UPSC Editorials Quiz : 30 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The southwest monsoon is active over a large geographical area of India. Which of the following factors have contributed to the enhanced rainfall? Continuous incoming of moisture-laden strong westerly winds from the Arabian Sea. Development of a low-pressure system over the west-central Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast Intermittent development of a wind shear zone along latitudes 20 ° N between central and peninsular India. Absence of the monsoon trough How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) Statement 4 is incorrect. There have been two main contributors to the enhanced rainfall. One is the continuous incoming of moisture-laden strong westerly winds from the Arabian Sea. The other is the position of the monsoon trough — a semi-permanent, low-pressure area extending between Pakistan and the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon season — which usually oscillates between north and south within the season. Whenever it moves towards the south, as it has done in the present case, more rainfall can take place in central, eastern and peninsular India. When it shifts towards the north, the Himalayan foothills are likely to receive more rainfall but the rest of India sees a drop in rainfall. Apart from these two factors, other weather systems have also contributed to the widespread rainfall over all regions, except the extreme north India. They are: The persistence of an off-shore trough (a shallow trough of low pressure, which develops along India’s coast during the monsoon) between south Gujarat and north Kerala for more than a week now. The intermittent development of a wind shear zone — where winds move with different velocities and directions — along latitudes 20 ° N between central and peninsular India. The development of a low-pressure system over the west-central Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast, on Monday. The system moved over Chhattisgarh and adjoining Vidarbha on Tuesday, and over southeast Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 4 is incorrect. There have been two main contributors to the enhanced rainfall. One is the continuous incoming of moisture-laden strong westerly winds from the Arabian Sea. The other is the position of the monsoon trough — a semi-permanent, low-pressure area extending between Pakistan and the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon season — which usually oscillates between north and south within the season. Whenever it moves towards the south, as it has done in the present case, more rainfall can take place in central, eastern and peninsular India. When it shifts towards the north, the Himalayan foothills are likely to receive more rainfall but the rest of India sees a drop in rainfall. Apart from these two factors, other weather systems have also contributed to the widespread rainfall over all regions, except the extreme north India. They are: The persistence of an off-shore trough (a shallow trough of low pressure, which develops along India’s coast during the monsoon) between south Gujarat and north Kerala for more than a week now. The intermittent development of a wind shear zone — where winds move with different velocities and directions — along latitudes 20 ° N between central and peninsular India. The development of a low-pressure system over the west-central Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast, on Monday. The system moved over Chhattisgarh and adjoining Vidarbha on Tuesday, and over southeast Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Source

#### 1. Question

The southwest monsoon is active over a large geographical area of India. Which of the following factors have contributed to the enhanced rainfall?

• Continuous incoming of moisture-laden strong westerly winds from the Arabian Sea.

• Development of a low-pressure system over the west-central Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast

• Intermittent development of a wind shear zone along latitudes 20 ° N between central and peninsular India.

• Absence of the monsoon trough

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: c)

Statement 4 is incorrect.

There have been two main contributors to the enhanced rainfall. One is the continuous incoming of moisture-laden strong westerly winds from the Arabian Sea.

The other is the position of the monsoon trough — a semi-permanent, low-pressure area extending between Pakistan and the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon season — which usually oscillates between north and south within the season. Whenever it moves towards the south, as it has done in the present case, more rainfall can take place in central, eastern and peninsular India. When it shifts towards the north, the Himalayan foothills are likely to receive more rainfall but the rest of India sees a drop in rainfall.

Apart from these two factors, other weather systems have also contributed to the widespread rainfall over all regions, except the extreme north India. They are:

• The persistence of an off-shore trough (a shallow trough of low pressure, which develops along India’s coast during the monsoon) between south Gujarat and north Kerala for more than a week now.

• The intermittent development of a wind shear zone — where winds move with different velocities and directions — along latitudes 20 ° N between central and peninsular India.

• The development of a low-pressure system over the west-central Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast, on Monday. The system moved over Chhattisgarh and adjoining Vidarbha on Tuesday, and over southeast Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.

Solution: c)

Statement 4 is incorrect.

There have been two main contributors to the enhanced rainfall. One is the continuous incoming of moisture-laden strong westerly winds from the Arabian Sea.

Apart from these two factors, other weather systems have also contributed to the widespread rainfall over all regions, except the extreme north India. They are:

• The intermittent development of a wind shear zone — where winds move with different velocities and directions — along latitudes 20 ° N between central and peninsular India.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding “Neo banks” sometimes seen in news. Neo banks are financial institutions with only an online presence and function digitally. Neo banks have to apply for a banking license with RBI. Neo banks offer banking services like savings accounts, small loans and debit cards. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Neo banks are financial institutions with only an online presence and function digitally. They offer all traditional bank services via a digital setup or mobile apps without having any physical branches. These are 100% digital banks. They cannot apply for a banking license. The expertise of these neo banks lies in tying technology and artificial intelligence together to offer personalized financial services to customers. It is offered at a minimal cost. Neo banks offer limited products like savings accounts, small loans, debit cards, etc. and not all services of banks. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. Neo banks are financial institutions with only an online presence and function digitally. They offer all traditional bank services via a digital setup or mobile apps without having any physical branches. These are 100% digital banks. They cannot apply for a banking license. The expertise of these neo banks lies in tying technology and artificial intelligence together to offer personalized financial services to customers. It is offered at a minimal cost. Neo banks offer limited products like savings accounts, small loans, debit cards, etc. and not all services of banks.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding “Neo banks” sometimes seen in news.

