UPSC Editorials Quiz : 17 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question What key change do the G4 nations propose for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)? a) Abolishing the veto power of the permanent members b) Reducing the number of non-permanent members to streamline decision-making c) Rotating permanent membership among all UN member states d) Expanding UNSC membership from 15 to 25-26 members, including six new permanent members Correct Solution: d) The G4 nations propose expanding the UNSC membership from the current 15 to 25-26 members. This expansion would include six new permanent members, with a focus on increasing representation from underrepresented regions, particularly Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The G4 nations emphasize that Africa’s issues constitute over 70% of the discussions in the UNSC. Despite this significant focus, Africa lacks any permanent representation in the council, which the G4 believes needs urgent correction to make the UNSC more representative and effective. The criticism is that the UNSC is imbalanced, with an overrepresentation of the global North (four out of five permanent members) and under-representation of the global South (only China from the global South in the P-5). The G4 nations highlight this inequality as one of the reasons the UNSC needs reform. Incorrect Solution: d) The G4 nations propose expanding the UNSC membership from the current 15 to 25-26 members. This expansion would include six new permanent members, with a focus on increasing representation from underrepresented regions, particularly Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The G4 nations emphasize that Africa’s issues constitute over 70% of the discussions in the UNSC. Despite this significant focus, Africa lacks any permanent representation in the council, which the G4 believes needs urgent correction to make the UNSC more representative and effective. The criticism is that the UNSC is imbalanced, with an overrepresentation of the global North (four out of five permanent members) and under-representation of the global South (only China from the global South in the P-5). The G4 nations highlight this inequality as one of the reasons the UNSC needs reform.

#### 1. Question

What key change do the G4 nations propose for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

• a) Abolishing the veto power of the permanent members

• b) Reducing the number of non-permanent members to streamline decision-making

• c) Rotating permanent membership among all UN member states

• d) Expanding UNSC membership from 15 to 25-26 members, including six new permanent members

Solution: d)

The G4 nations propose expanding the UNSC membership from the current 15 to 25-26 members. This expansion would include six new permanent members, with a focus on increasing representation from underrepresented regions, particularly Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

The G4 nations emphasize that Africa’s issues constitute over 70% of the discussions in the UNSC. Despite this significant focus, Africa lacks any permanent representation in the council, which the G4 believes needs urgent correction to make the UNSC more representative and effective.

The criticism is that the UNSC is imbalanced, with an overrepresentation of the global North (four out of five permanent members) and under-representation of the global South (only China from the global South in the P-5). The G4 nations highlight this inequality as one of the reasons the UNSC needs reform.

Solution: d)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Statutory Bail in India: Statutory bail is a right that becomes available to an accused when the police fail to complete their investigation within a specified period. The time limit for statutory bail is uniformly 60 days across all types of cases. Statutory bail is enshrined in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). 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 because statutory bail becomes a right when the police fail to complete the investigation within the stipulated time. Statement 2 is incorrect. While 60 days is the standard time limit for statutory bail in most cases, this period can extend to 90 or 180 days depending on the severity of the crime. Statement 3 is correct as statutory bail is provided for under the CrPC. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct because statutory bail becomes a right when the police fail to complete the investigation within the stipulated time. Statement 2 is incorrect. While 60 days is the standard time limit for statutory bail in most cases, this period can extend to 90 or 180 days depending on the severity of the crime. Statement 3 is correct as statutory bail is provided for under the CrPC.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Statutory Bail in India:

• Statutory bail is a right that becomes available to an accused when the police fail to complete their investigation within a specified period.

• The time limit for statutory bail is uniformly 60 days across all types of cases.

• Statutory bail is enshrined in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct because statutory bail becomes a right when the police fail to complete the investigation within the stipulated time.

Statement 2 is incorrect. While 60 days is the standard time limit for statutory bail in most cases, this period can extend to 90 or 180 days depending on the severity of the crime.

Statement 3 is correct as statutory bail is provided for under the CrPC.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct because statutory bail becomes a right when the police fail to complete the investigation within the stipulated time.

