UPSC Editorials Quiz : 25 December 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which country does NOT share a border with Libya? a) Sudan b) Mali c) Niger d) Tunisia Correct Solution: b) About Libya: Location:Situated in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north. Capital: Border Nations:Egypt (east), Sudan (southeast), Chad (south), Niger (southwest), Algeria (west), and Tunisia (northwest). Incorrect Solution: b) About Libya: Location:Situated in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north. Capital: Border Nations:Egypt (east), Sudan (southeast), Chad (south), Niger (southwest), Algeria (west), and Tunisia (northwest).
#### 1. Question
Which country does NOT share a border with Libya?
• d) Tunisia
Solution: b)
About Libya:
• Location:Situated in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north.
• Border Nations:Egypt (east), Sudan (southeast), Chad (south), Niger (southwest), Algeria (west), and Tunisia (northwest).
Solution: b)
About Libya:
• Location:Situated in North Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north.
• Border Nations:Egypt (east), Sudan (southeast), Chad (south), Niger (southwest), Algeria (west), and Tunisia (northwest).
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about Protected Area Permit (PAP)’s applicability in India: PAP is applicable in all northeastern states of India. PAP areas are open to tourists without restrictions for up to 15 days. PAP can be declared by state governments without consulting the central government. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) Statement 1 is incorrect: PAP is applicable only in specific northeastern states, such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram, not all northeastern states. Statement 2 is incorrect: PAP areas are not open to unrestricted tourist access; permits are issued for restricted durations and with certain conditions. Statement 3 is incorrect: PAP is declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not state governments, as it involves national security considerations. About Protected Area Permit (PAP): What it is:An official document required for foreign nationals to visit certain “protected” areas in India under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958. States Under PAP: Arunachal Pradesh Manipur Mizoram Nagaland Sikkim (partly protected) Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand Authority to Declare PAP: Declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958. Incorrect Solution: d) Statement 1 is incorrect: PAP is applicable only in specific northeastern states, such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram, not all northeastern states. Statement 2 is incorrect: PAP areas are not open to unrestricted tourist access; permits are issued for restricted durations and with certain conditions. Statement 3 is incorrect: PAP is declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not state governments, as it involves national security considerations. About Protected Area Permit (PAP): What it is:An official document required for foreign nationals to visit certain “protected” areas in India under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958. States Under PAP: Arunachal Pradesh Manipur Mizoram Nagaland Sikkim (partly protected) Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand Authority to Declare PAP: Declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements about Protected Area Permit (PAP)’s applicability in India:
• PAP is applicable in all northeastern states of India.
• PAP areas are open to tourists without restrictions for up to 15 days.
• PAP can be declared by state governments without consulting the central government.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: d)
Statement 1 is incorrect: PAP is applicable only in specific northeastern states, such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram, not all northeastern states.
Statement 2 is incorrect: PAP areas are not open to unrestricted tourist access; permits are issued for restricted durations and with certain conditions.
Statement 3 is incorrect: PAP is declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not state governments, as it involves national security considerations.
About Protected Area Permit (PAP):
• What it is:An official document required for foreign nationals to visit certain “protected” areas in India under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958.
States Under PAP:
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Sikkim (partly protected)
• Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand
Authority to Declare PAP: Declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958.
Solution: d)
Statement 1 is incorrect: PAP is applicable only in specific northeastern states, such as Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram, not all northeastern states.
Statement 2 is incorrect: PAP areas are not open to unrestricted tourist access; permits are issued for restricted durations and with certain conditions.
Statement 3 is incorrect: PAP is declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not state governments, as it involves national security considerations.
About Protected Area Permit (PAP):
• What it is:An official document required for foreign nationals to visit certain “protected” areas in India under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958.
