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Q.1) Which of the given statements with reference to the Women Livelihood Bond is/are correct?

1. It is launched by SIDBI with the support of World Bank and UN Women.
2. The bond will be issued for a period of 5 years.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Women’s Livelihood Bonds

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Q.2) Recently a Navratna PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has unveiled the Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). With respect to this AWG, consider the following statements:

1. It employs a novel technology to extract water from the humidity present in the atmosphere and purify it.
2. It uses heat exchange for condensing the atmospheric moisture to produce pure, safe and clean potable water.
3. The water so generated is already mineralized so making it potable.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 1

Inspired by: [pib] Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG)

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Q.3) The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267 was actually adapted to put curb on:

a) Taliban and Al-Qaeda

b) ISIL

c) Palestine Liberation Organization

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Explained: Why is China shielding the Jaish-e-Mohammad?

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Q.4) The Shisht Bharat Campaign recently seen in news is especially related to sensitization of:

a) Citizens

b) Public Servants

c) Police Personnels

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Press Information Bureau

 

Q.5) The Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha was established by:

a) Madan Mohan Malviya

b) Subrahmanyam Bharati

c) Mahatma Gandhi

d) Annie Besant

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 

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Q.1) Which of the following spiritual personality finds mention in the Adi Granth of Sikh Religion?

1. Tulisdas
2. Kabir
3. Ravidas
4. Surdas

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) Only 3

Inspired by: [pib] Guru Ravidas

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Q.2) Which of the following is not a feature of the National Policy on Electronics 2019?

a) Create Sovereign Patent Fund (SPF) to promote the development and acquisition of IPs in ESDM sector.

b) Promote trusted electronics value chain initiatives to improve national cyber security profile.

c) Provide special package of incentives for mega projects which entail huge investments, such as semiconductor facilities display fabrication, etc.

d) Draw foreign investment through Masala Bonds.

Inspired by: National Policy on Electronics 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-policy-on-electronics-2019/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNT):

1. It is a constitutional body under Art. 338 B of the Indian Constitution.
2. It is set up under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
3. It will be headed by the Vice-Chairperson of the NITI Aayog.

Which of the given statement is/are not correct?

a) Only 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: [pib] Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-development-and-welfare-board-for-de-notified-nomadic-and-semi-nomadic-communities/

Q.4) The SWAYAM Prabha initiative provides for:

a) Digital Board in all schools

b) Training for teachers

c) Educational TV channels on DTH

d) Aid to Ashram schools

Inspired by: [pib] Operation Digital Board

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-operation-digital-board/

 

Q.5) The annual States’ Start-up Ranking is released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) DPPIT

c) FICCI

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Second edition of States’ Ranking on Startup Initiatives

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-second-edition-of-states-ranking-on-startup-initiatives/

 

 

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Q.1)  Which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a group of 121 solar resource-rich countries with headquarters in Gurugram, India.
2. It was launched in 2015 at India Africa Summit.
3. The agreement was opened for signature during the COP21 at Paris on November 15, 2016.
4. The organisation aims to deploy over 1,000 gigawatt of solar energy and mobilise more than USD 1,000 billion into solar power by 2030.

Select the correct code:

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Inspired by: Argentina becomes 72nd country to sign solar agreement

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/argentina-becomes-72nd-country-to-sign-solar-agreement/

Q.2) The National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India which shows the menace of narcotic drugs in India was recently released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre

c) NSSO

d) AIIMS

Inspired by: [pib] National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-survey-on-extent-and-pattern-of-substance-use-in-india/

Q.3) Which of the given statements about the Start-up Runway Initiative is/are correct?

1. It is a unique concept initiated by GeM to promote entrepreneurship through innovation.
2. Any startup with unique features can offer their products/services for procurement on GeM.
3. The initiative aligns with Government’s philosophy to turn Job-seekers into job-creators.

