UPSC Editorials Quiz : 8 January 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements: Vaccination campaigns are part of tertiary prevention. Secondary prevention aims to identify diseases before symptoms appear. Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise fall under primary prevention. 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. Vaccination campaigns are part of primary prevention, not tertiary prevention. Statement 2 is Correct. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection of diseases, often before symptoms become evident. Statement 3 is Correct. Primary prevention includes promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent the onset of diseases. What is Preventive Healthcare? Preventive healthcare focuses on identifying and mitigating potential health risks before they develop into severe conditions. Types of Preventive Healthcare: Primary Prevention:Prevents diseases through immunization, lifestyle changes, and health education. Secondary Prevention:Focuses on early detection via screenings and diagnostic tests. Tertiary Prevention: Aims to manage and reduce complications of existing conditions. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is Incorrect. Vaccination campaigns are part of primary prevention, not tertiary prevention. Statement 2 is Correct. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection of diseases, often before symptoms become evident. Statement 3 is Correct. Primary prevention includes promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent the onset of diseases. What is Preventive Healthcare? Preventive healthcare focuses on identifying and mitigating potential health risks before they develop into severe conditions. Types of Preventive Healthcare: Primary Prevention:Prevents diseases through immunization, lifestyle changes, and health education. Secondary Prevention:Focuses on early detection via screenings and diagnostic tests. Tertiary Prevention: Aims to manage and reduce complications of existing conditions.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements:

• Vaccination campaigns are part of tertiary prevention.

• Secondary prevention aims to identify diseases before symptoms appear.

• Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise fall under primary prevention.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is Incorrect. Vaccination campaigns are part of primary prevention, not tertiary prevention.

Statement 2 is Correct. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection of diseases, often before symptoms become evident.

Statement 3 is Correct. Primary prevention includes promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent the onset of diseases.

What is Preventive Healthcare?

Preventive healthcare focuses on identifying and mitigating potential health risks before they develop into severe conditions.

Types of Preventive Healthcare:

• Primary Prevention:Prevents diseases through immunization, lifestyle changes, and health education.

• Secondary Prevention:Focuses on early detection via screenings and diagnostic tests.

• Tertiary Prevention: Aims to manage and reduce complications of existing conditions.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is Incorrect. Vaccination campaigns are part of primary prevention, not tertiary prevention.

Statement 2 is Correct. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection of diseases, often before symptoms become evident.

Statement 3 is Correct. Primary prevention includes promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent the onset of diseases.

What is Preventive Healthcare?

Preventive healthcare focuses on identifying and mitigating potential health risks before they develop into severe conditions.

Types of Preventive Healthcare:

• Primary Prevention:Prevents diseases through immunization, lifestyle changes, and health education.

• Secondary Prevention:Focuses on early detection via screenings and diagnostic tests.

• Tertiary Prevention: Aims to manage and reduce complications of existing conditions.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The “Catch the Rain” campaign is part of which initiative for groundwater conservation? a) Atal Bhujal Yojana b) Mission Amrit Sarovar c) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana d) Jal Shakti Abhiyan Correct Solution: d) The “Catch the Rain” campaign is a flagship initiative under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, emphasizing rainwater harvesting and water conservation. It focuses on creating awareness and implementing water-harvesting structures in both urban and rural areas to recharge groundwater efficiently. The campaign aligns with the broader goal of addressing India’s growing water scarcity issues through community participation. Incorrect Solution: d) The “Catch the Rain” campaign is a flagship initiative under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, emphasizing rainwater harvesting and water conservation. It focuses on creating awareness and implementing water-harvesting structures in both urban and rural areas to recharge groundwater efficiently. The campaign aligns with the broader goal of addressing India’s growing water scarcity issues through community participation.

#### 2. Question

The “Catch the Rain” campaign is part of which initiative for groundwater conservation?

• a) Atal Bhujal Yojana

• b) Mission Amrit Sarovar

• c) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

• d) Jal Shakti Abhiyan

Solution: d)

The “Catch the Rain” campaign is a flagship initiative under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, emphasizing rainwater harvesting and water conservation. It focuses on creating awareness and implementing water-harvesting structures in both urban and rural areas to recharge groundwater efficiently. The campaign aligns with the broader goal of addressing India’s growing water scarcity issues through community participation.

