UPSC Editorials Quiz : 22 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The concept of ‘fall-back liability’ sometimes seen in news is related to a) Central Government grants to states b) Merger of Public Sector Banks c) E-commerce Rules d) Recapitalisation of Banks Correct Solution: c) E-commerce Rules define fall-back liability as ‘the liability of the marketplace e-commerce entity where a seller registered with such entity fails to deliver the goods or services ordered by a consumer due to negligent conduct, omission or commission of any act by such seller in fulfilling the duties and liabilities in the manner as prescribed by the marketplace e-commerce entity which causes loss to the consumer.’ Incorrect Solution: c) E-commerce Rules define fall-back liability as ‘the liability of the marketplace e-commerce entity where a seller registered with such entity fails to deliver the goods or services ordered by a consumer due to negligent conduct, omission or commission of any act by such seller in fulfilling the duties and liabilities in the manner as prescribed by the marketplace e-commerce entity which causes loss to the consumer.’

#### 1. Question

The concept of ‘fall-back liability’ sometimes seen in news is related to

• a) Central Government grants to states

• b) Merger of Public Sector Banks

• c) E-commerce Rules

• d) Recapitalisation of Banks

Solution: c)

E-commerce Rules define fall-back liability as ‘the liability of the marketplace e-commerce entity where a seller registered with such entity fails to deliver the goods or services ordered by a consumer due to negligent conduct, omission or commission of any act by such seller in fulfilling the duties and liabilities in the manner as prescribed by the marketplace e-commerce entity which causes loss to the consumer.’

Solution: c)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Food Animals. A ‘food animal’ refers to an animal species that is raised and utilized for human consumption as food. They include livestock like cattle, poultry and pigs. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) doesn’t officially recognise any animal as Food Animal. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. A ‘food animal’ refers to an animal species that is raised and utilized for human consumption as food. This category includes livestock like cattle, poultry, and pigs, and now, in the case of the Mithun in Northeast India, certain indigenous animals have been officially recognized as suitable for human consumption. Benefits of Recognition: This recognition has opened up opportunities for farmers and tribal communities to benefit commercially from the sale and processing of Mithun meat. Traditionally reserved for special occasions, Mithun meat can now be sold in the market, offering economic potential for farmers. Efforts include training farmers in better Mithun care and promoting Mithun products in regions beyond their traditional consumption areas. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. A ‘food animal’ refers to an animal species that is raised and utilized for human consumption as food. This category includes livestock like cattle, poultry, and pigs, and now, in the case of the Mithun in Northeast India, certain indigenous animals have been officially recognized as suitable for human consumption. Benefits of Recognition: This recognition has opened up opportunities for farmers and tribal communities to benefit commercially from the sale and processing of Mithun meat. Traditionally reserved for special occasions, Mithun meat can now be sold in the market, offering economic potential for farmers. Efforts include training farmers in better Mithun care and promoting Mithun products in regions beyond their traditional consumption areas.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Food Animals.

• A ‘food animal’ refers to an animal species that is raised and utilized for human consumption as food.

• They include livestock like cattle, poultry and pigs.

• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) doesn’t officially recognise any animal as Food Animal.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

A ‘food animal’ refers to an animal species that is raised and utilized for human consumption as food. This category includes livestock like cattle, poultry, and pigs, and now, in the case of the Mithun in Northeast India, certain indigenous animals have been officially recognized as suitable for human consumption.

Benefits of Recognition:

• This recognition has opened up opportunities for farmers and tribal communities to benefit commercially from the sale and processing of Mithun meat.

• Traditionally reserved for special occasions, Mithun meat can now be sold in the market, offering economic potential for farmers.

• Efforts include training farmers in better Mithun care and promoting Mithun products in regions beyond their traditional consumption areas.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Benefits of Recognition:

• This recognition has opened up opportunities for farmers and tribal communities to benefit commercially from the sale and processing of Mithun meat.

