute in 2002 as an independent international tribunal, though it can receive referrals from the UN Security Council.

Statement 2 is correct: The ICC does not have its own enforcement agency (such as police or military) and relies on its member states to execute arrest warrants and enforce its rulings.

Statement 3 is correct: The ICC prosecutes individuals, not states or organizations. It holds individuals accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity, but it does not try countries or political groups.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The ICC does not automatically have jurisdiction over crimes committed by nationals of non-member states. It can only prosecute such crimes if:

• The crime is committed on the territory of a member state.

• The case is referred by the UN Security Council.

• The non-member state accepts ICC jurisdiction voluntarily.

Solution: b)

Statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The ICC does not automatically have jurisdiction over crimes committed by nationals of non-member states. It can only prosecute such crimes if:

• The crime is committed on the territory of a member state.

• The case is referred by the UN Security Council.

• The non-member state accepts ICC jurisdiction voluntarily.

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