UPSC Editorials Quiz : 16 October 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about rare diseases in India: A digital portal allows for crowdfunding to support treatment for rare disease patients. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme provides financial support for manufacturing orphan drugs in India. Customs duty waivers are available for imported rare disease drugs only when purchased for commercial purposes. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct: India has introduced a digital portal for crowdfunding to support the treatment of patients suffering from rare diseases. This portal allows individuals to donate and contribute towards the expensive treatment of these diseases, which are often not fully covered by insurance or government schemes. Statement 2 is also correct: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in India provides financial incentives to encourage the domestic production of orphan drugs, which are drugs used to treat rare diseases. This is aimed at reducing the dependency on imported drugs and fostering local manufacturing capacity. Statement 3 is incorrect: Customs duty waivers are granted for imported rare disease drugs when they are imported for personal use, particularly for patients undergoing treatment. This waiver does not apply to drugs imported for commercial purposes. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct: India has introduced a digital portal for crowdfunding to support the treatment of patients suffering from rare diseases. This portal allows individuals to donate and contribute towards the expensive treatment of these diseases, which are often not fully covered by insurance or government schemes. Statement 2 is also correct: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in India provides financial incentives to encourage the domestic production of orphan drugs, which are drugs used to treat rare diseases. This is aimed at reducing the dependency on imported drugs and fostering local manufacturing capacity. Statement 3 is incorrect: Customs duty waivers are granted for imported rare disease drugs when they are imported for personal use, particularly for patients undergoing treatment. This waiver does not apply to drugs imported for commercial purposes.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about rare diseases in India:

• A digital portal allows for crowdfunding to support treatment for rare disease patients.

• The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme provides financial support for manufacturing orphan drugs in India.

• Customs duty waivers are available for imported rare disease drugs only when purchased for commercial purposes.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct: India has introduced a digital portal for crowdfunding to support the treatment of patients suffering from rare diseases. This portal allows individuals to donate and contribute towards the expensive treatment of these diseases, which are often not fully covered by insurance or government schemes.

Statement 2 is also correct: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in India provides financial incentives to encourage the domestic production of orphan drugs, which are drugs used to treat rare diseases. This is aimed at reducing the dependency on imported drugs and fostering local manufacturing capacity.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Customs duty waivers are granted for imported rare disease drugs when they are imported for personal use, particularly for patients undergoing treatment. This waiver does not apply to drugs imported for commercial purposes.

Solution: b)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is strategically important because it connects which two major water bodies? a) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea b) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Aden c) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden d) Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean Correct Solution: c) The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, making it a critical maritime chokepoint for shipping between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, through the Suez Canal. Incorrect Solution: c) The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, making it a critical maritime chokepoint for shipping between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, through the Suez Canal.

#### 2. Question

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is strategically important because it connects which two major water bodies?

• a) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea

• b) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Aden

• c) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

• d) Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

Solution: c)

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, making it a critical maritime chokepoint for shipping between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, through the Suez Canal.

Solution: c)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following accurately describes the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method used for lab-grown diamond production? a) Uses a carbon-rich gas under controlled temperature and pressure to form diamonds b) Utilizes high pressure and temperature similar to volcanic conditions c) Involves the crystallization of silicon-based materials d) Requires the use of graphite carbon in a vacuum chamber Correct Solution: a) Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a widely used method for producing lab-grown diamonds. In this process, a small diamond seed is placed in a vacuum chamber filled with a carbon-rich gas, typically methane. Under controlled conditions of high temperature and low pressure, the gas is ionized, breaking down the carbon molecules. These carbon atoms then stick to the diamond seed, gradually forming layers of diamond as the atoms crystallize on the surface of the seed. Unlike the High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) method, which replicates natural conditions of volcanic activity, the CVD method allows for more controlled and precise production of diamonds, making it a popular technique in the diamond manufacturing industry. This method also produces diamonds that are optically and physically similar to natural diamonds but at a more affordable cost. Incorrect Solution: a) Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a widely used method for producing lab-grown diamonds. In this process, a small diamond seed is placed in a vacuum chamber filled with a carbon-rich gas, typically methane. Under controlled conditions of high temperature and low pressure, the gas is ionized, breaking down the carbon molecules. These carbon atoms then stick to the diamond seed, gradually forming layers of diamond as the atoms crystallize on the surface of the seed. Unlike the High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) method, which replicates natural conditions of volcanic activity, the CVD method allows for more controlled and precise production of diamonds, making it a popular technique in the diamond manufacturing industry. This method also produces diamonds that are optically and physically similar to natural diamonds but at a more affordable cost.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following accurately describes the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method used for lab-grown diamond production?

