Author: Prelims

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD).

1.NIHSAD is an independent institute established under Indian Council of Veterinary Research (ICVR).

2.It aims at research on exotic and emerging pathogens of animals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements in regard with ‘Ease of Doing Business report’.

1.Ease of Doing Business report is published by World Bank.

2.India improved its position to 130 in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business 2017 report.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Consider following statements about ‘Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE)’.

1.The Central Advisory Board of Education, the oldest and advisory body was first established in 1920.

2.The 64th Meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education was held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister at New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) ‘Hanuman Tok’ temple is maintained by the Indian Army, located in which of the following state?

a) Sikkim

b) Mizoram

c) Bihar

d) Assam

 

Q.5) Recently, The one-man judicial committee on One Rank One Pension (OROP) submitted its report to the Defence Ministry. Which of the following committee was appointed on OROP.

a) Lt. General DB Shekatkar Committee

b) Justice Reddy Committee

c) Dharmendra Pradhan Committee

d) Justice Lodha Committee

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3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) ExoMars (Exobiology on Mars) project is joint endeavour by which of the following space agencies?

1.European Space Agency

2.Russian space agency(Roscosmos)

3.NASA

4.ISRO

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) 1 and 2 only

 

Q.2) Which of the following are European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members?

1.Switzerland

2.Iceland

3.Norway

4.Denmark

5.United Kingdom

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1,2, and 3 only

b) 2 and 5 only

c) 2,3 and 4 only

d) 1,2,4 and 5 only

 

Q.3) ‘Osteoporosis disease’ is related to

a) Brain disease

b) Bone disease

c) Heart disease

d) Kidney disease

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Junko Tabei’.

1.Junko Tabei was the first woman to scale the summit of Mount Everest

2.She was the first woman to complete the Seven Summits by reaching the highest peaks of the seven continents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Consider following statements with reference to ‘Naropa festival of Ladakh’

1.Naropa festival occurs once in 12 years, and is known as the “Kumbh of the Himalayas”.

2.Naropa festival is a celebration of the birth of the Buddhist scholar-saint ‘Naropa’.

3.Six Yogas of Naropa, are one of the fundamental pillars of the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements in regard with ‘Bitcoins’.

1.Bitcoin is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically, based on mathematical proof.

2.It’s the first example of a growing category of money known as cryptocurrency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements.

1.First National Tribal Carnival will be held in Bengaluru.

2.The carnival will showcase and promote various facets of tribal culture on a large scale.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Recently, United Nations Conference on Housing and sustainable Urban Development, Habitat III was held in

a) France

b) South Korea

c) India

d) Ecuador

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Almatti dam’.

1.Almatti dam is one of the largest reservoirs in Tamil Nadu.

2.It was chosen for the World Bank’s Award of Excellence for best utilisation of funds for renovation to enhance the strength of the dam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Sagarmala Project sometimes appears in the news. which of the following is correct statement about Sagarmala Project?

a) To promote port-led development and infrastructure for transportation

b) To construct new highways connecting the coastal and border areas

c) Building bridges for safe and seamless travel on National Highways

d) Establishing faster transport networks between major cities and ports

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2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Recently, ‘Gabion boxes technology’ was in the news, is related to

a) It is used to design electric car by NASA

b) It protect the road from tidal action

c) It saves energy used in non-conventional energy sources

d) Technology used by Japan in creating energy efficient LED bulbs

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Smooth-coated otter’.

1.According to the IUCN, conservation status of the Smooth-coasted Otter is ‘Vulnerable’.

2.Smooth-coated otter is distributed throughout South Asia and South East Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Which of the following are members of Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC)

1.Srilanka

2.Pakistan

3.Iran

4.Maldives

5.India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2, and 5 only

b) 2 and 5 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about Zonal Councils.

1.Zonal Councils were set up under the States Reorganization Act, 1956 to foster Inter-State co-operation and coordination among the States.

2.Prime Minister is the chairman of all zonal councils.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Which of the following state had the highest number of cases of human rights violation lodged by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in 2015.

a) Andhra Pradesh

b) Maharashtra

c) Bihar

d) Uttar Pradesh

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2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements about Project C.A.T. (Conserving acres for Tigers)

1.It aims to conserve and increase the wild tiger population,which has dropped by 96% in last century.

2.Project CAT is initiated by IUCN and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Recently, Centre launches UDAN scheme for

a) Regional airlines connectivity scheme

b) Free education to minority students

c) Free skill training to unskilled workers

d) Financial support to self-help groups

 

Q.3) Recently, The Centre is considering a proposal to mandate galvanisation of steel in various sectors. consider following statements in this regard.

