UPSC Editorials Quiz : 8 September 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Rio Earth Summit: Statement I: The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 marked the beginning of multilateral climate cooperation. Statement II: The summit resulted in the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Statement III: The summit also led to the signing of the Kyoto Protocol. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I (b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I (c) Only Statement II is correct and it explains Statement I (d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct Correct Solution: C The 1992 Rio Earth Summit was a pivotal moment in the history of global environmental diplomacy. Statement I is correct. The Rio Earth Summit is widely regarded as the event that launched multilateral climate cooperation on a global scale. It brought together an unprecedented number of world leaders to discuss issues of environment and development. Statement II is correct. A major outcome of the Rio Earth Summit was the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This convention established the basic framework and principles for international cooperation to combat climate change. Statement III is incorrect. The Kyoto Protocol, which established legally binding emission reduction targets for developed countries, was adopted in 1997, five years after the Rio Earth Summit. While it was negotiated under the UNFCCC, it was not a direct outcome of the 1992 summit itself. Incorrect Solution: C The 1992 Rio Earth Summit was a pivotal moment in the history of global environmental diplomacy. Statement I is correct. The Rio Earth Summit is widely regarded as the event that launched multilateral climate cooperation on a global scale. It brought together an unprecedented number of world leaders to discuss issues of environment and development. Statement II is correct. A major outcome of the Rio Earth Summit was the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This convention established the basic framework and principles for international cooperation to combat climate change. Statement III is incorrect. The Kyoto Protocol, which established legally binding emission reduction targets for developed countries, was adopted in 1997, five years after the Rio Earth Summit. While it was negotiated under the UNFCCC, it was not a direct outcome of the 1992 summit itself.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Rio Earth Summit:

Statement I: The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 marked the beginning of multilateral climate cooperation.

Statement II: The summit resulted in the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Statement III: The summit also led to the signing of the Kyoto Protocol.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• (a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

• (b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I

• (c) Only Statement II is correct and it explains Statement I

• (d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

Solution: C

The 1992 Rio Earth Summit was a pivotal moment in the history of global environmental diplomacy.

• Statement I is correct. The Rio Earth Summit is widely regarded as the event that launched multilateral climate cooperation on a global scale. It brought together an unprecedented number of world leaders to discuss issues of environment and development.

• Statement II is correct. A major outcome of the Rio Earth Summit was the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This convention established the basic framework and principles for international cooperation to combat climate change.

• Statement III is incorrect. The Kyoto Protocol, which established legally binding emission reduction targets for developed countries, was adopted in 1997, five years after the Rio Earth Summit. While it was negotiated under the UNFCCC, it was not a direct outcome of the 1992 summit itself.

Solution: C

The 1992 Rio Earth Summit was a pivotal moment in the history of global environmental diplomacy.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question With reference to the NARI 2025 report, which of the following statements is correct? (a) The report is based on official crime data provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). (b) The report covers all cities and towns in India. (c) The report's primary focus is on the safety of women in the workplace. (d) The report is a survey-based index that includes the lived experiences of women. Correct Solution: D The NARI 2025 report is a unique initiative that seeks to go beyond traditional measures of women’s safety. (a) is incorrect. The report is not based on official crime data from the NCRB. Instead, it uses a survey-based methodology to gather firsthand information from women. (b) is incorrect. The report covers a sample of 31 cities across all states, not all cities and towns in India. (c) is incorrect. The report’s focus is on the broader issue of women’s safety in urban environments, including public spaces, transportation, and their general perceptions of safety. (d) is correct. The core strength of the NARI 2025 report is that it is a survey-based index that captures the unreported harassment, lived experiences, and perceptions of safety of women. This provides a more nuanced and realistic picture of the challenges they face. Incorrect Solution: D The NARI 2025 report is a unique initiative that seeks to go beyond traditional measures of women’s safety. (a) is incorrect. The report is not based on official crime data from the NCRB. Instead, it uses a survey-based methodology to gather firsthand information from women. (b) is incorrect. The report covers a sample of 31 cities across all states, not all cities and towns in India. (c) is incorrect. The report’s focus is on the broader issue of women’s safety in urban environments, including public spaces, transportation, and their general perceptions of safety. (d) is correct. The core strength of the NARI 2025 report is that it is a survey-based index that captures the unreported harassment, lived experiences, and perceptions of safety of women. This provides a more nuanced and realistic picture of the challenges they face.

