UPSC Editorials Quiz : 3 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The Prime Minster of India heads/ supervises which of the following? Department of Space NITI Aayog Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Department of Atomic Energy National Defence University How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: c) Option 5 is incorrect. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions — a position he held in the outgoing council as well. He also supervises the Department of Atomic Energy and the Department of Space. Additionally, he heads the NITI Aayog and the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The defence minister serves as President of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, and as Chancellor of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology and of the National Defence University. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Option 5 is incorrect. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions — a position he held in the outgoing council as well. He also supervises the Department of Atomic Energy and the Department of Space. Additionally, he heads the NITI Aayog and the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The defence minister serves as President of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, and as Chancellor of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology and of the National Defence University. Source

#### 1. Question

The Prime Minster of India heads/ supervises which of the following?

• Department of Space

• NITI Aayog

• Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

• Department of Atomic Energy

• National Defence University

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) Only four

• d) All five

Solution: c)

Option 5 is incorrect.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions — a position he held in the outgoing council as well. He also supervises the Department of Atomic Energy and the Department of Space. Additionally, he heads the NITI Aayog and the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

The defence minister serves as President of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, and as Chancellor of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology and of the National Defence University.

Solution: c)

Option 5 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Lorenz Curve represents inequality of the wealth distribution. A Gini Coefficient of one means that everyone has the same income, while a Gini Coefficient of zero represents a single individual receiving all the income. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: a) Gini Coefficient: It is derived from the Lorenz Curve. It can be used as an indicator of economic development in a country. The Gini Coefficient measures the degree of income equality in a population. The Gini Coefficient can vary from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality). A Gini Coefficient of zero means that everyone has the same income, while a Coefficient of 1 represents a single individual receiving all the income. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Gini Coefficient: It is derived from the Lorenz Curve. It can be used as an indicator of economic development in a country. The Gini Coefficient measures the degree of income equality in a population. The Gini Coefficient can vary from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality). A Gini Coefficient of zero means that everyone has the same income, while a Coefficient of 1 represents a single individual receiving all the income. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Lorenz Curve represents inequality of the wealth distribution.

• A Gini Coefficient of one means that everyone has the same income, while a Gini Coefficient of zero represents a single individual receiving all the income.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: a)

Gini Coefficient:

• It is derived from the Lorenz Curve.

• It can be used as an indicator of economic development in a country.

• The Gini Coefficient measures the degree of income equality in a population.

• The Gini Coefficient can vary from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality).

• A Gini Coefficient of zero means that everyone has the same income, while a Coefficient of 1 represents a single individual receiving all the income.

Solution: a)

Gini Coefficient:

• It is derived from the Lorenz Curve.

• It can be used as an indicator of economic development in a country.

• The Gini Coefficient measures the degree of income equality in a population.

• The Gini Coefficient can vary from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality).

• A Gini Coefficient of zero means that everyone has the same income, while a Coefficient of 1 represents a single individual receiving all the income.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) result from the universe’s most explosive events such as the birth of black holes and neutron star collisions. They last from less than a second to several minutes. GRBs carry information such as the end of life of massive stars. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) GRBs are bursts of highly energetic gamma rays, which last from less than a second to several minutes. They are known to occur in distant realms of the universe, and “can erupt with a quintillion (a 10 followed by 18 zeros) times the luminosity of the Sun”. There are two types of GRBs, short GRBs and long GRBs. Short GRBs are a result of the collision of either two neutron stars or a neutron star and a black hole, resulting in a black hole. They last for less than two seconds. Sometimes, short GRBs are followed by kilonovas — blasts of electromagnetic radiation (or light) that are produced by the radioactive decay of chemical elements. The decay can lead to the generation of heavier elements like gold, silver, and platinum. Long GRBs are produced due to the explosive deaths of massive stars. These can last for two seconds or longer. Scientists observe GRBs as they carry information pertaining to violent events such as the end of life of massive stars, the formation of black holes in distant galaxies, and how they shape the universe. Source Incorrect Solution: c) GRBs are bursts of highly energetic gamma rays, which last from less than a second to several minutes. They are known to occur in distant realms of the universe, and “can erupt with a quintillion (a 10 followed by 18 zeros) times the luminosity of the Sun”. There are two types of GRBs, short GRBs and long GRBs. Short GRBs are a result of the collision of either two neutron stars or a neutron star and a black hole, resulting in a black hole. They last for less than two seconds. Sometimes, short GRBs are followed by kilonovas — blasts of electromagnetic radiation (or light) that are produced by the radioactive decay of chemical elements. The decay can lead to the generation of heavier elements like gold, silver, and platinum. Long GRBs are produced due to the explosive deaths of massive stars. These can last for two seconds or longer. Scientists observe GRBs as they carry information pertaining to violent events such as the end of life of massive stars, the formation of black holes in distant galaxies, and how they shape the universe. Source

