UPSC Editorials Quiz : 26 February 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following diseases can be detected through Genetic screening? Cystic Fibrosis Edwards Syndrome Down Syndrome Neural tube defects Sickle Cell Disease How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: d) Incorrect Solution: d)
#### 1. Question
Which of the following diseases can be detected through Genetic screening?
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Edwards Syndrome
• Down Syndrome
• Neural tube defects
• Sickle Cell Disease
How many of the above options is/are correct?
• a) Only two
• b) Only three
• c) Only four
• d) All five
Solution: d)
Solution: d)
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland. It collaborates with governments, businesses, and civil society to improve nutrition outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations. GAIN has offices in all countries with high levels of malnutrition. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland. GAIN was developed during the UN 2002 Special Session of the General Assembly on Children. It collaborates with governments, businesses, and civil society to improve nutrition outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations. GAIN has headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, along with offices in countries with high levels of malnutrition: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland. GAIN was developed during the UN 2002 Special Session of the General Assembly on Children. It collaborates with governments, businesses, and civil society to improve nutrition outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations. GAIN has headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, along with offices in countries with high levels of malnutrition: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition.
• The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland.
• It collaborates with governments, businesses, and civil society to improve nutrition outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations.
• GAIN has offices in all countries with high levels of malnutrition.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland. GAIN was developed during the UN 2002 Special Session of the General Assembly on Children.
It collaborates with governments, businesses, and civil society to improve nutrition outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations.
GAIN has headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, along with offices in countries with high levels of malnutrition: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania.
Solution: a)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a non-profit foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland. GAIN was developed during the UN 2002 Special Session of the General Assembly on Children.
It collaborates with governments, businesses, and civil society to improve nutrition outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations.
GAIN has headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, along with offices in countries with high levels of malnutrition: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following could help countries come out of Middle-Income Trap? Accelerate Infrastructure Pipeline Increase Capital Accumulation Boost Private Investment Implement Structural Reforms Increase Labor Force Participation How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: d) Action Needed Description Greater Divestitures Privatize inefficient public enterprises to raise funds, improve productivity, and attract foreign investment. Boost Middle Class Cut taxes or replace income tax with a consumption tax to increase disposable income and simplify the tax system. Increase Labor Force Participation Invest in education and skill development; support initiatives like the New Education Policy and Skill India Mission. Accelerate Infrastructure Pipeline Invest in and speed up the execution of infrastructure projects, such as roads and power, to enhance connectivity and quality of life. Build on Manufacturing Momentum Enhance India’s role as a global manufacturing hub with initiatives like PLI; improve ease of doing business and labour laws. Boost Private Investment Attract more foreign and domestic investment through support for infrastructure and manufacturing projects. Implement Structural Reforms Undertake targeted reforms to improve productivity and competitiveness in sectors like finance, urban planning, and e-commerce. Increase Capital Accumulation Boost investment to achieve the USD 30 trillion economy goal, with government support for infrastructure and manufacturing. Incorrect Solution: d) Action Needed Description Greater Divestitures Privatize inefficient public enterprises to raise funds, improve productivity, and attract foreign investment. Boost Middle Class Cut taxes or replace income tax with a consumption tax to increase disposable income and simplify the tax system. Increase Labor Force Participation Invest in education and skill development; support initiatives like the New Education Policy and Skill India Mission. Accelerate Infrastructure Pipeline Invest in and speed up the execution of infrastructure projects, such as roads and power, to enhance connectivity and quality of life. Build on Manufacturing Momentum Enhance India’s role as a global manufacturing hub with initiatives like PLI; improve ease of doing business and labour laws. Boost Private Investment Attract more foreign and domestic investment through support for infrastructure and manufacturing projects. Implement Structural Reforms Undertake targeted reforms to improve productivity and competitiveness in sectors like finance, urban planning, and e-commerce. Increase Capital Accumulation Boost investment to achieve the USD 30 trillion economy goal, with government support for infrastructure and manufacturing.
#### 3. Question
Which of the following could help countries come out of Middle-Income Trap?
• Accelerate Infrastructure Pipeline
• Increase Capital Accumulation
• Boost Private Investment
• Implement Structural Reforms
• Increase Labor Force Participation
How many of the above options is/are correct?
• a) Only two
• b) Only three
• c) Only four
• d) All five
Solution: d)
Action Needed | Description
Greater Divestitures | Privatize inefficient public enterprises to raise funds, improve productivity, and attract foreign investment.