#### 2. Question

With reference to the NARI 2025 report, which of the following statements is correct?

• (a) The report is based on official crime data provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

• (b) The report covers all cities and towns in India.

• (c) The report's primary focus is on the safety of women in the workplace.

• (d) The report is a survey-based index that includes the lived experiences of women.

Solution: D

The NARI 2025 report is a unique initiative that seeks to go beyond traditional measures of women’s safety.

• (a) is incorrect. The report is not based on official crime data from the NCRB. Instead, it uses a survey-based methodology to gather firsthand information from women.

• (b) is incorrect. The report covers a sample of 31 cities across all states, not all cities and towns in India.

• (c) is incorrect. The report’s focus is on the broader issue of women’s safety in urban environments, including public spaces, transportation, and their general perceptions of safety.

(d) is correct. The core strength of the NARI 2025 report is that it is a survey-based index that captures the unreported harassment, lived experiences, and perceptions of safety of women. This provides a more nuanced and realistic picture of the challenges they face.

Solution: D

The NARI 2025 report is a unique initiative that seeks to go beyond traditional measures of women’s safety.

• (a) is incorrect. The report is not based on official crime data from the NCRB. Instead, it uses a survey-based methodology to gather firsthand information from women.

• (b) is incorrect. The report covers a sample of 31 cities across all states, not all cities and towns in India.

• (c) is incorrect. The report’s focus is on the broader issue of women’s safety in urban environments, including public spaces, transportation, and their general perceptions of safety.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)? (a) To develop technologies for deep-sea mining. (b) To conduct a comprehensive survey of the Indian coastline for potential tourism development. (c) To advance climate research by developing ocean climate advisory models. (d) To strengthen the blue economy through the sustainable harnessing of marine resources. Correct Solution: B The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is a multi-disciplinary program with a focus on the exploration and utilization of deep-sea resources and technologies. (a) is an objective. The DOM includes the development of deep-sea technologies, such as crewed submersibles and mining tools, for the exploration and extraction of polymetallic nodules and other deep-sea resources. (b) is NOT an objective. While the development of coastal tourism is a part of the broader Sagarmala project, it is not a direct objective of the Deep Ocean Mission, which is focused on the exploration of the deep sea, far from the coastline. (c) is an objective. The mission aims to advance climate research by creating ocean climate advisory models that can provide projections and support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. (d) is an objective. A key goal of the DOM is to strengthen the blue economy by supporting the sustainable harnessing of marine resources, including energy, minerals, and marine biodiversity. Incorrect Solution: B The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is a multi-disciplinary program with a focus on the exploration and utilization of deep-sea resources and technologies. (a) is an objective. The DOM includes the development of deep-sea technologies, such as crewed submersibles and mining tools, for the exploration and extraction of polymetallic nodules and other deep-sea resources. (b) is NOT an objective. While the development of coastal tourism is a part of the broader Sagarmala project, it is not a direct objective of the Deep Ocean Mission, which is focused on the exploration of the deep sea, far from the coastline. (c) is an objective. The mission aims to advance climate research by creating ocean climate advisory models that can provide projections and support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. (d) is an objective. A key goal of the DOM is to strengthen the blue economy by supporting the sustainable harnessing of marine resources, including energy, minerals, and marine biodiversity.

#### 3. Question

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)?

• (a) To develop technologies for deep-sea mining.

• (b) To conduct a comprehensive survey of the Indian coastline for potential tourism development.

• (c) To advance climate research by developing ocean climate advisory models.

• (d) To strengthen the blue economy through the sustainable harnessing of marine resources.

Solution: B

The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is a multi-disciplinary program with a focus on the exploration and utilization of deep-sea resources and technologies.

• (a) is an objective. The DOM includes the development of deep-sea technologies, such as crewed submersibles and mining tools, for the exploration and extraction of polymetallic nodules and other deep-sea resources.

• (b) is NOT an objective. While the development of coastal tourism is a part of the broader Sagarmala project, it is not a direct objective of the Deep Ocean Mission, which is focused on the exploration of the deep sea, far from the coastline.

• (c) is an objective. The mission aims to advance climate research by creating ocean climate advisory models that can provide projections and support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

• (d) is an objective. A key goal of the DOM is to strengthen the blue economy by supporting the sustainable harnessing of marine resources, including energy, minerals, and marine biodiversity.

