UPSC Editorials Quiz : 16 July 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Global Gender Gap Report: Statement-I: The Global Gender Gap Report, published by the World Economic Forum, uses Economic Participation and Political Empowerment as its sole dimensions to measure gender parity. Statement-II: India’s ranking in the report reflects a significant gap in economic and health indicators, which has offset the gains made in educational attainment. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (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 and 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: D Statement-I is incorrect because the Global Gender Gap Report assesses gender parity across four key dimensions, not two. These are: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment. Statement-II is correct. While India has made progress in certain areas like education, its overall ranking is pulled down by persistent and wide gaps in economic and health-related parameters. This highlights the uneven nature of progress and the specific challenges that need to be addressed. Incorrect Solution: D Statement-I is incorrect because the Global Gender Gap Report assesses gender parity across four key dimensions, not two. These are: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment. Statement-II is correct. While India has made progress in certain areas like education, its overall ranking is pulled down by persistent and wide gaps in economic and health-related parameters. This highlights the uneven nature of progress and the specific challenges that need to be addressed.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Gender Gap Report:

Statement-I: The Global Gender Gap Report, published by the World Economic Forum, uses Economic Participation and Political Empowerment as its sole dimensions to measure gender parity.

Statement-II: India’s ranking in the report reflects a significant gap in economic and health indicators, which has offset the gains made in educational attainment.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• (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 and 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: D

• Statement-I is incorrect because the Global Gender Gap Report assesses gender parity across four key dimensions, not two. These are: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment.

Statement-II is correct. While India has made progress in certain areas like education, its overall ranking is pulled down by persistent and wide gaps in economic and health-related parameters. This highlights the uneven nature of progress and the specific challenges that need to be addressed.

Solution: D

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The World Health Organization’s “Mapping the application of AI in traditional medicine” roadmap is significant primarily because it: (a) mandates the replacement of traditional medicine with AI-driven diagnostics globally. (b) represents the first global strategic framework for integrating Artificial Intelligence ethically and safely into traditional healthcare systems. (c) exclusively focuses on digitizing ancient Indian medical texts into a global database. (d) provides funding for developing AI models for Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha in partnership with private tech companies. Correct Solution: B The core purpose of the WHO roadmap is to provide a strategic guide for safe, ethical, and effective AI integration into traditional medicine. Option (b) correctly captures this primary significance. It is the first-of-its-kind global initiative under the WHO’s broader AI for Health program, aiming to set standards and provide direction. Incorrect Solution: B The core purpose of the WHO roadmap is to provide a strategic guide for safe, ethical, and effective AI integration into traditional medicine. Option (b) correctly captures this primary significance. It is the first-of-its-kind global initiative under the WHO’s broader AI for Health program, aiming to set standards and provide direction.

#### 2. Question

The World Health Organization’s “Mapping the application of AI in traditional medicine” roadmap is significant primarily because it:

• (a) mandates the replacement of traditional medicine with AI-driven diagnostics globally.

• (b) represents the first global strategic framework for integrating Artificial Intelligence ethically and safely into traditional healthcare systems.

• (c) exclusively focuses on digitizing ancient Indian medical texts into a global database.

• (d) provides funding for developing AI models for Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha in partnership with private tech companies.

Solution: B

The core purpose of the WHO roadmap is to provide a strategic guide for safe, ethical, and effective AI integration into traditional medicine. Option (b) correctly captures this primary significance. It is the first-of-its-kind global initiative under the WHO’s broader AI for Health program, aiming to set standards and provide direction.

Solution: B

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements: India, despite being a nuclear power with a credible deterrence policy, has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). India’s refusal to sign the NPT stems from the treaty’s failure to provide binding security assurances to non-nuclear weapon states against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons by the five recognized nuclear-weapon states. 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: C Statement 1 is correct. It is a well-established fact of India’s foreign and nuclear policy that it possesses nuclear weapons and maintains a policy of credible minimum deterrence. It is also a fact that India is not a signatory to the NPT. Statement 2 is correct. This is one of India’s key criticisms of the NPT. India has long argued that the treaty does not provide “negative security assurances” — legally binding commitments from the nuclear-weapon states not to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states. This lack of security assurance is seen as a significant flaw in the treaty’s architecture. Incorrect Solution: C Statement 1 is correct. It is a well-established fact of India’s foreign and nuclear policy that it possesses nuclear weapons and maintains a policy of credible minimum deterrence. It is also a fact that India is not a signatory to the NPT. Statement 2 is correct. This is one of India’s key criticisms of the NPT. India has long argued that the treaty does not provide “negative security assurances” — legally binding commitments from the nuclear-weapon states not to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states. This lack of security assurance is seen as a significant flaw in the treaty’s architecture.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements:

• India, despite being a nuclear power with a credible deterrence policy, has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

• India’s refusal to sign the NPT stems from the treaty’s failure to provide binding security assurances to non-nuclear weapon states against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons by the five recognized nuclear-weapon states.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: C

• Statement 1 is correct. It is a well-established fact of India’s foreign and nuclear policy that it possesses nuclear weapons and maintains a policy of credible minimum deterrence. It is also a fact that India is not a signatory to the NPT.

• Statement 2 is correct. This is one of India’s key criticisms of the NPT. India has long argued that the treaty does not provide “negative security assurances” — legally binding commitments from the nuclear-weapon states not to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states. This lack of security assurance is seen as a significant flaw in the treaty’s architecture.

