UPSC Editorials Quiz : 15 June 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question How would you distinguish between the capital and revenue receipts of the government? Capital receipts are always debt creating unlike revenue receipts. Revenue receipts are non-redeemable unlike certain capital receipts. 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: b) The main difference between revenue receipts and capital receipts is that in the case of revenue receipts, government is under no future obligation to return the amount, i.e., they are non-redeemable. But In case of capital receipts which are borrowings, government is under obligation to return the amount along with Interest. Capital receipts may be debt creating or non-debt creating. Examples of debt creating receipts are—Net borrowing by government at home, loans received from foreign governments, borrowing from RBI. Examples of non-debt capital receipts are—Recovery of loans, proceeds from sale of public enterprises (i.e., disinvestment), etc. These do not give rise to debt. Incorrect Solution: b) The main difference between revenue receipts and capital receipts is that in the case of revenue receipts, government is under no future obligation to return the amount, i.e., they are non-redeemable. But In case of capital receipts which are borrowings, government is under obligation to return the amount along with Interest. Capital receipts may be debt creating or non-debt creating. Examples of debt creating receipts are—Net borrowing by government at home, loans received from foreign governments, borrowing from RBI. Examples of non-debt capital receipts are—Recovery of loans, proceeds from sale of public enterprises (i.e., disinvestment), etc. These do not give rise to debt.

#### 1. Question

How would you distinguish between the capital and revenue receipts of the government?

• Capital receipts are always debt creating unlike revenue receipts.

• Revenue receipts are non-redeemable unlike certain capital receipts.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

The main difference between revenue receipts and capital receipts is that in the case of revenue receipts, government is under no future obligation to return the amount, i.e., they are non-redeemable. But In case of capital receipts which are borrowings, government is under obligation to return the amount along with Interest.

Capital receipts may be debt creating or non-debt creating.

Examples of debt creating receipts are—Net borrowing by government at home, loans received from foreign governments, borrowing from RBI. Examples of non-debt capital receipts are—Recovery of loans, proceeds from sale of public enterprises (i.e., disinvestment), etc. These do not give rise to debt.

Solution: b)

Capital receipts may be debt creating or non-debt creating.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Aerosols. Aerosols influence climate by changing the amount of heat that gets in or out of the atmosphere, and by affecting the way clouds form. Some aerosols reflect the sun’s rays that beam on them and bounce the rays back out of the atmosphere. Examples of aerosols are fog, forest exudates, particulate air pollutants and smoke. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) An aerosol is a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas. Aerosols can be natural or anthropogenic. Examples of natural aerosols are fog, mist, dust, forest exudates and geyser steam. Examples of anthropogenic aerosols are particulate air pollutants and smoke. Aerosols influence climate in two primary ways: by changing the amount of heat that gets in or out of the atmosphere, or by affecting the way clouds form. Some aerosols, like many kinds of dust from ground-up rocks, are light-colored and even a little bit reflective. When the sun’s rays beam down on them, they bounce the rays back out of the atmosphere, preventing that heat from ever reaching Earth’s surface. Incorrect Solution: d) An aerosol is a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas. Aerosols can be natural or anthropogenic. Examples of natural aerosols are fog, mist, dust, forest exudates and geyser steam. Examples of anthropogenic aerosols are particulate air pollutants and smoke. Aerosols influence climate in two primary ways: by changing the amount of heat that gets in or out of the atmosphere, or by affecting the way clouds form. Some aerosols, like many kinds of dust from ground-up rocks, are light-colored and even a little bit reflective. When the sun’s rays beam down on them, they bounce the rays back out of the atmosphere, preventing that heat from ever reaching Earth’s surface.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Aerosols.

• Aerosols influence climate by changing the amount of heat that gets in or out of the atmosphere, and by affecting the way clouds form.

• Some aerosols reflect the sun’s rays that beam on them and bounce the rays back out of the atmosphere.

• Examples of aerosols are fog, forest exudates, particulate air pollutants and smoke.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

An aerosol is a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas. Aerosols can be natural or anthropogenic. Examples of natural aerosols are fog, mist, dust, forest exudates and geyser steam. Examples of anthropogenic aerosols are particulate air pollutants and smoke.

Aerosols influence climate in two primary ways: by changing the amount of heat that gets in or out of the atmosphere, or by affecting the way clouds form.

Some aerosols, like many kinds of dust from ground-up rocks, are light-colored and even a little bit reflective. When the sun’s rays beam down on them, they bounce the rays back out of the atmosphere, preventing that heat from ever reaching Earth’s surface.

