UPSC Editorials Quiz : 26 June 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) voter turnout reporting system: The ECINET app allows voters to cast their vote remotely from home. The system is designed to provide the final, legally certified voter turnout figures within an hour of the close of polls. Data can be uploaded by polling officials even in offline mode and synced with the central server later. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. The ECINET app is for internal use by election officials, specifically Presiding Officers, to report turnout data. It is not for voters to cast their votes. Statement 2 is incorrect. The system provides approximate turnout percentages in near real-time. The final, legally certified figures (Form 17C data) still take time to be compiled and are not released within an hour. The app’s purpose is to provide quick, provisional data to enhance transparency. Statement 3 is correct. A key feature of the ECINET app is its ability to function in areas with poor or no internet connectivity. Polling officials can enter the data in offline mode, and the application will automatically sync with the ECI’s servers once a network connection becomes available. This ensures data is captured even in remote locations. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. The ECINET app is for internal use by election officials, specifically Presiding Officers, to report turnout data. It is not for voters to cast their votes. Statement 2 is incorrect. The system provides approximate turnout percentages in near real-time. The final, legally certified figures (Form 17C data) still take time to be compiled and are not released within an hour. The app’s purpose is to provide quick, provisional data to enhance transparency. Statement 3 is correct. A key feature of the ECINET app is its ability to function in areas with poor or no internet connectivity. Polling officials can enter the data in offline mode, and the application will automatically sync with the ECI’s servers once a network connection becomes available. This ensures data is captured even in remote locations.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) voter turnout reporting system:

• The ECINET app allows voters to cast their vote remotely from home.

• The system is designed to provide the final, legally certified voter turnout figures within an hour of the close of polls.

• Data can be uploaded by polling officials even in offline mode and synced with the central server later.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The ECINET app is for internal use by election officials, specifically Presiding Officers, to report turnout data. It is not for voters to cast their votes.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. The system provides approximate turnout percentages in near real-time. The final, legally certified figures (Form 17C data) still take time to be compiled and are not released within an hour. The app’s purpose is to provide quick, provisional data to enhance transparency.

Statement 3 is correct. A key feature of the ECINET app is its ability to function in areas with poor or no internet connectivity. Polling officials can enter the data in offline mode, and the application will automatically sync with the ECI’s servers once a network connection becomes available. This ensures data is captured even in remote locations.

Solution: A

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The ECINET app is for internal use by election officials, specifically Presiding Officers, to report turnout data. It is not for voters to cast their votes.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question With reference to the UNEP NDC Cooling Guidelines 2025, consider the following statements: The primary objective is to assist countries in integrating sustainable cooling measures into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The guidelines were solely developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to ensure impartiality. A key target is to reduce emissions from the cooling sector by 60% by the year 2050. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. The guidelines offer a “global framework offering countries a structured process to include cooling measures in climate plans (NDCs)”. Statement 2 is incorrect. The document was not solely developed by UNEP. It was developed by the “UNEP Cool Coalition NDC Working Group with partners like UNDP”. Statement 3 is correct. One of the specific, measurable objectives is to “Cut sector emissions by 60% by 2050.” This is a critical target of the guidelines aimed at substantial long-term impact on climate change. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. The guidelines offer a “global framework offering countries a structured process to include cooling measures in climate plans (NDCs)”. Statement 2 is incorrect. The document was not solely developed by UNEP. It was developed by the “UNEP Cool Coalition NDC Working Group with partners like UNDP”. Statement 3 is correct. One of the specific, measurable objectives is to “Cut sector emissions by 60% by 2050.” This is a critical target of the guidelines aimed at substantial long-term impact on climate change.

#### 2. Question

With reference to the UNEP NDC Cooling Guidelines 2025, consider the following statements:

• The primary objective is to assist countries in integrating sustainable cooling measures into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

• The guidelines were solely developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to ensure impartiality.

