UPSC Editorials Quiz : 18 December 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding “Ex-situ” Bioremediation: It is generally preferred when pollutant levels are very high or when site conditions are unsafe for direct treatment. Techniques such as Biobarriers and Air Sparging are primary examples of Ex-situ bioremediation. It involves the removal of contaminated material to a controlled environment for treatment. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. Ex-situ remediation is chosen when contaminants pose an immediate threat or are too toxic for on-site microbes, or when conditions (like soil permeability) prevent effective in-situ treatment. Statement 2 is incorrect. Biobarriers and Air Sparging are In-situ (on-site) techniques where the soil/water is treated without excavation. Statement 3 is correct. The defining characteristic of Ex-situ bioremediation is the excavation or pumping of contaminated material (soil/water) to be treated in controlled reactors or landfarming setups, and then returned after cleaning. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. Ex-situ remediation is chosen when contaminants pose an immediate threat or are too toxic for on-site microbes, or when conditions (like soil permeability) prevent effective in-situ treatment. Statement 2 is incorrect. Biobarriers and Air Sparging are In-situ (on-site) techniques where the soil/water is treated without excavation. Statement 3 is correct. The defining characteristic of Ex-situ bioremediation is the excavation or pumping of contaminated material (soil/water) to be treated in controlled reactors or landfarming setups, and then returned after cleaning.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding “Ex-situ” Bioremediation:

• It is generally preferred when pollutant levels are very high or when site conditions are unsafe for direct treatment.

• Techniques such as Biobarriers and Air Sparging are primary examples of Ex-situ bioremediation.

• It involves the removal of contaminated material to a controlled environment for treatment.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

• Statement 1 is correct. Ex-situ remediation is chosen when contaminants pose an immediate threat or are too toxic for on-site microbes, or when conditions (like soil permeability) prevent effective in-situ treatment.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. Biobarriers and Air Sparging are In-situ (on-site) techniques where the soil/water is treated without excavation.

• Statement 3 is correct. The defining characteristic of Ex-situ bioremediation is the excavation or pumping of contaminated material (soil/water) to be treated in controlled reactors or landfarming setups, and then returned after cleaning.

Solution: B

• Statement 2 is incorrect. Biobarriers and Air Sparging are In-situ (on-site) techniques where the soil/water is treated without excavation.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Article 79 of the Indian Constitution states that the Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses: the Council of States and the House of the People. Statement-II: The President of India is a member of the Rajya Sabha but not the Lok Sabha, which allows him to cast a vote in case of a tie. 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: C Statement-I is correct: Article 79 explicitly defines the constitution of Parliament. It states that there shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha). This highlights that the President is an integral part of the legislature despite being the head of the executive. Statement-II is incorrect: The President is not a member of either House of Parliament (Article 59). Consequently, he does not attend the sessions (except for the Special Address) and cannot vote in Parliament, not even in the case of a tie. The casting vote in case of a tie is exercised by the Speaker/Chairman (Presiding Officer) of the respective House under Article 100. Incorrect Solution: C Statement-I is correct: Article 79 explicitly defines the constitution of Parliament. It states that there shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha). This highlights that the President is an integral part of the legislature despite being the head of the executive. Statement-II is incorrect: The President is not a member of either House of Parliament (Article 59). Consequently, he does not attend the sessions (except for the Special Address) and cannot vote in Parliament, not even in the case of a tie. The casting vote in case of a tie is exercised by the Speaker/Chairman (Presiding Officer) of the respective House under Article 100.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Article 79 of the Indian Constitution states that the Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses: the Council of States and the House of the People.

Statement-II: The President of India is a member of the Rajya Sabha but not the Lok Sabha, which allows him to cast a vote in case of a tie.

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: C

• Statement-I is correct: Article 79 explicitly defines the constitution of Parliament. It states that there shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha). This highlights that the President is an integral part of the legislature despite being the head of the executive.

Statement-II is incorrect: The President is not a member of either House of Parliament (Article 59). Consequently, he does not attend the sessions (except for the Special Address) and cannot vote in Parliament, not even in the case of a tie. The casting vote in case of a tie is exercised by the Speaker/Chairman (Presiding Officer) of the respective House under Article 100.

Solution: C

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question With reference to the ‘Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025’ held in Mumbai, consider the following statements: The theme of the festival was centered around “Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI”. It served as the platform for signing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The event emphasized the concept of “Augmented Intelligence” as a means to combine AI capabilities with human insight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 3 only Correct Solution: C GFF 2025 was a major event in Mumbai, attended by PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer, highlighting India’s fintech leadership. Statement 1 is correct: The official theme was “Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI”, reflecting the central role Artificial Intelligence now plays in financial inclusion and efficiency. Statement 2 is incorrect: While UK PM Keir Starmer attended and trade was discussed, the GFF itself is a fintech conference, not the diplomatic venue for signing the FTA (BTA talks were ongoing/parallel). Statement 3 is correct: The festival explicitly discussed “Augmented Intelligence”. This concept distinguishes itself from pure automation by emphasizing that AI should assist and enhance human decision-making (combining algorithms with human intuition/ethics) rather than replacing the human element entirely. Incorrect Solution: C GFF 2025 was a major event in Mumbai, attended by PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer, highlighting India’s fintech leadership. Statement 1 is correct: The official theme was “Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI”, reflecting the central role Artificial Intelligence now plays in financial inclusion and efficiency. Statement 2 is incorrect: While UK PM Keir Starmer attended and trade was discussed, the GFF itself is a fintech conference, not the diplomatic venue for signing the FTA (BTA talks were ongoing/parallel). Statement 3 is correct: The festival explicitly discussed “Augmented Intelligence”. This concept distinguishes itself from pure automation by emphasizing that AI should assist and enhance human decision-making (combining algorithms with human intuition/ethics) rather than replacing the human element entirely.

