UPSC Editorials Quiz : 28 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about the conciliation process under the POSH Act 2013: The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) may allow the matter to be settled through conciliation at the request of the aggrieved woman. Monetary settlement is allowed during the conciliation process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) The law requires any employer with more than 10 employees to form an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) which can be approached by any woman employee to file a formal sexual harassment complaint Statement 1 is correct as the ICC may allow the matter to be settled through conciliation at the request of the aggrieved woman. Statement 2 is incorrect because the POSH Act specifies that no monetary settlement shall be allowed during the conciliation process. Incorrect Solution: a) The law requires any employer with more than 10 employees to form an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) which can be approached by any woman employee to file a formal sexual harassment complaint Statement 1 is correct as the ICC may allow the matter to be settled through conciliation at the request of the aggrieved woman. Statement 2 is incorrect because the POSH Act specifies that no monetary settlement shall be allowed during the conciliation process.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the conciliation process under the POSH Act 2013:

• The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) may allow the matter to be settled through conciliation at the request of the aggrieved woman.

• Monetary settlement is allowed during the conciliation process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

The law requires any employer with more than 10 employees to form an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) which can be approached by any woman employee to file a formal sexual harassment complaint

• Statement 1 is correct as the ICC may allow the matter to be settled through conciliation at the request of the aggrieved woman.

• Statement 2 is incorrect because the POSH Act specifies that no monetary settlement shall be allowed during the conciliation process.

Solution: a)

The law requires any employer with more than 10 employees to form an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) which can be approached by any woman employee to file a formal sexual harassment complaint

• Statement 1 is correct as the ICC may allow the matter to be settled through conciliation at the request of the aggrieved woman.

• Statement 2 is incorrect because the POSH Act specifies that no monetary settlement shall be allowed during the conciliation process.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Biotechnology can best be described as: a) the study of living organisms b) the development of chemical compounds for industrial use c) the application of physics to understand biological processes d) the use of biological systems or organisms to develop products Correct Solution: d) Biotechnology is a field that leverages biological systems, living organisms, or their derivatives to create or modify products for specific uses. This can include areas such as medical biotechnology, genetic engineering, industrial biotechnology, and environmental biotechnology. The technology harnesses natural biological processes for applications across healthcare, agriculture, and industry. Incorrect Solution: d) Biotechnology is a field that leverages biological systems, living organisms, or their derivatives to create or modify products for specific uses. This can include areas such as medical biotechnology, genetic engineering, industrial biotechnology, and environmental biotechnology. The technology harnesses natural biological processes for applications across healthcare, agriculture, and industry.

#### 2. Question

Biotechnology can best be described as:

• a) the study of living organisms

• b) the development of chemical compounds for industrial use

• c) the application of physics to understand biological processes

• d) the use of biological systems or organisms to develop products

Solution: d)

Biotechnology is a field that leverages biological systems, living organisms, or their derivatives to create or modify products for specific uses. This can include areas such as medical biotechnology, genetic engineering, industrial biotechnology, and environmental biotechnology. The technology harnesses natural biological processes for applications across healthcare, agriculture, and industry.

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The Public Liability Insurance Act (PLIA), 1991, mandates that: a) All industries must have insurance coverage for financial relief in case of industrial accidents involving hazardous substances. b) Industries handling non-hazardous materials are exempt from having insurance. c) Only government-run industries are required to obtain liability insurance. d) The insurance is optional for small-scale industries. Correct Solution: a) The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 came into being in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. This law requires all enterprises that own or have control over handling of any hazardous substance, to subscribe to a “public liability insurance policy cover” whereby they are insured against the claims from third parties for death or injury or property damage caused by hazardous substances handled in their enterprise. Incorrect Solution: a) The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 came into being in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. This law requires all enterprises that own or have control over handling of any hazardous substance, to subscribe to a “public liability insurance policy cover” whereby they are insured against the claims from third parties for death or injury or property damage caused by hazardous substances handled in their enterprise.

#### 3. Question

The Public Liability Insurance Act (PLIA), 1991, mandates that:

• a) All industries must have insurance coverage for financial relief in case of industrial accidents involving hazardous substances.

• b) Industries handling non-hazardous materials are exempt from having insurance.

• c) Only government-run industries are required to obtain liability insurance.

• d) The insurance is optional for small-scale industries.

Solution: a)

The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 came into being in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

• This law requires all enterprises that own or have control over handling of any hazardous substance, to subscribe to a “public liability insurance policy cover” whereby they are insured against the claims from third parties for death or injury or property damage caused by hazardous substances handled in their enterprise.

Solution: a)

The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 came into being in the aftermath of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which portal is specifically designed for real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power projects? a) DRIPS b) JAL VIDYUT DPR c) PROMPT d) PRAGATI Correct Solution: c) The PROMPT (Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects – Thermal) portal is specifically designed for real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power projects. It enhances transparency, accountability, and resource optimization. Incorrect Solution: c) The PROMPT (Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects – Thermal) portal is specifically designed for real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power projects. It enhances transparency, accountability, and resource optimization.

#### 4. Question

Which portal is specifically designed for real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power projects?

• b) JAL VIDYUT DPR

• d) PRAGATI

Solution: c)

The PROMPT (Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects – Thermal) portal is specifically designed for real-time tracking and analysis of thermal power projects. It enhances transparency, accountability, and resource optimization.

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding microplastics and initiatives to tackle them: Microplastics are easily broken down into harmless molecules by natural processes. The GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative to address the issue of marine litter, including microplastics. India’s “Un-Plastic Collective” is a collaborative initiative to reduce plastic pollution in the country. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Only Statement 1 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because microplastics are not easily broken down by natural processes. They persist in the environment, particularly in marine ecosystems, where they can cause significant harm to wildlife and ecosystems. Statement 2 is correct; the GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative aimed at preventing and reducing marine litter, including microplastics, by promoting best practices and reducing plastic waste from maritime sources. Statement 3 is also correct; the “Un-Plastic Collective” is an Indian initiative that brings together businesses, NGOs, and government agencies to collectively reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives. This initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to combat the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste. Incorrect Solution: b) Only Statement 1 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because microplastics are not easily broken down by natural processes. They persist in the environment, particularly in marine ecosystems, where they can cause significant harm to wildlife and ecosystems. Statement 2 is correct; the GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative aimed at preventing and reducing marine litter, including microplastics, by promoting best practices and reducing plastic waste from maritime sources. Statement 3 is also correct; the “Un-Plastic Collective” is an Indian initiative that brings together businesses, NGOs, and government agencies to collectively reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives. This initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to combat the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding microplastics and initiatives to tackle them:

• Microplastics are easily broken down into harmless molecules by natural processes.

• The GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative to address the issue of marine litter, including microplastics.

• India’s “Un-Plastic Collective” is a collaborative initiative to reduce plastic pollution in the country.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Statement 1 is incorrect because microplastics are not easily broken down by natural processes. They persist in the environment, particularly in marine ecosystems, where they can cause significant harm to wildlife and ecosystems.

Statement 2 is correct; the GloLitter Partnerships Project is a global initiative aimed at preventing and reducing marine litter, including microplastics, by promoting best practices and reducing plastic waste from maritime sources.

Statement 3 is also correct; the “Un-Plastic Collective” is an Indian initiative that brings together businesses, NGOs, and government agencies to collectively reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives. This initiative is part of India’s broader efforts to combat the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

Solution: b)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

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