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs).

• Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) result from the universe’s most explosive events such as the birth of black holes and neutron star collisions.

• They last from less than a second to several minutes.

• GRBs carry information such as the end of life of massive stars.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

GRBs are bursts of highly energetic gamma rays, which last from less than a second to several minutes. They are known to occur in distant realms of the universe, and “can erupt with a quintillion (a 10 followed by 18 zeros) times the luminosity of the Sun”.

There are two types of GRBs, short GRBs and long GRBs. Short GRBs are a result of the collision of either two neutron stars or a neutron star and a black hole, resulting in a black hole. They last for less than two seconds. Sometimes, short GRBs are followed by kilonovas — blasts of electromagnetic radiation (or light) that are produced by the radioactive decay of chemical elements. The decay can lead to the generation of heavier elements like gold, silver, and platinum.

Long GRBs are produced due to the explosive deaths of massive stars. These can last for two seconds or longer.

Scientists observe GRBs as they carry information pertaining to violent events such as the end of life of massive stars, the formation of black holes in distant galaxies, and how they shape the universe.

Solution: c)

Long GRBs are produced due to the explosive deaths of massive stars. These can last for two seconds or longer.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Enemy Agents Ordinance, recently in news is related to which state? a) Manipur b) Nagaland c) Tripura d) Jammu and Kashmir Correct Solution: d) The J&K Enemy Agents Ordinance was first issued in 1917 by the then Dogra Maharaja of J&K. It is referred to as an ‘ordinance’ since laws made during the Dogra rule were called ordinances. According to the ordinance, “whosoever is an enemy agent or, with an intent to aid the enemy, conspires with any other person to any act which is designed or likely to give assistance to the enemy or to impede the military or air operations of Indian forces or to endanger life or is guilty of incendiarism shall be punishable with death or rigorous imprisonment for life or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to fine”. After Partition in 1947, the ordinance was incorporated as a law in the erstwhile state and was also amended. In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, J&K’s legal framework also underwent several changes. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act was passed, which listed out state laws that were to continue while several others were repealed and replaced with Indian laws. Source Incorrect Solution: d) The J&K Enemy Agents Ordinance was first issued in 1917 by the then Dogra Maharaja of J&K. It is referred to as an ‘ordinance’ since laws made during the Dogra rule were called ordinances. According to the ordinance, “whosoever is an enemy agent or, with an intent to aid the enemy, conspires with any other person to any act which is designed or likely to give assistance to the enemy or to impede the military or air operations of Indian forces or to endanger life or is guilty of incendiarism shall be punishable with death or rigorous imprisonment for life or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to fine”. After Partition in 1947, the ordinance was incorporated as a law in the erstwhile state and was also amended. In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, J&K’s legal framework also underwent several changes. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act was passed, which listed out state laws that were to continue while several others were repealed and replaced with Indian laws. Source

#### 4. Question

Enemy Agents Ordinance, recently in news is related to which state?

• a) Manipur

• b) Nagaland

• c) Tripura

• d) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution: d)

The J&K Enemy Agents Ordinance was first issued in 1917 by the then Dogra Maharaja of J&K. It is referred to as an ‘ordinance’ since laws made during the Dogra rule were called ordinances.

