UPSC Editorials Quiz : 6 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Durbar Hall witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of independent India’s first government in 1947. Swearing-in ceremonies, like those of the Chief Justices of India, are also conducted here. The hall hosts Civil and Defence Investiture Ceremonies, where the President confers honours to the recipients. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Construction of the Rashtrapati Bhavan was completed in 1929 after King George V declared that the capital of British India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. The hall hosts Civil and Defence Investiture Ceremonies, where the President confers honours to the recipients. Swearing-in ceremonies, like those of the Chief Justices of India, are also conducted here. Durbar Hall witnessed a historic moment in the swearing-in ceremony of independent India’s first government in 1947. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Construction of the Rashtrapati Bhavan was completed in 1929 after King George V declared that the capital of British India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. The hall hosts Civil and Defence Investiture Ceremonies, where the President confers honours to the recipients. Swearing-in ceremonies, like those of the Chief Justices of India, are also conducted here. Durbar Hall witnessed a historic moment in the swearing-in ceremony of independent India’s first government in 1947. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

• Durbar Hall witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of independent India’s first government in 1947.

• Swearing-in ceremonies, like those of the Chief Justices of India, are also conducted here.

• The hall hosts Civil and Defence Investiture Ceremonies, where the President confers honours to the recipients.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

Construction of the Rashtrapati Bhavan was completed in 1929 after King George V declared that the capital of British India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911.

The hall hosts Civil and Defence Investiture Ceremonies, where the President confers honours to the recipients. Swearing-in ceremonies, like those of the Chief Justices of India, are also conducted here. Durbar Hall witnessed a historic moment in the swearing-in ceremony of independent India’s first government in 1947.

Solution: c)

Construction of the Rashtrapati Bhavan was completed in 1929 after King George V declared that the capital of British India would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Green Credit Program (GCP). Green Credit Program (GCP) is a market-based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions across various sectors. Ministry of Finance is responsible for the implementation, management, monitoring, and operation of Green Credit Program. To obtain Green Credits, individuals and entities must register their activities through the central government’s dedicated app/website. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Green Credit Program (GCP) is an innovative market-based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions across diverse sectors, by various stakeholders like individuals, communities, private sector industries, and companies. The GCP’s governance framework is supported by an inter-ministerial Steering Committee and The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) serves as the GCP Administrator, responsible for program implementation, management, monitoring, and operation. In its initial phase, the GCP focuses on two key activities: water conservation and afforestation. The Green Credit Registry and trading platform, being developed by ICFRE along with experts, would facilitate the registration and thereafter, the buying and selling of Green Credits. To obtain Green Credits, individuals and entities must register their activities through the central government’s dedicated app/website http://www.moefcc-gcp.in. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Green Credit Program (GCP) is an innovative market-based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions across diverse sectors, by various stakeholders like individuals, communities, private sector industries, and companies. The GCP’s governance framework is supported by an inter-ministerial Steering Committee and The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) serves as the GCP Administrator, responsible for program implementation, management, monitoring, and operation. In its initial phase, the GCP focuses on two key activities: water conservation and afforestation. The Green Credit Registry and trading platform, being developed by ICFRE along with experts, would facilitate the registration and thereafter, the buying and selling of Green Credits. To obtain Green Credits, individuals and entities must register their activities through the central government’s dedicated app/website http://www.moefcc-gcp.in.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Green Credit Program (GCP).

• Green Credit Program (GCP) is a market-based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions across various sectors.

• Ministry of Finance is responsible for the implementation, management, monitoring, and operation of Green Credit Program.

• To obtain Green Credits, individuals and entities must register their activities through the central government’s dedicated app/website.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Green Credit Program (GCP) is an innovative market-based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions across diverse sectors, by various stakeholders like individuals, communities, private sector industries, and companies. The GCP’s governance framework is supported by an inter-ministerial Steering Committee and The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) serves as the GCP Administrator, responsible for program implementation, management, monitoring, and operation. In its initial phase, the GCP focuses on two key activities: water conservation and afforestation.

