UPSC Editorials Quiz : 23 April 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which one of the following is not among the core institutions evaluated in the India Justice Report 2025? a) Police b) Judiciary c) Lokayuktas d) Prisons Correct Solution: c) Lokayuktas, though vital to anti-corruption mechanisms, are not part of the core evaluative structure in the IJR. Instead, the focus is on institutions where citizens directly interface with the justice system and where governance indicators such as staffing, budget allocation, infrastructure, and service accessibility can be statistically quantified. The IJR aims to empower states through data to improve these direct service institutions rather than oversight bodies like Lokayuktas. About India Justice Report 2025: Aspect Details What it is? A national ranking assessing capacity of States/UTs to deliver justice across four pillars. Released by Tata Trusts in collaboration with partners like CHRI, DAKSH, Vidhi Centre, TISS-Prayas etc. Aim To promote data-driven reforms by evaluating states on justice delivery using official government data. Criteria Ranks states on Police, Judiciary, Prisons, Legal Aid, and Human Rights Commissions, based on 5 filters: *Human Resources, Budgets, Infrastructure, Workload, Diversity*. Incorrect Solution: c) Lokayuktas, though vital to anti-corruption mechanisms, are not part of the core evaluative structure in the IJR. Instead, the focus is on institutions where citizens directly interface with the justice system and where governance indicators such as staffing, budget allocation, infrastructure, and service accessibility can be statistically quantified. The IJR aims to empower states through data to improve these direct service institutions rather than oversight bodies like Lokayuktas. About India Justice Report 2025: Aspect Details What it is? A national ranking assessing capacity of States/UTs to deliver justice across four pillars. Released by Tata Trusts in collaboration with partners like CHRI, DAKSH, Vidhi Centre, TISS-Prayas etc. Aim To promote data-driven reforms by evaluating states on justice delivery using official government data. Criteria Ranks states on Police, Judiciary, Prisons, Legal Aid, and Human Rights Commissions, based on 5 filters: *Human Resources, Budgets, Infrastructure, Workload, Diversity*.

#### 1. Question

Which one of the following is not among the core institutions evaluated in the India Justice Report 2025?

• b) Judiciary

• c) Lokayuktas

• d) Prisons

Solution: c)

• Lokayuktas, though vital to anti-corruption mechanisms, are not part of the core evaluative structure in the IJR.

• Instead, the focus is on institutions where citizens directly interface with the justice system and where governance indicators such as staffing, budget allocation, infrastructure, and service accessibility can be statistically quantified.

• The IJR aims to empower states through data to improve these direct service institutions rather than oversight bodies like Lokayuktas.

About India Justice Report 2025:

Aspect | Details

What it is? | A national ranking assessing capacity of States/UTs to deliver justice across four pillars.

Released by | Tata Trusts in collaboration with partners like CHRI, DAKSH, Vidhi Centre, TISS-Prayas etc.

Aim | To promote data-driven reforms by evaluating states on justice delivery using official government data.

Criteria | Ranks states on Police, Judiciary, Prisons, Legal Aid, and Human Rights Commissions, based on 5 filters: Human Resources, Budgets, Infrastructure, Workload, Diversity.

Solution: c)

• Lokayuktas, though vital to anti-corruption mechanisms, are not part of the core evaluative structure in the IJR.

• The IJR aims to empower states through data to improve these direct service institutions rather than oversight bodies like Lokayuktas.

About India Justice Report 2025:

Aspect | Details

What it is? | A national ranking assessing capacity of States/UTs to deliver justice across four pillars.

Released by | Tata Trusts in collaboration with partners like CHRI, DAKSH, Vidhi Centre, TISS-Prayas etc.

Aim | To promote data-driven reforms by evaluating states on justice delivery using official government data.

Criteria | Ranks states on Police, Judiciary, Prisons, Legal Aid, and Human Rights Commissions, based on 5 filters: Human Resources, Budgets, Infrastructure, Workload, Diversity.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question In the context of India’s energy transition, which of the following best reflects the purpose of the Green Hydrogen Mission? a) To promote biomass-based hydrogen generation for rural electrification b) To enable decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors using renewable power c) To boost fossil-fuel efficiency using hydrogen co-firing in coal plants d) To substitute natural gas in cooking applications nationwide Correct Solution: b) The Green Hydrogen Mission is a strategic initiative aimed at producing hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable electricity. The primary objective is to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and fertilizers, which traditionally rely on fossil fuels and emit significant greenhouse gases. Unlike grey or blue hydrogen, green hydrogen involves no carbon emissions, making it ideal for a net-zero pathway. India plans to become a global hub for green hydrogen production and exports by developing electrolysers, creating hydrogen corridors, and providing policy incentives. Incorrect Solution: b) The Green Hydrogen Mission is a strategic initiative aimed at producing hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable electricity. The primary objective is to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and fertilizers, which traditionally rely on fossil fuels and emit significant greenhouse gases. Unlike grey or blue hydrogen, green hydrogen involves no carbon emissions, making it ideal for a net-zero pathway. India plans to become a global hub for green hydrogen production and exports by developing electrolysers, creating hydrogen corridors, and providing policy incentives.

