UPSC Editorials Quiz : 21 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Front-running. Front-running refers to buying or selling securities ahead of a large order so as to benefit from the subsequent price move. SEBI allows the practice of Front-running only for institutional investors and not for individual investors, so as to protect them from volatile price movements. 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: a) Front-running refers to buying or selling securities ahead of a large order so as to benefit from the subsequent price move. Under this illegal trading practice, a broker’s or analyst’s use of nonpublic information to acquire securities or enter into options or futures contracts for his or her own benefit, knowing that when the information becomes public, the price of the securities will change in a predictable manner. Incorrect Solution: a) Front-running refers to buying or selling securities ahead of a large order so as to benefit from the subsequent price move. Under this illegal trading practice, a broker’s or analyst’s use of nonpublic information to acquire securities or enter into options or futures contracts for his or her own benefit, knowing that when the information becomes public, the price of the securities will change in a predictable manner.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Front-running.

• Front-running refers to buying or selling securities ahead of a large order so as to benefit from the subsequent price move.

• SEBI allows the practice of Front-running only for institutional investors and not for individual investors, so as to protect them from volatile price movements.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

Front-running refers to buying or selling securities ahead of a large order so as to benefit from the subsequent price move. Under this illegal trading practice, a broker’s or analyst’s use of nonpublic information to acquire securities or enter into options or futures contracts for his or her own benefit, knowing that when the information becomes public, the price of the securities will change in a predictable manner.

Solution: a)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Tardigrades. Tardigrades are tiny eight-legged animals. They are found only in aquatic environments. They cannot survive in extreme conditions or harsh environments. 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. Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have discovered a new species of marine tardigrade in Mandapam, south-east Tamil Nadu. Tardigrades are tiny eight-legged animals that are extremophiles, capable of surviving in extreme conditions for up to 30 years without food or water. When faced with harsh environments, they enter a state of suspended animation called the “tun” state, where their bodies dry out and appear lifeless. Their diet primarily consists of plants, but some tardigrades are predatory carnivores. Tardigrades can be found in various ecosystems beyond just aquatic environments. Incorrect Solution: a) Only statement 1 is correct. Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have discovered a new species of marine tardigrade in Mandapam, south-east Tamil Nadu. Tardigrades are tiny eight-legged animals that are extremophiles, capable of surviving in extreme conditions for up to 30 years without food or water. When faced with harsh environments, they enter a state of suspended animation called the “tun” state, where their bodies dry out and appear lifeless. Their diet primarily consists of plants, but some tardigrades are predatory carnivores. Tardigrades can be found in various ecosystems beyond just aquatic environments.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Tardigrades.

• Tardigrades are tiny eight-legged animals.

• They are found only in aquatic environments.

• They cannot survive in extreme conditions or harsh environments.

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.

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have discovered a new species of marine tardigrade in Mandapam, south-east Tamil Nadu.

Tardigrades are tiny eight-legged animals that are extremophiles, capable of surviving in extreme conditions for up to 30 years without food or water. When faced with harsh environments, they enter a state of suspended animation called the “tun” state, where their bodies dry out and appear lifeless. Their diet primarily consists of plants, but some tardigrades are predatory carnivores. Tardigrades can be found in various ecosystems beyond just aquatic environments.

Solution: a)

Only statement 1 is correct.

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have discovered a new species of marine tardigrade in Mandapam, south-east Tamil Nadu.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The ocean has several micronutrients, minerals and trace metals like cadmium or copper. Trace metals are supplied to oceans via Hydrothermal activities Continental shelf interaction Continental run-offs Atmospheric deposition How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: d) Trace metals like cadmium or copper are supplied to oceans via continental run-offs, atmospheric deposition, hydrothermal activities and continental shelf interaction. They are essential for ocean productivity. Incorrect Solution: d) Trace metals like cadmium or copper are supplied to oceans via continental run-offs, atmospheric deposition, hydrothermal activities and continental shelf interaction. They are essential for ocean productivity.

#### 3. Question

The ocean has several micronutrients, minerals and trace metals like cadmium or copper. Trace metals are supplied to oceans via

• Hydrothermal activities

• Continental shelf interaction

• Continental run-offs

• Atmospheric deposition

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: d)

Trace metals like cadmium or copper are supplied to oceans via continental run-offs, atmospheric deposition, hydrothermal activities and continental shelf interaction. They are essential for ocean productivity.

