UPSC Editorials Quiz : 9 September 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Glanders, a notifiable disease under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals (PCICDA) Act, 2009, is caused by: (a) A virus (b) A fungus (c) A bacterium (d) A protozoan Correct Solution: C Glanders is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei. It primarily affects equines such as horses, mules, and donkeys, but it can also be transmitted to other animals and humans, making it a zoonotic disease. The fact that it is a notifiable disease under the PCICDA Act, 2009, underscores its importance from a public health and animal welfare perspective, requiring mandatory reporting of any suspected cases to the authorities. Incorrect Solution: C Glanders is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei. It primarily affects equines such as horses, mules, and donkeys, but it can also be transmitted to other animals and humans, making it a zoonotic disease. The fact that it is a notifiable disease under the PCICDA Act, 2009, underscores its importance from a public health and animal welfare perspective, requiring mandatory reporting of any suspected cases to the authorities.

#### 1. Question

Glanders, a notifiable disease under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals (PCICDA) Act, 2009, is caused by:

• (a) A virus

• (b) A fungus

• (c) A bacterium

• (d) A protozoan

Solution: C

• Glanders is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei. It primarily affects equines such as horses, mules, and donkeys, but it can also be transmitted to other animals and humans, making it a zoonotic disease.

• The fact that it is a notifiable disease under the PCICDA Act, 2009, underscores its importance from a public health and animal welfare perspective, requiring mandatory reporting of any suspected cases to the authorities.

Solution: C

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the National Biofoundry Network: It is a collaborative platform of multiple premier institutions aimed at scaling up biotechnology research. The network operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. A key objective of the network is to support the goals of the BioE3 Policy. 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 National Biofoundry Network is a national-level collaborative platform that brings together six premier institutions to create an ecosystem for advanced biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and product prototyping. The aim is to bridge the gap between research and deployable solutions. Statement 2 is incorrect. The network has been launched under the aegis of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), which comes under the Ministry of Science & Technology. Statement 3 is correct. The network is a key initiative to support the goals of the BioE3 (Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy. It aims to strengthen indigenous biomanufacturing capacity, promote a bio-based economy, and create jobs in the biotechnology sector, all of which are central tenets of the BioE3 Policy. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 1 is correct. The National Biofoundry Network is a national-level collaborative platform that brings together six premier institutions to create an ecosystem for advanced biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and product prototyping. The aim is to bridge the gap between research and deployable solutions. Statement 2 is incorrect. The network has been launched under the aegis of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), which comes under the Ministry of Science & Technology. Statement 3 is correct. The network is a key initiative to support the goals of the BioE3 (Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy. It aims to strengthen indigenous biomanufacturing capacity, promote a bio-based economy, and create jobs in the biotechnology sector, all of which are central tenets of the BioE3 Policy.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the National Biofoundry Network:

• It is a collaborative platform of multiple premier institutions aimed at scaling up biotechnology research.

• The network operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

• A key objective of the network is to support the goals of the BioE3 Policy.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

• Statement 1 is correct. The National Biofoundry Network is a national-level collaborative platform that brings together six premier institutions to create an ecosystem for advanced biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and product prototyping. The aim is to bridge the gap between research and deployable solutions.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. The network has been launched under the aegis of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), which comes under the Ministry of Science & Technology.

• Statement 3 is correct. The network is a key initiative to support the goals of the BioE3 (Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy. It aims to strengthen indigenous biomanufacturing capacity, promote a bio-based economy, and create jobs in the biotechnology sector, all of which are central tenets of the BioE3 Policy.

Solution: B

• Statement 2 is incorrect. The network has been launched under the aegis of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), which comes under the Ministry of Science & Technology.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Bhagirathi river. Assertion (A): The hydrological regime of the Bhagirathi river is undergoing significant changes. Reason (R): The contribution of snowmelt to the river’s flow has been increasing over the last four decades due to rising temperatures. 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. The Gangotri Glacier system, which is the source of the Bhagirathi river, has experienced significant hydrological changes over the past four decades. These changes include a shift in the timing of peak flow from August to July and an alteration in the composition of the river’s water source. These changes have implications for water security, hydropower generation, and agriculture in the Ganga basin. Reason (R) is false. While temperatures have been rising, the share of snowmelt in the river’s flow has actually declined, from 73% in the period 1980–90 to 63% in 2010–20. At the same time, the roles of rainfall-runoff and base flow have increased, indicating a shift in the hydrological dynamics of the glacier system. Incorrect Solution: C Assertion (A) is true. The Gangotri Glacier system, which is the source of the Bhagirathi river, has experienced significant hydrological changes over the past four decades. These changes include a shift in the timing of peak flow from August to July and an alteration in the composition of the river’s water source. These changes have implications for water security, hydropower generation, and agriculture in the Ganga basin. Reason (R) is false. While temperatures have been rising, the share of snowmelt in the river’s flow has actually declined, from 73% in the period 1980–90 to 63% in 2010–20. At the same time, the roles of rainfall-runoff and base flow have increased, indicating a shift in the hydrological dynamics of the glacier system.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Bhagirathi river.

Assertion (A): The hydrological regime of the Bhagirathi river is undergoing significant changes.

Reason (R): The contribution of snowmelt to the river’s flow has been increasing over the last four decades due to rising temperatures.

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. The Gangotri Glacier system, which is the source of the Bhagirathi river, has experienced significant hydrological changes over the past four decades. These changes include a shift in the timing of peak flow from August to July and an alteration in the composition of the river’s water source. These changes have implications for water security, hydropower generation, and agriculture in the Ganga basin.

• Reason (R) is false. While temperatures have been rising, the share of snowmelt in the river’s flow has actually declined, from 73% in the period 1980–90 to 63% in 2010–20. At the same time, the roles of rainfall-runoff and base flow have increased, indicating a shift in the hydrological dynamics of the glacier system.

