UPSC Editorials Quiz : 26 April 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements. At the UN General Assembly’s Millennium Summit 2000, the world leaders issued a declaration to stop and reverse the spread of HIV. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria advocated universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services. The ongoing India’s National AIDS Control programme aims to reduce the annual new HIV infections by 100% by 2025. 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. In 2000, at the UN General Assembly’s Millennium Summit, world leaders set a specific goal and issued the declaration to stop and reverse the spread of HIV. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was created in 2002 which advocated universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services. The ongoing and fifth phase of India’s National AIDS Control programme aims to (by 2025) reduce the annual new HIV infections by 80%, reduce AIDS-related mortalities by 80% and eliminate vertical transmission of HIV and syphilis. To achieve this, the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) phase 5 calls for the attainment of ambitious targets of 95-95-95 by 2025, where 95% of all people living with HIV know their HIV status; 95% of all people diagnosed with HIV infection receive sustained antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 95% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy achieve viral suppression by 2025. These targets are aligned with global targets agreed by the UNAIDS. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. In 2000, at the UN General Assembly’s Millennium Summit, world leaders set a specific goal and issued the declaration to stop and reverse the spread of HIV. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was created in 2002 which advocated universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services. The ongoing and fifth phase of India’s National AIDS Control programme aims to (by 2025) reduce the annual new HIV infections by 80%, reduce AIDS-related mortalities by 80% and eliminate vertical transmission of HIV and syphilis. To achieve this, the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) phase 5 calls for the attainment of ambitious targets of 95-95-95 by 2025, where 95% of all people living with HIV know their HIV status; 95% of all people diagnosed with HIV infection receive sustained antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 95% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy achieve viral suppression by 2025. These targets are aligned with global targets agreed by the UNAIDS. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements.

• At the UN General Assembly’s Millennium Summit 2000, the world leaders issued a declaration to stop and reverse the spread of HIV.

• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria advocated universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services.

• The ongoing India’s National AIDS Control programme aims to reduce the annual new HIV infections by 100% by 2025.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

In 2000, at the UN General Assembly’s Millennium Summit, world leaders set a specific goal and issued the declaration to stop and reverse the spread of HIV. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was created in 2002 which advocated universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services.

The ongoing and fifth phase of India’s National AIDS Control programme aims to (by 2025) reduce the annual new HIV infections by 80%, reduce AIDS-related mortalities by 80% and eliminate vertical transmission of HIV and syphilis.

To achieve this, the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) phase 5 calls for the attainment of ambitious targets of 95-95-95 by 2025, where 95% of all people living with HIV know their HIV status; 95% of all people diagnosed with HIV infection receive sustained antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 95% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy achieve viral suppression by 2025. These targets are aligned with global targets agreed by the UNAIDS.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances established the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to examine the problem of money laundering. United Nations General Assembly adopted Political Declaration and Global Programme of Action which called upon all member-countries to enact suitable legislation to prevent the laundering of drug money. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted by India’s Parliament under Article 253 which empowers it to make laws for implementing the international conventions. 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 incorrect. The United Nations in 1988 held the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. All countries were urged to take urgent steps to prevent the laundering of the proceeds of drug crimes and other connected activities. Subsequent to this, seven major industrial nations held a summit in Paris (July 1989) and established the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to examine the problem of money laundering and recommend measures to tackle this menace. Thereafter, in 1990, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution, namely, the Political Declaration and Global Programme of Action which called upon all member-countries to enact suitable pieces of legislation to effectively prevent the laundering of drug money. In pursuance of this resolution of the UN General Assembly, the Government of India used the recommendations of the FATF to formulate a legislation to prevent drug money laundering. The PMLA was enacted by India’s Parliament under Article 253 which empowers it to make laws for implementing the international conventions. This Article indicates that a law Parliament makes to implement any decision of an international body will be confined to the subject matter of that decision. Item 13 in the Union list of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution is specific on this point. Thus, the law on money laundering enacted under Article 253 and Item 13 of the Union list in the context of the UN resolution referred to above can only be on drug money. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The United Nations in 1988 held the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. All countries were urged to take urgent steps to prevent the laundering of the proceeds of drug crimes and other connected activities. Subsequent to this, seven major industrial nations held a summit in Paris (July 1989) and established the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to examine the problem of money laundering and recommend measures to tackle this menace. Thereafter, in 1990, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution, namely, the Political Declaration and Global Programme of Action which called upon all member-countries to enact suitable pieces of legislation to effectively prevent the laundering of drug money. In pursuance of this resolution of the UN General Assembly, the Government of India used the recommendations of the FATF to formulate a legislation to prevent drug money laundering. The PMLA was enacted by India’s Parliament under Article 253 which empowers it to make laws for implementing the international conventions. This Article indicates that a law Parliament makes to implement any decision of an international body will be confined to the subject matter of that decision. Item 13 in the Union list of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution is specific on this point. Thus, the law on money laundering enacted under Article 253 and Item 13 of the Union list in the context of the UN resolution referred to above can only be on drug money. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances established the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to examine the problem of money laundering.

• United Nations General Assembly adopted Political Declaration and Global Programme of Action which called upon all member-countries to enact suitable legislation to prevent the laundering of drug money.

• The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted by India’s Parliament under Article 253 which empowers it to make laws for implementing the international conventions.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The United Nations in 1988 held the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. All countries were urged to take urgent steps to prevent the laundering of the proceeds of drug crimes and other connected activities. Subsequent to this, seven major industrial nations held a summit in Paris (July 1989) and established the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to examine the problem of money laundering and recommend measures to tackle this menace. Thereafter, in 1990, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution, namely, the Political Declaration and Global Programme of Action which called upon all member-countries to enact suitable pieces of legislation to effectively prevent the laundering of drug money.

