UPSC Editorials Quiz : 22 July 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following is not a key component of the IndiaAI Mission? a) IndiaAI Startup Financing b) IndiaAI FutureSkills c) IndiaAI Global AI Governance Body d) IndiaAI Compute Capacity Correct Solution: C The IndiaAI Mission focuses on building a robust AI ecosystem in India through initiatives such as the IndiaAI Compute Capacity, FutureSkills, Startup Financing, etc. There is no mention of a “Global AI Governance Body” as a key component of the mission. The mission emphasizes local innovation, public-private partnerships, and responsible AI practices, with a particular focus on ethical AI and India’s AI capabilities. Incorrect Solution: C The IndiaAI Mission focuses on building a robust AI ecosystem in India through initiatives such as the IndiaAI Compute Capacity, FutureSkills, Startup Financing, etc. There is no mention of a “Global AI Governance Body” as a key component of the mission. The mission emphasizes local innovation, public-private partnerships, and responsible AI practices, with a particular focus on ethical AI and India’s AI capabilities.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following is not a key component of the IndiaAI Mission?

• a) IndiaAI Startup Financing

• b) IndiaAI FutureSkills

• c) IndiaAI Global AI Governance Body

• d) IndiaAI Compute Capacity

Solution: C

The IndiaAI Mission focuses on building a robust AI ecosystem in India through initiatives such as the IndiaAI Compute Capacity, FutureSkills, Startup Financing, etc. There is no mention of a “Global AI Governance Body” as a key component of the mission. The mission emphasizes local innovation, public-private partnerships, and responsible AI practices, with a particular focus on ethical AI and India’s AI capabilities.

Solution: C

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about the “Scam se Bacho” campaign: It is led by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The campaign primarily targets users in urban areas with access to high-speed internet. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) is involved in the campaign. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect because the campaign is led by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), not the Ministry of Home Affairs or RBI. Statement 2 is incorrect because the campaign targets the broader population, including India’s vast rural and urban internet users, with over 900 million internet users in focus. Statement 3 is correct, as the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) plays a role in the campaign, highlighting the coordination between government agencies to tackle rising cyber fraud and online scams. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect because the campaign is led by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), not the Ministry of Home Affairs or RBI. Statement 2 is incorrect because the campaign targets the broader population, including India’s vast rural and urban internet users, with over 900 million internet users in focus. Statement 3 is correct, as the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) plays a role in the campaign, highlighting the coordination between government agencies to tackle rising cyber fraud and online scams.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements about the “Scam se Bacho” campaign:

• It is led by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

• The campaign primarily targets users in urban areas with access to high-speed internet.

• The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) is involved in the campaign.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Statement 1 is incorrect because the campaign is led by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), not the Ministry of Home Affairs or RBI. Statement 2 is incorrect because the campaign targets the broader population, including India’s vast rural and urban internet users, with over 900 million internet users in focus. Statement 3 is correct, as the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) plays a role in the campaign, highlighting the coordination between government agencies to tackle rising cyber fraud and online scams.

Solution: A

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about the principles and conventions related to the appointment of the Chief Justice of India: The Chief Justice of India can be appointed for a second term, subject to Presidential discretion. The principle of seniority is a constitutional mandate for appointing the Chief Justice. The principle of seniority has evolved as a convention and is guided by the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP). How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is incorrect because there is no provision for reappointment or a second term for the Chief Justice of India. Once a CJI retires at the age of 65, they are no longer eligible for reappointment. Statement 2 is incorrect because the principle of seniority is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. It has developed as a convention, and while it is a key consideration, the President technically has the power to appoint any qualified judge. Statement 3 is correct because the seniority principle has evolved as a convention and is articulated through the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which guides the selection process of the CJI. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is incorrect because there is no provision for reappointment or a second term for the Chief Justice of India. Once a CJI retires at the age of 65, they are no longer eligible for reappointment. Statement 2 is incorrect because the principle of seniority is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. It has developed as a convention, and while it is a key consideration, the President technically has the power to appoint any qualified judge. Statement 3 is correct because the seniority principle has evolved as a convention and is articulated through the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which guides the selection process of the CJI.

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Consider the following statements about the principles and conventions related to the appointment of the Chief Justice of India:

• The Chief Justice of India can be appointed for a second term, subject to Presidential discretion.

• The principle of seniority is a constitutional mandate for appointing the Chief Justice.

• The principle of seniority has evolved as a convention and is guided by the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP).