The Green Credit Registry and trading platform, being developed by ICFRE along with experts, would facilitate the registration and thereafter, the buying and selling of Green Credits. To obtain Green Credits, individuals and entities must register their activities through the central government’s dedicated app/website http://www.moefcc-gcp.in.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. Khanij Bidesh India Ltd is a private joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally. Lithium is an alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries and medical devices like pacemakers. Niobium is a silvery metal with a corrosion-resistant oxide layer on its surface. 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. Initiatives for Critical Minerals exploration: Initiative Details Amendment to MMRDA Amendment to MMRDA in 2023 delisted six minerals, including Lithium and Niobium, from the list of atomic minerals, thereby allowing private sector participation Provided for the auction of mining leases and composite licenses of 24 critical and strategic minerals by the central government Khanij Bidesh India Ltd It is a government joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally, with a focus on Australia and South America. Mineral Description Common Uses Lithium An alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries for mobiles, laptops, electric vehicles, and medical devices like pacemakers. Rechargeable batteries, energy storage. Rare Earth Elements A group of 17-odd minerals including scandium, yttrium, cerium, and more. Catalysts, magnets, alloys, glass, electronics, petroleum extraction, electric motors, wind turbines. Niobium A silvery metal with a corrosion-resistant oxide layer on its surface. The main source of Niobium is the mineral columbite, which is found in countries such as Canada, Brazil, Australia, and Nigeria. Alloys (stainless steel), jet engines, construction materials, superconducting magnets (particle accelerators, MRI scanners). Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Initiatives for Critical Minerals exploration: Initiative Details Amendment to MMRDA Amendment to MMRDA in 2023 delisted six minerals, including Lithium and Niobium, from the list of atomic minerals, thereby allowing private sector participation Provided for the auction of mining leases and composite licenses of 24 critical and strategic minerals by the central government Khanij Bidesh India Ltd It is a government joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally, with a focus on Australia and South America. Mineral Description Common Uses Lithium An alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries for mobiles, laptops, electric vehicles, and medical devices like pacemakers. Rechargeable batteries, energy storage. Rare Earth Elements A group of 17-odd minerals including scandium, yttrium, cerium, and more. Catalysts, magnets, alloys, glass, electronics, petroleum extraction, electric motors, wind turbines. Niobium A silvery metal with a corrosion-resistant oxide layer on its surface. The main source of Niobium is the mineral columbite, which is found in countries such as Canada, Brazil, Australia, and Nigeria. Alloys (stainless steel), jet engines, construction materials, superconducting magnets (particle accelerators, MRI scanners).

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Khanij Bidesh India Ltd is a private joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally.

• Lithium is an alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries and medical devices like pacemakers.

• Niobium is a silvery metal with a corrosion-resistant oxide layer on its surface.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Initiatives for Critical Minerals exploration:

Initiative | Details

Amendment to MMRDA | Amendment to MMRDA in 2023 delisted six minerals, including Lithium and Niobium, from the list of atomic minerals, thereby allowing private sector participation

Provided for the auction of mining leases and composite licenses of 24 critical and strategic minerals by the central government

Khanij Bidesh India Ltd | It is a government joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally, with a focus on Australia and South America.

Mineral | Description | Common Uses

Lithium | An alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries for mobiles, laptops, electric vehicles, and medical devices like pacemakers. | Rechargeable batteries, energy storage.

Rare Earth Elements | A group of 17-odd minerals including scandium, yttrium, cerium, and more. | Catalysts, magnets, alloys, glass, electronics, petroleum extraction, electric motors, wind turbines.

Niobium | A silvery metal with a corrosion-resistant oxide layer on its surface. The main source of Niobium is the mineral columbite, which is found in countries such as Canada, Brazil, Australia, and Nigeria. | Alloys (stainless steel), jet engines, construction materials, superconducting magnets (particle accelerators, MRI scanners).

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Initiatives for Critical Minerals exploration:

Initiative | Details

Amendment to MMRDA | Amendment to MMRDA in 2023 delisted six minerals, including Lithium and Niobium, from the list of atomic minerals, thereby allowing private sector participation

Provided for the auction of mining leases and composite licenses of 24 critical and strategic minerals by the central government

Khanij Bidesh India Ltd | It is a government joint venture that aims to secure critical minerals globally, with a focus on Australia and South America.