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following is often used by scammers in Pig-Butchering Scams to initiate contact with victims? a) Hacking social media accounts b) Malicious software disguised as antivirus tools c) Fake advertisements on Google and Facebook d) Phone calls impersonating government officials Correct Solution: c) Scammers often rely on fake advertisements on platforms like Google and Facebook to initiate contact with potential victims in Pig-Butchering Scams. These ads are designed to appear legitimate and frequently promote opportunities for investments, online trading, or quick financial gains. Once victims click on these ads, they are directed to fraudulent websites or applications where scammers establish trust by posing as knowledgeable advisors or friendly acquaintances. The term “Pig-Butchering” reflects the scam’s strategy: scammers “fatten up” victims by building trust over time, often through long conversations or fake success stories, before eventually defrauding them of large sums of money. Unlike other methods like hacking or phone impersonation, fake advertisements are highly scalable, enabling scammers to reach a wide audience with minimal effort. These deceptive tactics exploit human psychology and the trust placed in reputed platforms, making them a favored method for initiating contact. Incorrect Solution: c) Scammers often rely on fake advertisements on platforms like Google and Facebook to initiate contact with potential victims in Pig-Butchering Scams. These ads are designed to appear legitimate and frequently promote opportunities for investments, online trading, or quick financial gains. Once victims click on these ads, they are directed to fraudulent websites or applications where scammers establish trust by posing as knowledgeable advisors or friendly acquaintances. The term “Pig-Butchering” reflects the scam’s strategy: scammers “fatten up” victims by building trust over time, often through long conversations or fake success stories, before eventually defrauding them of large sums of money. Unlike other methods like hacking or phone impersonation, fake advertisements are highly scalable, enabling scammers to reach a wide audience with minimal effort. These deceptive tactics exploit human psychology and the trust placed in reputed platforms, making them a favored method for initiating contact.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following is often used by scammers in Pig-Butchering Scams to initiate contact with victims?

• a) Hacking social media accounts

• b) Malicious software disguised as antivirus tools

• c) Fake advertisements on Google and Facebook

• d) Phone calls impersonating government officials

Solution: c)

Scammers often rely on fake advertisements on platforms like Google and Facebook to initiate contact with potential victims in Pig-Butchering Scams. These ads are designed to appear legitimate and frequently promote opportunities for investments, online trading, or quick financial gains. Once victims click on these ads, they are directed to fraudulent websites or applications where scammers establish trust by posing as knowledgeable advisors or friendly acquaintances.

The term “Pig-Butchering” reflects the scam’s strategy: scammers “fatten up” victims by building trust over time, often through long conversations or fake success stories, before eventually defrauding them of large sums of money.

Unlike other methods like hacking or phone impersonation, fake advertisements are highly scalable, enabling scammers to reach a wide audience with minimal effort. These deceptive tactics exploit human psychology and the trust placed in reputed platforms, making them a favored method for initiating contact.

Solution: c)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Mission Indradhanush program: It targets vaccine-preventable diseases among children and pregnant women. It focuses on 100% immunization coverage across India. It also emphasizes screening for non-communicable diseases. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is Correct. Mission Indradhanush ensures vaccination for children and pregnant women against preventable diseases. Statement 2 is Correct. It aims for universal immunization but focuses on achieving this in underperforming districts. Statement 3 is Incorrect. The program is limited to immunization and does not include screening for NCDs. Government Schemes for Preventive Healthcare: Ayushman Bharat:Includes Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) for early screenings of NCDs. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS):Focuses on awareness, screenings, and management of NCDs. National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP):Aims to reduce tobacco use and associated diseases. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):Provides financial assistance for secondary and tertiary care. Mission Indradhanush:Ensures immunization coverage for preventable diseases. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK):Targets health conditions in children through early intervention services. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is Correct. Mission Indradhanush ensures vaccination for children and pregnant women against preventable diseases. Statement 2 is Correct. It aims for universal immunization but focuses on achieving this in underperforming districts. Statement 3 is Incorrect. The program is limited to immunization and does not include screening for NCDs. Government Schemes for Preventive Healthcare: Ayushman Bharat:Includes Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) for early screenings of NCDs. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS):Focuses on awareness, screenings, and management of NCDs. National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP):Aims to reduce tobacco use and associated diseases. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):Provides financial assistance for secondary and tertiary care. Mission Indradhanush:Ensures immunization coverage for preventable diseases. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK):Targets health conditions in children through early intervention services.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Mission Indradhanush program:

• It targets vaccine-preventable diseases among children and pregnant women.

