[Mission 2023] QUED ( Questions from Editorials ) 10 November 2022
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Introducing yet another ingenious course, InsightsIAS is excited to announce our new initiative QUED – Questions from Editorials. Considering the number of questions that appeared from Editorials in previous year UPSC Prelims Examinations, we feel it is wise for students to cover Editorials from Prelims point of view as well in order to achieve that extra edge. Although, we have covered important editorials separately in our Editorial Section as well as under Secure Initiative, MCQ practice can prove to be crucial for better performance and guaranteed result.
We strongly recommend you at add QUED along with Static Quiz ,Current Affairs Quiz and RTM for your Daily MCQ practice.
We will be posting 5 MCQs at 11am everyday from Monday to Saturday on http://www.insightsonindia.com. QUED will be available under QUIZ menu.
We hope students utilize this initiative to the best of advantage. 🙂
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Quantum technologies have applications in which of the following areas
Aero-space engineering
Numerical weather prediction
Securing the communications & financial transactions
Agriculture
Cyber security
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
Quantum technologies are rapidly developing globally with a huge disruptive potential. Their applications which will receive boost include those in aero-space engineering, numerical weather prediction, simulations, securing the communications & financial transactions, cyber security, advanced manufacturing, health, agriculture, education and other important sectors with focus on creation of high skilled jobs, human resources development, start-ups & entrepreneurship leading to technology lead economic growth.
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Solution: d)
Quantum technologies are rapidly developing globally with a huge disruptive potential. Their applications which will receive boost include those in aero-space engineering, numerical weather prediction, simulations, securing the communications & financial transactions, cyber security, advanced manufacturing, health, agriculture, education and other important sectors with focus on creation of high skilled jobs, human resources development, start-ups & entrepreneurship leading to technology lead economic growth.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D deficiency is often associated with rickets.
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in depression, mood swings, anxiety and sleep quality.
In rickets, the bone tissue does not correctly mineralise calcium and phosphorus, leading to softening of bones resulting in skeletal deformities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Vitamin D deficiency is often associated with rickets. In rickets, the bone tissue does not correctly mineralise calcium and phosphorus, leading to softening of bones resulting in skeletal deformities.
It plays a crucial role in depression, mood swings, anxiety and sleep quality.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Vitamin D deficiency is often associated with rickets. In rickets, the bone tissue does not correctly mineralise calcium and phosphorus, leading to softening of bones resulting in skeletal deformities.
It plays a crucial role in depression, mood swings, anxiety and sleep quality.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements.
The United Nations Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
The United Nations General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding.
The permanent members of the Security Council have veto power in the General Assembly.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding. Unlike the Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding. Unlike the Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
Gram Sabha is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance.
Construction and maintenance of roads within the village is the responsibility of the Gram Panchayat (GP).
Gram Panchayats does not have the power to generate their own source of revenue and depends on the grants provided by the State Government as per the recommendations of the Finance Commission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Since all eligible voters of the village can participate in the Gram Sabha, it is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance wherein they can advocate their developmental aspirations.
While connectivity of one village with another is beyond the jurisdiction of a GP, construction and maintenance of roads within the village is the responsibility of the GP.
Most of the GPs are found reluctant to raise own source of revenue (OSR) in the selected sample. However, some of the GPs are able to generate OSR in the form of tax or non-tax revenue by renting shops, house tax and clean water fee.
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Solution: c)
Since all eligible voters of the village can participate in the Gram Sabha, it is a channel to include the less privileged section of society and ensure their participation in the village level governance wherein they can advocate their developmental aspirations.
While connectivity of one village with another is beyond the jurisdiction of a GP, construction and maintenance of roads within the village is the responsibility of the GP.
Most of the GPs are found reluctant to raise own source of revenue (OSR) in the selected sample. However, some of the GPs are able to generate OSR in the form of tax or non-tax revenue by renting shops, house tax and clean water fee.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following African countries share border with Indian Ocean?
Tanzania
Kenya
Botswana
Mozambique
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: c)
Incorrect
Solution: c)
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