Select the correct alternative:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 1

Inspired by: [pib] GeM Start-up Runway and SWAYATT Initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-gem-start-up-runway-and-swayatt-initiative/

Q.4) The KUSUM Scheme sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) MSME sector

b) Textiles Sector

c) Horticulture

d) Solar Power

Inspired by: [pib] KUSUM Scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-kusum-scheme/

Q.5) Recently Australia has declared Bramble Cay Melomys, a  specie native to the Great Barrier Reef extinct which is a:

a) Coral Polyp

b) Rat

c) Sea Weed

d) Turtle

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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 Q.1) The World Sustainable Development Summit recently held in New Delhi was organized by:

a) World Economic Forum

b) UN Development Programme

c) The Energy and Resources Institute

d) World Meteorological Organization

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 Q.2) With reference to the Rainfed Agriculture in India, consider the following statements:

1. The percentage of Rainfed farms outnumber the irrigated land in India
2. Rain-fed areas account for largest percentage of millets, pulses, cotton, and oilseeds production in India.
3. About 61 per cent of India’s farmers rely on rain-fed agriculture and 55 per cent of the gross cropped area is under rain-fed farming.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Policy bias against Rainfed agriculture

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/policy-bias-against-rainfed-agriculture/

Q.3) The famous article “The misfortune of the country” which incited a famous freedom fighter to sedition charges in colonial rule was published by:

a) Anand Mohan Bose

b) Lokmanya Tilak

c) Gopal Ganesh Agarkar

d) Barindra Kumar Ghosh

Inspired by: Criticism without incitement to violence isn’t sedition

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/criticism-without-incitement-to-violence-isnt-sedition/

 

Q.4) The Straight of Kerch separates the Sea of Azov with:

a) Red Sea

b) Black Sea

c) Mediterranean Sea

d) Baltic Sea

Inspired by:  Business Standard

 

Q.5) Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?

1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

 

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Q.1) With respect to the District Cooling in India, consider the following statements:

1. District cooling involves the centralized production and distribution of cooling energy.
2. Andhra Pradesh is set to have India’s biggest district cooling system in Amaravati.
3. India’s first District cooling was set up in India at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT).

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Andhra to adopt district cooling in govt. buildings

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/andhra-to-adopt-district-cooling-in-govt-buildings/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS):

1. It is a central sector scheme under the Ministry of Health.
2. It aims to provide financial assistance to voluntary organizations to make available the whole range of services necessary for rehabilitation of PwD.
3. The grant-in-aid to the beneficiary NGOs are decided by District Collector.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-deendayal-disabled-rehabilitation-scheme-ddrs/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Seaweeds are rich sources of vitamins A and C, and minerals such as Ca, Mg, Zn, Se and Fe.
2. They are more efficient in photosynthesis process.
3. Many of them with dark green, red and brown colour, are edible.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) None

Inspired by: Mariculture is as important for India as agriculture

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mariculture-is-as-important-for-india-as-agriculture/

Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Preventive detention law in India were  promulgated after the sepoy mutiny of 1857.
2. The Rowlatt Acts of 1919 enacted by the British government allowed confinement of a suspect without trial.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: The lowdown on National Security Act

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-the-lowdown-on-national-security-act/

Q.5) The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to:

a) Protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes

b) Determine the boundaries between states

c) Determine the powers, authorities, and responsibilities of Panchayats

d) Protect the interests of all the border States

Inspired by: CSP 2015

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The Central Information Commission (CIC) is set up under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.
2. It is a quasi judicial body, established in 2005.
3. CIC and members are appointed by the Prime Minister.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Why only bureaucrats on information panels, asks SC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/why-only-bureaucrats-on-information-panels-asks-sc/

Q.2) The “Make Listening Safe” Initiative recently seen in news is organized by:

a) WHO

b) UNICEF

c) Red Cross

d) None of these

Inspired by: WHO issues new international standard for music devices

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/who-issues-new-international-standard-for-music-devices/

Q.3) The Spirit and Opportunity space missions of NASA recently seen in news are related to which of the following celestial bodies?

a) Mars

b) Saturn Ring

c) Asteroid Bennu

d) None of these

Inspired by: NASA’s Opportunity Rover

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-opportunity-rover/

Q.4) The Mysticellus Franki specie recently seen in news is a:

a) Frog

b) Snake

c) Lizard

d) Cricket

Inspired by: The Hindu

Q.5) Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

a) Georg Bilhler

b) James Prinsep

c) Max Muller

d) William Jones

Inspired by: CSP 2016

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM):

