UPSC Editorials Quiz : 9 August 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Which of the following is NOT a symptom typically associated with Oropouche fever? a) Sudden onset of fever b) Headaches c) Joint stiffness d) Skin rash Correct Solution: d) A skin rash is not typically listed among the common symptoms of Oropouche fever. The disease is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms that usually include fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, chills, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Joint stiffness is also mentioned as a symptom. The absence of skin rash as a typical symptom helps differentiate Oropouche fever from some other viral infections that do cause rashes, such as measles or certain forms of dengue fever. This distinction is important for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management in regions where multiple infectious diseases may co-exist. Incorrect Solution: d) A skin rash is not typically listed among the common symptoms of Oropouche fever. The disease is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms that usually include fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, chills, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Joint stiffness is also mentioned as a symptom. The absence of skin rash as a typical symptom helps differentiate Oropouche fever from some other viral infections that do cause rashes, such as measles or certain forms of dengue fever. This distinction is important for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management in regions where multiple infectious diseases may co-exist.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following is NOT a symptom typically associated with Oropouche fever?

• a) Sudden onset of fever

• b) Headaches

• c) Joint stiffness

• d) Skin rash

• Solution: d)

A skin rash is not typically listed among the common symptoms of Oropouche fever. The disease is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms that usually include fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, chills, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Joint stiffness is also mentioned as a symptom. The absence of skin rash as a typical symptom helps differentiate Oropouche fever from some other viral infections that do cause rashes, such as measles or certain forms of dengue fever. This distinction is important for accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management in regions where multiple infectious diseases may co-exist.

• Solution: d)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question What is the primary purpose of PARAKH as mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020? a) To establish uniformity across all school boards b) To eliminate state boards in favour of a single national board c) To ensure equivalence of academic standards among learners across all school boards d) To reduce the number of school boards in the country Correct Solution: c) PARAKH, a standard-setting body under the NCERT, has recently submitted to the Ministry of Education an ‘equivalence’ report, which makes recommendations on how equivalence can be achieved across different school boards in the country, in keeping with a mention of it in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP provides for the formation of a body like PARAKH, and states that PARAKH “will also become an instrument for the sharing of best practices among school boards, and for ensuring equivalence of academic standards among learners across all school boards.” Source Incorrect Solution: c) PARAKH, a standard-setting body under the NCERT, has recently submitted to the Ministry of Education an ‘equivalence’ report, which makes recommendations on how equivalence can be achieved across different school boards in the country, in keeping with a mention of it in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP provides for the formation of a body like PARAKH, and states that PARAKH “will also become an instrument for the sharing of best practices among school boards, and for ensuring equivalence of academic standards among learners across all school boards.” Source

#### 2. Question

What is the primary purpose of PARAKH as mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

• a) To establish uniformity across all school boards

• b) To eliminate state boards in favour of a single national board

• c) To ensure equivalence of academic standards among learners across all school boards

• d) To reduce the number of school boards in the country

• Solution: c)

PARAKH, a standard-setting body under the NCERT, has recently submitted to the Ministry of Education an ‘equivalence’ report, which makes recommendations on how equivalence can be achieved across different school boards in the country, in keeping with a mention of it in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The NEP provides for the formation of a body like PARAKH, and states that PARAKH “will also become an instrument for the sharing of best practices among school boards, and for ensuring equivalence of academic standards among learners across all school boards.”

• Solution: c)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Why were athletes from Russia and Belarus banned from participating under their nations’ official flags in the Paris Olympics? a) Due to doping violations b) For violating the Olympic Truce c) Because their Olympic committees were suspended d) As a result of internal political conflicts Correct Solution: b) Athletes from Russia and Belarus were banned from participating under their nations’ official flags in the Paris Olympics due to the violation of the Olympic Truce. The Olympic Truce is a tradition that calls for a cessation of hostilities during the Olympic Games, specifically from one week before the Olympic Games to one week after the Paralympic Games. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began shortly after the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, was deemed a violation of this truce. As a result, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) imposed sanctions on Russia and Belarus, prohibiting them from competing under their national flags as a consequence of this breach of Olympic principles. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Athletes from Russia and Belarus were banned from participating under their nations’ official flags in the Paris Olympics due to the violation of the Olympic Truce. The Olympic Truce is a tradition that calls for a cessation of hostilities during the Olympic Games, specifically from one week before the Olympic Games to one week after the Paralympic Games. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began shortly after the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, was deemed a violation of this truce. As a result, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) imposed sanctions on Russia and Belarus, prohibiting them from competing under their national flags as a consequence of this breach of Olympic principles. Source

#### 3. Question

Why were athletes from Russia and Belarus banned from participating under their nations’ official flags in the Paris Olympics?

