UPSC Editorials Quiz : 24 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question According to Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, in order to recognise a person as Leaders of Opposition in Parliament, which of the following conditions need to be fulfilled? The party should be numerically the biggest one in opposition to the government. That party should be recognised by the Speaker as a party. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: c) Parliament enacted the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, which for the first time, defined the term Leader of the Opposition as “the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised as such by the Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People, as the case may be”. The definition shows that in order to recognise a person as LoP, there are two conditions that need to be fulfilled. First, the party should be numerically the biggest one in opposition to the government. Second, that party should be recognised by the Speaker as a party. Only a party which has 10% of the strength of the House can put forth its claim to the post of LoP. Under the direction cited, a party which has less than 10% members shall be categorised as a group which cannot claim the post of LoP. The enactment of the 10th Schedule has, in a way, rendered the categorisation of parties into parties and groups by the Speaker/Chairman (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) irrelevant. Under this schedule, all political parties, irrespective of the number of Members that they have in the Houses, are “parties”. The term ‘group’ is not recognised by the Schedule. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Parliament enacted the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, which for the first time, defined the term Leader of the Opposition as “the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised as such by the Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People, as the case may be”. The definition shows that in order to recognise a person as LoP, there are two conditions that need to be fulfilled. First, the party should be numerically the biggest one in opposition to the government. Second, that party should be recognised by the Speaker as a party. Only a party which has 10% of the strength of the House can put forth its claim to the post of LoP. Under the direction cited, a party which has less than 10% members shall be categorised as a group which cannot claim the post of LoP. The enactment of the 10th Schedule has, in a way, rendered the categorisation of parties into parties and groups by the Speaker/Chairman (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) irrelevant. Under this schedule, all political parties, irrespective of the number of Members that they have in the Houses, are “parties”. The term ‘group’ is not recognised by the Schedule. Source

#### 1. Question

According to Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, in order to recognise a person as Leaders of Opposition in Parliament, which of the following conditions need to be fulfilled?

• The party should be numerically the biggest one in opposition to the government.

• That party should be recognised by the Speaker as a party.

Select the correct answer code:

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

Parliament enacted the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, which for the first time, defined the term Leader of the Opposition as “the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised as such by the Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People, as the case may be”.

The definition shows that in order to recognise a person as LoP, there are two conditions that need to be fulfilled. First, the party should be numerically the biggest one in opposition to the government. Second, that party should be recognised by the Speaker as a party.

Only a party which has 10% of the strength of the House can put forth its claim to the post of LoP. Under the direction cited, a party which has less than 10% members shall be categorised as a group which cannot claim the post of LoP.

The enactment of the 10th Schedule has, in a way, rendered the categorisation of parties into parties and groups by the Speaker/Chairman (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) irrelevant. Under this schedule, all political parties, irrespective of the number of Members that they have in the Houses, are “parties”. The term ‘group’ is not recognised by the Schedule.

Solution: c)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question “Hannibal Directive”, is a purported operational doctrine used by the defence forces of which country? a) Russia b) Iran c) China d) Israel Correct Solution: d) As Hamas raided southern Israel on October 7 last year, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) activated the “Hannibal Directive”, a purported operational doctrine of using maximum force to ensure no soldiers are captured, even if it means sacrificing military and civilian lives, a media investigation has found. The Hannibal Directive, also known as Hannibal Procedure and Hannibal Protocol, was used from the first hours of the attack in at least three military facilities that Hamas infiltrated The expression refers to a purported IDF operational policy that aims to pre-empt politically painful prisoner swaps by immediately eliminating everyone in the vicinity of a captive Israeli soldier, even if it poses a risk to the soldier himself. Source Incorrect Solution: d) As Hamas raided southern Israel on October 7 last year, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) activated the “Hannibal Directive”, a purported operational doctrine of using maximum force to ensure no soldiers are captured, even if it means sacrificing military and civilian lives, a media investigation has found. The Hannibal Directive, also known as Hannibal Procedure and Hannibal Protocol, was used from the first hours of the attack in at least three military facilities that Hamas infiltrated The expression refers to a purported IDF operational policy that aims to pre-empt politically painful prisoner swaps by immediately eliminating everyone in the vicinity of a captive Israeli soldier, even if it poses a risk to the soldier himself. Source

#### 2. Question

“Hannibal Directive”, is a purported operational doctrine used by the defence forces of which country?

