UPSC Editorials Quiz : 3 June 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Match List-I (Indian Space Initiative) with List-II (Primary Function/Objective): List-I (Indian Space Initiative) List-II (Primary Function/Objective) A. NavIC 1. Augmentation of GPS signals for precision in aviation and defense B. GAGAN 2. Coordination of space-based assets for military use C. Defence Space Agency (DSA) 3. Indigenous regional navigation services D. Samvad Project 4. Securing military satellite communication E. Netra Project 5. Tracking space threats and enhancing space situational awareness Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2, E-5 b) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-5, E-4 c) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4, E-5 d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4, E-5 Correct Solution: c) NavIC offers indigenous regional navigation services for India and surrounding areas. So, A matches with 3. GAGAN is a system that augments GPS signals for high-precision use, especially in aviation and defense sectors. So, B matches with 1. Defence Space Agency (DSA) is responsible for coordinating space-based assets for military use, enhancing surveillance, navigation, and secure communications. So, C matches with 2. Samvad Project is aimed at securing military satellite communication. So, D matches with 4. Netra Project focuses on tracking space threats and enemy satellites, thereby strengthening space situational awareness. So, E matches with 5. Incorrect Solution: c) NavIC offers indigenous regional navigation services for India and surrounding areas. So, A matches with 3. GAGAN is a system that augments GPS signals for high-precision use, especially in aviation and defense sectors. So, B matches with 1. Defence Space Agency (DSA) is responsible for coordinating space-based assets for military use, enhancing surveillance, navigation, and secure communications. So, C matches with 2. Samvad Project is aimed at securing military satellite communication. So, D matches with 4. Netra Project focuses on tracking space threats and enemy satellites, thereby strengthening space situational awareness. So, E matches with 5.

#### 1. Question

Match List-I (Indian Space Initiative) with List-II (Primary Function/Objective):

List-I (Indian Space Initiative) | List-II (Primary Function/Objective)

A. NavIC | 1. Augmentation of GPS signals for precision in aviation and defense

B. GAGAN | 2. Coordination of space-based assets for military use

C. Defence Space Agency (DSA) | 3. Indigenous regional navigation services

D. Samvad Project | 4. Securing military satellite communication

E. Netra Project | 5. Tracking space threats and enhancing space situational awareness

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2, E-5

• b) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-5, E-4

• c) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4, E-5

• d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4, E-5

Solution: c)

• NavIC offers indigenous regional navigation services for India and surrounding areas. So, A matches with 3.

• GAGAN is a system that augments GPS signals for high-precision use, especially in aviation and defense sectors. So, B matches with 1.

• Defence Space Agency (DSA) is responsible for coordinating space-based assets for military use, enhancing surveillance, navigation, and secure communications. So, C matches with 2.

• Samvad Project is aimed at securing military satellite communication. So, D matches with 4.

• Netra Project focuses on tracking space threats and enemy satellites, thereby strengthening space situational awareness. So, E matches with 5.

Solution: c)

• NavIC offers indigenous regional navigation services for India and surrounding areas. So, A matches with 3.

• GAGAN is a system that augments GPS signals for high-precision use, especially in aviation and defense sectors. So, B matches with 1.

• Defence Space Agency (DSA) is responsible for coordinating space-based assets for military use, enhancing surveillance, navigation, and secure communications. So, C matches with 2.

• Samvad Project is aimed at securing military satellite communication. So, D matches with 4.

• Netra Project focuses on tracking space threats and enemy satellites, thereby strengthening space situational awareness. So, E matches with 5.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question With reference to global net-zero targets in the transport sector, consider the following: International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets net-zero shipping emissions by around 2050. There exists a global roadmap for net-zero emissions in road transport. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has a net-zero target for aviation. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a revised strategy aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. This includes intermediate targets of reducing emissions by at least 20% by 2030 and 70% by 2040, compared to 2008 levels. Statement 3 is also correct. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established a long-term aspirational goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050. This commitment encourages member states to develop national action plans and implement measures such as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Statement 2 is incorrect. While there are various national and regional initiatives targeting net-zero emissions in road transport, such as Indonesia’s roadmap to achieve net-zero road transport emissions by 2060, there is currently no unified global roadmap for net-zero emissions in the road transport sector. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a revised strategy aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. This includes intermediate targets of reducing emissions by at least 20% by 2030 and 70% by 2040, compared to 2008 levels. Statement 3 is also correct. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established a long-term aspirational goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050. This commitment encourages member states to develop national action plans and implement measures such as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Statement 2 is incorrect. While there are various national and regional initiatives targeting net-zero emissions in road transport, such as Indonesia’s roadmap to achieve net-zero road transport emissions by 2060, there is currently no unified global roadmap for net-zero emissions in the road transport sector.