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 1 is incorrect because there is no provision for reappointment or a second term for the Chief Justice of India. Once a CJI retires at the age of 65, they are no longer eligible for reappointment. Statement 2 is incorrect because the principle of seniority is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. It has developed as a convention, and while it is a key consideration, the President technically has the power to appoint any qualified judge. Statement 3 is correct because the seniority principle has evolved as a convention and is articulated through the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which guides the selection process of the CJI.

Solution: B

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following is NOT an example of non-kinetic warfare? a) Jamming satellite communications to disrupt a country’s defense systems. b) Bombing a military installation to destroy communication infrastructure. c) Spreading disinformation to manipulate public opinion during elections. d) Cyberattacks targeting a nation’s power grid. Correct Solution: B Bombing a military installation is an example of kinetic warfare, which involves physical combat and destruction through traditional military tactics. In contrast, non-kinetic warfare encompasses tactics like cyberattacks, disinformation, psychological manipulation, and electronic jamming, all of which can disrupt a nation’s critical infrastructure or public sentiment without direct physical confrontation. The example of bombing, while targeting communication infrastructure, still involves physical destruction, making it a kinetic tactic. Incorrect Solution: B Bombing a military installation is an example of kinetic warfare, which involves physical combat and destruction through traditional military tactics. In contrast, non-kinetic warfare encompasses tactics like cyberattacks, disinformation, psychological manipulation, and electronic jamming, all of which can disrupt a nation’s critical infrastructure or public sentiment without direct physical confrontation. The example of bombing, while targeting communication infrastructure, still involves physical destruction, making it a kinetic tactic.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following is NOT an example of non-kinetic warfare?

• a) Jamming satellite communications to disrupt a country’s defense systems.

• b) Bombing a military installation to destroy communication infrastructure.

• c) Spreading disinformation to manipulate public opinion during elections.

• d) Cyberattacks targeting a nation’s power grid.

Solution: B

Bombing a military installation is an example of kinetic warfare, which involves physical combat and destruction through traditional military tactics. In contrast, non-kinetic warfare encompasses tactics like cyberattacks, disinformation, psychological manipulation, and electronic jamming, all of which can disrupt a nation’s critical infrastructure or public sentiment without direct physical confrontation.

The example of bombing, while targeting communication infrastructure, still involves physical destruction, making it a kinetic tactic.

Solution: B

The example of bombing, while targeting communication infrastructure, still involves physical destruction, making it a kinetic tactic.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Bahmani and Vijayanagar kingdoms: The Bahmani kingdom was known for its religious tolerance and patronage of various faiths. The Vijayanagar kingdom fell in the 17th century mainly due to invasions by the Mughal Empire. Gulbarga served as the capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was shifted to Bidar. 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; the Bahmani kingdom was indeed known for its relatively tolerant policies toward different religions, including Hinduism and Islam. Statement 2 is incorrect; while the Vijayanagar kingdom faced significant challenges and eventually fell due to a combination of internal strife and the Deccan Sultanates’ coalition in the 16th century, the Mughal Empire’s direct involvement in its decline is overstated. Statement 3 is also correct; Gulbarga was the initial capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was moved to Bidar. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct; the Bahmani kingdom was indeed known for its relatively tolerant policies toward different religions, including Hinduism and Islam. Statement 2 is incorrect; while the Vijayanagar kingdom faced significant challenges and eventually fell due to a combination of internal strife and the Deccan Sultanates’ coalition in the 16th century, the Mughal Empire’s direct involvement in its decline is overstated. Statement 3 is also correct; Gulbarga was the initial capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was moved to Bidar.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Bahmani and Vijayanagar kingdoms:

• The Bahmani kingdom was known for its religious tolerance and patronage of various faiths.

• The Vijayanagar kingdom fell in the 17th century mainly due to invasions by the Mughal Empire.

• Gulbarga served as the capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was shifted to Bidar.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct; the Bahmani kingdom was indeed known for its relatively tolerant policies toward different religions, including Hinduism and Islam.

Statement 2 is incorrect; while the Vijayanagar kingdom faced significant challenges and eventually fell due to a combination of internal strife and the Deccan Sultanates’ coalition in the 16th century, the Mughal Empire’s direct involvement in its decline is overstated.

Statement 3 is also correct; Gulbarga was the initial capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was moved to Bidar.

Solution: B

Statement 1 is correct; the Bahmani kingdom was indeed known for its relatively tolerant policies toward different religions, including Hinduism and Islam.

Statement 3 is also correct; Gulbarga was the initial capital of the Bahmani kingdom before it was moved to Bidar.

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