UPSC Editorials Quiz : 7 June 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). In 1975, the Government of India declared PVTGson the recommendation of the Dhebar Commission. As per 2011 census the PVTGs are spread over all states and Union Territories (UTs)in India. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of PVTGs. 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. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups. In 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of the Dhebar Commission. Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes. The PVTGs are spread over 18 states and one Union Territory (UT), in the country (2011 census). Odisha has the highest number (more than 2.5 lakh) of PVTGs. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups. In 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of the Dhebar Commission. Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes. The PVTGs are spread over 18 states and one Union Territory (UT), in the country (2011 census). Odisha has the highest number (more than 2.5 lakh) of PVTGs. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

• In 1975, the Government of India declared PVTGson the recommendation of the Dhebar Commission.

• As per 2011 census the PVTGs are spread over all states and Union Territories (UTs)in India.

• Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of PVTGs.

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.

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

• PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups.

• In 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of the Dhebar Commission.

• Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes.

• The PVTGs are spread over 18 states and one Union Territory (UT), in the country (2011 census).

• Odisha has the highest number (more than 2.5 lakh) of PVTGs.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

• PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups.

• In 1975, the Government of India declared 52 tribal groups as PVTGs on the recommendation of the Dhebar Commission.

• Currently, there are 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes.

• The PVTGs are spread over 18 states and one Union Territory (UT), in the country (2011 census).

• Odisha has the highest number (more than 2.5 lakh) of PVTGs.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN). It seeks to provide essential services to PVTGs like safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation through critical interventions. Households under the scheme are entitled to receive cash transfers. PVTGs are provided year-round employment under MGNREGA. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Recognising their backwardness, the Government of India announced the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission in 2023-24 to improve the socio-economic conditions of PVTGs. In line with this initiative, the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) was launched in November 2023. The PM JANMAN seeks to provide essential services to PVTGs, which includes safe housing, clean drinking water, and sanitation through 11 critical interventions. The PVTGs and frontline officials face challenges in using a mobile application to register for the ‘Housing scheme’, the biggest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme in the PM JANMAN which aims to reach 4.90 lakh PVTG households by 2026. Its objective is to ensure that every PVTG household has access to secure and habitable housing, safeguarding them from environmental challenges and providing them with a sense of security. Households under the scheme are entitled to receive ₹2.39 lakh each in three instalments. The Government of India has provided an ‘Awaas+’ mobile app to block/panchayat-level officials to register PVTG households for the PM JANMAN Housing scheme. The app gathers beneficiaries data in three primary areas — it records the geographical location of households, noting their block, panchayat, and village; it captures household profiles, incorporating geo-tagging for planned construction locations, and then collects bank account details for cash transfers. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 3 is incorrect. Recognising their backwardness, the Government of India announced the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission in 2023-24 to improve the socio-economic conditions of PVTGs. In line with this initiative, the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) was launched in November 2023. The PM JANMAN seeks to provide essential services to PVTGs, which includes safe housing, clean drinking water, and sanitation through 11 critical interventions. The PVTGs and frontline officials face challenges in using a mobile application to register for the ‘Housing scheme’, the biggest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme in the PM JANMAN which aims to reach 4.90 lakh PVTG households by 2026. Its objective is to ensure that every PVTG household has access to secure and habitable housing, safeguarding them from environmental challenges and providing them with a sense of security. Households under the scheme are entitled to receive ₹2.39 lakh each in three instalments. The Government of India has provided an ‘Awaas+’ mobile app to block/panchayat-level officials to register PVTG households for the PM JANMAN Housing scheme. The app gathers beneficiaries data in three primary areas — it records the geographical location of households, noting their block, panchayat, and village; it captures household profiles, incorporating geo-tagging for planned construction locations, and then collects bank account details for cash transfers. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN).

• It seeks to provide essential services to PVTGs like safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation through critical interventions.

• Households under the scheme are entitled to receive cash transfers.