States Under PAP:
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Sikkim (partly protected)
• Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand
Authority to Declare PAP: Declared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding the SMILE Program’s features: It focuses on standardizing warehousing and logistics assets to attract private investment. It primarily targets improving agricultural supply chains. It strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at all levels. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct: The SMILE Program seeks to standardize warehousing and logistics to draw private investment. Statement 2 is incorrect: While it impacts agricultural supply chains indirectly, its primary focus is on enhancing logistics efficiency in trade and manufacturing. Statement 3 is correct: It strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at national, state, and city levels. Features: Strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at national, state, and city levels. Standardizes warehousing and logistics assets to attract private investment. Improves efficiencies in external trade logistics. Promotes smart systems for efficient and low-emission logistics. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct: The SMILE Program seeks to standardize warehousing and logistics to draw private investment. Statement 2 is incorrect: While it impacts agricultural supply chains indirectly, its primary focus is on enhancing logistics efficiency in trade and manufacturing. Statement 3 is correct: It strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at national, state, and city levels. Features: Strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at national, state, and city levels. Standardizes warehousing and logistics assets to attract private investment. Improves efficiencies in external trade logistics. Promotes smart systems for efficient and low-emission logistics.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the SMILE Program’s features:
• It focuses on standardizing warehousing and logistics assets to attract private investment.
• It primarily targets improving agricultural supply chains.
• It strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at all levels.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct: The SMILE Program seeks to standardize warehousing and logistics to draw private investment.
Statement 2 is incorrect: While it impacts agricultural supply chains indirectly, its primary focus is on enhancing logistics efficiency in trade and manufacturing.
Statement 3 is correct: It strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at national, state, and city levels.
• Strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at national, state, and city levels.
• Standardizes warehousing and logistics assets to attract private investment.
• Improves efficiencies in external trade logistics.
• Promotes smart systems for efficient and low-emission logistics.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is correct: The SMILE Program seeks to standardize warehousing and logistics to draw private investment.
Statement 2 is incorrect: While it impacts agricultural supply chains indirectly, its primary focus is on enhancing logistics efficiency in trade and manufacturing.
Statement 3 is correct: It strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at national, state, and city levels.
• Strengthens multimodal logistics infrastructure at national, state, and city levels.
• Standardizes warehousing and logistics assets to attract private investment.
• Improves efficiencies in external trade logistics.
• Promotes smart systems for efficient and low-emission logistics.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Why are underwater cables preferred over satellite communication for large-scale data transfer? a) Satellites cannot transmit high-speed data. b) Satellite communication is more expensive for short-distance data transfer. c) Cables are immune to natural disasters like earthquakes. d) Cables are faster, more cost-efficient, and have higher data capacity. Correct Solution: d) Underwater cables are preferred for faster speeds, higher capacity, and cost-efficiency compared to satellites, making them ideal for large-scale data transfer. Features: Depth and Placement:Buried near shores; placed directly on seabed in deep waters. Data Capacity:Can carry up to 224 Tbps in new-generation cables. Durability:Protected with multiple layers; routed to avoid fault zones, fishing areas, and anchors. Speed:Faster and more cost-efficient than satellite communication for large-scale data transfer. Why Underwater Cables over Satellites? Higher Capacity:Cables handle far more data than satellites. Cost-Effective:Cheaper on a bit-for-bit basis for large-scale data transfer. Reliability:More stable connections compared to satellites, especially for high-volume data. Incorrect Solution: d) Underwater cables are preferred for faster speeds, higher capacity, and cost-efficiency compared to satellites, making them ideal for large-scale data transfer. Features: Depth and Placement:Buried near shores; placed directly on seabed in deep waters. Data Capacity:Can carry up to 224 Tbps in new-generation cables. Durability:Protected with multiple layers; routed to avoid fault zones, fishing areas, and anchors. Speed:Faster and more cost-efficient than satellite communication for large-scale data transfer. Why Underwater Cables over Satellites? Higher Capacity:Cables handle far more data than satellites. Cost-Effective:Cheaper on a bit-for-bit basis for large-scale data transfer. Reliability:More stable connections compared to satellites, especially for high-volume data.
#### 4. Question
Why are underwater cables preferred over satellite communication for large-scale data transfer?
• a) Satellites cannot transmit high-speed data.
• b) Satellite communication is more expensive for short-distance data transfer.
• c) Cables are immune to natural disasters like earthquakes.
• d) Cables are faster, more cost-efficient, and have higher data capacity.
Solution: d)
Underwater cables are preferred for faster speeds, higher capacity, and cost-efficiency compared to satellites, making them ideal for large-scale data transfer.
• Depth and Placement:Buried near shores; placed directly on seabed in deep waters.
• Data Capacity:Can carry up to 224 Tbps in new-generation cables.
• Durability:Protected with multiple layers; routed to avoid fault zones, fishing areas, and anchors.
• Speed:Faster and more cost-efficient than satellite communication for large-scale data transfer.
Why Underwater Cables over Satellites?
