UPSC Editorials Quiz : 22 April 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following best defines the technique of GPS spoofing? a) Using encrypted signals to prevent satellite tracking b) Sending false GPS signals to mislead a receiver’s location c) Blocking satellite signals from reaching GPS receivers d) Scrambling internal software of GPS receivers to corrupt data Correct Solution: b) GPS spoofing is a cyberattack technique wherein fake GPS signals are transmitted to a target device or receiver, misleading it about its actual geographic location. Unlike jamming, which blocks or degrades signals, spoofing actively deceives the GPS receiver by making it lock onto artificial signals stronger than genuine satellite transmissions. These spoofed signals can cause incorrect location data to appear, potentially misleading aircraft, ships, autonomous vehicles, or even consumer apps like ride-sharing and navigation services. The danger is not just in misguidance but also in how spoofing can compromise safety, cause financial losses, or breach national security. Incorrect Solution: b) GPS spoofing is a cyberattack technique wherein fake GPS signals are transmitted to a target device or receiver, misleading it about its actual geographic location. Unlike jamming, which blocks or degrades signals, spoofing actively deceives the GPS receiver by making it lock onto artificial signals stronger than genuine satellite transmissions. These spoofed signals can cause incorrect location data to appear, potentially misleading aircraft, ships, autonomous vehicles, or even consumer apps like ride-sharing and navigation services. The danger is not just in misguidance but also in how spoofing can compromise safety, cause financial losses, or breach national security.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following best defines the technique of GPS spoofing?

• a) Using encrypted signals to prevent satellite tracking

• b) Sending false GPS signals to mislead a receiver’s location

• c) Blocking satellite signals from reaching GPS receivers

• d) Scrambling internal software of GPS receivers to corrupt data

Solution: b)

• GPS spoofing is a cyberattack technique wherein fake GPS signals are transmitted to a target device or receiver, misleading it about its actual geographic location.

• Unlike jamming, which blocks or degrades signals, spoofing actively deceives the GPS receiver by making it lock onto artificial signals stronger than genuine satellite transmissions.

• These spoofed signals can cause incorrect location data to appear, potentially misleading aircraft, ships, autonomous vehicles, or even consumer apps like ride-sharing and navigation services.

• The danger is not just in misguidance but also in how spoofing can compromise safety, cause financial losses, or breach national security.

Solution: b)

• GPS spoofing is a cyberattack technique wherein fake GPS signals are transmitted to a target device or receiver, misleading it about its actual geographic location.

• Unlike jamming, which blocks or degrades signals, spoofing actively deceives the GPS receiver by making it lock onto artificial signals stronger than genuine satellite transmissions.

• These spoofed signals can cause incorrect location data to appear, potentially misleading aircraft, ships, autonomous vehicles, or even consumer apps like ride-sharing and navigation services.

• The danger is not just in misguidance but also in how spoofing can compromise safety, cause financial losses, or breach national security.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following are characteristics of Type 5 Diabetes? It is an autoimmune disease affecting pancreatic beta cells. Nutritional rehabilitation plays a critical role in its treatment. It is frequently underdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms with other diabetes types. It has a high prevalence among urban obese populations. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: b) Type 5 Diabetes, also known as Malnutrition-Related Diabetes Mellitus (MRDM), is a distinct form often linked with protein-energy malnutrition, typically affecting individuals in low-income, rural, or resource-constrained settings. Statement 1 is incorrect because, unlike Type 1 Diabetes which involves autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, Type 5 is non-autoimmune and is often non-ketotic. It results from long-standing undernutrition that impairs pancreatic development and insulin secretion. Statement 2 is correct — Nutritional rehabilitation is central to managing Type 5, aiming to restore the body’s metabolic capacity through adequate intake of macronutrients and micronutrients, often accompanied by insulin therapy in some cases. Statement 3 is also correct — Due to overlapping symptoms with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (like early onset and non-obesity), it is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked, leading to underreporting. Statement 4 is incorrect — Contrary to Type 2 diabetes, Type 5 is not associated with obesity or urban lifestyles but is more common in malnourished populations, especially in parts of Asia and Africa. Incorrect Solution: b) Type 5 Diabetes, also known as Malnutrition-Related Diabetes Mellitus (MRDM), is a distinct form often linked with protein-energy malnutrition, typically affecting individuals in low-income, rural, or resource-constrained settings. Statement 1 is incorrect because, unlike Type 1 Diabetes which involves autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, Type 5 is non-autoimmune and is often non-ketotic. It results from long-standing undernutrition that impairs pancreatic development and insulin secretion. Statement 2 is correct — Nutritional rehabilitation is central to managing Type 5, aiming to restore the body’s metabolic capacity through adequate intake of macronutrients and micronutrients, often accompanied by insulin therapy in some cases. Statement 3 is also correct — Due to overlapping symptoms with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (like early onset and non-obesity), it is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked, leading to underreporting. Statement 4 is incorrect — Contrary to Type 2 diabetes, Type 5 is not associated with obesity or urban lifestyles but is more common in malnourished populations, especially in parts of Asia and Africa.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following are characteristics of Type 5 Diabetes?