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. EPFO will be the Pension Fund Manager and responsible for Pension pay out.
3. An eligible person for this scheme should not be an income tax payer.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM- SYM)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pradhan-mantri-shram-yogi-maan-dhan-pm-sym/

 

Q.2) With reference to the incidence of Leprosy in India, consider the following statements:

1. Various personal laws prohibit leprosy as a ground for dissolution of marriage or divorce.
2. India is a signatory to a UN Resolution which calls for elimination of discrimination against persons suffering from leprosy.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Parliament passes law removing leprosy as ground for divorce

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Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Most Favoured Nation is a treatment accorded to a trade partner to ensure non-discriminatory trade between two countries vis-a-vis other trade partners.
2. Article 1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), 1994, requires every member country of the WTO to accord Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to all other member countries.
3. The WTO rules allow discrimination in certain cases like in cases when a country signs free trade agreements in a region.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Explained: What is MFN status, how can India hurt Pak by withdrawing it

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. A Bill originated in Rajya Sabha and is passed by it, but remains pending in Lok Sabha lapses.
2. A Bill originated in the Rajya Sabha and returned to that House by the Lok Sabha with amendments and still pending in the Rajya Sabha on the date of the dissolution of Lok Sabha lapses.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: Effect on Bills when Parliament adjourns sine die

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-effect-on-bills-when-parliament-adjourns-sine-die/

Q.5)  ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the:

a) production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers

b) use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households

c) installation of CNG kits in motor-cars

d) installation of water meters in urban households

Inspired by: CSP 2016

 

 

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Q.1) Which of the following is not the feature of the proposed National Policy on Domestic Workers?

a) Right to form their own associations/unions

b) Domestic Workers to have access to courts, tribunals for grievance redressal

c) Establishment of a mechanism for regulation of private placement agencies

d) Right to guaranteed employment

Inspired by: [pib] National Policy for Domestic Workers (draft)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-policy-for-domestic-workers-draft/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Commission for Safai Karmacharis (NCSK):

1. The constitution of India explicitly mentions for the provision of setting up NCSK.
2. NCSK works for the welfare and upliftment of the Safai Karmacharis and persons engaged in manual scavenging in the country.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] National Commission for Safai Karmacharis

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-commission-for-safai-karmacharis/

Q.3) The World Government Summit recently held in Dubai, UAE is an initiative of:

a) OPEC

b) Gulf Cooperation Council

c) World Economic Forum

d) None of the above

Inspired by: World Government Summit

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/world-government-summit/

Q.4) As per the Recognition of Forest Rights Act, 2006 which of the following entity is considered as Minor Forest Produce?

1. Honey
2. Lac
3. Tendu Leaves
4. Bamboo
5. Wood Oil

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3, 4 and 5

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Inspired by: Centre to revamp minimum support for minor forest produce

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-revamp-minimum-support-for-minor-forest-produce/

Q.5) The Ghumot, an indigenous earthen drum is notified as a heritage instrument of which of the following state?

a) Karnataka

b) Gujarat

c) Goa

d) Rajasthan

Inspired by:  The Hindu

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. A circular economy is an economic system aimed at minimising waste and making the most of resources.
2. In a circular system resource input and waste, emission, and energy leakage are minimized by slowing, closing, and narrowing energy and material loops.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] National Productivity Week

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-productivity-week/

Q.2) The KISAN Project recently seen in news is related to:

a) Waiving off loan processing charges

b) Crop Insurance using space technology

c) Subsidizing of Farm Equipment

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Use of Space Technology in Agriculture Sector

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-use-of-space-technology-in-agriculture-sector/

Q.3) Which of the following countries does not share border with the North Macedonia?

a) Albania

b) Greece

c) Serbia

d) Ukraine

Inspired by: Macedonia to become NATO’s 30th member

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/macedonia-to-become-natos-30th-member/

Q.4) The Cartagena Protocol and Nagoya Protocol are the two supplementary agreements under the:

a) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

b) CMS Bonn Convention

c) CITES

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A case for Commons sense

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-case-for-commons-sense/

Q.5) The newly found Crying Keelback species seen in news is a:

a) Gecko

b) Frog

c) Snake

d) Goose

Inspired by: Times of India

 

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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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Q.1) The Sela Pass recently seen in news is located in the state of:

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Sikkim

c) Arunachal Pradesh

d) Uttarakhand

Inspired by: Sela Pass Tunnel Project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sela-pass-tunnel-project/

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) is to be held in India in 2020.
2. The Olive Ridley Turtle will be its mascot.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Centre announces mascot for COP-13 on conservation of migratory species

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-announces-mascot-for-cop-13-on-conservation-of-migratory-species/

Q.3) Which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. All implantable medical devices, CT scan, MRI equipment, defibrillators, dialysis machine, PET equipment, X-ray machine and bone marrow cell separator are notified as drugs.
2. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is the national medical device regulator for its sale and use in India.

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: All Medical equipment notified as drugs

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/all-medical-equipment-notified-as-drugs/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Asiatic Lion Conservation Project:

1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Development of Wildlife Habitat (CSS-DWH).
2. The expenditure is shared in ratio 60:40 by the Centre and the State.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Asiatic Lion Conservation Project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/asiatic-lion-conservation-project/

 

Q.5) The Arundhati Scheme to provide gold at free of cost to the brides is an initiative of:

a) West Bengal

b) Manipur

c) Assam

d) Arunachal Pradesh

Inspired by: Business Standard

 

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Q.1) The naval exercise Cutlass Express 2019 recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) USA

b) NATO

c) UK

d) France

Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Cutlass Express 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-cutlass-express-2019/

Q.2) With respect to the commercial fishing of the Hilsa Fish in India, consider the following statements:

1. It is a freshwater fish which is abundantly found in the Ganges.
2. It travels upstream of the river during the mating seasons and returns to its natural abode after spawning.
3. Under Jal Marg Vikas Pariyojana, a fish pass has been envisaged for the free movement of Hilsa at Farakka Navigation Lock.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: 2nd phase of River Information System

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/2nd-phase-of-river-information-system/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a preferential tariff system under which developed nations extend reduced MFN tariffs or duty-free entry of certain goods into their markets, to the developing nations.
2. GSP is an exemption from the MFN principle under which the WTO members are obliged to treat all other WTO members equally as their ‘most favoured’ trading partner-nation.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: U.S. may end zero-tariffs for India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/u-s-may-end-zero-tariffs-for-india/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Ladakh Administrative Division of Jammu and Kashmir:

1. It comprises of Leh and Kargil districts, with headquarters at Leh.
2. Ladakh’s Kargil and Leh districts already have separate hill development councils for local administrative powers.
3. Creation of this division leaves the Kashmir valley geographically the smallest division of J&K after Jammu.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Govt. grants divisional status to Ladakh

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-grants-divisional-status-to-ladakh/

Q.5) “As the sun rises over this place in Odisha, dozens of bar-headed geese, greater flamingos, black-tailed godwits and northern pintails shuffle about on the edge of the shore, the wind caressing their feathers. The birds silently feed, sticking their long bills into the soft earth to dig up crabs and fish. Their languid, unhurried behaviour gives away little of their epic journeys to get here, from pole to pole.”

Which of the following place is described in the paragraph?

a) Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary

b) Nalabana BS

c) Mayani BS

d) Salim Ali BS

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Recently Delhi state govt has launched the ‘Zero Fatality Corridor’ (ZFC). The ZFC is aimed to reduce fatalities due to:

a) Air Pollution

b) Zika and other vector borne diseases

c) Railway Accidents

d) Road Accidents

Inspired by: Delhi government launches Zero Fatality Corridor

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/delhi-government-launches-zero-fatality-corridor/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund (AMIF):

1. It is aimed for the development and up-gradation of infrastructure in Gramin Agricultural Markets and Regulated Wholesale Markets.
2. It is funded by World Bank.
3. It will provide the State/UT Governments subsidized loan for their proposal for developing marketing infrastructure

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Cabinet nod to setting up Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cabinet-nod-to-setting-up-agri-market-infrastructure-fund/

Q.3) Which of the following statements about the Income Tax Ombudsman is/are correct?

1. It is an independent body comprising of former tax officials or IRS officials formed by the Government, empowered to address and settle tax payer’s grievances.
2. The office is governed by the States Goods and Services Tax Act 2017.

