UPSC Editorials Quiz : 27 April 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Himalayan Black Bear Currently, it only exists in Asia, mainly confined in the Himalayas of India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, and Pakistan. The Himalayan black bear is typically nocturnal and elusive. The Himalayan black bear is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. 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. Himalayan Black Bear: The Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is a subspecies of the Asian black bear. The Himalayan black bear is typically nocturnal and elusive. It hibernates throughout the winter in the northwestern Himalayas, while it is usually active during the entire year in the eastern Himalayas. Currently, it only exists in Asia, mainly confined in the Himalayas of India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, and Pakistan. The Himalayan black bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Himalayan Black Bear: The Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is a subspecies of the Asian black bear. The Himalayan black bear is typically nocturnal and elusive. It hibernates throughout the winter in the northwestern Himalayas, while it is usually active during the entire year in the eastern Himalayas. Currently, it only exists in Asia, mainly confined in the Himalayas of India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, and Pakistan. The Himalayan black bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Himalayan Black Bear

• Currently, it only exists in Asia, mainly confined in the Himalayas of India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, and Pakistan.

• The Himalayan black bear is typically nocturnal and elusive.

• The Himalayan black bear is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Himalayan Black Bear:

• The Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is a subspecies of the Asian black bear.

• The Himalayan black bear is typically nocturnal and elusive.

• It hibernates throughout the winter in the northwestern Himalayas, while it is usually active during the entire year in the eastern Himalayas.

• Currently, it only exists in Asia, mainly confined in the Himalayas of India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, and Pakistan.

• The Himalayan black bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Himalayan Black Bear:

• The Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is a subspecies of the Asian black bear.

• The Himalayan black bear is typically nocturnal and elusive.

• It hibernates throughout the winter in the northwestern Himalayas, while it is usually active during the entire year in the eastern Himalayas.

• Currently, it only exists in Asia, mainly confined in the Himalayas of India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, and Pakistan.

• The Himalayan black bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Invasive alien species. Invasive alien species are animals, plants or other organisms that are introduced by humans, either intentionally or accidentally, into places outside of their natural range. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to eliminate the invasive alien species by 2030. Lantana Camara is an Invasive species that threatens India’s tiger habitat. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Invasive alien species are animals, plants or other organisms that are introduced by humans, either intentionally or accidentally, into places outside of their natural range, negatively impacting native biodiversity, ecosystem services or human economy and well-being. Target 6 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to reduce the rate of invasive alien species introduction by at least 50% by 2030. Lantana Camara invasion threatens 40 per cent of India’s tiger habitat Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Invasive alien species are animals, plants or other organisms that are introduced by humans, either intentionally or accidentally, into places outside of their natural range, negatively impacting native biodiversity, ecosystem services or human economy and well-being. Target 6 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to reduce the rate of invasive alien species introduction by at least 50% by 2030. Lantana Camara invasion threatens 40 per cent of India’s tiger habitat

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Invasive alien species.

• Invasive alien species are animals, plants or other organisms that are introduced by humans, either intentionally or accidentally, into places outside of their natural range.

• The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to eliminate the invasive alien species by 2030.

• Lantana Camara is an Invasive species that threatens India’s tiger habitat.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Invasive alien species are animals, plants or other organisms that are introduced by humans, either intentionally or accidentally, into places outside of their natural range, negatively impacting native biodiversity, ecosystem services or human economy and well-being.

Target 6 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to reduce the rate of invasive alien species introduction by at least 50% by 2030.

Lantana Camara invasion threatens 40 per cent of India’s tiger habitat

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Target 6 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to reduce the rate of invasive alien species introduction by at least 50% by 2030.

Lantana Camara invasion threatens 40 per cent of India’s tiger habitat

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding ‘Fincluvation’. The initiative was announced by the National Payments Corporation of India on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence and the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The main objective of the ‘Fincluvation’ initiative is to create a powerful platform to mobilize start-ups toward building significant financial products to promote financial inclusion. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) Fincluvation: Fincluvation is a joint initiative to collaborate with the Fintech Start-ups to develop innovative solutions for financial inclusion. The initiative was announced by the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence and the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The main objective of the ‘Fincluvation’ initiative is to create a powerful platform to mobilize start-ups toward building significant financial products to promote financial inclusion. Incorrect Solution: a) Fincluvation: Fincluvation is a joint initiative to collaborate with the Fintech Start-ups to develop innovative solutions for financial inclusion. The initiative was announced by the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence and the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The main objective of the ‘Fincluvation’ initiative is to create a powerful platform to mobilize start-ups toward building significant financial products to promote financial inclusion.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Fincluvation’.