Solution: C

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Match the following pillars of the Digital India programme (Column I) with their respective objectives (Column II). Column I (Pillar) Column II (Objective) A. Broadband Highways 1. Deliver government services electronically B. Public Internet Access 2. Expand network connectivity in underserved regions C. e-Kranti 3. Ensure high-speed internet access for all, including rural areas D. Universal Mobile Access 4. Provide digital access points through Common Service Centres Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 (b) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 (c) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 (d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 Correct Solution: D Broadband Highways (A) aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity across the country, covering both urban and rural landscapes (3). Public Internet Access Programme (B) focuses on setting up accessible digital points for citizens, primarily through the network of Common Service Centres (CSCs) (4). e-Kranti (C) is the pillar dedicated to transforming the delivery of government services across various sectors like education, health, and finance, by leveraging information technology (1). Universal Mobile Access (D) specifically targets the expansion of mobile network coverage to the remaining uncovered areas of the country, ensuring that even remote regions are connected (2). Incorrect Solution: D Broadband Highways (A) aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity across the country, covering both urban and rural landscapes (3). Public Internet Access Programme (B) focuses on setting up accessible digital points for citizens, primarily through the network of Common Service Centres (CSCs) (4). e-Kranti (C) is the pillar dedicated to transforming the delivery of government services across various sectors like education, health, and finance, by leveraging information technology (1). Universal Mobile Access (D) specifically targets the expansion of mobile network coverage to the remaining uncovered areas of the country, ensuring that even remote regions are connected (2).

#### 4. Question

Match the following pillars of the Digital India programme (Column I) with their respective objectives (Column II).

Column I (Pillar) | Column II (Objective)

A. Broadband Highways | 1. Deliver government services electronically

B. Public Internet Access | 2. Expand network connectivity in underserved regions

C. e-Kranti | 3. Ensure high-speed internet access for all, including rural areas

D. Universal Mobile Access | 4. Provide digital access points through Common Service Centres

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• (a) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

• (b) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

• (c) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

• (d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Solution: D

• Broadband Highways (A) aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity across the country, covering both urban and rural landscapes (3).

• Public Internet Access Programme (B) focuses on setting up accessible digital points for citizens, primarily through the network of Common Service Centres (CSCs) (4).

• e-Kranti (C) is the pillar dedicated to transforming the delivery of government services across various sectors like education, health, and finance, by leveraging information technology (1).

• Universal Mobile Access (D) specifically targets the expansion of mobile network coverage to the remaining uncovered areas of the country, ensuring that even remote regions are connected (2).

Solution: D

• Broadband Highways (A) aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity across the country, covering both urban and rural landscapes (3).

• Public Internet Access Programme (B) focuses on setting up accessible digital points for citizens, primarily through the network of Common Service Centres (CSCs) (4).

• e-Kranti (C) is the pillar dedicated to transforming the delivery of government services across various sectors like education, health, and finance, by leveraging information technology (1).

• Universal Mobile Access (D) specifically targets the expansion of mobile network coverage to the remaining uncovered areas of the country, ensuring that even remote regions are connected (2).

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question With reference to INS Udaygiri, which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) It is the second frigate of the Project 17A series. (b) It is equipped with a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system. (c) The ship is named after a mountain range in Odisha. (d) It has been constructed using modular block construction techniques. Correct Solution: C Statement (a) is correct. INS Udaygiri is the second frigate to be delivered under Project 17A, following INS Nilgiri. Statement (b) is correct. The ship is fitted with a CODOG propulsion system, which allows for a flexible combination of diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operations. Statement (c) is incorrect. The ship is named after a mountain range in Andhra Pradesh, continuing the tradition of naming frigates after mountain peaks. The legacy ship, a Leander-class frigate, shared the same name. Statement (d) is correct. A key feature of Project 17A is the use of modern shipbuilding techniques like integrated modular construction and pre-outfitting, which significantly reduce the construction timeline. Incorrect Solution: C Statement (a) is correct. INS Udaygiri is the second frigate to be delivered under Project 17A, following INS Nilgiri. Statement (b) is correct. The ship is fitted with a CODOG propulsion system, which allows for a flexible combination of diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operations. Statement (c) is incorrect. The ship is named after a mountain range in Andhra Pradesh, continuing the tradition of naming frigates after mountain peaks. The legacy ship, a Leander-class frigate, shared the same name. Statement (d) is correct. A key feature of Project 17A is the use of modern shipbuilding techniques like integrated modular construction and pre-outfitting, which significantly reduce the construction timeline.

#### 5. Question

With reference to INS Udaygiri, which of the following statements is incorrect?

• (a) It is the second frigate of the Project 17A series.

• (b) It is equipped with a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system.

• (c) The ship is named after a mountain range in Odisha.

• (d) It has been constructed using modular block construction techniques.

Solution: C

• Statement (a) is correct. INS Udaygiri is the second frigate to be delivered under Project 17A, following INS Nilgiri.

• Statement (b) is correct. The ship is fitted with a CODOG propulsion system, which allows for a flexible combination of diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operations.

• Statement (c) is incorrect. The ship is named after a mountain range in Andhra Pradesh, continuing the tradition of naming frigates after mountain peaks. The legacy ship, a Leander-class frigate, shared the same name.

• Statement (d) is correct. A key feature of Project 17A is the use of modern shipbuilding techniques like integrated modular construction and pre-outfitting, which significantly reduce the construction timeline.

Solution: C

• Statement (a) is correct. INS Udaygiri is the second frigate to be delivered under Project 17A, following INS Nilgiri.

• Statement (b) is correct. The ship is fitted with a CODOG propulsion system, which allows for a flexible combination of diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operations.

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