• A key target is to reduce emissions from the cooling sector by 60% by the year 2050.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

• Statement 1 is correct. The guidelines offer a “global framework offering countries a structured process to include cooling measures in climate plans (NDCs)”.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. The document was not solely developed by UNEP. It was developed by the “UNEP Cool Coalition NDC Working Group with partners like UNDP”.

• Statement 3 is correct. One of the specific, measurable objectives is to “Cut sector emissions by 60% by 2050.” This is a critical target of the guidelines aimed at substantial long-term impact on climate change.

Solution: B

• Statement 1 is correct. The guidelines offer a “global framework offering countries a structured process to include cooling measures in climate plans (NDCs)”.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. The document was not solely developed by UNEP. It was developed by the “UNEP Cool Coalition NDC Working Group with partners like UNDP”.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following pairs: Type of Euthanasia Description 1. Active Euthanasia Withdrawing life-sustaining treatment 2. Passive Euthanasia Administering a lethal substance at the patient’s request 3. Voluntary Euthanasia Ending a life without the patient’s consent 4. Involuntary Euthanasia Patient consents to and requests the termination of life How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs Correct Solution: D Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. The description “Withdrawing life-sustaining treatment” corresponds to Passive Euthanasia, not Active. Active Euthanasia involves a deliberate action to cause death, such as administering a lethal injection. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. “Administering a lethal substance” is an example of Active Euthanasia. Passive Euthanasia is the withholding or withdrawal of treatment. Pair 3 is incorrectly matched. The description “Ending a life without the patient’s consent” defines Involuntary Euthanasia. Voluntary Euthanasia is when the patient provides explicit consent. Pair 4 is incorrectly matched. The description “Patient consents to and requests the termination of life” is the definition of Voluntary Euthanasia, not Involuntary. Incorrect Solution: D Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. The description “Withdrawing life-sustaining treatment” corresponds to Passive Euthanasia, not Active. Active Euthanasia involves a deliberate action to cause death, such as administering a lethal injection. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. “Administering a lethal substance” is an example of Active Euthanasia. Passive Euthanasia is the withholding or withdrawal of treatment. Pair 3 is incorrectly matched. The description “Ending a life without the patient’s consent” defines Involuntary Euthanasia. Voluntary Euthanasia is when the patient provides explicit consent. Pair 4 is incorrectly matched. The description “Patient consents to and requests the termination of life” is the definition of Voluntary Euthanasia, not Involuntary.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following pairs:

Type of Euthanasia | Description

1.Active Euthanasia | Withdrawing life-sustaining treatment
2.Passive Euthanasia | Administering a lethal substance at the patient’s request
3.Voluntary Euthanasia | Ending a life without the patient’s consent
4.Involuntary Euthanasia | Patient consents to and requests the termination of life

How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?

• (a) Only one pair

• (b) Only two pairs

• (c) Only three pairs

• (d) All four pairs

Solution: D

• Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. The description “Withdrawing life-sustaining treatment” corresponds to Passive Euthanasia, not Active. Active Euthanasia involves a deliberate action to cause death, such as administering a lethal injection.

• Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. “Administering a lethal substance” is an example of Active Euthanasia. Passive Euthanasia is the withholding or withdrawal of treatment.

• Pair 3 is incorrectly matched. The description “Ending a life without the patient’s consent” defines Involuntary Euthanasia. Voluntary Euthanasia is when the patient provides explicit consent.

• Pair 4 is incorrectly matched. The description “Patient consents to and requests the termination of life” is the definition of Voluntary Euthanasia, not Involuntary.

Solution: D

• Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. “Administering a lethal substance” is an example of Active Euthanasia. Passive Euthanasia is the withholding or withdrawal of treatment.