Solution: d)

Aerosols influence climate in two primary ways: by changing the amount of heat that gets in or out of the atmosphere, or by affecting the way clouds form.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. It is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium. It is mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks. It also occurs in the coastal tracts of India. The above statements refer to a) Tungsten b) Bauxite c) Nickel d) Copper Correct Solution: b) Bauxite is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium. Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks occurring extensively either on the plateau or hill ranges of peninsular India and also in the coastal tracts of the country. Odisha happens to be the largest producer of Bauxite. Incorrect Solution: b) Bauxite is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium. Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks occurring extensively either on the plateau or hill ranges of peninsular India and also in the coastal tracts of the country. Odisha happens to be the largest producer of Bauxite.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• It is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium.

• It is mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks.

• It also occurs in the coastal tracts of India.

The above statements refer to

• a) Tungsten

• b) Bauxite

Solution: b)

Bauxite is the ore which is used in manufacturing of aluminium. Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks occurring extensively either on the plateau or hill ranges of peninsular India and also in the coastal tracts of the country. Odisha happens to be the largest producer of Bauxite.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following pairs. Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana: Provides aids and assistive living devices to elderly BPL individuals with age-related disabilities. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY): Exclusive pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 and above. Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP): Provides basic amenities such as food, shelter, medical care, and entertainment opportunities for senior citizens. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP): Offers non-contributory pensions for the elderly, widowed women, and disabled individuals. How many of the above pairs is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Government Scheme for Old Age: Scheme About National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Offers non-contributory pensions for the elderly, widowed women, and disabled individuals. Administered by the Ministry of Rural Development. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) Exclusive pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 and above. Extended up to 2023 for three more years beyond 2020. Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP) Aims to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens by providing basic amenities such as food, shelter, medical care, and entertainment opportunities. Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana Central sector scheme funded by the Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund. Provides aids and assistive living devices to elderly BPL individuals with age-related disabilities. Incorrect Solution: d) Government Scheme for Old Age: Scheme About National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Offers non-contributory pensions for the elderly, widowed women, and disabled individuals. Administered by the Ministry of Rural Development. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) Exclusive pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 and above. Extended up to 2023 for three more years beyond 2020. Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP) Aims to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens by providing basic amenities such as food, shelter, medical care, and entertainment opportunities. Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana Central sector scheme funded by the Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund. Provides aids and assistive living devices to elderly BPL individuals with age-related disabilities.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following pairs.

• Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana: Provides aids and assistive living devices to elderly BPL individuals with age-related disabilities.

• Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY): Exclusive pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 and above.

• Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP): Provides basic amenities such as food, shelter, medical care, and entertainment opportunities for senior citizens.

• National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP): Offers non-contributory pensions for the elderly, widowed women, and disabled individuals.

How many of the above pairs is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

Government Scheme for Old Age:

Scheme | About

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) | Offers non-contributory pensions for the elderly, widowed women, and disabled individuals. Administered by the Ministry of Rural Development.

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) | Exclusive pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 and above. Extended up to 2023 for three more years beyond 2020.

Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP) | Aims to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens by providing basic amenities such as food, shelter, medical care, and entertainment opportunities.

Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana | Central sector scheme funded by the Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund. Provides aids and assistive living devices to elderly BPL individuals with age-related disabilities.

Solution: d)

Government Scheme for Old Age:

Scheme | About

National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) | Offers non-contributory pensions for the elderly, widowed women, and disabled individuals. Administered by the Ministry of Rural Development.

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) | Exclusive pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 and above. Extended up to 2023 for three more years beyond 2020.

Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana | Central sector scheme funded by the Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund. Provides aids and assistive living devices to elderly BPL individuals with age-related disabilities.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Aspartame, sometimes seen in news is mainly used as a) Antimicrobial substance b) Bio-fertilizer c) Climate regulator d) Artificial sweetener Correct Solution: d) Aspartame is one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners and is used in a wide range of diet soft drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, sugar-free ice cream, sugar-free breakfast cereals, etc. Incorrect Solution: d) Aspartame is one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners and is used in a wide range of diet soft drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, sugar-free ice cream, sugar-free breakfast cereals, etc.

#### 5. Question

Aspartame, sometimes seen in news is mainly used as

• a) Antimicrobial substance

• b) Bio-fertilizer

• c) Climate regulator

• d) Artificial sweetener

Solution: d)

Aspartame is one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners and is used in a wide range of diet soft drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, sugar-free ice cream, sugar-free breakfast cereals, etc.

Solution: d)

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