UPSC Editorials Quiz : 5 October 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following international initiatives related to methane: Global Methane Initiative Global Methane Pledge MethaneSAT Which of the above initiatives is India a part of? a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) India is a part of the Global Methane Initiative but not the Global Methane Pledge. MethaneSAT is an observational satellite initiative aimed at tracking methane emissions. The Global Methane Initiative is a voluntary, multilateral partnership that promotes methane recovery and use as a clean energy source. Incorrect Solution: a) India is a part of the Global Methane Initiative but not the Global Methane Pledge. MethaneSAT is an observational satellite initiative aimed at tracking methane emissions. The Global Methane Initiative is a voluntary, multilateral partnership that promotes methane recovery and use as a clean energy source.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following international initiatives related to methane:
• Global Methane Initiative
• Global Methane Pledge
• MethaneSAT
Which of the above initiatives is India a part of?
• b) 1 and 2 only
• c) 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, and 3
Solution: a)
India is a part of the Global Methane Initiative but not the Global Methane Pledge.
MethaneSAT is an observational satellite initiative aimed at tracking methane emissions.
The Global Methane Initiative is a voluntary, multilateral partnership that promotes methane recovery and use as a clean energy source.
Solution: a)
India is a part of the Global Methane Initiative but not the Global Methane Pledge.
MethaneSAT is an observational satellite initiative aimed at tracking methane emissions.
The Global Methane Initiative is a voluntary, multilateral partnership that promotes methane recovery and use as a clean energy source.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements about the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC): The Colombo Security Conclave is a bilateral initiative between India and Sri Lanka. The CSC aims to enhance regional security by addressing transnational threats. Disaster relief and cyber security are part of the CSC’s focus areas. 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 because the CSC is a multilateral initiative, not a bilateral one, involving India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the CSC focuses on enhancing regional security by addressing various transnational threats, including disaster relief, cyber security, maritime safety, and counter-terrorism. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect because the CSC is a multilateral initiative, not a bilateral one, involving India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the CSC focuses on enhancing regional security by addressing various transnational threats, including disaster relief, cyber security, maritime safety, and counter-terrorism.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC):
• The Colombo Security Conclave is a bilateral initiative between India and Sri Lanka.
• The CSC aims to enhance regional security by addressing transnational threats.
• Disaster relief and cyber security are part of the CSC’s focus areas.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect because the CSC is a multilateral initiative, not a bilateral one, involving India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the CSC focuses on enhancing regional security by addressing various transnational threats, including disaster relief, cyber security, maritime safety, and counter-terrorism.
Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect because the CSC is a multilateral initiative, not a bilateral one, involving India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the CSC focuses on enhancing regional security by addressing various transnational threats, including disaster relief, cyber security, maritime safety, and counter-terrorism.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about SPARSH-enabled services under Project NAMAN: SPARSH offers a completely digital pension disbursement system for defence pensioners. The services are only available to retired army personnel and exclude other defence branches. Common Service Centres (CSCs) provide a platform for SPARSH-enabled services along with e-Governance and banking solutions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct because System for Pension Administration – Raksha (SPARSH) is a digital pension disbursement system aimed at defence pensioners, ensuring transparency and efficiency in managing pensions. Statement 2 is incorrect as SPARSH services are available to all defence branches, not just army personnel. Statement 3 is correct as Common Service Centres (CSCs) under Project NAMAN offer SPARSH-enabled services, along with additional features such as e-Governance and banking solutions. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct because System for Pension Administration – Raksha (SPARSH) is a digital pension disbursement system aimed at defence pensioners, ensuring transparency and efficiency in managing pensions. Statement 2 is incorrect as SPARSH services are available to all defence branches, not just army personnel. Statement 3 is correct as Common Service Centres (CSCs) under Project NAMAN offer SPARSH-enabled services, along with additional features such as e-Governance and banking solutions.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements about SPARSH-enabled services under Project NAMAN:
• SPARSH offers a completely digital pension disbursement system for defence pensioners.