1.Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, to prevent rusting

2.This will help to build corrosion-resistant vehicles and buildings.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Kashmir’s Red Stag’.

1.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has decided to put Red Stag on the critically endangered species list.

2.It is listed under Schedule-I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and J&K Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1978.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘Green train corridors’ (GTC).

1.Green Train Corridors are sections of the railways which will be free of human waste on the tracks.

2.This is being achieved by the installation of bio-toilets in all coaches of Indian Railways.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solution.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Ministry of Railways envisioned a task of providing human discharge free bio-toilets in all its coaches by 2022. Consider following statements in this regard.

1.Bio-toilets technology jointly developed by Indian Railways and IIT-bombay for railway passenger coaches.

2.In the bio-toilet fitted coaches, human waste is collected in tanks below the toilets and the same is decomposed by a consortium of anaerobic bacteria.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements in regard to ‘Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction’.

1.It aims at providing a platform to member countries for sharing best practices in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction.

2.Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction being organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs will be held at New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) ‘Hand in Hand exercise’ is a joint military exercise between which of the following given countries.

a) India and USA

b) India and Japan

c) India and China

d) India and France

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Mission 11 Million’.

1. The objective of the programme is to engage more than 11 million children in activities relating to Football.

2. Mission 11 Million is initiated by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Recently, Mosul city was frequently in the news,it is located in

a) Syria

b) UAE

c) Iraq

d) Israel

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to ‘Global Conference on Voter Education’.

1. The first ever Global Conference on Voter Education titled as ‘Voter Education for Inclusive, Informed and Ethical Participation’ to be held in New Delhi.

2. It is being organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in association with World bank.

3. The motto of the conference is “No Voter to be Left Behind”.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum’ (TPF).

1. India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum is the premier bilateral forum for discussion and resolution of trade and investment issues.

2. 10th India-United States Trade Policy Forum meeting will be held in Washington D.C.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Consider following statements about ‘National SC/ST Hub’.

1. It will work towards strengthening market access, capacity building, leveraging financial support schemes and sharing industry-best practices.

2. It will be set up under Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4)  Consider following statements about SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) programmes

1. Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation was launched by Election Commission of India(ECI) in 2009.

2. Its aim was to creating awareness among voters and in turn make Indian democracy more participative and meaningful.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Where is Tihayu island (presently known as Katchal island) located?

a) Andaman Islands group

b) Lakshadweep

c) Maldives

d) Nicobar Islands group

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to recent breakthrough of producing electricity from water.

1. National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Bengaluru have developed a novel way of producing electricity from water at room temperature.

2. Nanoporous magnesium ferrite was used to split water into hydronium (H3O) and hydroxide (OH) ions

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Recently, An expert committee of geologists and hydrologists reported the evidence of course of the river Saraswati. Consider following statements in this regard.

1. The Sarasvati River is one of the important river mentioned in the scripture Rig Veda and later Vedic texts.

2. River was once the lifeline of the north-western states of India and Harappa civilisation had flourished on the banks of this river.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Consider following statements about ‘INS Arihant’.

1. INS Arihant is an built nuclear-powered ballistic submarine with help of Russia.

2. INS Arihant is capable of carrying nuclear tipped ballistic missiles, the class referred to as Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN).

3. With launch of Arihant, India has quietly completed its nuclear triad – the capability to fire nuclear weapons from air, land and sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) “Hunar Haat”, an exhibition of handicrafts and embroidery made by the artisans at ‘India International Trade Fair’ is going to organised by

a) Ministry of Culture

b) Ministry of External Affairs

c) Ministry of Finance

d) Ministry of Minority Affairs

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)’

1. It was set up as a non profit company under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

2. Meeting of NSFDC held under chairmanship of Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘Kigali amendment to Montreal Protocol’.

1. Kigali Agreement is a reaffirmation of the global intent to mitigate climate change and exemplifies international co-operation in this regard.

2. This is not a legally binding agreement to reduce use of HFCs.

3. In all, 197 countries agreed to a timeline to reduce the use of HFCs by roughly 85 per cent of their baselines by 2045.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about China’s ‘Manned Space Mission’, which was recently in the news.

1. This mission launched as part of China’s efforts to set up its own manned space station by 2022.

2. This will make it the only the country to have such a facility in service as the current in-service International Space Station (ISS) retires by 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Consider following statements about ‘Botany legend Janaki Ammal’.