• PVTGs are provided year-round employment under MGNREGA.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Recognising their backwardness, the Government of India announced the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission in 2023-24 to improve the socio-economic conditions of PVTGs. In line with this initiative, the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) was launched in November 2023.

The PM JANMAN seeks to provide essential services to PVTGs, which includes safe housing, clean drinking water, and sanitation through 11 critical interventions. The PVTGs and frontline officials face challenges in using a mobile application to register for the ‘Housing scheme’, the biggest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme in the PM JANMAN which aims to reach 4.90 lakh PVTG households by 2026. Its objective is to ensure that every PVTG household has access to secure and habitable housing, safeguarding them from environmental challenges and providing them with a sense of security. Households under the scheme are entitled to receive ₹2.39 lakh each in three instalments.

The Government of India has provided an ‘Awaas+’ mobile app to block/panchayat-level officials to register PVTG households for the PM JANMAN Housing scheme. The app gathers beneficiaries data in three primary areas — it records the geographical location of households, noting their block, panchayat, and village; it captures household profiles, incorporating geo-tagging for planned construction locations, and then collects bank account details for cash transfers.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) is an infrastructure development project that aims to create connectivity through rail and shipping networks, energy cables, and data links. It is designed and formulated under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII). It aims to stimulate economic development through enhanced connectivity between Asia, the Arabian Gulf and Europe. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) IMEC, or the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, was signed on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023 by the European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States. Designed and formulated under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), it aims to stimulate economic development through enhanced connectivity and economic integration between Asia, the Arabian Gulf and Europe. The IMEC will comprise two separate corridors — an east corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf and a northern corridor connecting the Arabian Gulf to Europe. In addition to existing maritime and road transport routes, it will include a railway network that aims to be a reliable and cost-effective cross-border ship-to-rail transit network for goods and services to transit. Source Incorrect Solution: c) IMEC, or the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, was signed on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023 by the European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States. Designed and formulated under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), it aims to stimulate economic development through enhanced connectivity and economic integration between Asia, the Arabian Gulf and Europe. The IMEC will comprise two separate corridors — an east corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf and a northern corridor connecting the Arabian Gulf to Europe. In addition to existing maritime and road transport routes, it will include a railway network that aims to be a reliable and cost-effective cross-border ship-to-rail transit network for goods and services to transit. Source

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

• The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) is an infrastructure development project that aims to create connectivity through rail and shipping networks, energy cables, and data links.

• It is designed and formulated under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII).

• It aims to stimulate economic development through enhanced connectivity between Asia, the Arabian Gulf and Europe.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

IMEC, or the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, was signed on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023 by the European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States. Designed and formulated under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), it aims to stimulate economic development through enhanced connectivity and economic integration between Asia, the Arabian Gulf and Europe.

The IMEC will comprise two separate corridors — an east corridor connecting India to the Arabian Gulf and a northern corridor connecting the Arabian Gulf to Europe. In addition to existing maritime and road transport routes, it will include a railway network that aims to be a reliable and cost-effective cross-border ship-to-rail transit network for goods and services to transit.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following are the participating countries of India-Middle East-Europe Corridor? France Germany Saudi Arabia Iran United States How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: c) Option 4 is incorrect. Incorrect Solution: c) Option 4 is incorrect.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following are the participating countries of India-Middle East-Europe Corridor?

• Saudi Arabia

• United States

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) Only four

• d) All five

Solution: c)

Option 4 is incorrect.

Solution: c)

Option 4 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Arrange the following places from West to East. Jebel Ali Riyadh Haifa Haradh Select the correct answer code: a) 3-2-4-1 b) 3-2-1-4 c) 2-3-1-4 d) 2-3-4-1 Correct Solution: a) Incorrect Solution: a)

#### 5. Question

Arrange the following places from West to East.

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 3-2-4-1

• b) 3-2-1-4

• c) 2-3-1-4

• d) 2-3-4-1

Solution: a)

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