12th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Nirbhaya Fund is administered under the:

a) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

b) Ministry of WCD

c) Ministry of Finance

d) Ministry of Home Affairs

Inspired by: Diversion of Nirbhaya Fund

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/diversion-of-nirbhaya-fund/

Q.2) The Indian Council of Historical Research, which conducts research on multifarious topics of historical importance, is a premier institution under the:

a) Indian History and Culture Society

b) Archaeological Survey of India

c) Ministry of Culture

d) Ministry of HRD

Inspired by: [pib] Reconstitution of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-reconstitution-of-indian-council-of-historical-research-ichr/

Q.3) Which of the given statements about the Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It aims to enrich awareness of Indian culture and heritage amongst the youth in order to promote, understand and develop fondness for India’s rich cultural heritage.
3. The programme is implemented by Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT).

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme (CHYLP)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cultural-heritage-youth-leadership-programme-chylp/

Q.4) The SDG India Index is an released by:

a) UNDP

b) NITI Aayog

c) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

d) CSO

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The state of the States

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-state-of-the-states/

Q.5) The Sarthi Sandesh Vahini Initiative recently seen in news is related to:

a) TB control

b) Family Planning

c) Filariasis

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Business Standard

 

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