According to the ordinance, “whosoever is an enemy agent or, with an intent to aid the enemy, conspires with any other person to any act which is designed or likely to give assistance to the enemy or to impede the military or air operations of Indian forces or to endanger life or is guilty of incendiarism shall be punishable with death or rigorous imprisonment for life or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to fine”.

After Partition in 1947, the ordinance was incorporated as a law in the erstwhile state and was also amended.

In 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution was repealed, J&K’s legal framework also underwent several changes. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act was passed, which listed out state laws that were to continue while several others were repealed and replaced with Indian laws.

Solution: d)

The J&K Enemy Agents Ordinance was first issued in 1917 by the then Dogra Maharaja of J&K. It is referred to as an ‘ordinance’ since laws made during the Dogra rule were called ordinances.

After Partition in 1947, the ordinance was incorporated as a law in the erstwhile state and was also amended.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Under Article 105 of the Constitution of India, no Member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said in Parliament or any committee thereof. According to Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, If the Speaker is of opinion that the words used by MPs in debate are defamatory or unparliamentary, the Speaker may, while exercising discretion order that such words be expunged from the proceedings of the House. 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: d) Under Article 105(2) of the Constitution, “no Member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said…in Parliament or any committee thereof”. However, MPs don’t enjoy the freedom to say whatever they want inside the House. The speech of MPs is subject to the discipline of the Rules of Parliament, “good sense” of its Members, and the control of proceedings by the Speaker. These checks ensure that MPs cannot use “defamatory or indecent or undignified or unparliamentary words” inside the House. Rule 380 (“Expunction”) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha says: “If the Speaker is of opinion that words have been used in debate which are defamatory or indecent or unparliamentary or undignified, the Speaker may, while exercising discretion order that such words be expunged from the proceedings of the House.” Rule 381 says: “The portion of the proceedings of the House so expunged shall be marked by asterisks and an explanatory footnote shall be inserted in the proceedings as follows: ‘Expunged as ordered by the Chair’.” Incorrect Solution: d) Under Article 105(2) of the Constitution, “no Member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said…in Parliament or any committee thereof”. However, MPs don’t enjoy the freedom to say whatever they want inside the House. The speech of MPs is subject to the discipline of the Rules of Parliament, “good sense” of its Members, and the control of proceedings by the Speaker. These checks ensure that MPs cannot use “defamatory or indecent or undignified or unparliamentary words” inside the House. Rule 380 (“Expunction”) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha says: “If the Speaker is of opinion that words have been used in debate which are defamatory or indecent or unparliamentary or undignified, the Speaker may, while exercising discretion order that such words be expunged from the proceedings of the House.” Rule 381 says: “The portion of the proceedings of the House so expunged shall be marked by asterisks and an explanatory footnote shall be inserted in the proceedings as follows: ‘Expunged as ordered by the Chair’.”

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Under Article 105 of the Constitution of India, no Member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said in Parliament or any committee thereof.

• According to Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, If the Speaker is of opinion that the words used by MPs in debate are defamatory or unparliamentary, the Speaker may, while exercising discretion order that such words be expunged from the proceedings of the House.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

Under Article 105(2) of the Constitution, “no Member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said…in Parliament or any committee thereof”. However, MPs don’t enjoy the freedom to say whatever they want inside the House.

The speech of MPs is subject to the discipline of the Rules of Parliament, “good sense” of its Members, and the control of proceedings by the Speaker. These checks ensure that MPs cannot use “defamatory or indecent or undignified or unparliamentary words” inside the House.

Rule 380 (“Expunction”) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha says: “If the Speaker is of opinion that words have been used in debate which are defamatory or indecent or unparliamentary or undignified, the Speaker may, while exercising discretion order that such words be expunged from the proceedings of the House.”

Rule 381 says: “The portion of the proceedings of the House so expunged shall be marked by asterisks and an explanatory footnote shall be inserted in the proceedings as follows: ‘Expunged as ordered by the Chair’.”

Solution: d)

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