#### 2. Question

With reference to global net-zero targets in the transport sector, consider the following:

• International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets net-zero shipping emissions by around 2050.

• There exists a global roadmap for net-zero emissions in road transport.

• The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has a net-zero target for aviation.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

• Statement 1 is correct. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a revised strategy aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. This includes intermediate targets of reducing emissions by at least 20% by 2030 and 70% by 2040, compared to 2008 levels.

• Statement 3 is also correct. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established a long-term aspirational goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050. This commitment encourages member states to develop national action plans and implement measures such as the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

• Statement 2 is incorrect. While there are various national and regional initiatives targeting net-zero emissions in road transport, such as Indonesia’s roadmap to achieve net-zero road transport emissions by 2060, there is currently no unified global roadmap for net-zero emissions in the road transport sector.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Operation Abhyaas: It is primarily a military exercise focused on counter-insurgency operations in border areas. The operation is exclusively organized by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). One of the key objectives of Operation Abhyaas is to enhance inter-agency coordination during large-scale emergencies. Participation in Operation Abhyaas is limited to central armed police forces. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. Operation Abhyaas is a multi-agency civil defence exercise primarily focused on simulating coordinated emergency responses in urban areas during crises like blackouts, terror strikes, and natural disasters, not just counter-insurgency in border areas. Statement 2 is incorrect. It is organized by the Civil Defence Organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs. While NDRF participates, it is not the sole organizer. Statement 3 is correct. A core aim of Operation Abhyaas is to strengthen inter-agency coordination among various entities like SDRF, Fire Services, NDRF, Police, Home Guards, CRPF, NCC, and medical teams. It also aims to build community awareness. Statement 4 is incorrect. Participation is broad, including State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire Services, Police, Home Guards, NCC, and medical teams, not just central armed police forces. Key features include high-rise fire evacuation drills, water rescues, rope-based rescue simulations, and blackout drills. About Operation Abhyaas: What it is: A multi-agency civil defence exercise conducted to simulate coordinated emergency responses, especially in urban areas during crises like blackouts, terror strikes, and natural disasters. Organised by: Civil Defence Organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with participation from SDRF, Fire Services, NDRF, Police, Home Guards, CRPF, NCC, and medical teams. Aim: To strengthen inter-agency coordination and build community awareness in responding to large-scale emergencies or wartime-like situations. Key Features: High-rise fire evacuation drills, water rescues, and rope-based rescue simulations. Blackout drills including air-raid sirens, curtain blackout instructions, and emergency kit preparedness. Multi-location participation, including Raichur Railway Station where SCR civil defence teams simulated station-based crisis response. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. Operation Abhyaas is a multi-agency civil defence exercise primarily focused on simulating coordinated emergency responses in urban areas during crises like blackouts, terror strikes, and natural disasters, not just counter-insurgency in border areas. Statement 2 is incorrect. It is organized by the Civil Defence Organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs. While NDRF participates, it is not the sole organizer. Statement 3 is correct. A core aim of Operation Abhyaas is to strengthen inter-agency coordination among various entities like SDRF, Fire Services, NDRF, Police, Home Guards, CRPF, NCC, and medical teams. It also aims to build community awareness. Statement 4 is incorrect. Participation is broad, including State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire Services, Police, Home Guards, NCC, and medical teams, not just central armed police forces. Key features include high-rise fire evacuation drills, water rescues, rope-based rescue simulations, and blackout drills. About Operation Abhyaas: What it is: A multi-agency civil defence exercise conducted to simulate coordinated emergency responses, especially in urban areas during crises like blackouts, terror strikes, and natural disasters. Organised by: Civil Defence Organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with participation from SDRF, Fire Services, NDRF, Police, Home Guards, CRPF, NCC, and medical teams. Aim: To strengthen inter-agency coordination and build community awareness in responding to large-scale emergencies or wartime-like situations. Key Features: High-rise fire evacuation drills, water rescues, and rope-based rescue simulations. Blackout drills including air-raid sirens, curtain blackout instructions, and emergency kit preparedness. Multi-location participation, including Raichur Railway Station where SCR civil defence teams simulated station-based crisis response.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Operation Abhyaas:

• It is primarily a military exercise focused on counter-insurgency operations in border areas.