Select the correct answer:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Abolition of Income-Tax Ombudsman and Indirect Tax Ombudsman

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-abolition-of-income-tax-ombudsman-and-indirect-tax-ombudsman/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme (NAQUIM):

1. It is an initiative of Geological Survey of India.
2. It is an initiative for mapping and managing the entire aquifer systems in the country.
3. The Hydrological Map of India is prepared under this programme.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Management of Ground Water

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-management-of-ground-water/

Q.5) The Dard Tribals aka Dard Aryans are native to the state of:

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Jammu and Kashmir

c) Haryana

d) Uttarakhand

Inspired by: Explained: The Dard Aryans of Ladakh: who are this tribe, what are their concerns?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-the-dard-aryans-of-ladakh-who-are-this-tribe-what-are-their-concerns/

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. India is the largest importer of LPG in the world.
2. Only kerosene and LPG are subsidized in India.
3. Under the PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has so far free LPG connections have been provided to over 6.31 crore households.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Ujjwala scheme takes India to second rank in LPG imports

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ujjwala-scheme-takes-india-to-second-rank-in-lpg-imports/

Q.2) The World LPG Association works in consultation with:

a) International Energy Agency

b) World Energy Council

c) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

d) United Nations Economic and Social Council

Inspired by: Ujjwala scheme takes India to second rank in LPG imports

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ujjwala-scheme-takes-india-to-second-rank-in-lpg-imports/

Q.3) Which of the following is not the mandate of the proposed Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog?

a) Providing a framework for cow conservation and development programmes.

b) Conservation, protection and development of cattle population in the country including development and conservation of indigenous breeds.

c) Increasing growth of livestock sector which is more inclusive, benefiting women, and small and marginal farmers.

d) Prohibiting unauthorised Slaughter houses

Inspired by: [pib] National Cow Commission

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-cow-commission/

Q.4) The India’s first “career portal” recently seen in news is an initiative financed by:

a) World Bank

b) UNDP

c) UNICEF

d) ADB

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to

a) Buddhism

b) Jainism

c) Vaishnavism

d) Shaivism

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):

1. Farmers who wish to avail themselves of benefits under PM-KISAN must have Aadhaar identification to get full benefits.
2. The income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: PM Kisan scheme: Aadhaar optional for first installment; compulsory from second one

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pm-kisan-scheme-aadhaar-optional-for-first-installment-compulsory-from-second-one/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agriculture Census 2015-16:

1. The average size holdings is highest in Nagaland (5.06 ha) followed by Punjab (3.62 ha).
2. Countrywide average land holding is size is 1.08 ha.
3. Small farms are less efficient, especially in cultivating labour-intensive crops or tending livestock.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Categorization of Farmers

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-categorization-of-farmers/

Q.3) The Shehri Samridhi Utsav, a pan-India initiative was recently celebrated to extend the outreach of:

a) Swachh Bharat Mission

b) Ujjwala Scheme

c) National Urban Livelihoods Mission

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Shehri Samridhi Utsav

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-shehri-samridhi-utsav/

Q.4) Which of the given statements about the GSAT-31 Communication satellite is not correct?

a) GSAT-31 will augment the Ku-band transponder capacity in Geostationary Orbit.

b) It will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites.

c) It will provide DTH Television Services, connectivity to ATM, Stock-exchange, Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) and e-governance applications.

d) It will be used for Military Purposes

Inspired by: [pib] India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indias-communication-satellite-gsat-31-launched-successfully/

Q.5) The World Economic Situation and Prospects is released by:

a) World Economic Forum

b) UN

c) IMF

d) World Bank

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Risks to global growth

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-risks-to-global-growth/

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 Q.1) The Shekatkar Committee recommendations are related to:

a) Defence Expenditure

b) Banks Recapitalization

c) Municipal Bonds

d) Electoral Reforms

Inspired by: [pib] Shekatkar Committee Recommendations

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-shekatkar-committee-recommendations/

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. The ‘angel tax’ is a tax on the excess capital raised by an unlisted company through the issue of shares over and above the fair market value of those shares.
2. An angel investor is an affluent individual who provides capital for a business start-up, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-may-relax-angel-tax-norms-for-start-ups-sets-up-panel/