• It is an autoimmune disease affecting pancreatic beta cells.

• Nutritional rehabilitation plays a critical role in its treatment.

• It is frequently underdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms with other diabetes types.

• It has a high prevalence among urban obese populations.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: b)

• Type 5 Diabetes, also known as Malnutrition-Related Diabetes Mellitus (MRDM), is a distinct form often linked with protein-energy malnutrition, typically affecting individuals in low-income, rural, or resource-constrained settings.

• Statement 1 is incorrect because, unlike Type 1 Diabetes which involves autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, Type 5 is non-autoimmune and is often non-ketotic. It results from long-standing undernutrition that impairs pancreatic development and insulin secretion.

• Statement 2 is correct — Nutritional rehabilitation is central to managing Type 5, aiming to restore the body’s metabolic capacity through adequate intake of macronutrients and micronutrients, often accompanied by insulin therapy in some cases.

• Statement 3 is also correct — Due to overlapping symptoms with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (like early onset and non-obesity), it is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked, leading to underreporting.

• Statement 4 is incorrect — Contrary to Type 2 diabetes, Type 5 is not associated with obesity or urban lifestyles but is more common in malnourished populations, especially in parts of Asia and Africa.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the proposed World Pandemic Treaty: 1. It will establish a permanent standing emergency force under the UN Security Council. 2. It seeks to harmonize international standards for pandemic response. 3. It provides legal authority for WHO to enforce cross-border medical deployments. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect: The proposed World Pandemic Treaty does not involve the UN Security Council or propose the establishment of a permanent standing emergency force. This idea is beyond the mandate of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the treaty’s current scope. The WHO lacks the authority or operational structure to create a military-style rapid response force. Statement 2 is correct: A key objective of the proposed treaty is to harmonize global standards for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. This includes setting common rules for pathogen surveillance, genomic data sharing, reporting timelines, public health emergency declarations, and equitable access to diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics — especially for low- and middle-income countries. Statement 3 is incorrect: The treaty does not confer binding legal authority on WHO to enforce cross-border medical deployments. Instead, WHO plays a coordinating and advisory role, helping facilitate cooperation among nations. Actual deployment of medical personnel or resources across borders remains a sovereign decision of member states. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect: The proposed World Pandemic Treaty does not involve the UN Security Council or propose the establishment of a permanent standing emergency force. This idea is beyond the mandate of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the treaty’s current scope. The WHO lacks the authority or operational structure to create a military-style rapid response force. Statement 2 is correct: A key objective of the proposed treaty is to harmonize global standards for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. This includes setting common rules for pathogen surveillance, genomic data sharing, reporting timelines, public health emergency declarations, and equitable access to diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics — especially for low- and middle-income countries. Statement 3 is incorrect: The treaty does not confer binding legal authority on WHO to enforce cross-border medical deployments. Instead, WHO plays a coordinating and advisory role, helping facilitate cooperation among nations. Actual deployment of medical personnel or resources across borders remains a sovereign decision of member states.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed World Pandemic Treaty:

1.It will establish a permanent standing emergency force under the UN Security Council. 2. It seeks to harmonize international standards for pandemic response. 3. It provides legal authority for WHO to enforce cross-border medical deployments.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The proposed World Pandemic Treaty does not involve the UN Security Council or propose the establishment of a permanent standing emergency force. This idea is beyond the mandate of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the treaty’s current scope. The WHO lacks the authority or operational structure to create a military-style rapid response force.

• Statement 2 is correct: A key objective of the proposed treaty is to harmonize global standards for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. This includes setting common rules for pathogen surveillance, genomic data sharing, reporting timelines, public health emergency declarations, and equitable access to diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics — especially for low- and middle-income countries.

• Statement 3 is incorrect: The treaty does not confer binding legal authority on WHO to enforce cross-border medical deployments. Instead, WHO plays a coordinating and advisory role, helping facilitate cooperation among nations. Actual deployment of medical personnel or resources across borders remains a sovereign decision of member states.