• The operation is exclusively organized by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

• One of the key objectives of Operation Abhyaas is to enhance inter-agency coordination during large-scale emergencies.

• Participation in Operation Abhyaas is limited to central armed police forces.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) Only three

• (d) All four

Solution: a)

• Statement 1 is incorrect. Operation Abhyaas is a multi-agency civil defence exercise primarily focused on simulating coordinated emergency responses in urban areas during crises like blackouts, terror strikes, and natural disasters, not just counter-insurgency in border areas.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. It is organized by the Civil Defence Organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs. While NDRF participates, it is not the sole organizer.

• Statement 3 is correct. A core aim of Operation Abhyaas is to strengthen inter-agency coordination among various entities like SDRF, Fire Services, NDRF, Police, Home Guards, CRPF, NCC, and medical teams. It also aims to build community awareness.

• Statement 4 is incorrect. Participation is broad, including State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire Services, Police, Home Guards, NCC, and medical teams, not just central armed police forces. Key features include high-rise fire evacuation drills, water rescues, rope-based rescue simulations, and blackout drills.

About Operation Abhyaas:

• What it is: A multi-agency civil defence exercise conducted to simulate coordinated emergency responses, especially in urban areas during crises like blackouts, terror strikes, and natural disasters.

• Organised by: Civil Defence Organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with participation from SDRF, Fire Services, NDRF, Police, Home Guards, CRPF, NCC, and medical teams.

• Aim: To strengthen inter-agency coordination and build community awareness in responding to large-scale emergencies or wartime-like situations.

• Key Features: High-rise fire evacuation drills, water rescues, and rope-based rescue simulations. Blackout drills including air-raid sirens, curtain blackout instructions, and emergency kit preparedness. Multi-location participation, including Raichur Railway Station where SCR civil defence teams simulated station-based crisis response.

• High-rise fire evacuation drills, water rescues, and rope-based rescue simulations.

• Blackout drills including air-raid sirens, curtain blackout instructions, and emergency kit preparedness.

• Multi-location participation, including Raichur Railway Station where SCR civil defence teams simulated station-based crisis response.

Solution: a)

• Statement 2 is incorrect. It is organized by the Civil Defence Organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs. While NDRF participates, it is not the sole organizer.

About Operation Abhyaas:

• Organised by: Civil Defence Organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with participation from SDRF, Fire Services, NDRF, Police, Home Guards, CRPF, NCC, and medical teams.

• Aim: To strengthen inter-agency coordination and build community awareness in responding to large-scale emergencies or wartime-like situations.

• High-rise fire evacuation drills, water rescues, and rope-based rescue simulations.

• Blackout drills including air-raid sirens, curtain blackout instructions, and emergency kit preparedness.

• Multi-location participation, including Raichur Railway Station where SCR civil defence teams simulated station-based crisis response.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question With reference to the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) 2016–18, consider the following: It is India’s first-ever nationally representative nutrition survey focused on children and adolescents. It reported that over 15% of Indian school-age children were pre-diabetic. The survey was conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) 2016–18 was India’s first-ever nationally representative nutrition survey specifically focused on children and adolescents aged 0–19 years. It marked a significant milestone in tracking nutrition indicators beyond just early childhood. Thus, statement 1 is correct. The survey provided critical data on micronutrient deficiencies, anthropometry, and non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors, including biomarkers. Statement 2 is also correct — the CNNS revealed that over 15% of school-age children (5–9 years) were in the pre-diabetic range based on biomarkers like fasting blood glucose and HbA1c, reflecting early metabolic health concerns. However, statement 3 is incorrect — the survey was not conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); instead, it was led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with UNICEF, Population Council, and AIIMS, among others. ICAR was not involved in its execution. Incorrect Solution: b) The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) 2016–18 was India’s first-ever nationally representative nutrition survey specifically focused on children and adolescents aged 0–19 years. It marked a significant milestone in tracking nutrition indicators beyond just early childhood. Thus, statement 1 is correct. The survey provided critical data on micronutrient deficiencies, anthropometry, and non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors, including biomarkers. Statement 2 is also correct — the CNNS revealed that over 15% of school-age children (5–9 years) were in the pre-diabetic range based on biomarkers like fasting blood glucose and HbA1c, reflecting early metabolic health concerns. However, statement 3 is incorrect — the survey was not conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); instead, it was led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with UNICEF, Population Council, and AIIMS, among others. ICAR was not involved in its execution.