1. She organised and associated with the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).

2. She was one of the first women scientists to receive the Padma Shri award way back in 1977.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) In 1990s, Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov articulated concept of a “strategic triangle” which was associated with which of the following multilateral group?

a) ASEAN

b) BRICS

c) SCO

d) BIMSTEC

 

Q.5) The Temple Mount (Haram esh-Sharif) is the religious site located in

a) Indonesia

b) Saudi Arabia

c) Iran

d) Jerusalem

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘Women of India Festival-2016’.

1. Festival is intended to highlight the health and environmental advantages of organic goods and benefits to women entrepreneurs.

2. It was organised and sponsored by the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)’.

1. BIMSTEC is an international organisation involving a group of countries in South Asia and South East Asia.

2. Myanmar and Thailand are only member states of BIMSTEC from South East Asia.

3. BIMSTEC Headquarters is situated in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.3) Recently, ‘Investing in Urban Resilience’ report is published by

a) BRICS

b) IUCN

c) World Bank

d) APEC

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘Commonwealth of Nations’.

1. It is a voluntary intergovernmental organisation of 53 independent and equal sovereign states.

2. The Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters is at the Marlborough House, London.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Recently, India is focusing on offshore rupee bonds to finance its long-term infrastructure projects rather than green bonds. Consider following statements about ‘Green bonds’ .

1. Green bonds is debt instruments specifically used to fund ‘green’ environment-friendly projects.

2. The Exim Bank of India issued a India’s first dollar-denominated green bond.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Recently, India and Russia planned to set up integrated irradiation centres in India. Consider following statements in this regard.

1. The use of irradiation will help to mitigate post-harvest losses.

2. The irradiation doses are recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements in regard to ‘The Nobel Prize in Literature 2016’.

1. This year’s Prize awarded to Bob Dylan for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.

2. He is the first songwriter to win the award.

3. The Nobel Prize in Literature 1913 was awarded to Rabindranath Tagore from India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.3) Which of the following are tributaries of Cauveri river.

1. Hemavati

2. Kabini

3. Seonath

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2  

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3  

d) 1,2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) Recently, Centre has brought final draft of the National Water Framework Bill, 2016. Consider following statements in this regard.

1. It stresses on managing water at basin-level and right measurement of State’s contribution to river system to resolve conflicts.

2. It pitches to set up River Basin Authority for each inter-State basin to ensure “optimum and sustainable” development of rivers and valleys.

3. Water is subject of Concurrent list, so the bill will not be binding on States for adoption.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP)’.

1. GAELP is a cooperative initiative jointly led by the World Health Organization(WHO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

2. Its aim is to prevent children’s exposure to lead from paints and minimise its occupational exposures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘New Development Bank (NDB)’

1. This is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS.

2. The first regional office of the NDB is in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)’

1. It is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean.

2. The Coordinating Secretariat of IORA is located at Madagascar.

3. India is member state of IORA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.3) Which of the following countries are members of both SAARC and The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation(BIMSTEC) Group.

1. Afghanistan

2. Bhutan

3. Maldives

4. Myanmar

5. Bangladesh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 5 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) 1,2 and 4 only

 

Q.4) Consider following statements in regard to ‘Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF)’.

1. It contains therapeutic milk, sugar, oil and peanuts, which contain high vitamins, minerals and nutritious supplements

2. This is nutritious supplement food that saves children suffering from severe malnutrition.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Yemen has been frequently in the news for civil and military wars by Saudi Arabia. Which of the following strait connects Red sea to the Gulf of Aden which adjoins Yemen.

a) Oman strait

b) Yemen strait

c) Bab al Mandab strait

d) Strait of Hormuz

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Q.1) Consider following statement about Amur Falcons.

1. Amur falcons flies non-stop from Mongolia to northeast India covering 5600 km.

2. This migrating bird species is protected under the Environment Protection Act, 1986

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Global Hunger index’.

1. Global Hunger index calculated each year by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

2. It designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Which of the following state which is considered as Amur Falcon capital of the world?

a) Manipur

b) Nagaland

c) West Bengal

d) Assam

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction’

1. It is a series of UN conferences focusing on disaster and climate risk management in the context of sustainable development.

2. The Third UN World conference adopted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Recently, Margarita island was in the news, located in

a) Indian Ocean

b) Venezuela

c) South Africa

d) South China sea

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Q.1) Consider following statements in regard with ‘Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences’.

