UPSC Editorials Quiz : 15 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question A cognitive test checks for which of the following abilities in a person? Thinking Remembering Judgment Language functioning Organising ability How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: d) A cognitive test checks for problems with cognition, which includes brain functions such as thinking, learning, remembering, and using judgment and language. Problems with cognition are described as cognitive impairment. Cognitive testing is a structured and validated process that seeks to identify deficits, the reasons for their occurrence, and the spheres of the subject’s brain they affect. On the basis of the test results, a diagnosis is reached on whether the subject has cognitive impairment, dementia, or pseudo dementia, and interventions — including behaviour therapies and cognitive therapies — are decided. The test is frequently given by doctors in order to differentiate among dementia and pseudo dementia, and to suggest interventions for cognitive rehabilitation. The test is basically like an exam in which a psychologist checks functions such as memory, retention, language functioning, calculating ability, and special organising ability, in order to evaluate the functioning of individual parts of the brain that are responsible for each of these mental functions. Source Incorrect Solution: d) A cognitive test checks for problems with cognition, which includes brain functions such as thinking, learning, remembering, and using judgment and language. Problems with cognition are described as cognitive impairment. Cognitive testing is a structured and validated process that seeks to identify deficits, the reasons for their occurrence, and the spheres of the subject’s brain they affect. On the basis of the test results, a diagnosis is reached on whether the subject has cognitive impairment, dementia, or pseudo dementia, and interventions — including behaviour therapies and cognitive therapies — are decided. The test is frequently given by doctors in order to differentiate among dementia and pseudo dementia, and to suggest interventions for cognitive rehabilitation. The test is basically like an exam in which a psychologist checks functions such as memory, retention, language functioning, calculating ability, and special organising ability, in order to evaluate the functioning of individual parts of the brain that are responsible for each of these mental functions. Source

#### 1. Question

A cognitive test checks for which of the following abilities in a person?

• Remembering

• Language functioning

• Organising ability

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) Only four

• d) All five

Solution: d)

A cognitive test checks for problems with cognition, which includes brain functions such as thinking, learning, remembering, and using judgment and language. Problems with cognition are described as cognitive impairment.

Cognitive testing is a structured and validated process that seeks to identify deficits, the reasons for their occurrence, and the spheres of the subject’s brain they affect. On the basis of the test results, a diagnosis is reached on whether the subject has cognitive impairment, dementia, or pseudo dementia, and interventions — including behaviour therapies and cognitive therapies — are decided.

The test is frequently given by doctors in order to differentiate among dementia and pseudo dementia, and to suggest interventions for cognitive rehabilitation.

The test is basically like an exam in which a psychologist checks functions such as memory, retention, language functioning, calculating ability, and special organising ability, in order to evaluate the functioning of individual parts of the brain that are responsible for each of these mental functions.

Solution: d)

The test is frequently given by doctors in order to differentiate among dementia and pseudo dementia, and to suggest interventions for cognitive rehabilitation.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding panel of Vice-Chairpersons in the Rajya Sabha. Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from among the members a panel of Vice-Chairpersons. Any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman/ Deputy Chairman. In the last ten years, no women from Rajya Sabha has been part of the panel of Vice-Chairpersons. 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. In a historic move, the Rajya Sabha Chairman had formed an all-women panel of 13 Vice-Chairpersons in the Rajya Sabha in connection with the Women’s Reservation Bill, known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023. Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from among the members a panel of VCs and any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman/ Deputy Chairman. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. In a historic move, the Rajya Sabha Chairman had formed an all-women panel of 13 Vice-Chairpersons in the Rajya Sabha in connection with the Women’s Reservation Bill, known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023. Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from among the members a panel of VCs and any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman/ Deputy Chairman.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding panel of Vice-Chairpersons in the Rajya Sabha.

• Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from among the members a panel of Vice-Chairpersons.

• Any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman/ Deputy Chairman.

• In the last ten years, no women from Rajya Sabha has been part of the panel of Vice-Chairpersons.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

In a historic move, the Rajya Sabha Chairman had formed an all-women panel of 13 Vice-Chairpersons in the Rajya Sabha in connection with the Women’s Reservation Bill, known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023.

Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from among the members a panel of VCs and any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman/ Deputy Chairman.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from among the members a panel of VCs and any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman/ Deputy Chairman.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Operation “Kachchhap”. The operation resulted in the recovery of live baby turtles, including other species of turtles. It was conducted by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) as part of its efforts to protect the environment and combat illegal wildlife trafficking. 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: d) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a successful operation called “Kachchhap,”. This operation resulted in the recovery of live baby turtles, including species like the Indian Tent Turtle, Indian Flapshell Turtle, Crown River Turtle, Black Spotted/Pond Turtle, and Brown Roofed Turtle. This operation is part of the DRI’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and combat illegal wildlife trafficking. Incorrect Solution: d) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a successful operation called “Kachchhap,”. This operation resulted in the recovery of live baby turtles, including species like the Indian Tent Turtle, Indian Flapshell Turtle, Crown River Turtle, Black Spotted/Pond Turtle, and Brown Roofed Turtle. This operation is part of the DRI’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and combat illegal wildlife trafficking.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Operation “Kachchhap”.

