UPSC Editorials Quiz : 27 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Next-Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV): The NGLV is designed as a heavy-lift vehicle to support India’s space station and lunar exploration goals. It is expected to replace the PSLV and GSLV for all future satellite launches. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the NGLV is being developed as a heavy-lift vehicle to support India’s space station and lunar exploration goals. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no indication that the NGLV is expected to replace the PSLV and GSLV for all satellite launches; these vehicles will likely continue to be used for different purposes. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the NGLV is being developed as a heavy-lift vehicle to support India’s space station and lunar exploration goals. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no indication that the NGLV is expected to replace the PSLV and GSLV for all satellite launches; these vehicles will likely continue to be used for different purposes.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Next-Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV):

• The NGLV is designed as a heavy-lift vehicle to support India’s space station and lunar exploration goals.

• It is expected to replace the PSLV and GSLV for all future satellite launches.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the NGLV is being developed as a heavy-lift vehicle to support India’s space station and lunar exploration goals.

Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no indication that the NGLV is expected to replace the PSLV and GSLV for all satellite launches; these vehicles will likely continue to be used for different purposes.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the NGLV is being developed as a heavy-lift vehicle to support India’s space station and lunar exploration goals.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The Flexible Framework for Accident Prevention and Preparedness (CAPP) introduced in 2006 is designed to: a) Provide a one-size-fits-all solution for chemical accident prevention worldwide. b) Focus exclusively on the prevention of nuclear accidents. c) Replace all other international conventions related to chemical safety. d) Offer guidance to build chemical accident prevention programs tailored to specific needs. Correct Solution: d) The Flexible Framework for Accident Prevention and Preparedness (CAPP) is designed to offer guidance that allows countries or organizations to build chemical accident prevention programs tailored to their specific needs, rather than imposing a universal solution. Incorrect Solution: d) The Flexible Framework for Accident Prevention and Preparedness (CAPP) is designed to offer guidance that allows countries or organizations to build chemical accident prevention programs tailored to their specific needs, rather than imposing a universal solution.

#### 2. Question

The Flexible Framework for Accident Prevention and Preparedness (CAPP) introduced in 2006 is designed to:

• a) Provide a one-size-fits-all solution for chemical accident prevention worldwide.

• b) Focus exclusively on the prevention of nuclear accidents.

• c) Replace all other international conventions related to chemical safety.

• d) Offer guidance to build chemical accident prevention programs tailored to specific needs.

Solution: d)

The Flexible Framework for Accident Prevention and Preparedness (CAPP) is designed to offer guidance that allows countries or organizations to build chemical accident prevention programs tailored to their specific needs, rather than imposing a universal solution.

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (as amended in 2019): The Act provided for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. The Act mandates the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state. The Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments. Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments. Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (as amended in 2019):

• The Act provided for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.

• The Act mandates the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state.

• The Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments.

Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct as the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the Union level.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the establishment of State Human Rights Commissions in every state; it is up to the discretion of the state governments.

Statement 3 is correct as the Act provides for the establishment of Human Rights Courts at the district level for the protection of human rights.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The National Space Policy 2023 of India primarily aims to: a) Encourage private sector participation and increase investments from private companies in the space sector b) Establish a permanent Indian space station by 2030 c) Develop India's first reusable space shuttle d) Focus exclusively on military applications of space technology Correct Solution: a) National Space Policy 2023 The government has approved the Indian Space Policy (ISP) 2023, to boost private sector participation and increase investments in the space sector from private companies Incorrect Solution: a) National Space Policy 2023 The government has approved the Indian Space Policy (ISP) 2023, to boost private sector participation and increase investments in the space sector from private companies

#### 4. Question

The National Space Policy 2023 of India primarily aims to:

• a) Encourage private sector participation and increase investments from private companies in the space sector

• b) Establish a permanent Indian space station by 2030

• c) Develop India's first reusable space shuttle

• d) Focus exclusively on military applications of space technology

Solution: a)

National Space Policy 2023 | The government has approved the Indian Space Policy (ISP) 2023, to boost private sector participation and increase investments in the space sector from private companies

Solution: a)

National Space Policy 2023 | The government has approved the Indian Space Policy (ISP) 2023, to boost private sector participation and increase investments in the space sector from private companies

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about Amnesty International: Amnesty International is an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights. The organization is known for publishing reports on human rights abuses worldwide. Amnesty International is a governmental organization operating under the United Nations. 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. Statement 1 is correct as Amnesty International is indeed an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights. Statement 2 is correct because Amnesty International is well-known for publishing detailed reports on human rights abuses around the world. Statement 3 is incorrect because Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and operates independently, not under the United Nations. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Statement 1 is correct as Amnesty International is indeed an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights. Statement 2 is correct because Amnesty International is well-known for publishing detailed reports on human rights abuses around the world. Statement 3 is incorrect because Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and operates independently, not under the United Nations.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about Amnesty International:

• Amnesty International is an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights.

• The organization is known for publishing reports on human rights abuses worldwide.

• Amnesty International is a governmental organization operating under the United Nations.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is correct as Amnesty International is indeed an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights.

Statement 2 is correct because Amnesty International is well-known for publishing detailed reports on human rights abuses around the world.

Statement 3 is incorrect because Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and operates independently, not under the United Nations.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Statement 1 is correct as Amnesty International is indeed an international organization composed of volunteers who campaign for human rights.

Statement 2 is correct because Amnesty International is well-known for publishing detailed reports on human rights abuses around the world.

Statement 3 is incorrect because Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and operates independently, not under the United Nations.

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