Q.3) The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment report recently seen in news is released by:

a) World Meteorological Organization

b) International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

c) The Climate Project

d) UN Environment

Inspired by: A third of Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers will melt by 2100

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/a-third-of-hindu-kush-himalaya-glaciers-will-melt-by-2100/

 

Q.4) Recently the Asian Elephant Alliance (AEA) has come together to secure 96 out of the 101 existing corridors used by elephants across 12 States in India. The AEA is an initiative of:

a) Wildlife Trust of India

b) World Wide Fund for Nature

c) Wildlife International

d) None of these

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) The term Hoveizeh recently seen in news is a:

a) Israeli Aircraft Carrier

b) Term for Hazara Refugees

c) Iranian Long Range Missile System

d) None of the above

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Bharat Rang Mahotsav:

1. It is an international theatre festival of India.
2. It is organized by National School of Drama (NSD).
3. It is the largest theatre festival of Asia.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] 20th Bharat Rang Mahotsav

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-20th-bharat-rang-mahotsav/

Q.2) The Resolution 2454 of the UNSC recently seen in news is related to sanctions against:

a) Syria

b) Iran

c) Central African Region

d) Russia

Inspired by: UNSC adopts resolution to extend sanctions against Central African Region

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/unsc-adopts-resolution-to-extend-sanctions-against-central-african-region/

Q.3) It is a site where Buddha gave the first sermon to his first five Brahmin disciples after attaining enlightenment, “revealing his Eightfold Path leading to nirvana”. In several of the ancient sources this site of the first sermon is mentioned to have been at a ″Mriga-dayaa-vanam″ or a sanctuary for animals.

Which of the following Buddhist site is referred to in this description?

a) Sarnath

b) Kapilavastu

c) Rajgir

d) Bodh Gaya

Inspired by: Stupa-hopping in Sarnath

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/stupa-hopping-in-sarnath/

Q.4) The Know My India Programme recently seen in news is related to:

a) Students of J&K

b) Victims of Communal Violence

c) Indian Diaspora

d) None of these

Q.5) The Millet Village Scheme recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) Gujarat

b) Kerala

c) Telangana

d) Tamil Nadu

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Recently the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) was restructured as Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, and has enhanced its role. Which of the following is not the added responsibility to the new structured Department?

1. Promotion of internal trade (including retail trade)
2. Welfare of traders and their employees
3. Matters relating to facilitating Ease of Doing Business
4. Matters relating to start-ups

Select the correct option:

a) Only 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) None of the above

Inspired by: DIPP rechristened to include internal trade

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/dipp-rechristened-to-include-internal-trade/

Q.2) Consider the following statements about the rechristened Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade:

1. The department functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. It is also responsible for facilitating and increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the country.
3. It is responsible for the overall industrial policy of the country.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: DIPP rechristened to include internal trade

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/dipp-rechristened-to-include-internal-trade/

Q.3) The Thangka paintings are native to:

a) Tibet

b) Myanmar

c) Bhutan

d) Ladakh (India)

Inspired by: International conference on 8th century sage held to mark 50 years of India-Bhutan ties

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/international-conference-on-8th-century-sage-held-to-mark-50-years-of-india-bhutan-ties/

Q.4) He was born in India and has visited Bhutan two times. He spent a large amount of his time in Nalanda there and then he travelled across the Himalayas. He is known as the second Buddha because he brought Buddhism in Bhutan and other Himalayan countries. There is an image or painting of the guru in every Bhutanese home or temple.

Which of the following spiritual personality is referred to in this paragraph?

a) Kanishka

b) Vasubandhu

c) Padmasambhava

d) Harsha

Inspired by: International conference on 8th century sage held to mark 50 years of India-Bhutan ties

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/international-conference-on-8th-century-sage-held-to-mark-50-years-of-india-bhutan-ties/

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana:

1. It shall provide an assured monthly pension of Rs 3,000 from the age of 60 years on a monthly contribution of a small affordable amount during their working age.
2. An unorganised sector worker joining pension yojana at the age of 29 years will have to contribute only Rs 100 per month till the age of 60 years.
3. A worker joining the pension yojana at 18 years, will have to contribute as little as Rs 55 per month only.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pradhan-mantri-shram-yogi-maandhan-yojana/

 

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