#### 4. Question

With reference to the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) 2016–18, consider the following:

• It is India’s first-ever nationally representative nutrition survey focused on children and adolescents.

• It reported that over 15% of Indian school-age children were pre-diabetic.

• The survey was conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

• The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) 2016–18 was India’s first-ever nationally representative nutrition survey specifically focused on children and adolescents aged 0–19 years. It marked a significant milestone in tracking nutrition indicators beyond just early childhood. Thus, statement 1 is correct. The survey provided critical data on micronutrient deficiencies, anthropometry, and non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors, including biomarkers.

• Statement 2 is also correct — the CNNS revealed that over 15% of school-age children (5–9 years) were in the pre-diabetic range based on biomarkers like fasting blood glucose and HbA1c, reflecting early metabolic health concerns.

• However, statement 3 is incorrect — the survey was not conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); instead, it was led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with UNICEF, Population Council, and AIIMS, among others. ICAR was not involved in its execution.

Solution: b)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the WHO Pandemic Agreement: The agreement aims to ensure equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics during future pandemics. The agreement becomes legally binding and enforceable once 30 WHO member countries ratify it. Under the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system, pharmaceutical companies are required to provide 20% of their vaccine output free to WHO. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct as a primary aim of the WHO Pandemic Agreement is to ensure equitable access to critical resources like vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics. This addresses the disparities observed during previous health crises. Statement 2 is incorrect. The agreement becomes enforceable once 60 countries ratify it, not 30. This threshold is crucial for its international legal standing and effectiveness. Statement 3 is incorrect. While the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system is a key feature, it mandates that pharma companies provide 10% of their vaccine output free to WHO and another 10% at affordable prices to low-income countries, not 20% free to WHO. This mechanism is designed to ensure that benefits derived from shared pathogen data translate into tangible health products for all, especially vulnerable nations. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct as a primary aim of the WHO Pandemic Agreement is to ensure equitable access to critical resources like vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics. This addresses the disparities observed during previous health crises. Statement 2 is incorrect. The agreement becomes enforceable once 60 countries ratify it, not 30. This threshold is crucial for its international legal standing and effectiveness. Statement 3 is incorrect. While the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system is a key feature, it mandates that pharma companies provide 10% of their vaccine output free to WHO and another 10% at affordable prices to low-income countries, not 20% free to WHO. This mechanism is designed to ensure that benefits derived from shared pathogen data translate into tangible health products for all, especially vulnerable nations.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the WHO Pandemic Agreement:

• The agreement aims to ensure equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics during future pandemics.

• The agreement becomes legally binding and enforceable once 30 WHO member countries ratify it.

• Under the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system, pharmaceutical companies are required to provide 20% of their vaccine output free to WHO.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

• Statement 1 is correct as a primary aim of the WHO Pandemic Agreement is to ensure equitable access to critical resources like vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics. This addresses the disparities observed during previous health crises.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. The agreement becomes enforceable once 60 countries ratify it, not 30. This threshold is crucial for its international legal standing and effectiveness.

• Statement 3 is incorrect. While the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system is a key feature, it mandates that pharma companies provide 10% of their vaccine output free to WHO and another 10% at affordable prices to low-income countries, not 20% free to WHO. This mechanism is designed to ensure that benefits derived from shared pathogen data translate into tangible health products for all, especially vulnerable nations.

Solution: a)

• Statement 2 is incorrect. The agreement becomes enforceable once 60 countries ratify it, not 30. This threshold is crucial for its international legal standing and effectiveness.

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