• The operation resulted in the recovery of live baby turtles, including other species of turtles.

• It was conducted by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) as part of its efforts to protect the environment and combat illegal wildlife trafficking.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a successful operation called “Kachchhap,”.

This operation resulted in the recovery of live baby turtles, including species like the Indian Tent Turtle, Indian Flapshell Turtle, Crown River Turtle, Black Spotted/Pond Turtle, and Brown Roofed Turtle.

This operation is part of the DRI’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and combat illegal wildlife trafficking.

Solution: d)

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a successful operation called “Kachchhap,”.

This operation is part of the DRI’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and combat illegal wildlife trafficking.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. Teesta River is a tributary of the Ganga River and flows through India and Bangladesh. Teesta River originates in the Himalayas near Chunthang, Sikkim. Glacial lakes are formed due to glacier retreat and exist only for short period of time. 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. Glacial lakes are formed due to glacier retreat and hold valuable geological information, including fossils and landmass formation. These lakes can exist for thousands of years, storing information about past environmental changes. Teesta River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra which flows through India and Bangladesh. It originates in the Himalayas near Chunthang, Sikkim and flows to the south through West Bengal before entering Bangladesh. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. Glacial lakes are formed due to glacier retreat and hold valuable geological information, including fossils and landmass formation. These lakes can exist for thousands of years, storing information about past environmental changes. Teesta River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra which flows through India and Bangladesh. It originates in the Himalayas near Chunthang, Sikkim and flows to the south through West Bengal before entering Bangladesh.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Teesta River is a tributary of the Ganga River and flows through India and Bangladesh.

• Teesta River originates in the Himalayas near Chunthang, Sikkim.

• Glacial lakes are formed due to glacier retreat and exist only for short period of time.

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.

Glacial lakes are formed due to glacier retreat and hold valuable geological information, including fossils and landmass formation. These lakes can exist for thousands of years, storing information about past environmental changes.

Teesta River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra which flows through India and Bangladesh.

It originates in the Himalayas near Chunthang, Sikkim and flows to the south through West Bengal before entering Bangladesh.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Teesta River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra which flows through India and Bangladesh.

It originates in the Himalayas near Chunthang, Sikkim and flows to the south through West Bengal before entering Bangladesh.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Export Promotion of Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme. The Foreign Trade Policy 2023 is facilitating exports by streamlining the EPCG scheme. The EPCG Scheme prohibits the import of capital goods into India. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) of all types are eligible for reduced Export Obligation requirement under EPCG Scheme. 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. Facilitation under Export Promotion of Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme The EPCG Scheme, which allows import of capital goods at zero Customs duty for export production, was further rationalized. Some key changes are: Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks (PM MITRA) scheme has been added as an additional scheme eligible to claim benefits under CSP (Common Service Provider) Scheme of Export Promotion capital Goods Scheme (EPCG). Dairy sector to be exempted from maintaining Average Export Obligation – to support dairy sector to upgrade the technology. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) of all types, Vertical Farming equipment, Wastewater Treatment and Recycling, Rainwater harvesting system and Rainwater Filters, and Green Hydrogen are added to Green Technology products – will now be eligible for reduced Export Obligation requirement under EPCG Scheme. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Facilitation under Export Promotion of Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme The EPCG Scheme, which allows import of capital goods at zero Customs duty for export production, was further rationalized. Some key changes are: Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks (PM MITRA) scheme has been added as an additional scheme eligible to claim benefits under CSP (Common Service Provider) Scheme of Export Promotion capital Goods Scheme (EPCG). Dairy sector to be exempted from maintaining Average Export Obligation – to support dairy sector to upgrade the technology. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) of all types, Vertical Farming equipment, Wastewater Treatment and Recycling, Rainwater harvesting system and Rainwater Filters, and Green Hydrogen are added to Green Technology products – will now be eligible for reduced Export Obligation requirement under EPCG Scheme.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Export Promotion of Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme.

• The Foreign Trade Policy 2023 is facilitating exports by streamlining the EPCG scheme.

• The EPCG Scheme prohibits the import of capital goods into India.

• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) of all types are eligible for reduced Export Obligation requirement under EPCG Scheme.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Facilitation under Export Promotion of Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme

• The EPCG Scheme, which allows import of capital goods at zero Customs duty for export production, was further rationalized. Some key changes are:

• Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks (PM MITRA) scheme has been added as an additional scheme eligible to claim benefits under CSP (Common Service Provider) Scheme of Export Promotion capital Goods Scheme (EPCG).

• Dairy sector to be exempted from maintaining Average Export Obligation – to support dairy sector to upgrade the technology.

• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) of all types, Vertical Farming equipment, Wastewater Treatment and Recycling, Rainwater harvesting system and Rainwater Filters, and Green Hydrogen are added to Green Technology products – will now be eligible for reduced Export Obligation requirement under EPCG Scheme.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Facilitation under Export Promotion of Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme

• The EPCG Scheme, which allows import of capital goods at zero Customs duty for export production, was further rationalized. Some key changes are:

• Dairy sector to be exempted from maintaining Average Export Obligation – to support dairy sector to upgrade the technology.

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