• Traditionally reserved for special occasions, Mithun meat can now be sold in the market, offering economic potential for farmers.

• Efforts include training farmers in better Mithun care and promoting Mithun products in regions beyond their traditional consumption areas.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The Cauvery river basin covers which of the following regions Karnataka Tamil Nadu Puducherry Kerala Telangana Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2, 4 b) 1, 2, 3, 5 b) 1, 2, 3, 5 d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Correct Solution: c) The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) is a regulatory body established by the Indian government to oversee the equitable distribution and management of the Cauvery River’s waters among the riparian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. Incorrect Solution: c) The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) is a regulatory body established by the Indian government to oversee the equitable distribution and management of the Cauvery River’s waters among the riparian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.

#### 3. Question

The Cauvery river basin covers which of the following regions

• Tamil Nadu

• Puducherry

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1, 2, 4

• b) 1, 2, 3, 5

• d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Solution: c)

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) is a regulatory body established by the Indian government to oversee the equitable distribution and management of the Cauvery River’s waters among the riparian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The drugs for HIV suppress the number of CD4 immune cells in the body. Even when the viral levels are low, the likelihood of a person transmitting the infection is very high. If left untreated, the virus destroys a person’s immune system and they are said to be in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome stage (AIDS). 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 3 is correct. The medicines suppress the replication of the virus within the body, allowing the number of CD4 immune cells to bounce back. Although earlier the drugs were given only to those with low CD4 count under the government’s programme, now the programme supports anyone who has been diagnosed with HIV. The drugs have to be taken for life because the virus continues to persist in reservoirs across the body. If the drugs are stopped, the virus can again start replicating and spreading. When the viral levels are low, the likelihood of a person transmitting the infection is also low. If left untreated, the virus destroys a person’s immune system and they are said to be in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome stage (AIDS) where they get several opportunistic infections that may result in death. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 3 is correct. The medicines suppress the replication of the virus within the body, allowing the number of CD4 immune cells to bounce back. Although earlier the drugs were given only to those with low CD4 count under the government’s programme, now the programme supports anyone who has been diagnosed with HIV. The drugs have to be taken for life because the virus continues to persist in reservoirs across the body. If the drugs are stopped, the virus can again start replicating and spreading. When the viral levels are low, the likelihood of a person transmitting the infection is also low. If left untreated, the virus destroys a person’s immune system and they are said to be in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome stage (AIDS) where they get several opportunistic infections that may result in death.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

• The drugs for HIV suppress the number of CD4 immune cells in the body.

• Even when the viral levels are low, the likelihood of a person transmitting the infection is very high.

• If left untreated, the virus destroys a person’s immune system and they are said to be in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome stage (AIDS).

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

The medicines suppress the replication of the virus within the body, allowing the number of CD4 immune cells to bounce back. Although earlier the drugs were given only to those with low CD4 count under the government’s programme, now the programme supports anyone who has been diagnosed with HIV.

The drugs have to be taken for life because the virus continues to persist in reservoirs across the body. If the drugs are stopped, the virus can again start replicating and spreading. When the viral levels are low, the likelihood of a person transmitting the infection is also low.

If left untreated, the virus destroys a person’s immune system and they are said to be in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome stage (AIDS) where they get several opportunistic infections that may result in death.

Solution: b)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed sea route between India and a) Japan b) South Korea c) Russia d) Australia Correct Solution: c) The Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed sea route between Chennai, India, and Vladivostok, Russia, passing through the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait. Incorrect Solution: c) The Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed sea route between Chennai, India, and Vladivostok, Russia, passing through the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait.

#### 5. Question

The Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed sea route between India and

• b) South Korea

• d) Australia

Solution: c)

The Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed sea route between Chennai, India, and Vladivostok, Russia, passing through the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait.

Solution: c)

The Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed sea route between Chennai, India, and Vladivostok, Russia, passing through the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait.

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