UPSC Editorials Quiz : 2 April 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground. A hot spell is labelled as a ‘Heat Wave’ only when temperatures are above the historical average in an area for more than one week. When heat waves occur, the wind and cloud cover are minimised, which makes the air hotter. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied to a hot spell. But the definition can vary by region; Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground. That air warms up further as it is compressed, and we begin to feel a lot hotter. The high-pressure system pressing down on the ground expands vertically, forcing other weather systems to change course. It even minimizes wind and cloud cover, making the air more stifling. This is also why a heat wave parks itself over an area for several days or longer. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied to a hot spell. But the definition can vary by region; Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground. That air warms up further as it is compressed, and we begin to feel a lot hotter. The high-pressure system pressing down on the ground expands vertically, forcing other weather systems to change course. It even minimizes wind and cloud cover, making the air more stifling. This is also why a heat wave parks itself over an area for several days or longer.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground.

• A hot spell is labelled as a ‘Heat Wave’ only when temperatures are above the historical average in an area for more than one week.

• When heat waves occur, the wind and cloud cover are minimised, which makes the air hotter.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied to a hot spell. But the definition can vary by region;

Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground. That air warms up further as it is compressed, and we begin to feel a lot hotter.

The high-pressure system pressing down on the ground expands vertically, forcing other weather systems to change course. It even minimizes wind and cloud cover, making the air more stifling. This is also why a heat wave parks itself over an area for several days or longer.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for two or more days before the label “heat wave” is applied to a hot spell. But the definition can vary by region;

Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground. That air warms up further as it is compressed, and we begin to feel a lot hotter.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a non-statutory body that works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Law and Justice. The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India. It examine all factors that inhibit the enjoyment of rights of children affected by terrorism, communal violence, natural disaster and domestic violence and recommend appropriate remedial measures. 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 incorrect. About NCPCR: Set up in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development. The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely: Examine and review the safeguards provided by or under any law for the time being in force for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation. Present to the central government, annually and at such other intervals, as the commission may deem fit, reports upon working of those safeguards; Inquire into violation of child rights and recommend initiation of proceedings in such cases; Examine all factors that inhibit the enjoyment of rights of children affected by terrorism, communal violence, riots, natural disaster, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, trafficking, maltreatment, torture and exploitation, pornography and prostitution and recommend appropriate remedial measures; Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. About NCPCR: Set up in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development. The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely: Examine and review the safeguards provided by or under any law for the time being in force for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation. Present to the central government, annually and at such other intervals, as the commission may deem fit, reports upon working of those safeguards; Inquire into violation of child rights and recommend initiation of proceedings in such cases; Examine all factors that inhibit the enjoyment of rights of children affected by terrorism, communal violence, riots, natural disaster, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, trafficking, maltreatment, torture and exploitation, pornography and prostitution and recommend appropriate remedial measures;

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

• The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a non-statutory body that works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Law and Justice.

• The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India.

• It examine all factors that inhibit the enjoyment of rights of children affected by terrorism, communal violence, natural disaster and domestic violence and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

About NCPCR:

• Set up in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.

• It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.

• The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:

• Examine and review the safeguards provided by or under any law for the time being in force for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

• Present to the central government, annually and at such other intervals, as the commission may deem fit, reports upon working of those safeguards;

• Inquire into violation of child rights and recommend initiation of proceedings in such cases;

• Examine all factors that inhibit the enjoyment of rights of children affected by terrorism, communal violence, riots, natural disaster, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, trafficking, maltreatment, torture and exploitation, pornography and prostitution and recommend appropriate remedial measures;

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

About NCPCR:

• Set up in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.

• It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.

The Commission shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:

• Examine and review the safeguards provided by or under any law for the time being in force for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

• Present to the central government, annually and at such other intervals, as the commission may deem fit, reports upon working of those safeguards;

• Inquire into violation of child rights and recommend initiation of proceedings in such cases;

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. Nickel is a hard and ductile transition metal. The iron ore limonite is an economically important source of nickel. Nickel is used to make batteries for electric cars and motorcycles. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) Nickel is a chemical element with symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. Nickel is a hard and ductile transition metal. An economically important source of nickel is the iron ore limonite, which is often 1–2% nickel. Nickel, a mineral used to make batteries for electric cars and motorcycles. Indonesia boasts the Earth’s largest reserves. But harvesting and refining those stocks is largely dependent on investment and technology. Incorrect Solution: c) Nickel is a chemical element with symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. Nickel is a hard and ductile transition metal. An economically important source of nickel is the iron ore limonite, which is often 1–2% nickel. Nickel, a mineral used to make batteries for electric cars and motorcycles. Indonesia boasts the Earth’s largest reserves. But harvesting and refining those stocks is largely dependent on investment and technology.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Nickel is a hard and ductile transition metal.