Mineral | Description | Common Uses

Lithium | An alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries for mobiles, laptops, electric vehicles, and medical devices like pacemakers. | Rechargeable batteries, energy storage.

Rare Earth Elements | A group of 17-odd minerals including scandium, yttrium, cerium, and more. | Catalysts, magnets, alloys, glass, electronics, petroleum extraction, electric motors, wind turbines.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Asian Games. The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a major continental multi-sport event held every five years. These Games are not recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Every alternate edition of the Asian Games is held in India. India has won at least one gold medal in all the Asian Games held till now. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 4 is correct. The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a major continental multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from across Asia. The Games were initially regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from 1951 to 1978. Since 1982, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) after the dissolution of the AGF. These Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are considered the second-largest multi-sport event globally, following the Olympic Games. India held the first and ninth editions of the Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951 and 1982 respectively. India has consistently ranked in the top 10 in medals tally (except in the 1990 games). India has won at least one gold medal in all the Asian Games held till now. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 4 is correct. The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a major continental multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from across Asia. The Games were initially regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from 1951 to 1978. Since 1982, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) after the dissolution of the AGF. These Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are considered the second-largest multi-sport event globally, following the Olympic Games. India held the first and ninth editions of the Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951 and 1982 respectively. India has consistently ranked in the top 10 in medals tally (except in the 1990 games). India has won at least one gold medal in all the Asian Games held till now.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Asian Games.

• The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a major continental multi-sport event held every five years.

• These Games are not recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

• Every alternate edition of the Asian Games is held in India.

• India has won at least one gold medal in all the Asian Games held till now.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: a)

Only Statement 4 is correct.

The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a major continental multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from across Asia. The Games were initially regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from 1951 to 1978. Since 1982, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) after the dissolution of the AGF. These Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are considered the second-largest multi-sport event globally, following the Olympic Games.

India held the first and ninth editions of the Asian Games in New Delhi in 1951 and 1982 respectively. India has consistently ranked in the top 10 in medals tally (except in the 1990 games). India has won at least one gold medal in all the Asian Games held till now.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 4 is correct.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Article 102 of the Indian Constitution deals with the disqualification of MPs from either house of the Parliament. The reasons under which an MP can be disqualified include: if he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State. if he is an undischarged insolvent. if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India. if he is disqualified by the Election Commission of India. 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. Article 102 deals with the disqualification of MPs from either house of the Parliament. Part (1) of the article lists the reasons why an MP can be disqualified. These include, (a) if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office declared by Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder; (b) if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; (c) if he is an undischarged insolvent; (d) if he is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgment of allegiance or adherence to a foreign State; (e) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 4 is incorrect. Article 102 deals with the disqualification of MPs from either house of the Parliament. Part (1) of the article lists the reasons why an MP can be disqualified. These include, (a) if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office declared by Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder; (b) if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; (c) if he is an undischarged insolvent; (d) if he is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgment of allegiance or adherence to a foreign State; (e) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament.

#### 5. Question

Article 102 of the Indian Constitution deals with the disqualification of MPs from either house of the Parliament. The reasons under which an MP can be disqualified include:

• if he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State.

• if he is an undischarged insolvent.

• if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India.

• if he is disqualified by the Election Commission of India.

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.

Article 102 deals with the disqualification of MPs from either house of the Parliament.

Part (1) of the article lists the reasons why an MP can be disqualified. These include,

(a) if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office declared by Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder;

(b) if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;

(d) if he is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgment of allegiance or adherence to a foreign State;

(e) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament.

Solution: c)

Statement 4 is incorrect.

Article 102 deals with the disqualification of MPs from either house of the Parliament.

Part (1) of the article lists the reasons why an MP can be disqualified. These include,

(a) if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office declared by Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder;

(b) if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;

(d) if he is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgment of allegiance or adherence to a foreign State;

(e) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament.

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