• a) Due to doping violations

• b) For violating the Olympic Truce

• c) Because their Olympic committees were suspended

• d) As a result of internal political conflicts

• Solution: b)

Athletes from Russia and Belarus were banned from participating under their nations’ official flags in the Paris Olympics due to the violation of the Olympic Truce. The Olympic Truce is a tradition that calls for a cessation of hostilities during the Olympic Games, specifically from one week before the Olympic Games to one week after the Paralympic Games. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began shortly after the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, was deemed a violation of this truce. As a result, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) imposed sanctions on Russia and Belarus, prohibiting them from competing under their national flags as a consequence of this breach of Olympic principles.

• Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements in the context of Independent athletes in Olympic history STATEMENT 1: Independent athletes first appeared in the 2022 Olympics. STATEMENT 2: All independent athletes must compete under their national flags. Which of the statements above is/are correct? a) Only STATEMENT 1 b) Only STATEMENT 2 c) BOTH STATEMENTS d) Neither statements Correct Solution: d) STATEMENT 1: This statement is false. The concept of independent or neutral athletes in the Olympics has a longer history, with examples dating back to at least 1992 with athletes from former Soviet states competing independently. STATEMENT 2: This statement is incorrect. Independent athletes typically compete under the Olympic flag, not their national flags. This is often due to their national Olympic committees being suspended or not recognized by the IOC. Source Incorrect Solution: d) STATEMENT 1: This statement is false. The concept of independent or neutral athletes in the Olympics has a longer history, with examples dating back to at least 1992 with athletes from former Soviet states competing independently. STATEMENT 2: This statement is incorrect. Independent athletes typically compete under the Olympic flag, not their national flags. This is often due to their national Olympic committees being suspended or not recognized by the IOC. Source

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements in the context of Independent athletes in Olympic history STATEMENT 1: Independent athletes first appeared in the 2022 Olympics. STATEMENT 2: All independent athletes must compete under their national flags.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

• a) Only STATEMENT 1

• b) Only STATEMENT 2

• c) BOTH STATEMENTS

• d) Neither statements

Solution: d)

STATEMENT 1: This statement is false. The concept of independent or neutral athletes in the Olympics has a longer history, with examples dating back to at least 1992 with athletes from former Soviet states competing independently.

STATEMENT 2: This statement is incorrect. Independent athletes typically compete under the Olympic flag, not their national flags. This is often due to their national Olympic committees being suspended or not recognized by the IOC.

Solution: d)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following is NOT a consequence of higher temperatures on aircraft performance? a) Reduced engine thrust b) Longer runways required for takeoff c) Increased fuel efficiency d) More challenging landings Correct Solution: c) Higher temperatures do not lead to increased fuel efficiency in aircraft. In fact, higher temperatures negatively impact aircraft performance in several ways. The thinner air reduces engine thrust as there are fewer oxygen molecules for combustion. It also necessitates longer runways for takeoff due to reduced lift generation. Landings become more challenging because the reverse thrust is less effective in thinner air. These factors combined actually decrease fuel efficiency as the aircraft needs to work harder to achieve the same performance. Understanding these effects is crucial for aviation safety and operational planning, especially as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change. Source Incorrect Solution: c) Higher temperatures do not lead to increased fuel efficiency in aircraft. In fact, higher temperatures negatively impact aircraft performance in several ways. The thinner air reduces engine thrust as there are fewer oxygen molecules for combustion. It also necessitates longer runways for takeoff due to reduced lift generation. Landings become more challenging because the reverse thrust is less effective in thinner air. These factors combined actually decrease fuel efficiency as the aircraft needs to work harder to achieve the same performance. Understanding these effects is crucial for aviation safety and operational planning, especially as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change. Source

#### 5. Question

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of higher temperatures on aircraft performance?

• a) Reduced engine thrust

• b) Longer runways required for takeoff

• c) Increased fuel efficiency

• d) More challenging landings

• Solution: c)

Higher temperatures do not lead to increased fuel efficiency in aircraft. In fact, higher temperatures negatively impact aircraft performance in several ways. The thinner air reduces engine thrust as there are fewer oxygen molecules for combustion. It also necessitates longer runways for takeoff due to reduced lift generation. Landings become more challenging because the reverse thrust is less effective in thinner air. These factors combined actually decrease fuel efficiency as the aircraft needs to work harder to achieve the same performance. Understanding these effects is crucial for aviation safety and operational planning, especially as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change.

• Solution: c)

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