UPSC Editorials Quiz : 3 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting is a framework introduced by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). It mandates the top 1000 listed companies in India to report their performance on various environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. This framework is based on the principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and UNICEF jointly organized a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). What is BRSR? Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting is a framework introduced by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) in 2021. It mandates the top 1000 listed companies in India to report their performance on various environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. This framework is based on the nine principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). Incorrect Solution: d) The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and UNICEF jointly organized a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). What is BRSR? Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting is a framework introduced by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) in 2021. It mandates the top 1000 listed companies in India to report their performance on various environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. This framework is based on the nine principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting.

• Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting is a framework introduced by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

• It mandates the top 1000 listed companies in India to report their performance on various environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.

• This framework is based on the principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and UNICEF jointly organized a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

What is BRSR?

Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting is a framework introduced by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) in 2021. It mandates the top 1000 listed companies in India to report their performance on various environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. This framework is based on the nine principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).

Solution: d)

What is BRSR?

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Red fire ants. Red fire ants mainly originate from South America. Their painful stings can cause allergies and even fatal anaphylactic shock. They are invasive species that are ranked as one of world’s costliest species to combat. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Red fire ants, known scientifically as Solenopsis invicta and originating from South America,have invaded Europe. These invasive ants are ranked as the world’s fifth-costliest species to combat. Their painful stings can cause pustules, allergies, and even fatal anaphylactic shock. The researchers believe that climate change may facilitate their further spread in Europe. Invasive species: drive plant and animal extinctions, threaten food security and exacerbate environmental catastrophes. Incorrect Solution: c) Red fire ants, known scientifically as Solenopsis invicta and originating from South America,have invaded Europe. These invasive ants are ranked as the world’s fifth-costliest species to combat. Their painful stings can cause pustules, allergies, and even fatal anaphylactic shock. The researchers believe that climate change may facilitate their further spread in Europe. Invasive species: drive plant and animal extinctions, threaten food security and exacerbate environmental catastrophes.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Red fire ants.

• Red fire ants mainly originate from South America.

• Their painful stings can cause allergies and even fatal anaphylactic shock.

• They are invasive species that are ranked as one of world’s costliest species to combat.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

• Red fire ants, known scientifically as Solenopsis invicta and originating from South America,have invaded Europe.

• These invasive ants are ranked as the world’s fifth-costliest species to combat.

• Their painful stings can cause pustules, allergies, and even fatal anaphylactic shock. The researchers believe that climate change may facilitate their further spread in Europe.

• Invasive species: drive plant and animal extinctions, threaten food security and exacerbate environmental catastrophes.

Solution: c)

• Red fire ants, known scientifically as Solenopsis invicta and originating from South America,have invaded Europe.

• These invasive ants are ranked as the world’s fifth-costliest species to combat.

• Their painful stings can cause pustules, allergies, and even fatal anaphylactic shock. The researchers believe that climate change may facilitate their further spread in Europe.

• Invasive species: drive plant and animal extinctions, threaten food security and exacerbate environmental catastrophes.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. Reverse fault is a geological phenomenon that can lead to earthquake. The Atlas Mountains are actively rising due to the convergence of two large tectonic plates. Morocco is situated in an area where the Eurasian and African tectonic plates converge. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) The recent earthquake in Morocco resulted from a geological phenomenon known as a “reverse fault.” Tectonic Plate Interaction: Morocco is situated in an area where the Eurasian and African tectonic plates converge. Plate Boundary Activity: The Atlas Mountains, where the earthquake occurred, are actively rising due to the convergence of these two large tectonic plates Seismic Stress Accumulation: Although the region had not experienced major recorded earthquakes before, stress had been accumulating underground for an extended period due to the slow movement of tectonic plates. Incorrect Solution: c) The recent earthquake in Morocco resulted from a geological phenomenon known as a “reverse fault.” Tectonic Plate Interaction: Morocco is situated in an area where the Eurasian and African tectonic plates converge. Plate Boundary Activity: The Atlas Mountains, where the earthquake occurred, are actively rising due to the convergence of these two large tectonic plates Seismic Stress Accumulation: Although the region had not experienced major recorded earthquakes before, stress had been accumulating underground for an extended period due to the slow movement of tectonic plates.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Reverse fault is a geological phenomenon that can lead to earthquake.

• The Atlas Mountains are actively rising due to the convergence of two large tectonic plates.