Solution: d)

As Hamas raided southern Israel on October 7 last year, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) activated the “Hannibal Directive”, a purported operational doctrine of using maximum force to ensure no soldiers are captured, even if it means sacrificing military and civilian lives, a media investigation has found.

The Hannibal Directive, also known as Hannibal Procedure and Hannibal Protocol, was used from the first hours of the attack in at least three military facilities that Hamas infiltrated

The expression refers to a purported IDF operational policy that aims to pre-empt politically painful prisoner swaps by immediately eliminating everyone in the vicinity of a captive Israeli soldier, even if it poses a risk to the soldier himself.

Solution: d)

The Hannibal Directive, also known as Hannibal Procedure and Hannibal Protocol, was used from the first hours of the attack in at least three military facilities that Hamas infiltrated

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding United States Secret Service. The United States Secret Service is one of the oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies in the world. Its initial mandate was to combat the counterfeiting of US currency. The Secret Service is mandated to protect only the serving President and Vice President and their immediate families. 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. The United States Secret Service was founded in 1865, and is one of the oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies in the world. Its initial mandate was to combat the counterfeiting of US currency, but this changed after the assassination of then US President William McKinley in 1901. In 1902, the Secret Service assumed full-time responsibility for the safety of the US President. The Secret Service works under the Department of Homeland Security. The Secret Service is mandated to protect the Vice President, the President-elect, their immediate families, former Presidents and their spouses (except when the spouse remarries) and children of former Presidents until age 16. Former Presidents, such as Trump, are entitled to lifelong protection unless they refuse it. The service also protects “major presidential and vice-presidential candidates and their spouses within 120 days of a general presidential election”. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The United States Secret Service was founded in 1865, and is one of the oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies in the world. Its initial mandate was to combat the counterfeiting of US currency, but this changed after the assassination of then US President William McKinley in 1901. In 1902, the Secret Service assumed full-time responsibility for the safety of the US President. The Secret Service works under the Department of Homeland Security. The Secret Service is mandated to protect the Vice President, the President-elect, their immediate families, former Presidents and their spouses (except when the spouse remarries) and children of former Presidents until age 16. Former Presidents, such as Trump, are entitled to lifelong protection unless they refuse it. The service also protects “major presidential and vice-presidential candidates and their spouses within 120 days of a general presidential election”. Source

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding United States Secret Service.

• The United States Secret Service is one of the oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies in the world.

• Its initial mandate was to combat the counterfeiting of US currency.

• The Secret Service is mandated to protect only the serving President and Vice President and their immediate families.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The United States Secret Service was founded in 1865, and is one of the oldest federal investigative law enforcement agencies in the world. Its initial mandate was to combat the counterfeiting of US currency, but this changed after the assassination of then US President William McKinley in 1901.

In 1902, the Secret Service assumed full-time responsibility for the safety of the US President.

The Secret Service works under the Department of Homeland Security.

The Secret Service is mandated to protect the Vice President, the President-elect, their immediate families, former Presidents and their spouses (except when the spouse remarries) and children of former Presidents until age 16.

Former Presidents, such as Trump, are entitled to lifelong protection unless they refuse it.

The service also protects “major presidential and vice-presidential candidates and their spouses within 120 days of a general presidential election”.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

In 1902, the Secret Service assumed full-time responsibility for the safety of the US President.

The Secret Service works under the Department of Homeland Security.

Former Presidents, such as Trump, are entitled to lifelong protection unless they refuse it.