#### 2. Question

In the context of India’s energy transition, which of the following best reflects the purpose of the Green Hydrogen Mission?

• a) To promote biomass-based hydrogen generation for rural electrification

• b) To enable decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors using renewable power

• c) To boost fossil-fuel efficiency using hydrogen co-firing in coal plants

• d) To substitute natural gas in cooking applications nationwide

Solution: b)

• The Green Hydrogen Mission is a strategic initiative aimed at producing hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable electricity. The primary objective is to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and fertilizers, which traditionally rely on fossil fuels and emit significant greenhouse gases.

Unlike grey or blue hydrogen, green hydrogen involves no carbon emissions, making it ideal for a net-zero pathway. India plans to become a global hub for green hydrogen production and exports by developing electrolysers, creating hydrogen corridors, and providing policy incentives.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding India Justice Report 2025. Statement-I: The India Justice Report 2025 ranks states based on the representation of women in police forces. Statement-II: Diversity indicators are a part of the evaluation framework used in the report. 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: a) Both statements are correct and Statement-II provides the rationale for Statement-I. The report evaluates diversity, and this includes women’s representation in justice institutions like the police. This is used to highlight gaps in inclusivity and promote equity in public service delivery. Incorrect Solution: a) Both statements are correct and Statement-II provides the rationale for Statement-I. The report evaluates diversity, and this includes women’s representation in justice institutions like the police. This is used to highlight gaps in inclusivity and promote equity in public service delivery.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India Justice Report 2025.

Statement-I: The India Justice Report 2025 ranks states based on the representation of women in police forces. Statement-II: Diversity indicators are a part of the evaluation framework used in the report.

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: a)

Both statements are correct and Statement-II provides the rationale for Statement-I. The report evaluates diversity, and this includes women’s representation in justice institutions like the police. This is used to highlight gaps in inclusivity and promote equity in public service delivery.

Solution: a)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following was not a journal associated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? a) Mooknayak b) Samatha c) Janata d) Prabuddha Bharat Correct Solution: d) Dr. Ambedkar was associated with multiple influential journals, including Mooknayak (1920), Bahishkrit Bharat (1927), Samatha (1929), and Janata (1930). These platforms were crucial in voicing Dalit issues and advocating for social reforms. However, Prabuddha Bharat was a journal founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1896, not Ambedkar. It focused on Vedantic philosophy and national revival. The important newspapers and journals published during this period were: Sandhya (1906) by Brahmobandhab Upadhyay in Bengal. Kal (1906) in Maharashtra. *Indian Sociologist *by Shyamji Krishna Varma from London. Bande Mataram by Madam Cama from Paris. *Talvar *by Virendranath Chattopadhyay from Berlin. *Free Hindustan *by Taraknath Das from Vancouver. Ghadar by Ghadar party from San Francisco. Langal and Ganabani (1927) by Gopu Chakravarti and Dharani Goswami in Bengal. Kirti (1926) by Santosh Singh in Punjab. *Kranti *(1927) by S.S. Mirajkar, K N Joglekar and S.V. Ghate in Maharashtra. Bandi Jivan by Sachindranath Sanyal in Bengal. Incorrect Solution: d) Dr. Ambedkar was associated with multiple influential journals, including Mooknayak (1920), Bahishkrit Bharat (1927), Samatha (1929), and Janata (1930). These platforms were crucial in voicing Dalit issues and advocating for social reforms. However, Prabuddha Bharat was a journal founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1896, not Ambedkar. It focused on Vedantic philosophy and national revival.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following was not a journal associated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

• a) Mooknayak

• b) Samatha

• d) Prabuddha Bharat

Solution: d)

Dr. Ambedkar was associated with multiple influential journals, including Mooknayak (1920), Bahishkrit Bharat (1927), Samatha (1929), and Janata (1930). These platforms were crucial in voicing Dalit issues and advocating for social reforms.

However, Prabuddha Bharat was a journal founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1896, not Ambedkar. It focused on Vedantic philosophy and national revival.

The important newspapers and journals published during this period were:

• Sandhya (1906) by Brahmobandhab Upadhyay in Bengal.

• Kal (1906) in Maharashtra.

• *Indian Sociologist *by Shyamji Krishna Varma from London.

• Bande Mataram by Madam Cama from Paris.

• *Talvar *by Virendranath Chattopadhyay from Berlin.

• *Free Hindustan *by Taraknath Das from Vancouver.

• Ghadar by Ghadar party from San Francisco.

• Langal and Ganabani (1927) by Gopu Chakravarti and Dharani Goswami in Bengal.

