UPSC Editorials Quiz : 23 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) introduced by the UN General Assembly: The MVI is designed to measure economic growth and military strength in developing nations. The MVI includes indicators such as import dependency, exposure to extreme weather events, and demographic pressure. The use of the MVI is mandatory for all UN member states. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect: The MVI is not focused on measuring economic growth or military strength but rather on assessing structural vulnerabilities and resilience in developing nations. Statement 2 is correct: The MVI includes several key indicators, such as import dependency, exposure to extreme weather events, demographic pressure, and others. Statement 3 is incorrect: The use of the MVI is voluntary, not mandatory, although the UN encourages its adoption. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect: The MVI is not focused on measuring economic growth or military strength but rather on assessing structural vulnerabilities and resilience in developing nations. Statement 2 is correct: The MVI includes several key indicators, such as import dependency, exposure to extreme weather events, demographic pressure, and others. Statement 3 is incorrect: The use of the MVI is voluntary, not mandatory, although the UN encourages its adoption. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) introduced by the UN General Assembly:

• The MVI is designed to measure economic growth and military strength in developing nations.

• The MVI includes indicators such as import dependency, exposure to extreme weather events, and demographic pressure.

• The use of the MVI is mandatory for all UN member states.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect: The MVI is not focused on measuring economic growth or military strength but rather on assessing structural vulnerabilities and resilience in developing nations.

Statement 2 is correct: The MVI includes several key indicators, such as import dependency, exposure to extreme weather events, demographic pressure, and others.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The use of the MVI is voluntary, not mandatory, although the UN encourages its adoption.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect: The MVI is not focused on measuring economic growth or military strength but rather on assessing structural vulnerabilities and resilience in developing nations.

Statement 2 is correct: The MVI includes several key indicators, such as import dependency, exposure to extreme weather events, demographic pressure, and others.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The use of the MVI is voluntary, not mandatory, although the UN encourages its adoption.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The Dharma Guardian exercise is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and Japan. The Malabar exercise, which involves the navies of India and Japan, also includes other Quad nations. Veer Guardian is a military exercise conducted between the naval forces of India and Japan. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Dharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and Japan. Statement 2 is correct: The Malabar exercise is a naval exercise involving India, Japan, and other Quad nations, such as the United States and Australia. Statement 3 is incorrect: Veer Guardian is an air force exercise, not a naval exercise, conducted between India and Japan. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Dharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and Japan. Statement 2 is correct: The Malabar exercise is a naval exercise involving India, Japan, and other Quad nations, such as the United States and Australia. Statement 3 is incorrect: Veer Guardian is an air force exercise, not a naval exercise, conducted between India and Japan. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Dharma Guardian exercise is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and Japan.

• The Malabar exercise, which involves the navies of India and Japan, also includes other Quad nations.

• Veer Guardian is a military exercise conducted between the naval forces of India and Japan.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct: Dharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and Japan.

Statement 2 is correct: The Malabar exercise is a naval exercise involving India, Japan, and other Quad nations, such as the United States and Australia.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Veer Guardian is an air force exercise, not a naval exercise, conducted between India and Japan.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct: Dharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and Japan.

Statement 2 is correct: The Malabar exercise is a naval exercise involving India, Japan, and other Quad nations, such as the United States and Australia.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Veer Guardian is an air force exercise, not a naval exercise, conducted between India and Japan.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which committee or report first recommended the concept of lateral entry into the Indian civil services? a) Sarkaria Commission b) Surinder Nath Committee c) Punchhi Commission d) First Administrative Reforms Commission Correct Solution: b) Committees’ recommendations on lateral entry: The idea has been advocated by Surinder Nath Committee (2003), Hota Committee (2004) and Second ARC (2008). NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda (2017—2020), recommended the induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels in the central government. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Committees’ recommendations on lateral entry: The idea has been advocated by Surinder Nath Committee (2003), Hota Committee (2004) and Second ARC (2008). NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda (2017—2020), recommended the induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels in the central government. Source

#### 3. Question

Which committee or report first recommended the concept of lateral entry into the Indian civil services?