Solution: d)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding commemorative coins. The Coinage Act, 2011 gives RBI the power to design and mint coins in various denominations. Their worth may not necessarily be the same as their face value. The country released its first commemorative coin in 1947 to mark India’s independence. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Only statement 2 is correct. How can one get commemorative coins and can we spend them? If someone wants to acquire commemorative coins, they can do so by visiting the website of the Securities of Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). Most often, such coins are meant to be just collectables as their worth may not necessarily be the same as their face value — they are partially made of precious metals such as silver or gold; as mentioned above, the latest commemorative coin is 50 per cent silver. Who has the power to design and mint coins? The Coinage Act, 2011 gives the central government the power to design and mint coins in various denominations. In the case of coins, the role of the RBI is limited to the distribution of coins that are supplied by the central government. Speaking about commemorative coins, the central government regularly releases them according to its choice, but it also mints such coins at the request of third parties. All coins are minted in the four mints owned by the Government of India in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Noida. When was the first time India issued a commemorative coin? The country released its first commemorative coin in 1964 in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, who had passed away that year. Incorrect Solution: b) Only statement 2 is correct. How can one get commemorative coins and can we spend them? If someone wants to acquire commemorative coins, they can do so by visiting the website of the Securities of Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). Most often, such coins are meant to be just collectables as their worth may not necessarily be the same as their face value — they are partially made of precious metals such as silver or gold; as mentioned above, the latest commemorative coin is 50 per cent silver. Who has the power to design and mint coins? The Coinage Act, 2011 gives the central government the power to design and mint coins in various denominations. In the case of coins, the role of the RBI is limited to the distribution of coins that are supplied by the central government. Speaking about commemorative coins, the central government regularly releases them according to its choice, but it also mints such coins at the request of third parties. All coins are minted in the four mints owned by the Government of India in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Noida. When was the first time India issued a commemorative coin? The country released its first commemorative coin in 1964 in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, who had passed away that year.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding commemorative coins.

• The Coinage Act, 2011 gives RBI the power to design and mint coins in various denominations.

• Their worth may not necessarily be the same as their face value.

• The country released its first commemorative coin in 1947 to mark India’s independence.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Only statement 2 is correct.

How can one get commemorative coins and can we spend them?

If someone wants to acquire commemorative coins, they can do so by visiting the website of the Securities of Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL). Most often, such coins are meant to be just collectables as their worth may not necessarily be the same as their face value — they are partially made of precious metals such as silver or gold; as mentioned above, the latest commemorative coin is 50 per cent silver.

Who has the power to design and mint coins?

The Coinage Act, 2011 gives the central government the power to design and mint coins in various denominations. In the case of coins, the role of the RBI is limited to the distribution of coins that are supplied by the central government.

Speaking about commemorative coins, the central government regularly releases them according to its choice, but it also mints such coins at the request of third parties.

All coins are minted in the four mints owned by the Government of India in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Noida.

When was the first time India issued a commemorative coin?

The country released its first commemorative coin in 1964 in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, who had passed away that year.

Solution: b)

Only statement 2 is correct.

How can one get commemorative coins and can we spend them?

Who has the power to design and mint coins?

Speaking about commemorative coins, the central government regularly releases them according to its choice, but it also mints such coins at the request of third parties.

All coins are minted in the four mints owned by the Government of India in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Noida.

When was the first time India issued a commemorative coin?

The country released its first commemorative coin in 1964 in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, who had passed away that year.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the planet Mercury. Mercury is our solar system’s smallest planet. Due to its proximity to the Sun, Mercury experiences extreme temperature fluctuations. Mercury possesses a relatively strong magnetic field than Earth. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. NASA shared a captivating image of Mercury, the solar system’s smallest planet. Mercury’s unique characteristics, such as its thin exosphere consisting of elements like oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium. Due to its lack of atmosphere and proximity to the Sun, the planet experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, ranging from a scorching 800ºF (430ºC) during the day to a frigid -290 ºF (-180 ºC) at night. Additionally, Mercury possesses a relatively weak magnetic field, only 1% as strong as Earth’s, which interacts with solar winds to create magnetic tornados across the planet’s surface. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. NASA shared a captivating image of Mercury, the solar system’s smallest planet. Mercury’s unique characteristics, such as its thin exosphere consisting of elements like oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium. Due to its lack of atmosphere and proximity to the Sun, the planet experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, ranging from a scorching 800ºF (430ºC) during the day to a frigid -290 ºF (-180 ºC) at night. Additionally, Mercury possesses a relatively weak magnetic field, only 1% as strong as Earth’s, which interacts with solar winds to create magnetic tornados across the planet’s surface.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the planet Mercury.

• Mercury is our solar system’s smallest planet.

• Due to its proximity to the Sun, Mercury experiences extreme temperature fluctuations.

• Mercury possesses a relatively strong magnetic field than Earth.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

NASA shared a captivating image of Mercury, the solar system’s smallest planet.

• Mercury’s unique characteristics, such as its thin exosphere consisting of elements like oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium.

• Due to its lack of atmosphere and proximity to the Sun, the planet experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, ranging from a scorching 800ºF (430ºC) during the day to a frigid -290 ºF (-180 ºC) at night.

• Additionally, Mercury possesses a relatively weak magnetic field, only 1% as strong as Earth’s, which interacts with solar winds to create magnetic tornados across the planet’s surface.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

NASA shared a captivating image of Mercury, the solar system’s smallest planet.

• Mercury’s unique characteristics, such as its thin exosphere consisting of elements like oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium.

• Additionally, Mercury possesses a relatively weak magnetic field, only 1% as strong as Earth’s, which interacts with solar winds to create magnetic tornados across the planet’s surface.

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