The service also protects “major presidential and vice-presidential candidates and their spouses within 120 days of a general presidential election”.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. The GOBARdhan initiative, a multi-ministerial effort, aims to transform cattle dung, agricultural residues, and biomass, into valuable resources like biogas and organic manure. The GOBARdhan initiative promotes the use of bio-slurry to improve soil health, carbon content, and water retention. The Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme, launched by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation aims to promote the adoption of organic fertilizers. 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. The GOBARdhan initiative, a multi-ministerial effort, aims to transform organic waste, including cattle dung, agricultural residues, and biomass, into valuable resources like biogas, CBG, and organic manure. This initiative supports high-value Biogas/CBG production and promotes the use of bio-slurry to improve soil health, carbon content, and water retention. The Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme, launched by the Department of Fertilizers aims to promote the production and adoption of organic fertilizers generated from GOBARdhan plants. It seeks to encourage sustainable/organic agricultural practices, reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, and boost the use of bio-slurry in agriculture. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The GOBARdhan initiative, a multi-ministerial effort, aims to transform organic waste, including cattle dung, agricultural residues, and biomass, into valuable resources like biogas, CBG, and organic manure. This initiative supports high-value Biogas/CBG production and promotes the use of bio-slurry to improve soil health, carbon content, and water retention. The Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme, launched by the Department of Fertilizers aims to promote the production and adoption of organic fertilizers generated from GOBARdhan plants. It seeks to encourage sustainable/organic agricultural practices, reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, and boost the use of bio-slurry in agriculture.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The GOBARdhan initiative, a multi-ministerial effort, aims to transform cattle dung, agricultural residues, and biomass, into valuable resources like biogas and organic manure.

• The GOBARdhan initiative promotes the use of bio-slurry to improve soil health, carbon content, and water retention.

• The Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme, launched by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation aims to promote the adoption of organic fertilizers.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The GOBARdhan initiative, a multi-ministerial effort, aims to transform organic waste, including cattle dung, agricultural residues, and biomass, into valuable resources like biogas, CBG, and organic manure. This initiative supports high-value Biogas/CBG production and promotes the use of bio-slurry to improve soil health, carbon content, and water retention.

The Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme, launched by the Department of Fertilizers aims to promote the production and adoption of organic fertilizers generated from GOBARdhan plants. It seeks to encourage sustainable/organic agricultural practices, reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, and boost the use of bio-slurry in agriculture.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative. The Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative was announced by G20. IPMDA seeks to establish a comprehensive system for monitoring and securing maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific region. IPMDA aims to ensure the safety of critical sea lines of communication, and promoting cooperation among like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific region. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. The IPMDA was announced by the Quad grouping, comprising India, Australia, Japan and U.S., at the Tokyo summit in early 2022 to track “dark shipping” and build a “faster, wider, and more accurate maritime picture of near-real-time activities in partners’ waters”, integrating three critical regions in the Indo-Pacific — the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and the IOR. This initiative [IPMDA] seeks to establish a comprehensive system for monitoring and securing maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring the safety of critical sea lines of communication, and promoting cooperation among like-minded nations in the region. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. The IPMDA was announced by the Quad grouping, comprising India, Australia, Japan and U.S., at the Tokyo summit in early 2022 to track “dark shipping” and build a “faster, wider, and more accurate maritime picture of near-real-time activities in partners’ waters”, integrating three critical regions in the Indo-Pacific — the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and the IOR. This initiative [IPMDA] seeks to establish a comprehensive system for monitoring and securing maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring the safety of critical sea lines of communication, and promoting cooperation among like-minded nations in the region.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative.

• The Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative was announced by G20.

• IPMDA seeks to establish a comprehensive system for monitoring and securing maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific region.

• IPMDA aims to ensure the safety of critical sea lines of communication, and promoting cooperation among like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific region.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The IPMDA was announced by the Quad grouping, comprising India, Australia, Japan and U.S., at the Tokyo summit in early 2022 to track “dark shipping” and build a “faster, wider, and more accurate maritime picture of near-real-time activities in partners’ waters”, integrating three critical regions in the Indo-Pacific — the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and the IOR.

This initiative [IPMDA] seeks to establish a comprehensive system for monitoring and securing maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring the safety of critical sea lines of communication, and promoting cooperation among like-minded nations in the region.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

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