• a) Sarkaria Commission

• b) Surinder Nath Committee

• c) Punchhi Commission

• d) First Administrative Reforms Commission

Solution: b)

Committees’ recommendations on lateral entry:

• The idea has been advocated by Surinder Nath Committee (2003), Hota Committee (2004) and Second ARC (2008).

• NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda (2017—2020), recommended the induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels in the central government.

Solution: b)

Committees’ recommendations on lateral entry:

• The idea has been advocated by Surinder Nath Committee (2003), Hota Committee (2004) and Second ARC (2008).

• NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda (2017—2020), recommended the induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels in the central government.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question How does the transmission of monkeypox differ from that of smallpox? a) Monkeypox spreads primarily through respiratory droplets, while smallpox spreads through skin contact b) Monkeypox is transmitted through animal-to-human contact, while smallpox is only human-to-human c) Monkeypox requires longer exposure for transmission compared to smallpox d) Monkeypox spreads through close contact and sexual transmission, while smallpox spread primarily through respiratory droplets Correct Solution: d) Monkeypox and smallpox have distinct transmission patterns. Monkeypox primarily spreads through close contact, including skin-to-skin contact and sexual transmission. It can also spread from animals to humans. In contrast, smallpox, which has been eradicated, primarily spread through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated objects. This difference in transmission routes affects the epidemiology and control strategies for these diseases, with monkeypox requiring different prevention measures compared to those historically used for smallpox. Source Incorrect Solution: d) Monkeypox and smallpox have distinct transmission patterns. Monkeypox primarily spreads through close contact, including skin-to-skin contact and sexual transmission. It can also spread from animals to humans. In contrast, smallpox, which has been eradicated, primarily spread through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated objects. This difference in transmission routes affects the epidemiology and control strategies for these diseases, with monkeypox requiring different prevention measures compared to those historically used for smallpox. Source

#### 4. Question

How does the transmission of monkeypox differ from that of smallpox?

• a) Monkeypox spreads primarily through respiratory droplets, while smallpox spreads through skin contact

• b) Monkeypox is transmitted through animal-to-human contact, while smallpox is only human-to-human

• c) Monkeypox requires longer exposure for transmission compared to smallpox

• d) Monkeypox spreads through close contact and sexual transmission, while smallpox spread primarily through respiratory droplets

• Solution: d)

• Monkeypox and smallpox have distinct transmission patterns. Monkeypox primarily spreads through close contact, including skin-to-skin contact and sexual transmission.

• It can also spread from animals to humans. In contrast, smallpox, which has been eradicated, primarily spread through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated objects.

• This difference in transmission routes affects the epidemiology and control strategies for these diseases, with monkeypox requiring different prevention measures compared to those historically used for smallpox.

• Solution: d)

• Monkeypox and smallpox have distinct transmission patterns. Monkeypox primarily spreads through close contact, including skin-to-skin contact and sexual transmission.

• It can also spread from animals to humans. In contrast, smallpox, which has been eradicated, primarily spread through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated objects.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following doctrines prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits? a) Doctrine of Severability b) Doctrine of Eclipse c) Doctrine of Colorable Legislation d) Doctrine of Substantive Due Process Correct Solution: c) The Doctrine of Colorable Legislation prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits, ensuring that the intent behind the law is constitutionally valid. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The Doctrine of Colorable Legislation prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits, ensuring that the intent behind the law is constitutionally valid. Source

#### 5. Question

Which of the following doctrines prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits?

• a) Doctrine of Severability

• b) Doctrine of Eclipse

• c) Doctrine of Colorable Legislation

• d) Doctrine of Substantive Due Process

Solution: c)

The Doctrine of Colorable Legislation prevents the legislature from enacting laws indirectly that would violate constitutional limits, ensuring that the intent behind the law is constitutionally valid.

Solution: c)

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