• It focuses on 100% immunization coverage across India.

• It also emphasizes screening for non-communicable diseases.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is Correct. Mission Indradhanush ensures vaccination for children and pregnant women against preventable diseases.

Statement 2 is Correct. It aims for universal immunization but focuses on achieving this in underperforming districts.

Statement 3 is Incorrect. The program is limited to immunization and does not include screening for NCDs.

Government Schemes for Preventive Healthcare:

• Ayushman Bharat:Includes Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) for early screenings of NCDs.

• National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS):Focuses on awareness, screenings, and management of NCDs.

• National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP):Aims to reduce tobacco use and associated diseases.

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):Provides financial assistance for secondary and tertiary care.

• Mission Indradhanush:Ensures immunization coverage for preventable diseases.

• Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK):Targets health conditions in children through early intervention services.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is Correct. Mission Indradhanush ensures vaccination for children and pregnant women against preventable diseases.

Statement 2 is Correct. It aims for universal immunization but focuses on achieving this in underperforming districts.

Statement 3 is Incorrect. The program is limited to immunization and does not include screening for NCDs.

Government Schemes for Preventive Healthcare:

• Ayushman Bharat:Includes Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) for early screenings of NCDs.

• National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS):Focuses on awareness, screenings, and management of NCDs.

• National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP):Aims to reduce tobacco use and associated diseases.

• Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY):Provides financial assistance for secondary and tertiary care.

• Mission Indradhanush:Ensures immunization coverage for preventable diseases.

• Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK):Targets health conditions in children through early intervention services.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the purpose of MSP: It provides income stability to farmers. It encourages diversification of crops. It indirectly helps control food price inflation in the market. It directly reduces input costs for farmers. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three d) All four Correct Solution: c) Statements 4 is incorrect. MSP provides income stability and encourages farmers to diversify crops by offering remunerative prices for various commodities. While MSP indirectly impacts inflation by stabilizing supply, it is not designed to directly reduce input costs for farmers. What is MSP? Definition: MSP is the price at which the government purchases crops from farmers to ensure they do not incur losses. Established by: Recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) under the Ministry of Agriculture, final approval by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). Crops Covered: MSP is declared for 23 crops, including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops like cotton and jute. Purpose: Protect farmers from price fluctuations, provide income stability, and ensure agricultural growth. Incorrect Solution: c) Statements 4 is incorrect. MSP provides income stability and encourages farmers to diversify crops by offering remunerative prices for various commodities. While MSP indirectly impacts inflation by stabilizing supply, it is not designed to directly reduce input costs for farmers. What is MSP? Definition: MSP is the price at which the government purchases crops from farmers to ensure they do not incur losses. Established by: Recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) under the Ministry of Agriculture, final approval by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). Crops Covered: MSP is declared for 23 crops, including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops like cotton and jute. Purpose: Protect farmers from price fluctuations, provide income stability, and ensure agricultural growth.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the purpose of MSP:

• It provides income stability to farmers.

• It encourages diversification of crops.

• It indirectly helps control food price inflation in the market.

• It directly reduces input costs for farmers.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) Only three

• d) All four

Solution: c)

Statements 4 is incorrect.

MSP provides income stability and encourages farmers to diversify crops by offering remunerative prices for various commodities. While MSP indirectly impacts inflation by stabilizing supply, it is not designed to directly reduce input costs for farmers.

What is MSP?

• Definition: MSP is the price at which the government purchases crops from farmers to ensure they do not incur losses.

• Established by: Recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) under the Ministry of Agriculture, final approval by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).

• Crops Covered: MSP is declared for 23 crops, including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops like cotton and jute.

• Purpose: Protect farmers from price fluctuations, provide income stability, and ensure agricultural growth.

Solution: c)

Statements 4 is incorrect.

What is MSP?

• Definition: MSP is the price at which the government purchases crops from farmers to ensure they do not incur losses.

• Crops Covered: MSP is declared for 23 crops, including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops like cotton and jute.

• Purpose: Protect farmers from price fluctuations, provide income stability, and ensure agricultural growth.

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