UPSC Editorials Quiz : 7 May 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustard (GIB). Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is an avian species, classified as ‘least-concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Currently there are more than 1000 GIBs in India. They are mainly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat. 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 3 is correct. The GIB is an avian species, which was classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2011 — there are currently less than 200 GIBs in India and they are mainly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The biggest threat to these birds is the overhead power lines as frequent collisions have resulted in the death of many GIBs. Source Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct. The GIB is an avian species, which was classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2011 — there are currently less than 200 GIBs in India and they are mainly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The biggest threat to these birds is the overhead power lines as frequent collisions have resulted in the death of many GIBs. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustard (GIB).

• Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is an avian species, classified as ‘least-concern’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

• Currently there are more than 1000 GIBs in India.

• They are mainly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

The GIB is an avian species, which was classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2011 — there are currently less than 200 GIBs in India and they are mainly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The biggest threat to these birds is the overhead power lines as frequent collisions have resulted in the death of many GIBs.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC). The ICCC is a tech-based solution involving multiple IT applications and platforms, which is designed to help in making informed decisions. It is set up at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi. The ICCC uses Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) to collect micro-level data, process it, and present the macro picture. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) The ICCC is a tech-based solution involving multiple IT applications and platforms, which is designed to help in making informed decisions. The centre is housed in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, which is responsible for legislation, policy formation, and implementation of initiatives in the agriculture sector. The ICCC uses state of the art technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to collect and process large amounts of granular data — on temperatures, rainfall, wind speed, crop yields and production estimations — and presents it in graphical format. On eight large, 55-inch LED screens installed at the ICCC, you can see information on crop yields, production, drought situation, cropping patterns (geographic region-wise and year-wise) in map, timeline, and drill-down views. You can also see the relevant trends (periodic and non-periodic), outliers, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and receive insights, alerts, and feedback on agriculture schemes, programmes, projects, and initiatives. The ICCC uses platforms including the Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) to collect micro-level data, process it, and present the macro picture. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The ICCC is a tech-based solution involving multiple IT applications and platforms, which is designed to help in making informed decisions. The centre is housed in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, which is responsible for legislation, policy formation, and implementation of initiatives in the agriculture sector. The ICCC uses state of the art technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to collect and process large amounts of granular data — on temperatures, rainfall, wind speed, crop yields and production estimations — and presents it in graphical format. On eight large, 55-inch LED screens installed at the ICCC, you can see information on crop yields, production, drought situation, cropping patterns (geographic region-wise and year-wise) in map, timeline, and drill-down views. You can also see the relevant trends (periodic and non-periodic), outliers, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and receive insights, alerts, and feedback on agriculture schemes, programmes, projects, and initiatives. The ICCC uses platforms including the Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) to collect micro-level data, process it, and present the macro picture. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).

• The ICCC is a tech-based solution involving multiple IT applications and platforms, which is designed to help in making informed decisions.

• It is set up at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi.

• The ICCC uses Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) to collect micro-level data, process it, and present the macro picture.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: c)

The ICCC is a tech-based solution involving multiple IT applications and platforms, which is designed to help in making informed decisions. The centre is housed in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, which is responsible for legislation, policy formation, and implementation of initiatives in the agriculture sector.

The ICCC uses state of the art technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to collect and process large amounts of granular data — on temperatures, rainfall, wind speed, crop yields and production estimations — and presents it in graphical format.

On eight large, 55-inch LED screens installed at the ICCC, you can see information on crop yields, production, drought situation, cropping patterns (geographic region-wise and year-wise) in map, timeline, and drill-down views.

You can also see the relevant trends (periodic and non-periodic), outliers, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and receive insights, alerts, and feedback on agriculture schemes, programmes, projects, and initiatives.

The ICCC uses platforms including the Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) to collect micro-level data, process it, and present the macro picture.

Solution: c)

The ICCC uses platforms including the Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) to collect micro-level data, process it, and present the macro picture.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, recently in news is located in a) Japan b) South Korea c) Ukraine d) Canada Correct Solution: c) The continuing crisis at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the first nuclear facility to have been caught in a dangerous armed conflict, has also been a source of grave concern. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The continuing crisis at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the first nuclear facility to have been caught in a dangerous armed conflict, has also been a source of grave concern. Source

#### 3. Question

Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, recently in news is located in

• b) South Korea

• c) Ukraine

Solution: c)

The continuing crisis at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the first nuclear facility to have been caught in a dangerous armed conflict, has also been a source of grave concern.

Solution: c)

The continuing crisis at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the first nuclear facility to have been caught in a dangerous armed conflict, has also been a source of grave concern.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements. The Constitution of India declares that Indians possess freedom of speech, but is subject to the interest of public order, or the sovereignty and integrity of India. The right to freedom of expression has been recognised as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In India fundamental rights cannot be enforced against persons other than the state and its instrumentalities. 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. The freedom of speech is one of the most cherished freedoms. The Constitution of India, too, declares that Indians possess this freedom, but makes it subject to the interest of public order, or the sovereignty and integrity of India. The right to freedom of expression has been recognised as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law by the United Nations. The Court concluded that such fundamental rights can be enforced even against persons other than the state and its instrumentalities. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. The freedom of speech is one of the most cherished freedoms. The Constitution of India, too, declares that Indians possess this freedom, but makes it subject to the interest of public order, or the sovereignty and integrity of India. The right to freedom of expression has been recognised as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law by the United Nations. The Court concluded that such fundamental rights can be enforced even against persons other than the state and its instrumentalities.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The Constitution of India declares that Indians possess freedom of speech, but is subject to the interest of public order, or the sovereignty and integrity of India.

• The right to freedom of expression has been recognised as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• In India fundamental rights cannot be enforced against persons other than the state and its instrumentalities.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The freedom of speech is one of the most cherished freedoms. The Constitution of India, too, declares that Indians possess this freedom, but makes it subject to the interest of public order, or the sovereignty and integrity of India.

The right to freedom of expression has been recognised as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law by the United Nations.

The Court concluded that such fundamental rights can be enforced even against persons other than the state and its instrumentalities.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

The right to freedom of expression has been recognised as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law by the United Nations.

The Court concluded that such fundamental rights can be enforced even against persons other than the state and its instrumentalities.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question ‘Atoms4Climate’ initiative was launched by a) Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) b) World Nuclear Association (WNA) c) International Energy Agency (IEA) d) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Correct Solution: d) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched an initiative called ‘Atoms4Climate’ to help countries understand the role nuclear energy can play in reducing their carbon emissions. Source Incorrect Solution: d) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched an initiative called ‘Atoms4Climate’ to help countries understand the role nuclear energy can play in reducing their carbon emissions. Source

#### 5. Question

‘Atoms4Climate’ initiative was launched by

• a) Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)

• b) World Nuclear Association (WNA)

• c) International Energy Agency (IEA)

• d) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Solution: d)

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched an initiative called ‘Atoms4Climate’ to help countries understand the role nuclear energy can play in reducing their carbon emissions.

Solution: d)

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