Statement 2 is incorrect. While 60 days is the standard time limit for statutory bail in most cases, this period can extend to 90 or 180 days depending on the severity of the crime.

Statement 3 is correct as statutory bail is provided for under the CrPC.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following countries is not a member of the G4 nations that are advocating for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)? a) India b) Japan c) South Africa d) Germany Correct Solution: c) The G4 nations consist of India, Japan, Germany, and Brazil. These countries are advocating for reforms in the UNSC, particularly in terms of expanding its permanent membership. South Africa, although an important player in African and global diplomacy, is not a member of the G4. Incorrect Solution: c) The G4 nations consist of India, Japan, Germany, and Brazil. These countries are advocating for reforms in the UNSC, particularly in terms of expanding its permanent membership. South Africa, although an important player in African and global diplomacy, is not a member of the G4.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following countries is not a member of the G4 nations that are advocating for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

• c) South Africa

• d) Germany

Solution: c)

The G4 nations consist of India, Japan, Germany, and Brazil. These countries are advocating for reforms in the UNSC, particularly in terms of expanding its permanent membership. South Africa, although an important player in African and global diplomacy, is not a member of the G4.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements about Anticipatory Bail: Anticipatory bail is granted before the arrest of an accused person. The concept of anticipatory bail is explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution. Anticipatory bail can be granted by both Sessions Courts and High Courts. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct. Anticipatory bail is granted in anticipation of an arrest, hence before the arrest takes place. Statement 2 is incorrect. Anticipatory bail is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution; it is provided for under Section 438 of the CrPC. Statement 3 is correct. Anticipatory bail can be granted by both Sessions Courts and High Courts. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct. Anticipatory bail is granted in anticipation of an arrest, hence before the arrest takes place. Statement 2 is incorrect. Anticipatory bail is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution; it is provided for under Section 438 of the CrPC. Statement 3 is correct. Anticipatory bail can be granted by both Sessions Courts and High Courts.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements about Anticipatory Bail:

• Anticipatory bail is granted before the arrest of an accused person.

• The concept of anticipatory bail is explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution.

• Anticipatory bail can be granted by both Sessions Courts and High Courts.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 3 only

• b) 1 and 2 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct. Anticipatory bail is granted in anticipation of an arrest, hence before the arrest takes place.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Anticipatory bail is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution; it is provided for under Section 438 of the CrPC.

Statement 3 is correct. Anticipatory bail can be granted by both Sessions Courts and High Courts.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct. Anticipatory bail is granted in anticipation of an arrest, hence before the arrest takes place.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Anticipatory bail is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution; it is provided for under Section 438 of the CrPC.

Statement 3 is correct. Anticipatory bail can be granted by both Sessions Courts and High Courts.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the United Nations (UN) and its structure: The UN was established after World War I, with collective security and peacekeeping as some of its founding principles. The General Assembly is the primary policymaking body of the UN, while the UNSC is responsible for peace and security. 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: a) Statement 1: The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II, with the primary goals of maintaining international peace and security, promoting disarmament, and engaging in peacekeeping activities. Statement 2 is correct. The General Assembly serves as the UN’s main policymaking body, while the UNSC is specifically responsible for issues related to international peace and security. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1: The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II, with the primary goals of maintaining international peace and security, promoting disarmament, and engaging in peacekeeping activities. Statement 2 is correct. The General Assembly serves as the UN’s main policymaking body, while the UNSC is specifically responsible for issues related to international peace and security.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about the United Nations (UN) and its structure:

• The UN was established after World War I, with collective security and peacekeeping as some of its founding principles.

• The General Assembly is the primary policymaking body of the UN, while the UNSC is responsible for peace and security.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

• Statement 1: The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II, with the primary goals of maintaining international peace and security, promoting disarmament, and engaging in peacekeeping activities.

• Statement 2 is correct. The General Assembly serves as the UN’s main policymaking body, while the UNSC is specifically responsible for issues related to international peace and security.

Solution: a)

• Statement 2 is correct. The General Assembly serves as the UN’s main policymaking body, while the UNSC is specifically responsible for issues related to international peace and security.

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