Boost Middle Class | Cut taxes or replace income tax with a consumption tax to increase disposable income and simplify the tax system.
Increase Labor Force Participation | Invest in education and skill development; support initiatives like the New Education Policy and Skill India Mission.
Accelerate Infrastructure Pipeline | Invest in and speed up the execution of infrastructure projects, such as roads and power, to enhance connectivity and quality of life.
Build on Manufacturing Momentum | Enhance India’s role as a global manufacturing hub with initiatives like PLI; improve ease of doing business and labour laws.
Boost Private Investment | Attract more foreign and domestic investment through support for infrastructure and manufacturing projects.
Implement Structural Reforms | Undertake targeted reforms to improve productivity and competitiveness in sectors like finance, urban planning, and e-commerce.
Increase Capital Accumulation | Boost investment to achieve the USD 30 trillion economy goal, with government support for infrastructure and manufacturing.
Solution: d)
Action Needed | Description
Greater Divestitures | Privatize inefficient public enterprises to raise funds, improve productivity, and attract foreign investment.
Boost Middle Class | Cut taxes or replace income tax with a consumption tax to increase disposable income and simplify the tax system.
Increase Labor Force Participation | Invest in education and skill development; support initiatives like the New Education Policy and Skill India Mission.
Accelerate Infrastructure Pipeline | Invest in and speed up the execution of infrastructure projects, such as roads and power, to enhance connectivity and quality of life.
Build on Manufacturing Momentum | Enhance India’s role as a global manufacturing hub with initiatives like PLI; improve ease of doing business and labour laws.
Boost Private Investment | Attract more foreign and domestic investment through support for infrastructure and manufacturing projects.
Implement Structural Reforms | Undertake targeted reforms to improve productivity and competitiveness in sectors like finance, urban planning, and e-commerce.
Increase Capital Accumulation | Boost investment to achieve the USD 30 trillion economy goal, with government support for infrastructure and manufacturing.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Investment Models. In the BOT model, the private partner is responsible for designing and building the infrastructure project and then transferring back the facility to the public sector. In the EPC model, the cost is completely borne by the government, and government invites bids for engineering knowledge from the private players. In the Hybrid Annuity Model, generally the funding by the government will be higher than the private player. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: b) Incorrect Solution: b)
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Investment Models.
• In the BOT model, the private partner is responsible for designing and building the infrastructure project and then transferring back the facility to the public sector.
• In the EPC model, the cost is completely borne by the government, and government invites bids for engineering knowledge from the private players.
• In the Hybrid Annuity Model, generally the funding by the government will be higher than the private player.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• b) 1 and 2 only
• c) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: b)
Solution: b)
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question A Study finds that dark patterns exist in the online space. Which of the following are kinds of dark patters? Interface interference Deliberate misdirection Drip pricing False urgency Privacy deception How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: d) A study revealed that 52 out of the top 53 Indian apps use deceptive design practices called dark patterns, affecting user autonomy and informed decision-making. These apps, including popular ones like Netflix, Ola, and Swiggy, employ tactics such as privacy deception, interface interference, drip pricing, and false urgency. Incorrect Solution: d) A study revealed that 52 out of the top 53 Indian apps use deceptive design practices called dark patterns, affecting user autonomy and informed decision-making. These apps, including popular ones like Netflix, Ola, and Swiggy, employ tactics such as privacy deception, interface interference, drip pricing, and false urgency.
#### 5. Question
A Study finds that dark patterns exist in the online space. Which of the following are kinds of dark patters?
• Interface interference
• Deliberate misdirection
• Drip pricing
• False urgency
• Privacy deception
How many of the above options is/are correct?
• a) Only two
• b) Only three
• c) Only four
• d) All five
Solution: d)
A study revealed that 52 out of the top 53 Indian apps use deceptive design practices called dark patterns, affecting user autonomy and informed decision-making.
• These apps, including popular ones like Netflix, Ola, and Swiggy, employ tactics such as privacy deception, interface interference, drip pricing, and false urgency.
Solution: d)
A study revealed that 52 out of the top 53 Indian apps use deceptive design practices called dark patterns, affecting user autonomy and informed decision-making.
• These apps, including popular ones like Netflix, Ola, and Swiggy, employ tactics such as privacy deception, interface interference, drip pricing, and false urgency.
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