Solution: B

The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is a multi-disciplinary program with a focus on the exploration and utilization of deep-sea resources and technologies.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Commonwealth Games: The event is held every four years and is exclusively for athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. Para-sports events are integrated into the main program of the games. India’s best performance in the Commonwealth Games was in the 2010 Delhi Games, where it secured the top position in the overall medal tally. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from the 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth. This exclusivity is a defining feature of the games. Statement 2 is correct. A unique and progressive feature of the Commonwealth Games is the full integration of para-sports events into the main sports program. This means that events for athletes with disabilities are held alongside able-bodied events, and their medals contribute to the final tally of their respective nations. This approach promotes inclusivity and showcases the talents of para-athletes on a global stage. Statement 3 is incorrect. While the 2010 Delhi Games were India’s best performance, with a historic tally of 101 medals (including 39 golds), the country finished second overall in the medal standings. Australia secured the top position in the 2010 Games. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from the 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth. This exclusivity is a defining feature of the games. Statement 2 is correct. A unique and progressive feature of the Commonwealth Games is the full integration of para-sports events into the main sports program. This means that events for athletes with disabilities are held alongside able-bodied events, and their medals contribute to the final tally of their respective nations. This approach promotes inclusivity and showcases the talents of para-athletes on a global stage. Statement 3 is incorrect. While the 2010 Delhi Games were India’s best performance, with a historic tally of 101 medals (including 39 golds), the country finished second overall in the medal standings. Australia secured the top position in the 2010 Games.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Commonwealth Games:

• The event is held every four years and is exclusively for athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.

• Para-sports events are integrated into the main program of the games.

• India’s best performance in the Commonwealth Games was in the 2010 Delhi Games, where it secured the top position in the overall medal tally.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

• Statement 1 is correct. The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from the 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth. This exclusivity is a defining feature of the games.

• Statement 2 is correct. A unique and progressive feature of the Commonwealth Games is the full integration of para-sports events into the main sports program. This means that events for athletes with disabilities are held alongside able-bodied events, and their medals contribute to the final tally of their respective nations. This approach promotes inclusivity and showcases the talents of para-athletes on a global stage.

• Statement 3 is incorrect. While the 2010 Delhi Games were India’s best performance, with a historic tally of 101 medals (including 39 golds), the country finished second overall in the medal standings. Australia secured the top position in the 2010 Games.

Solution: B

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Bright Star. Assertion (A): Exercise Bright Star is a significant platform for enhancing military cooperation in the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region. Reason (R): The exercise is primarily a bilateral engagement between Egypt and the United States, with limited participation from other nations. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false but R is true. Correct Solution: C Assertion (A) is true. Exercise Bright Star is one of the largest and most established multilateral military exercises in the MENA region. Its focus on tri-service operations, joint planning, and interoperability among participating nations makes it a crucial event for promoting regional peace, security, and stability. Reason (R) is false. While Exercise Bright Star is hosted by Egypt in partnership with the United States, it is a multilateral exercise. It involves participation from a wide range of friendly foreign nations from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including India. Incorrect Solution: C Assertion (A) is true. Exercise Bright Star is one of the largest and most established multilateral military exercises in the MENA region. Its focus on tri-service operations, joint planning, and interoperability among participating nations makes it a crucial event for promoting regional peace, security, and stability. Reason (R) is false. While Exercise Bright Star is hosted by Egypt in partnership with the United States, it is a multilateral exercise. It involves participation from a wide range of friendly foreign nations from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including India.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Bright Star.

Assertion (A): Exercise Bright Star is a significant platform for enhancing military cooperation in the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region.

Reason (R): The exercise is primarily a bilateral engagement between Egypt and the United States, with limited participation from other nations.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• (c) A is true but R is false.

• (d) A is false but R is true.

Solution: C

• Assertion (A) is true. Exercise Bright Star is one of the largest and most established multilateral military exercises in the MENA region. Its focus on tri-service operations, joint planning, and interoperability among participating nations makes it a crucial event for promoting regional peace, security, and stability.

• Reason (R) is false. While Exercise Bright Star is hosted by Egypt in partnership with the United States, it is a multilateral exercise. It involves participation from a wide range of friendly foreign nations from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including India.

Solution: C

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