Solution: a)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding AQUASTAT, recently in news. Statement-I: AQUASTAT plays a critical role in tracking global water use and irrigation efficiency. Statement-II: AQUASTAT provides legal enforcement tools for ensuring national water policy compliance. 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: AQUASTAT is the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global water information system. It collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on water resources, water use, irrigation, and agricultural water management across over 150 countries. It plays a critical role in monitoring indicators for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.4, which pertains to improving water-use efficiency and ensuring sustainable withdrawals. Through its comprehensive datasets, AQUASTAT enables evidence-based policymaking, especially in water-scarce regions, by identifying trends in irrigation efficiency, renewable water resources, and sectoral withdrawals. Statement-II is incorrect: AQUASTAT is not a regulatory body and does not possess legal enforcement authority. It cannot impose or enforce compliance with national water policies. Instead, it functions as a data-driven platform that supports policymakers and researchers by providing reliable water-related statistics and trends. Responsibility for compliance and implementation of water governance frameworks lies entirely with individual sovereign governments. Hence, the second statement misrepresents AQUASTAT’s role. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement-I is correct: AQUASTAT is the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global water information system. It collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on water resources, water use, irrigation, and agricultural water management across over 150 countries. It plays a critical role in monitoring indicators for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.4, which pertains to improving water-use efficiency and ensuring sustainable withdrawals. Through its comprehensive datasets, AQUASTAT enables evidence-based policymaking, especially in water-scarce regions, by identifying trends in irrigation efficiency, renewable water resources, and sectoral withdrawals. Statement-II is incorrect: AQUASTAT is not a regulatory body and does not possess legal enforcement authority. It cannot impose or enforce compliance with national water policies. Instead, it functions as a data-driven platform that supports policymakers and researchers by providing reliable water-related statistics and trends. Responsibility for compliance and implementation of water governance frameworks lies entirely with individual sovereign governments. Hence, the second statement misrepresents AQUASTAT’s role.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding AQUASTAT, recently in news.

Statement-I: AQUASTAT plays a critical role in tracking global water use and irrigation efficiency. Statement-II: AQUASTAT provides legal enforcement tools for ensuring national water policy compliance.

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: AQUASTAT is the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) global water information system. It collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on water resources, water use, irrigation, and agricultural water management across over 150 countries. It plays a critical role in monitoring indicators for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.4, which pertains to improving water-use efficiency and ensuring sustainable withdrawals. Through its comprehensive datasets, AQUASTAT enables evidence-based policymaking, especially in water-scarce regions, by identifying trends in irrigation efficiency, renewable water resources, and sectoral withdrawals.

• Statement-II is incorrect: AQUASTAT is not a regulatory body and does not possess legal enforcement authority. It cannot impose or enforce compliance with national water policies. Instead, it functions as a data-driven platform that supports policymakers and researchers by providing reliable water-related statistics and trends. Responsibility for compliance and implementation of water governance frameworks lies entirely with individual sovereign governments. Hence, the second statement misrepresents AQUASTAT’s role.

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Supercapacitors: Supercapacitors charge and discharge at a slower rate than solid-state batteries. They have lower power density compared to hydrogen fuel cells. Supercapacitors are ideal for applications needing quick energy bursts. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect: Supercapacitors are known for their very high charge and discharge rates, significantly faster than solid-state batteries or even conventional lithium-ion batteries. This rapid responsiveness makes them highly suitable for applications requiring instantaneous energy delivery, though they can’t store as much energy per unit weight. Statement 2 is also incorrect: While hydrogen fuel cells have higher energy density (the amount of energy stored), their power density (how fast that energy can be delivered) is generally lower than that of supercapacitors. Supercapacitors outperform in power delivery, whereas hydrogen fuel cells are suited for sustained energy over longer periods. Statement 3 is correct: Supercapacitors are ideal for quick energy bursts, making them invaluable in applications such as regenerative braking in metro trains, camera flashes, UPS systems, and power backup for servers. Their ability to rapidly absorb and release energy, combined with high cycle life, makes them crucial in short-duration, high-power scenarios. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect: Supercapacitors are known for their very high charge and discharge rates, significantly faster than solid-state batteries or even conventional lithium-ion batteries. This rapid responsiveness makes them highly suitable for applications requiring instantaneous energy delivery, though they can’t store as much energy per unit weight. Statement 2 is also incorrect: While hydrogen fuel cells have higher energy density (the amount of energy stored), their power density (how fast that energy can be delivered) is generally lower than that of supercapacitors. Supercapacitors outperform in power delivery, whereas hydrogen fuel cells are suited for sustained energy over longer periods. Statement 3 is correct: Supercapacitors are ideal for quick energy bursts, making them invaluable in applications such as regenerative braking in metro trains, camera flashes, UPS systems, and power backup for servers. Their ability to rapidly absorb and release energy, combined with high cycle life, makes them crucial in short-duration, high-power scenarios.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Supercapacitors:

• Supercapacitors charge and discharge at a slower rate than solid-state batteries.

• They have lower power density compared to hydrogen fuel cells.

• Supercapacitors are ideal for applications needing quick energy bursts.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Supercapacitors are known for their very high charge and discharge rates, significantly faster than solid-state batteries or even conventional lithium-ion batteries. This rapid responsiveness makes them highly suitable for applications requiring instantaneous energy delivery, though they can’t store as much energy per unit weight.

• Statement 2 is also incorrect: While hydrogen fuel cells have higher energy density (the amount of energy stored), their power density (how fast that energy can be delivered) is generally lower than that of supercapacitors. Supercapacitors outperform in power delivery, whereas hydrogen fuel cells are suited for sustained energy over longer periods.

• Statement 3 is correct: Supercapacitors are ideal for quick energy bursts, making them invaluable in applications such as regenerative braking in metro trains, camera flashes, UPS systems, and power backup for servers. Their ability to rapidly absorb and release energy, combined with high cycle life, makes them crucial in short-duration, high-power scenarios.

Solution: a)

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