• Morocco is situated in an area where the Eurasian and African tectonic plates converge.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

• The recent earthquake in Morocco resulted from a geological phenomenon known as a “reverse fault.”

• Tectonic Plate Interaction: Morocco is situated in an area where the Eurasian and African tectonic plates converge.

• Plate Boundary Activity: The Atlas Mountains, where the earthquake occurred, are actively rising due to the convergence of these two large tectonic plates

Seismic Stress Accumulation: Although the region had not experienced major recorded earthquakes before, stress had been accumulating underground for an extended period due to the slow movement of tectonic plates.

Solution: c)

• The recent earthquake in Morocco resulted from a geological phenomenon known as a “reverse fault.”

• Tectonic Plate Interaction: Morocco is situated in an area where the Eurasian and African tectonic plates converge.

• Plate Boundary Activity: The Atlas Mountains, where the earthquake occurred, are actively rising due to the convergence of these two large tectonic plates

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following statements is correct regarding iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform? a) This Portal highlights the steps on ease of doing business in India b) It aims to increase the capacity and coverage of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. c) It aims to promote cultural exchange and unity among the youth of India. d) Portal to guide government officials in their capacity-building journey. Correct Solution: d) The iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, in partnership with NITI Aayog, has introduced a new collection dedicated to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). iGOT Karmayogi (https://igotkarmayogi.gov.in/) is a comprehensive online portal to guide government officials in their capacity-building journey. The portal combines 6 functional hubs for online learning, competency management, career management, discussions, events and networking. Incorrect Solution: d) The iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, in partnership with NITI Aayog, has introduced a new collection dedicated to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). iGOT Karmayogi (https://igotkarmayogi.gov.in/) is a comprehensive online portal to guide government officials in their capacity-building journey. The portal combines 6 functional hubs for online learning, competency management, career management, discussions, events and networking.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform?

• a) This Portal highlights the steps on ease of doing business in India

• b) It aims to increase the capacity and coverage of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.

• c) It aims to promote cultural exchange and unity among the youth of India.

• d) Portal to guide government officials in their capacity-building journey.

Solution: d)

The iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, in partnership with NITI Aayog, has introduced a new collection dedicated to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).

iGOT Karmayogi (https://igotkarmayogi.gov.in/) is a comprehensive online portal to guide government officials in their capacity-building journey. The portal combines 6 functional hubs for online learning, competency management, career management, discussions, events and networking.

Solution: d)

The iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, in partnership with NITI Aayog, has introduced a new collection dedicated to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. Monoclonal antibodies are natural proteins that mimic the behaviour of antibodies produced by the immune system. 2. Monoclonal antibodies are designed to target certain antigens. Glycoproteins are one of the major components of viruses that cause diseases in humans. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the behaviour of antibodies produced by the immune system to protect against diseases and foreign substances. An antibody attaches itself to an antigen – a foreign substance, usually a disease-causing molecule – and helps the immune system eliminate it from the body. Monoclonal antibodies are specifically designed to target certain antigens. Glycoproteins are one of the major components of viruses that cause diseases in humans. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the behaviour of antibodies produced by the immune system to protect against diseases and foreign substances. An antibody attaches itself to an antigen – a foreign substance, usually a disease-causing molecule – and helps the immune system eliminate it from the body. Monoclonal antibodies are specifically designed to target certain antigens. Glycoproteins are one of the major components of viruses that cause diseases in humans.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Monoclonal antibodies are natural proteins that mimic the behaviour of antibodies produced by the immune system.

• 2. Monoclonal antibodies are designed to target certain antigens.

• Glycoproteins are one of the major components of viruses that cause diseases in humans.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the behaviour of antibodies produced by the immune system to protect against diseases and foreign substances.

An antibody attaches itself to an antigen – a foreign substance, usually a disease-causing molecule – and helps the immune system eliminate it from the body.

Monoclonal antibodies are specifically designed to target certain antigens.

Glycoproteins are one of the major components of viruses that cause diseases in humans.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the behaviour of antibodies produced by the immune system to protect against diseases and foreign substances.

An antibody attaches itself to an antigen – a foreign substance, usually a disease-causing molecule – and helps the immune system eliminate it from the body.

Monoclonal antibodies are specifically designed to target certain antigens.

Glycoproteins are one of the major components of viruses that cause diseases in humans.

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