1. This year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences goes to contributions in Game theory.

2. Contract theory explains how contracts help people deal with conflicting interests.

3. The economics prize is not an original Nobel Prize, and was added in 1968.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Montreal protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer’.

1. Protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

2. This Protocol does not address hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), but these substances figure in the Kyoto Protocol

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) The amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase out the use of HFCs is likely to be finalised in which of the following country?

a) Rwanda

b) South Africa

c) Kenya

d) India

 

Q.4) Consider following statements.

1. A new termite species, Glyptotermes Chiraharitae, has been discovered in the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary

2. The species are named ‘Chiraharitae’, after the tropical evergreen forests of the Eastern Ghats

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’.

1. Scheme is implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

2. Skill training is based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)’

1. It has played a significant role in creating awareness about energy efficient lighting.

2. Scheme is being implemented by Bureau of Energy Efficiency for the LED based Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP).

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana'(JSY).

1. It was launched in 2005 as part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

2. It aims to improve maternal and neonatal health by promotion of institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) India Human Development Survey(IHDS) has been jointly organized by researchers from the

1. University of Maryland

2. National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)

3. National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) Consider following statements in regard with ‘International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC)’

1. The IMFC reports to the IMF Board of Governors on the supervision and management of the international monetary and  financial system.

2. India is member of International Monetary and Finance Committee(IMFC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘Glaciological research facility of India’.

1. Himansh is to be the highest point from where an Indian glacier research facility, located in Spiti Valley.

2. The facility will serve as the base for Terrestrial Laser Scanners and UAV to digitise glacier movements.

3. The research lab, established by the National Centre for Glaciological Research.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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Q.1) Recently, Nobel Peace Prize 2016 awarded to Colombian President Santos. Consider following statements in regard to Nobel Peace Prize 2016.

1. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Juan Manuel Santos for his resolute efforts to end more than five decades of war in Venezuela.

2. Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a Swedish organisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about Channapatna toys.

1. It is protected by Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its original lacquerware wooden toys.

2. Channapatna toys got their name from town situated nearby Bengaluru.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Consider following statements in regard to ‘Indus Water Treaty’.

1. India is allowed to use only 30 per cent of river Indus water for irrigation, power generation and transport purposes.

2. A Permanent Indus Commission was set up as a bilateral commission to implement and manage the Treaty.

3. Though Indus originates from Tibet, China has been kept out of the Treaty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) Recently ‘MIP Vaccine’ was in the news, It will be used for eradicating which of the following diseases?

a) Rubella

b) Cancer

c) hepatitis-B

d) Leprosy

 

Q.5) Recently, The World Bank published its report on remittances. Which of the following country is world’s largest remittance recipient in 2015?

a) U.S

b) U.K.

c) India

d) China

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Q.1) Consider following statements about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

1. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing their function.

2. Anti-retroviral drugs are used in the treatment and prevention of HIV infection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Recently, administration and management of Haj pilgrimage transferred to which of the following authority?

a) Ministry of External Affairs

b) Ministry of Minority Affairs

c) Ministry of Finance

d) Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)

 

Q.3) Consider the following statement about ‘e-NAM’ (National Agriculture Market)?

1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities

2. Its objective is to reduce the transaction cost, provide a single licence valid across all markets.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Consider following statement about Non-Alignment Movement(NAM)

1. Every African country except the South Sudan is a member of the Non-Aligned Movement.

2. Recently, 17th NAM summit held at Venezuela.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction.

1. Japan is hosting the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction in collaboration with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

2. This is the first conference after the advent of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.1) Consider following statements in regard to ‘World Sustainable Development Summit’.

1. The objective of summit is to creating environmental consciousness and promoting leadership to tackle the challenges of climate change.

2. The theme of the summit was ‘Beyond 2015: People, Planet and Progress’.

3. It was organized by The Centre for Science and Environment in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider following statement with reference to Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016.

1. This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.

2. Bernard Feringa was the first person to develop a molecular motor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Recently, Singapore-Rajasthan come forward on collaboration in launch of the Centre for Excellence in Tourism Training (CETT) at

a) Jaipur

b) Udaipur

c) Jodhpur

d) Jaisalmer

 

Q.4) Consider following statements in regard to ‘GSAT-18 satellite’.

1. GSAT-18 satellite is a communication satellite built by the ISRO.

2. GSAT-18 satellite launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Marshall islands located in

a) Atlantic Ocean

b) Pacific Ocean

c) Indian Ocean

d) Atlantic Ocean

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