• a) Uses a carbon-rich gas under controlled temperature and pressure to form diamonds

• b) Utilizes high pressure and temperature similar to volcanic conditions

• c) Involves the crystallization of silicon-based materials

• d) Requires the use of graphite carbon in a vacuum chamber

Solution: a)

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a widely used method for producing lab-grown diamonds. In this process, a small diamond seed is placed in a vacuum chamber filled with a carbon-rich gas, typically methane. Under controlled conditions of high temperature and low pressure, the gas is ionized, breaking down the carbon molecules. These carbon atoms then stick to the diamond seed, gradually forming layers of diamond as the atoms crystallize on the surface of the seed.

Unlike the High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) method, which replicates natural conditions of volcanic activity, the CVD method allows for more controlled and precise production of diamonds, making it a popular technique in the diamond manufacturing industry. This method also produces diamonds that are optically and physically similar to natural diamonds but at a more affordable cost.

Solution: a)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following is a key objective of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory? a) Search for new energy sources b) Build communication satellites for global internet c) Launch space probes for Mars exploration d) Detect and study gravitational waves Correct Solution: d) One of the key objectives of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is to detect gravitational waves, along with studying galaxies, mapping visible galaxies with unprecedented detail, and searching for signs of extra-terrestrial life. Incorrect Solution: d) One of the key objectives of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is to detect gravitational waves, along with studying galaxies, mapping visible galaxies with unprecedented detail, and searching for signs of extra-terrestrial life.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following is a key objective of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory?

• a) Search for new energy sources

• b) Build communication satellites for global internet

• c) Launch space probes for Mars exploration

• d) Detect and study gravitational waves

Solution: d)

One of the key objectives of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is to detect gravitational waves, along with studying galaxies, mapping visible galaxies with unprecedented detail, and searching for signs of extra-terrestrial life.

Solution: d)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is responsible for implementing SBM-Gramin. SBM aims to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation in both rural and urban areas. Behavioral change campaigns are a critical component of SBM to ensure long-term impact. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect because SBM-Gramin is implemented by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, not the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Statement 2 is correct, as SBM aims to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation across both rural and urban areas. Statement 3 is also correct, as behavioral change campaigns are crucial to ensuring that communities adopt and sustain proper sanitation practices. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect because SBM-Gramin is implemented by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, not the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Statement 2 is correct, as SBM aims to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation across both rural and urban areas. Statement 3 is also correct, as behavioral change campaigns are crucial to ensuring that communities adopt and sustain proper sanitation practices.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM):

• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is responsible for implementing SBM-Gramin.

• SBM aims to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation in both rural and urban areas.

• Behavioral change campaigns are a critical component of SBM to ensure long-term impact.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect because SBM-Gramin is implemented by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, not the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Statement 2 is correct, as SBM aims to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation across both rural and urban areas.

Statement 3 is also correct, as behavioral change campaigns are crucial to ensuring that communities adopt and sustain proper sanitation practices.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect because SBM-Gramin is implemented by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, not the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Statement 2 is correct, as SBM aims to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation across both rural and urban areas.

Statement 3 is also correct, as behavioral change campaigns are crucial to ensuring that communities adopt and sustain proper sanitation practices.

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