• Kirti (1926) by Santosh Singh in Punjab.

• *Kranti *(1927) by S.S. Mirajkar, K N Joglekar and S.V. Ghate in Maharashtra.

• Bandi Jivan by Sachindranath Sanyal in Bengal.

Solution: d)

However, Prabuddha Bharat was a journal founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1896, not Ambedkar. It focused on Vedantic philosophy and national revival.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following are considered pillars of India’s strategy to achieve net-zero emissions? 1. Expansion of nuclear capacity to meet base-load power. 2. Nationwide rollout of clean cooking via hydrogen. 3. Electrification of end-use sectors such as transport and buildings. 4. Installation of carbon capture and storage in all coal power plants. Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 2, and 3 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 1, 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Solution: b) Nuclear energy provides stable, non-intermittent base-load power essential for grid stability. Electrification of transport and industrial heat through EVs, heat pumps, and electric furnaces is another core strategy. Statement 2 is incorrect because hydrogen is not yet viable for widespread domestic cooking in India. Statement 4 is also incorrect—carbon capture and storage (CCS) is under pilot stages and is not mandated across coal plants due to high costs and technological challenges. India’s Energy Goals: Net Zero Target by 2070: India aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, requiring massive shifts in energy systems. 500 GW from Non-Fossil Sources by 2030: India plans to install 500 GW of non-fossil capacity (solar, wind, nuclear, hydro). Nuclear Energy Expansion: Government aims for 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 to meet base-load requirements. Green Hydrogen Mission: Focus on using renewable electricity for green hydrogen to decarbonise industries. Electrification of End-Use Sectors: Transition to electric vehicles, heat pumps, and electric furnaces to cut fossil fuel dependency. Incorrect Solution: b) Nuclear energy provides stable, non-intermittent base-load power essential for grid stability. Electrification of transport and industrial heat through EVs, heat pumps, and electric furnaces is another core strategy. Statement 2 is incorrect because hydrogen is not yet viable for widespread domestic cooking in India. Statement 4 is also incorrect—carbon capture and storage (CCS) is under pilot stages and is not mandated across coal plants due to high costs and technological challenges. India’s Energy Goals: Net Zero Target by 2070: India aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, requiring massive shifts in energy systems. 500 GW from Non-Fossil Sources by 2030: India plans to install 500 GW of non-fossil capacity (solar, wind, nuclear, hydro). Nuclear Energy Expansion: Government aims for 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 to meet base-load requirements. Green Hydrogen Mission: Focus on using renewable electricity for green hydrogen to decarbonise industries. Electrification of End-Use Sectors: Transition to electric vehicles, heat pumps, and electric furnaces to cut fossil fuel dependency.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following are considered pillars of India’s strategy to achieve net-zero emissions?

1.Expansion of nuclear capacity to meet base-load power. 2. Nationwide rollout of clean cooking via hydrogen. 3. Electrification of end-use sectors such as transport and buildings. 4. Installation of carbon capture and storage in all coal power plants.

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1, 2, and 3 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 1, 2 and 4 only

• d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution: b)

• Nuclear energy provides stable, non-intermittent base-load power essential for grid stability. Electrification of transport and industrial heat through EVs, heat pumps, and electric furnaces is another core strategy.

• Statement 2 is incorrect because hydrogen is not yet viable for widespread domestic cooking in India.

• Statement 4 is also incorrect—carbon capture and storage (CCS) is under pilot stages and is not mandated across coal plants due to high costs and technological challenges.

India’s Energy Goals:

• Net Zero Target by 2070: India aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, requiring massive shifts in energy systems.

• 500 GW from Non-Fossil Sources by 2030: India plans to install 500 GW of non-fossil capacity (solar, wind, nuclear, hydro).

• Nuclear Energy Expansion: Government aims for 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 to meet base-load requirements.

• Green Hydrogen Mission: Focus on using renewable electricity for green hydrogen to decarbonise industries.

• Electrification of End-Use Sectors: Transition to electric vehicles, heat pumps, and electric furnaces to cut fossil fuel dependency.

Solution: b)

• Statement 2 is incorrect because hydrogen is not yet viable for widespread domestic cooking in India.

• Statement 4 is also incorrect—carbon capture and storage (CCS) is under pilot stages and is not mandated across coal plants due to high costs and technological challenges.

India’s Energy Goals:

• Net Zero Target by 2070: India aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, requiring massive shifts in energy systems.

• 500 GW from Non-Fossil Sources by 2030: India plans to install 500 GW of non-fossil capacity (solar, wind, nuclear, hydro).

• Nuclear Energy Expansion: Government aims for 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 to meet base-load requirements.

• Green Hydrogen Mission: Focus on using renewable electricity for green hydrogen to decarbonise industries.

• Electrification of End-Use Sectors: Transition to electric vehicles, heat pumps, and electric furnaces to cut fossil fuel dependency.

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