16th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following body is responsible for coordinating India’s international interface with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?

a) NITI Aayog

b) PMO

c) Financial Stability and Development Council

d) Ministry of External Affairs

Inspired by: Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/financial-stability-and-development-council-fsdc/

 

Q.2) The natural host of the West Nile Virus are:

a) Mosquitoes

b) Birds

c) Reptiles

d) Apes

Inspired by: West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus

 

Q.3) In order to be eligible as a ‘National Political Party of India a party must:

1. secures at least six percent of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly; and
2. wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Registration of political parties under Section 29A of the RP Act, 1951

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-registration-of-political-parties-under-section-29a-of-the-rp-act-1951/

 

Q.4) With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:

1. India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
2. The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (CSP 2018)

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: India’s solar capacity addition has slowed down

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-solar-capacity-addition-has-slowed-down/

 

Q.5) Absentee Ballot refers to a vote cast by someone who is unable to go to the polling station. With reference to this, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. This is practiced in India through postal ballot.
2. In India, Heads of states and those serving in the armed forces are allowed to vote through postal means.

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 

 

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