• Pair 4 is incorrectly matched. The description “Patient consents to and requests the termination of life” is the definition of Voluntary Euthanasia, not Involuntary.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the World Investment Report 2025: The report is published annually by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the World Bank. It highlighted a general decline in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the second consecutive year. Investment in sectors related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries witnessed a significant increase. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. The World Investment Report is an annual flagship publication of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), not the World Economic Forum or the World Bank. Statement 2 is correct. The World Investment Report 2025 has indicated a negative trend in global FDI flows, marking a decline for the second year in a row. This is attributed to factors like geopolitical tensions, tight financial conditions, and global economic uncertainty. Statement 3 is incorrect. Contrary to an increase, the report notes a worrisome trend where investment in crucial SDG-related sectors (like renewable energy, water, and sanitation) in developing economies has actually seen a drop. This poses a significant challenge to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Incorrect Solution: A Statement 1 is incorrect. The World Investment Report is an annual flagship publication of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), not the World Economic Forum or the World Bank. Statement 2 is correct. The World Investment Report 2025 has indicated a negative trend in global FDI flows, marking a decline for the second year in a row. This is attributed to factors like geopolitical tensions, tight financial conditions, and global economic uncertainty. Statement 3 is incorrect. Contrary to an increase, the report notes a worrisome trend where investment in crucial SDG-related sectors (like renewable energy, water, and sanitation) in developing economies has actually seen a drop. This poses a significant challenge to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the World Investment Report 2025:

• The report is published annually by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the World Bank.

• It highlighted a general decline in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the second consecutive year.

• Investment in sectors related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries witnessed a significant increase.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The World Investment Report is an annual flagship publication of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), not the World Economic Forum or the World Bank.

• Statement 2 is correct. The World Investment Report 2025 has indicated a negative trend in global FDI flows, marking a decline for the second year in a row. This is attributed to factors like geopolitical tensions, tight financial conditions, and global economic uncertainty.

• Statement 3 is incorrect. Contrary to an increase, the report notes a worrisome trend where investment in crucial SDG-related sectors (like renewable energy, water, and sanitation) in developing economies has actually seen a drop. This poses a significant challenge to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Solution: A

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question What is the primary advantage of a Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) in the context of a modern electricity grid? (a) It can generate more electricity than a fixed-speed PSP of the same capacity. (b) It can operate independently of the main electricity grid. (c) It provides enhanced grid stability and flexibility by adjusting power consumption and generation. (d) It requires significantly less water to operate compared to conventional hydropower plants. Correct Solution: C The core innovation of a Variable Speed PSP is its ability to modulate its operation precisely. This flexibility is its primary advantage in a modern grid. The key advantage is its ability to enhance grid stability (c). By precisely controlling the power drawn from the grid (during pumping) and fed into the grid (during generation), it can smooth out the fluctuations caused by intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar, thus acting as a massive, flexible “water battery.” Incorrect Solution: C The core innovation of a Variable Speed PSP is its ability to modulate its operation precisely. This flexibility is its primary advantage in a modern grid. The key advantage is its ability to enhance grid stability (c). By precisely controlling the power drawn from the grid (during pumping) and fed into the grid (during generation), it can smooth out the fluctuations caused by intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar, thus acting as a massive, flexible “water battery.”

#### 5. Question

What is the primary advantage of a Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) in the context of a modern electricity grid?

• (a) It can generate more electricity than a fixed-speed PSP of the same capacity.

• (b) It can operate independently of the main electricity grid.

• (c) It provides enhanced grid stability and flexibility by adjusting power consumption and generation.

• (d) It requires significantly less water to operate compared to conventional hydropower plants.

Solution: C

The core innovation of a Variable Speed PSP is its ability to modulate its operation precisely. This flexibility is its primary advantage in a modern grid.

The key advantage is its ability to enhance grid stability (c).

By precisely controlling the power drawn from the grid (during pumping) and fed into the grid (during generation), it can smooth out the fluctuations caused by intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar, thus acting as a massive, flexible “water battery.”

Solution: C

The core innovation of a Variable Speed PSP is its ability to modulate its operation precisely. This flexibility is its primary advantage in a modern grid.

The key advantage is its ability to enhance grid stability (c).

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