• Higher Capacity:Cables handle far more data than satellites.
• Cost-Effective:Cheaper on a bit-for-bit basis for large-scale data transfer.
• Reliability:More stable connections compared to satellites, especially for high-volume data.
Solution: d)
Underwater cables are preferred for faster speeds, higher capacity, and cost-efficiency compared to satellites, making them ideal for large-scale data transfer.
• Depth and Placement:Buried near shores; placed directly on seabed in deep waters.
• Data Capacity:Can carry up to 224 Tbps in new-generation cables.
• Durability:Protected with multiple layers; routed to avoid fault zones, fishing areas, and anchors.
• Speed:Faster and more cost-efficient than satellite communication for large-scale data transfer.
Why Underwater Cables over Satellites?
• Higher Capacity:Cables handle far more data than satellites.
• Cost-Effective:Cheaper on a bit-for-bit basis for large-scale data transfer.
• Reliability:More stable connections compared to satellites, especially for high-volume data.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about the Asian Development Bank (ADB): ADB admits non-regional developed countries as members. The voting power in ADB is equally distributed among all members. Japan and the USA are the largest shareholders in ADB. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Non-regional developed countries like the USA and Japan are members. Statement 2 is incorrect: ADB uses a weighted voting system, not equal distribution, based on capital subscriptions. Statement 3 is correct: Japan and the USA are the largest shareholders, each holding 15.57% of the total shares. About Asian Development Bank (ADB): Headquarters:Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. Established In: December 19, 1966. Members:69 countries, including regional (e.g., India, China) and non-regional (e.g., USA, Japan) members. The bank admits the members of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and non-regional developed countries. Functions: Promotes social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific. Provides loans, grants, and technical assistance for development projects. Features: Weighted voting system based on capital subscriptions. Major shareholders: Japan (15.57%), USA (15.57%), India (6.32%), China (6.43%), and Australia (5.77%). Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct: Non-regional developed countries like the USA and Japan are members. Statement 2 is incorrect: ADB uses a weighted voting system, not equal distribution, based on capital subscriptions. Statement 3 is correct: Japan and the USA are the largest shareholders, each holding 15.57% of the total shares. About Asian Development Bank (ADB): Headquarters:Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. Established In: December 19, 1966. Members:69 countries, including regional (e.g., India, China) and non-regional (e.g., USA, Japan) members. The bank admits the members of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and non-regional developed countries. Functions: Promotes social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific. Provides loans, grants, and technical assistance for development projects. Features: Weighted voting system based on capital subscriptions. Major shareholders: Japan (15.57%), USA (15.57%), India (6.32%), China (6.43%), and Australia (5.77%).
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Asian Development Bank (ADB):
• ADB admits non-regional developed countries as members.
• The voting power in ADB is equally distributed among all members.
• Japan and the USA are the largest shareholders in ADB.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) 1 and 3 only
• c) 1 and 2 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct: Non-regional developed countries like the USA and Japan are members.
Statement 2 is incorrect: ADB uses a weighted voting system, not equal distribution, based on capital subscriptions.
Statement 3 is correct: Japan and the USA are the largest shareholders, each holding 15.57% of the total shares.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
• Headquarters:Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
• Established In: December 19, 1966.
• Members:69 countries, including regional (e.g., India, China) and non-regional (e.g., USA, Japan) members.
• The bank admits the members of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and non-regional developed countries.
Functions:
• Promotes social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific.
• Provides loans, grants, and technical assistance for development projects.
• Weighted voting system based on capital subscriptions.
• Major shareholders: Japan (15.57%), USA (15.57%), India (6.32%), China (6.43%), and Australia (5.77%).
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct: Non-regional developed countries like the USA and Japan are members.
Statement 2 is incorrect: ADB uses a weighted voting system, not equal distribution, based on capital subscriptions.
Statement 3 is correct: Japan and the USA are the largest shareholders, each holding 15.57% of the total shares.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
• Headquarters:Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
• Established In: December 19, 1966.
• Members:69 countries, including regional (e.g., India, China) and non-regional (e.g., USA, Japan) members.
• The bank admits the members of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and non-regional developed countries.
Functions:
• Promotes social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific.
• Provides loans, grants, and technical assistance for development projects.
• Weighted voting system based on capital subscriptions.
• Major shareholders: Japan (15.57%), USA (15.57%), India (6.32%), China (6.43%), and Australia (5.77%).
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