[Mission 2023] QUED ( Questions from Editorials ) 14 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
Consider the following statements regarding Goods and Services Tax Council.
Every decision of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall be taken by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting.
The vote of the Central Government in the GST council meeting shall have a weightage of two-thirds of the total votes cast.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Every decision of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall be taken at a meeting, by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting, in accordance with the following principles, namely: —
The vote of the Central Government shall have a weightage of one third of the total votes cast, and
the votes of all the State Governments taken together shall have a weightage of two-thirds of the total votes cast, in that meeting.
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Solution: a)
Every decision of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall be taken at a meeting, by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting, in accordance with the following principles, namely: —
The vote of the Central Government shall have a weightage of one third of the total votes cast, and
the votes of all the State Governments taken together shall have a weightage of two-thirds of the total votes cast, in that meeting.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The most common chemicals used for cloud seeding are
Potassium iodide
Silver iodide
Dry ice
Sodium Chloride
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
The most common chemicals used for cloud seeding include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice. After promising research, the use of hygroscopic materials, such as table salt (Sodium Chloride), is becoming more popular.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
The most common chemicals used for cloud seeding include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice. After promising research, the use of hygroscopic materials, such as table salt (Sodium Chloride), is becoming more popular.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Chennai Declaration, sometimes seen in news is related to
Correct
Solution: d)
The Chennai Declaration, a consortium of doctors and health-care institutions against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), was formed in 2012.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
The Chennai Declaration, a consortium of doctors and health-care institutions against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), was formed in 2012.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs regarding Vitamin and mineral deficiency related diseases.
Vitamin A : Night blindness
Vitamin B1 : Beriberi
Vitamin C : Rickets
Iron deficiency : Anaemia
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: c)
Types of Vitamins
Deficiency Diseases
A (Retinol)
Night blindness
B1 (Thiamine)
Beriberi
B2 (Riboflavin)
Retarded growth, bad skin
B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Anaemia
C (Ascorbic acid)
Scurvy
D (Calciferol)
Rickets
K (Phylloquinone)
Excessive bleeding due to injury
Types of Minerals
Deficiency Diseases
Calcium
Brittle bones, excessive bleeding
Phosphorus
Bad teeth and bones
Iron
Anaemia
Iodine
Goitre, enlarged thyroid gland
Copper
Low appetite, retarded growth
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Types of Vitamins
Deficiency Diseases
A (Retinol)
Night blindness
B1 (Thiamine)
Beriberi
B2 (Riboflavin)
Retarded growth, bad skin
B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Anaemia
C (Ascorbic acid)
Scurvy
D (Calciferol)
Rickets
K (Phylloquinone)
Excessive bleeding due to injury
Types of Minerals
Deficiency Diseases
Calcium
Brittle bones, excessive bleeding
Phosphorus
Bad teeth and bones
Iron
Anaemia
Iodine
Goitre, enlarged thyroid gland
Copper
Low appetite, retarded growth
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the principle of non-refoulement under international human rights law.
The principle of non-refoulement guarantees that no one should be returned to a country where they would face torture, cruel and inhuman treatment.
This principle applies to all migrants at all times, irrespective of migration status.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: d)
Under international human rights law, the principle of non-refoulement guarantees that no one should be returned to a country where they would face torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and other irreparable harm. This principle applies to all migrants at all times, irrespective of migration status.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
Under international human rights law, the principle of non-refoulement guarantees that no one should be returned to a country where they would face torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and other irreparable harm. This principle applies to all migrants at all times, irrespective of migration status.
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