#### 3. Question

With reference to the ‘Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025’ held in Mumbai, consider the following statements:

• The theme of the festival was centered around “Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI”.

• It served as the platform for signing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

• The event emphasized the concept of “Augmented Intelligence” as a means to combine AI capabilities with human insight.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• (a) 1 and 2 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) 1 and 3 only

• (d) 3 only

Solution: C

• GFF 2025 was a major event in Mumbai, attended by PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer, highlighting India’s fintech leadership.

• Statement 1 is correct: The official theme was “Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI”, reflecting the central role Artificial Intelligence now plays in financial inclusion and efficiency.

• Statement 2 is incorrect: While UK PM Keir Starmer attended and trade was discussed, the GFF itself is a fintech conference, not the diplomatic venue for signing the FTA (BTA talks were ongoing/parallel).

Statement 3 is correct: The festival explicitly discussed “Augmented Intelligence”. This concept distinguishes itself from pure automation by emphasizing that AI should assist and enhance human decision-making (combining algorithms with human intuition/ethics) rather than replacing the human element entirely.

Solution: C

• GFF 2025 was a major event in Mumbai, attended by PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer, highlighting India’s fintech leadership.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question With reference to the ESCAPADE mission launched in late 2025, consider the following statements: It is a collaborative mission between ISRO and NASA to study the Martian ionosphere. The mission consists of twin spacecraft designed to investigate how the solar wind strips away Mars’ atmosphere. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is Incorrect: ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) is a NASA mission (specifically part of the SIMPLEx program). It is not a collaboration with ISRO. It involves partners like Rocket Lab (spacecraft builder) and UC Berkeley (science lead), but not the Indian Space Research Organisation. Statement 2 is Correct: The mission employs two identical spacecraft (named Blue and Gold). They will orbit Mars to provide a stereo view of the magnetosphere. The scientific goal is to understand the interaction between the solar wind and Mars’ magnetic environment, which drives atmospheric escape. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is Incorrect: ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) is a NASA mission (specifically part of the SIMPLEx program). It is not a collaboration with ISRO. It involves partners like Rocket Lab (spacecraft builder) and UC Berkeley (science lead), but not the Indian Space Research Organisation. Statement 2 is Correct: The mission employs two identical spacecraft (named Blue and Gold). They will orbit Mars to provide a stereo view of the magnetosphere. The scientific goal is to understand the interaction between the solar wind and Mars’ magnetic environment, which drives atmospheric escape.

#### 4. Question

With reference to the ESCAPADE mission launched in late 2025, consider the following statements:

• It is a collaborative mission between ISRO and NASA to study the Martian ionosphere.

• The mission consists of twin spacecraft designed to investigate how the solar wind strips away Mars’ atmosphere.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: B

• Statement 1 is Incorrect: ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) is a NASA mission (specifically part of the SIMPLEx program). It is not a collaboration with ISRO. It involves partners like Rocket Lab (spacecraft builder) and UC Berkeley (science lead), but not the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Statement 2 is Correct: The mission employs two identical spacecraft (named Blue and Gold). They will orbit Mars to provide a stereo view of the magnetosphere. The scientific goal is to understand the interaction between the solar wind and Mars’ magnetic environment, which drives atmospheric escape.

Solution: B

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The primary mandate of Global Virus Network (GVN), recently in news is (a) To distribute COVID-19 vaccines to LDCs. (b) To create a coalition of virologists for rapid response to emerging viral threats. (c) To regulate the trade of biological samples between nations. (d) To enforce biosafety protocols in Level-4 laboratories worldwide. Correct Solution: B The GVN is a coalition of the world’s leading medical virologists. Its mission is to strengthen the global response to viral causes of human disease by bringing together experts to identify, investigate, and control viral threats. Incorrect Solution: B The GVN is a coalition of the world’s leading medical virologists. Its mission is to strengthen the global response to viral causes of human disease by bringing together experts to identify, investigate, and control viral threats.

#### 5. Question

The primary mandate of Global Virus Network (GVN), recently in news is

• (a) To distribute COVID-19 vaccines to LDCs.

• (b) To create a coalition of virologists for rapid response to emerging viral threats.

• (c) To regulate the trade of biological samples between nations.

• (d) To enforce biosafety protocols in Level-4 laboratories worldwide.

Solution: B

• The GVN is a coalition of the world’s leading medical virologists. Its mission is to strengthen the global response to viral causes of human disease by bringing together experts to identify, investigate, and control viral threats.

Solution: B

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