Solution: C

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), consider the following statements: All Central Asian republics are permanent members of the SCO. The official languages of the SCO are Russian and Chinese. The SCO Development Bank has been established to fund infrastructure projects in member states. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Only statement 2 is correct. The official working languages of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are Russian and Chinese. All official documents and proceedings of the organization are conducted in these two languages. Statement 1 is incorrect. Not all Central Asian republics are permanent members of the SCO. While Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are permanent members, Turkmenistan is not a member of the SCO. Turkmenistan has a foreign policy of permanent neutrality, which has been recognized by the United Nations, and it generally refrains from joining political or military blocs. Statement 3 is incorrect. The establishment of an SCO Development Bank is a proposal that has been under discussion for several years, primarily to facilitate financial cooperation and fund joint projects. However, as of now, the bank has not been established. There are differences among member states on the modalities and structure of such a bank. Incorrect Solution: A Only statement 2 is correct. The official working languages of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are Russian and Chinese. All official documents and proceedings of the organization are conducted in these two languages. Statement 1 is incorrect. Not all Central Asian republics are permanent members of the SCO. While Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are permanent members, Turkmenistan is not a member of the SCO. Turkmenistan has a foreign policy of permanent neutrality, which has been recognized by the United Nations, and it generally refrains from joining political or military blocs. Statement 3 is incorrect. The establishment of an SCO Development Bank is a proposal that has been under discussion for several years, primarily to facilitate financial cooperation and fund joint projects. However, as of now, the bank has not been established. There are differences among member states on the modalities and structure of such a bank.

#### 4. Question

With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), consider the following statements:

• All Central Asian republics are permanent members of the SCO.

• The official languages of the SCO are Russian and Chinese.

• The SCO Development Bank has been established to fund infrastructure projects in member states.

How many of the above statements are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

• Only statement 2 is correct. The official working languages of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are Russian and Chinese. All official documents and proceedings of the organization are conducted in these two languages.

• Statement 1 is incorrect. Not all Central Asian republics are permanent members of the SCO. While Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are permanent members, Turkmenistan is not a member of the SCO. Turkmenistan has a foreign policy of permanent neutrality, which has been recognized by the United Nations, and it generally refrains from joining political or military blocs.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The establishment of an SCO Development Bank is a proposal that has been under discussion for several years, primarily to facilitate financial cooperation and fund joint projects. However, as of now, the bank has not been established. There are differences among member states on the modalities and structure of such a bank.

Solution: A

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The development of a portable tool like CEREBO is of critical importance in mitigating the high fatality rate associated with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in a country like India. Statement-II: A significant proportion of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in India, nearly 60%, are caused by road accidents, which frequently occur in rural or semi-urban areas lacking immediate access to advanced diagnostic imaging like CT or MRI scans. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct Correct Solution: A Statement-I correctly asserts the critical importance of a tool like CEREBO. The “golden hour” after a TBI is crucial; delayed diagnosis and treatment drastically increase mortality and long-term disability. A portable, rapid diagnostic tool directly addresses this challenge. Statement-II provides the specific socio-epidemiological context that makes this tool so vital in India. It highlights two key facts: 1) road accidents are the leading cause of TBIs, and 2) these incidents often happen in areas with limited medical infrastructure. The lack of accessible CT/MRI scanners in rural and trauma settings creates a major diagnostic gap. CEREBO is designed to fill this exact gap, enabling early detection and triage at the point of first contact. Therefore, Statement-II perfectly explains why CEREBO is so important (Statement-I) in the Indian context by linking the primary cause of TBIs with the geographical and infrastructural challenges of the healthcare system. Incorrect Solution: A Statement-I correctly asserts the critical importance of a tool like CEREBO. The “golden hour” after a TBI is crucial; delayed diagnosis and treatment drastically increase mortality and long-term disability. A portable, rapid diagnostic tool directly addresses this challenge. Statement-II provides the specific socio-epidemiological context that makes this tool so vital in India. It highlights two key facts: 1) road accidents are the leading cause of TBIs, and 2) these incidents often happen in areas with limited medical infrastructure. The lack of accessible CT/MRI scanners in rural and trauma settings creates a major diagnostic gap. CEREBO is designed to fill this exact gap, enabling early detection and triage at the point of first contact. Therefore, Statement-II perfectly explains why CEREBO is so important (Statement-I) in the Indian context by linking the primary cause of TBIs with the geographical and infrastructural challenges of the healthcare system.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The development of a portable tool like CEREBO is of critical importance in mitigating the high fatality rate associated with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in a country like India.

Statement-II: A significant proportion of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in India, nearly 60%, are caused by road accidents, which frequently occur in rural or semi-urban areas lacking immediate access to advanced diagnostic imaging like CT or MRI scans.

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

• a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

• b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

• c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

• d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Solution: A

• Statement-I correctly asserts the critical importance of a tool like CEREBO. The “golden hour” after a TBI is crucial; delayed diagnosis and treatment drastically increase mortality and long-term disability. A portable, rapid diagnostic tool directly addresses this challenge.

• Statement-II provides the specific socio-epidemiological context that makes this tool so vital in India. It highlights two key facts: 1) road accidents are the leading cause of TBIs, and 2) these incidents often happen in areas with limited medical infrastructure. The lack of accessible CT/MRI scanners in rural and trauma settings creates a major diagnostic gap. CEREBO is designed to fill this exact gap, enabling early detection and triage at the point of first contact.

• Therefore, Statement-II perfectly explains why CEREBO is so important (Statement-I) in the Indian context by linking the primary cause of TBIs with the geographical and infrastructural challenges of the healthcare system.

Solution: A

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