• Neo banks are financial institutions with only an online presence and function digitally.

• Neo banks have to apply for a banking license with RBI.

• Neo banks offer banking services like savings accounts, small loans and debit cards.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Neo banks are financial institutions with only an online presence and function digitally.

They offer all traditional bank services via a digital setup or mobile apps without having any physical branches.

These are 100% digital banks. They cannot apply for a banking license. The expertise of these neo banks lies in tying technology and artificial intelligence together to offer personalized financial services to customers. It is offered at a minimal cost.

Neo banks offer limited products like savings accounts, small loans, debit cards, etc. and not all services of banks.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Neo banks are financial institutions with only an online presence and function digitally.

They offer all traditional bank services via a digital setup or mobile apps without having any physical branches.

Neo banks offer limited products like savings accounts, small loans, debit cards, etc. and not all services of banks.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding India’s National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS). National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) aims to provide climate information to various sectors like agriculture, energy and disaster management, to help them make informed decisions and mitigate climate risks. It is led by World Meteorological Organization. Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) was framed based on inputs from National Framework for Climate Services. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. India launched its first national-level framework for climate services, known as the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS), led by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The NFCS aims to provide climate information and services to various sectors, including agriculture, energy, disaster management, health, and water, to help them make informed decisions and mitigate climate risks. The NFCS is based on the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), which focuses on generating high-quality climate data and information, with priority sectors including agriculture, energy, health, water, and disaster risk reduction. Countries like Switzerland, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom have already launched their NFCS, while several others are in the advanced stages of implementation. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. India launched its first national-level framework for climate services, known as the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS), led by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The NFCS aims to provide climate information and services to various sectors, including agriculture, energy, disaster management, health, and water, to help them make informed decisions and mitigate climate risks. The NFCS is based on the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), which focuses on generating high-quality climate data and information, with priority sectors including agriculture, energy, health, water, and disaster risk reduction. Countries like Switzerland, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom have already launched their NFCS, while several others are in the advanced stages of implementation.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India’s National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS).

• National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) aims to provide climate information to various sectors like agriculture, energy and disaster management, to help them make informed decisions and mitigate climate risks.

• It is led by World Meteorological Organization.

• Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) was framed based on inputs from National Framework for Climate Services.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

• India launched its first national-level framework for climate services, known as the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS), led by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

• The NFCS aims to provide climate information and services to various sectors, including agriculture, energy, disaster management, health, and water, to help them make informed decisions and mitigate climate risks.

• The NFCS is based on the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), which focuses on generating high-quality climate data and information, with priority sectors including agriculture, energy, health, water, and disaster risk reduction.

• Countries like Switzerland, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom have already launched their NFCS, while several others are in the advanced stages of implementation.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

• India launched its first national-level framework for climate services, known as the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS), led by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

• Countries like Switzerland, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom have already launched their NFCS, while several others are in the advanced stages of implementation.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Zealandia. Zealandia is an underwater continentlocated to the north of North America. Zealandia was formed during the Late Cretaceous periodand started as part of the supercontinent Gondwana before breaking away. It was recognized as Earth’s eighth continent. 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 incorrect. Zealandia is an underwater continent located to the southeast of Australia. It was recognized as Earth’s eighth continent in 2017. Zealandia formed around 83 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period and started as part of the supercontinent Gondwana before breaking away. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Zealandia is an underwater continent located to the southeast of Australia. It was recognized as Earth’s eighth continent in 2017. Zealandia formed around 83 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period and started as part of the supercontinent Gondwana before breaking away.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Zealandia.

• Zealandia is an underwater continentlocated to the north of North America.

• Zealandia was formed during the Late Cretaceous periodand started as part of the supercontinent Gondwana before breaking away.

• It was recognized as Earth’s eighth continent.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Zealandia is an underwater continent located to the southeast of Australia. It was recognized as Earth’s eighth continent in 2017. Zealandia formed around 83 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period and started as part of the supercontinent Gondwana before breaking away.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. The unemployment rate is the percentage of unemployed workers in the total labour force. The labour force includes only those people who are employed. The labour force participation rate (LPR) is a measure of the proportion of a country’s working-age population that is actively engaged in the labour market. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. The labour force participation rate (LPR) is a measure of the proportion of a country’s working-age population that is actively engaged in the labour market. The unemployment rate is the percentage of unemployed workers in the total labour force. The labour force includes all people who are employed or unemployed. The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed people by the total labour force. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 2 is incorrect. The labour force participation rate (LPR) is a measure of the proportion of a country’s working-age population that is actively engaged in the labour market. The unemployment rate is the percentage of unemployed workers in the total labour force. The labour force includes all people who are employed or unemployed. The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed people by the total labour force.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The unemployment rate is the percentage of unemployed workers in the total labour force.

• The labour force includes only those people who are employed.

• The labour force participation rate (LPR) is a measure of the proportion of a country’s working-age population that is actively engaged in the labour market.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The labour force participation rate (LPR) is a measure of the proportion of a country’s working-age population that is actively engaged in the labour market.

The unemployment rate is the percentage of unemployed workers in the total labour force. The labour force includes all people who are employed or unemployed. The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed people by the total labour force.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The labour force participation rate (LPR) is a measure of the proportion of a country’s working-age population that is actively engaged in the labour market.

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