• The services are only available to retired army personnel and exclude other defence branches.
• Common Service Centres (CSCs) provide a platform for SPARSH-enabled services along with e-Governance and banking solutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
• a) 2 and 3 only
• b) 1 and 2 only
• c) 1 and 3 only
• d) None of the above
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is correct because System for Pension Administration – Raksha (SPARSH) is a digital pension disbursement system aimed at defence pensioners, ensuring transparency and efficiency in managing pensions.
Statement 2 is incorrect as SPARSH services are available to all defence branches, not just army personnel.
Statement 3 is correct as Common Service Centres (CSCs) under Project NAMAN offer SPARSH-enabled services, along with additional features such as e-Governance and banking solutions.
Solution: c)
Statement 1 is correct because System for Pension Administration – Raksha (SPARSH) is a digital pension disbursement system aimed at defence pensioners, ensuring transparency and efficiency in managing pensions.
Statement 2 is incorrect as SPARSH services are available to all defence branches, not just army personnel.
Statement 3 is correct as Common Service Centres (CSCs) under Project NAMAN offer SPARSH-enabled services, along with additional features such as e-Governance and banking solutions.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Agriculture Mission: The mission aims to create a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) under the mission is designed to improve the accuracy of crop yield estimation. Digital Agriculture tools are limited to weather prediction and soil health analysis. 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 correct because the Digital Agriculture Mission is focused on creating a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to integrate data and technology in agriculture. Statement 2 is correct because the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) is designed to improve crop yield estimation and accuracy in production data. Statement 3 is incorrect because Digital Agriculture tools cover a wide range of activities beyond weather and soil health, including crop monitoring, input optimization, and precision farming. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct because the Digital Agriculture Mission is focused on creating a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to integrate data and technology in agriculture. Statement 2 is correct because the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) is designed to improve crop yield estimation and accuracy in production data. Statement 3 is incorrect because Digital Agriculture tools cover a wide range of activities beyond weather and soil health, including crop monitoring, input optimization, and precision farming.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Agriculture Mission:
• The mission aims to create a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
• The Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) under the mission is designed to improve the accuracy of crop yield estimation.
• Digital Agriculture tools are limited to weather prediction and soil health analysis.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct because the Digital Agriculture Mission is focused on creating a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to integrate data and technology in agriculture.
Statement 2 is correct because the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) is designed to improve crop yield estimation and accuracy in production data.
Statement 3 is incorrect because Digital Agriculture tools cover a wide range of activities beyond weather and soil health, including crop monitoring, input optimization, and precision farming.
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct because the Digital Agriculture Mission is focused on creating a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to integrate data and technology in agriculture.
Statement 2 is correct because the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) is designed to improve crop yield estimation and accuracy in production data.
Statement 3 is incorrect because Digital Agriculture tools cover a wide range of activities beyond weather and soil health, including crop monitoring, input optimization, and precision farming.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following countries does not share a border with Sudan a) Chad b) Eritrea c) Libya d) Uganda Correct Solution: d) Uganda does not share a border with Sudan. The countries that do share a border with Sudan are Chad, Libya, Eritrea, Egypt, South Sudan, Central African Republic, and Ethiopia. Incorrect Solution: d) Uganda does not share a border with Sudan. The countries that do share a border with Sudan are Chad, Libya, Eritrea, Egypt, South Sudan, Central African Republic, and Ethiopia.
#### 5. Question
Which of the following countries does not share a border with Sudan
• b) Eritrea
Solution: d)
Uganda does not share a border with Sudan. The countries that do share a border with Sudan are Chad, Libya, Eritrea, Egypt, South Sudan, Central African Republic, and Ethiopia.
Solution: d)
Uganda does not share a border with Sudan. The countries that do share a border with Sudan are Chad, Libya, Eritrea, Egypt, South Sudan, Central African Republic, and Ethiopia.
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