• The iron ore limonite is an economically important source of nickel.

• Nickel is used to make batteries for electric cars and motorcycles.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: c)

Nickel is a chemical element with symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. Nickel is a hard and ductile transition metal.

An economically important source of nickel is the iron ore limonite, which is often 1–2% nickel.

Nickel, a mineral used to make batteries for electric cars and motorcycles.

Indonesia boasts the Earth’s largest reserves. But harvesting and refining those stocks is largely dependent on investment and technology.

Solution: c)

Nickel is a chemical element with symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. Nickel is a hard and ductile transition metal.

An economically important source of nickel is the iron ore limonite, which is often 1–2% nickel.

Nickel, a mineral used to make batteries for electric cars and motorcycles.

Indonesia boasts the Earth’s largest reserves. But harvesting and refining those stocks is largely dependent on investment and technology.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following is the custodian UN agency for 21 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators? a) World Bank b) UN Statistics Division c) World Health Organization d) Food and Agriculture Organization Correct Solution: d) FAO is the custodian UN agency for 21 SDG indicators and is a contributing agency for a further 5. In this capacity, FAO is supporting countries’ efforts in monitoring the 2030 Agenda. Incorrect Solution: d) FAO is the custodian UN agency for 21 SDG indicators and is a contributing agency for a further 5. In this capacity, FAO is supporting countries’ efforts in monitoring the 2030 Agenda.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following is the custodian UN agency for 21 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators?

• a) World Bank

• b) UN Statistics Division

• c) World Health Organization

• d) Food and Agriculture Organization

Solution: d)

FAO is the custodian UN agency for 21 SDG indicators and is a contributing agency for a further 5. In this capacity, FAO is supporting countries’ efforts in monitoring the 2030 Agenda.

Solution: d)

FAO is the custodian UN agency for 21 SDG indicators and is a contributing agency for a further 5. In this capacity, FAO is supporting countries’ efforts in monitoring the 2030 Agenda.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Article 13(2) provides that the state shall not make any law that takes away or abridges the rights conferred in Part III of the Constitution of India and any law made in contravention of this clause shall be void. Article 141 states that all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court. Article 144 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. The Constitution confers fundamental and other rights on the people of India. But, as B R Ambedkar said, “All of us are aware of the fact that rights are nothing unless remedies are provided whereby people can seek to obtain redress when rights are invaded”. Thus, was born Article 32 of the Constitution, which confers the right to move the Supreme Court for their enforcement. Article 13(2) is a unique provision and provides that “the state shall not make any law that takes away or abridges the rights, conferred by this part and any law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void”. The framers of the Constitution were clear in Articles 141 and 144. Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India. Article 144 states that all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. The Constitution confers fundamental and other rights on the people of India. But, as B R Ambedkar said, “All of us are aware of the fact that rights are nothing unless remedies are provided whereby people can seek to obtain redress when rights are invaded”. Thus, was born Article 32 of the Constitution, which confers the right to move the Supreme Court for their enforcement. Article 13(2) is a unique provision and provides that “the state shall not make any law that takes away or abridges the rights, conferred by this part and any law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void”. The framers of the Constitution were clear in Articles 141 and 144. Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India. Article 144 states that all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Article 13(2) provides that the state shall not make any law that takes away or abridges the rights conferred in Part III of the Constitution of India and any law made in contravention of this clause shall be void.

• Article 141 states that all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.

• Article 144 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

The Constitution confers fundamental and other rights on the people of India. But, as B R Ambedkar said, “All of us are aware of the fact that rights are nothing unless remedies are provided whereby people can seek to obtain redress when rights are invaded”. Thus, was born Article 32 of the Constitution, which confers the right to move the Supreme Court for their enforcement. Article 13(2) is a unique provision and provides that “the state shall not make any law that takes away or abridges the rights, conferred by this part and any law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void”.

The framers of the Constitution were clear in Articles 141 and 144. Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India. Article 144 states that all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

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