• The initiative was announced by the National Payments Corporation of India on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence and the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

• The main objective of the ‘Fincluvation’ initiative is to create a powerful platform to mobilize start-ups toward building significant financial products to promote financial inclusion.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

Fincluvation:

• Fincluvation is a joint initiative to collaborate with the Fintech Start-ups to develop innovative solutions for financial inclusion.

• The initiative was announced by the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence and the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

• The main objective of the ‘Fincluvation’ initiative is to create a powerful platform to mobilize start-ups toward building significant financial products to promote financial inclusion.

Solution: a)

Fincluvation:

• Fincluvation is a joint initiative to collaborate with the Fintech Start-ups to develop innovative solutions for financial inclusion.

• The initiative was announced by the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence and the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

• The main objective of the ‘Fincluvation’ initiative is to create a powerful platform to mobilize start-ups toward building significant financial products to promote financial inclusion.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the followings statements. Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) is an educational approach that uses technology like artificial intelligence (AI), to customize the learning experience for individual students based on their unique need. Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) has been integrated into Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform since its inception. Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) is an initiative of National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (MoE). How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) plans to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform (Ministry of Education), aiming to offer individualized learning experiences for students. What is PAL? Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) is an educational approach that uses technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to customize the learning experience for individual students based on their unique needs, abilities, and progress. DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) is a national platform for school education, an initiative of National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (MoE), GoI. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) plans to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform (Ministry of Education), aiming to offer individualized learning experiences for students. What is PAL? Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) is an educational approach that uses technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to customize the learning experience for individual students based on their unique needs, abilities, and progress. DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) is a national platform for school education, an initiative of National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (MoE), GoI.

#### 4. Question

Consider the followings statements.

• Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) is an educational approach that uses technology like artificial intelligence (AI), to customize the learning experience for individual students based on their unique need.

• Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) has been integrated into Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform since its inception.

• Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) is an initiative of National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (MoE).

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) plans to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform (Ministry of Education), aiming to offer individualized learning experiences for students.

What is PAL?

Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) is an educational approach that uses technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to customize the learning experience for individual students based on their unique needs, abilities, and progress.

DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) is a national platform for school education, an initiative of National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (MoE), GoI.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

What is PAL?

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following minerals Graphite Antimony Beryllium Bismuth Cobalt Lithium How many of the above-mentioned minerals are listed as Critical Minerals for India by the Government of India? a) Only three b) Only four c) Only five d) All six Correct Solution: d) Government has released a list of 30 critical minerals for India. These minerals are Antimony, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cobalt, Copper, Gallium, Germanium, Graphite, Hafnium, Indium, Lithium, Molybdenum, Niobium, Nickel, PGE, Phosphorous, Potash, REE, Rhenium, Silicon, Strontium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, Vanadium, Zirconium, Selenium and Cadmium. Incorrect Solution: d) Government has released a list of 30 critical minerals for India. These minerals are Antimony, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cobalt, Copper, Gallium, Germanium, Graphite, Hafnium, Indium, Lithium, Molybdenum, Niobium, Nickel, PGE, Phosphorous, Potash, REE, Rhenium, Silicon, Strontium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, Vanadium, Zirconium, Selenium and Cadmium.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following minerals

How many of the above-mentioned minerals are listed as Critical Minerals for India by the Government of India?

• a) Only three

• b) Only four

• c) Only five

• d) All six

Solution: d)

Government has released a list of 30 critical minerals for India. These minerals are Antimony, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cobalt, Copper, Gallium, Germanium, Graphite, Hafnium, Indium, Lithium, Molybdenum, Niobium, Nickel, PGE, Phosphorous, Potash, REE, Rhenium, Silicon, Strontium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, Vanadium, Zirconium, Selenium and Cadmium.

Solution: d)

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