In pursuance of this resolution of the UN General Assembly, the Government of India used the recommendations of the FATF to formulate a legislation to prevent drug money laundering.

The PMLA was enacted by India’s Parliament under Article 253 which empowers it to make laws for implementing the international conventions. This Article indicates that a law Parliament makes to implement any decision of an international body will be confined to the subject matter of that decision. Item 13 in the Union list of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution is specific on this point. Thus, the law on money laundering enacted under Article 253 and Item 13 of the Union list in the context of the UN resolution referred to above can only be on drug money.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

In pursuance of this resolution of the UN General Assembly, the Government of India used the recommendations of the FATF to formulate a legislation to prevent drug money laundering.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The PMLA does not apply to public servants. An accused under this law is presumed to be guilty until proved innocent. PMLA Act does not contain any bail provision. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. The PMLA applies with all its rigour to public servants. Thus, a public servant charged with corruption and a hard-core drug trafficker are treated alike. An accused under this law is presumed to be guilty until proved innocent. An accused will be denied bail by the entire hierarchy of courts because the bail provision contained in section 45 of the PMLA says that a judge can give bail only when he is satisfied that the accused is innocent. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. The PMLA applies with all its rigour to public servants. Thus, a public servant charged with corruption and a hard-core drug trafficker are treated alike. An accused under this law is presumed to be guilty until proved innocent. An accused will be denied bail by the entire hierarchy of courts because the bail provision contained in section 45 of the PMLA says that a judge can give bail only when he is satisfied that the accused is innocent. Source

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

• The PMLA does not apply to public servants.

• An accused under this law is presumed to be guilty until proved innocent.

• PMLA Act does not contain any bail provision.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

The PMLA applies with all its rigour to public servants. Thus, a public servant charged with corruption and a hard-core drug trafficker are treated alike. An accused under this law is presumed to be guilty until proved innocent.

An accused will be denied bail by the entire hierarchy of courts because the bail provision contained in section 45 of the PMLA says that a judge can give bail only when he is satisfied that the accused is innocent.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. The Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019, requires module makers to submit to an inspection of their manufacturing facilities by the National Institute of Solar Energy. India aims to source 500 GW of electricity requirement from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’ provides all rural households with rooftop solar power systems. 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 Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019, requires module makers to submit to an inspection of their manufacturing facilities by the National Institute of Solar Energy. Being on the list as an ‘approved’ manufacturing facility certifies a company as legitimately manufacturing solar panels within its premises and not importing modules. The creation of such a list was also aimed at restricting imports from China, which controls nearly 80% of the global supply, amid the downturn in diplomatic relations. India has ambitious plans of sourcing about 500 GW, nearly half its requirement of electricity, from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems. it is a scheme that will involve installing solar power systems at rooftops for residential consumers. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019, requires module makers to submit to an inspection of their manufacturing facilities by the National Institute of Solar Energy. Being on the list as an ‘approved’ manufacturing facility certifies a company as legitimately manufacturing solar panels within its premises and not importing modules. The creation of such a list was also aimed at restricting imports from China, which controls nearly 80% of the global supply, amid the downturn in diplomatic relations. India has ambitious plans of sourcing about 500 GW, nearly half its requirement of electricity, from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems. it is a scheme that will involve installing solar power systems at rooftops for residential consumers. Source

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019, requires module makers to submit to an inspection of their manufacturing facilities by the National Institute of Solar Energy.

• India aims to source 500 GW of electricity requirement from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

• ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’ provides all rural households with rooftop solar power systems.

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 Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019, requires module makers to submit to an inspection of their manufacturing facilities by the National Institute of Solar Energy. Being on the list as an ‘approved’ manufacturing facility certifies a company as legitimately manufacturing solar panels within its premises and not importing modules.

The creation of such a list was also aimed at restricting imports from China, which controls nearly 80% of the global supply, amid the downturn in diplomatic relations. India has ambitious plans of sourcing about 500 GW, nearly half its requirement of electricity, from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems. it is a scheme that will involve installing solar power systems at rooftops for residential consumers.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Pench Tiger Reserve, recently in news is located in which of the following state? a) Kerala b) Andhra Pradesh c) Karnataka d) Maharashtra Correct Solution: d) Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) is a tiger reserve in Maharashtra, India that covers 292.85 square kilometers. It’s located in the southern Satpura Range of hills, and is made up of three parts: Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, Pench Mowgli Sanctuary, and a buffer. In 2024, PTR became India’s first Dark Sky Park, and the fifth in Asia, for protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution. This makes it an ideal destination for astronomy enthusiasts. Incorrect Solution: d) Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) is a tiger reserve in Maharashtra, India that covers 292.85 square kilometers. It’s located in the southern Satpura Range of hills, and is made up of three parts: Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, Pench Mowgli Sanctuary, and a buffer. In 2024, PTR became India’s first Dark Sky Park, and the fifth in Asia, for protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution. This makes it an ideal destination for astronomy enthusiasts.

#### 5. Question

Pench Tiger Reserve, recently in news is located in which of the following state?

• b) Andhra Pradesh

• c) Karnataka

• d) Maharashtra

Solution: d)

Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) is a tiger reserve in Maharashtra, India that covers 292.85 square kilometers. It’s located in the southern Satpura Range of hills, and is made up of three parts: Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, Pench Mowgli Sanctuary, and a buffer. In 2024, PTR became India’s first Dark Sky Park, and the fifth in Asia, for protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution. This makes it an ideal destination for astronomy enthusiasts.

Solution: d)

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