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  • 3 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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    Q.1) With reference to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), consider the following statements:
    1. Ministry of Science and Technology is its parent department.
    2. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) comes under the CDSCO.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: Imaging equipment such as CT scanners may be brought under drugs Act

    Q.2) Recently, India has successfully test-fired Nag Missile. It is a
    a) Air-to-air missile
    b) Anti-Tank missile
    c) Submarine-launched cruise missile
    d) Wire-guided missile
    Inspired by: Click2read 

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tuberculosis’:
    1. It can affect different parts of the body, other than lungs.
    2. The main cause of TB is Mycobacterium.
    Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.4) Which of the following strategies can be used to reduce Current Account Deficit (CAD)?
    1. Devaluation of currency
    2. Decrease demand for imports
    3. Increase exports
    4. Deflation
    5. Protectionism
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    a) 2 and 3 only
    b) 1, 2 and 3 only
    c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
    d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    Q.5) Which of the following organisations participate in the Kabul Conference (The Kabul Process for Peace & Security Cooperation)?
    1. European Union
    2. United Nations
    3. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1 and 3 only
    Inspired by: India backs Kabul’s peace offer

    Q.6) Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created?
    a) To enable them to withstand drought
    b) To increase the nutritive value of the produce
    c) To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in spaceships and space stations
    d) To increase their shelf life

    Q.7) The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he
    1. Exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British
    2. Interpreted the ancient Indian texts stored
    3. Stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else.
    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

    Q.8) With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
    1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal Period)
    2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music)
    3. Dhrupad Alap users Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3


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  • 1 March 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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    Q.1) With reference to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. Japan is not its member.
    2. China and India has equal voting share in the AIIB.
    3. France is one of its founding members.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3
    d) 1 and 3 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Taking stock two years after AIIB’s opening

    Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding the Confederation of Indian Industry:
    1. It comes under the authority of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
    2. The CII Theme for 2017–18 is ‘India@75: Inclusive. Ahead. Responsible.’
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: India on a drive to improve investment climate, ease of living: Narendra Modi

    Q.3) Which of the following Stock Exchanges comes under the definition of ‘Secondary Markets’?
    1. NASDAQ
    2. NYSE
    3. NSE(India)
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) All of the above
    b) 1 and 2 only
    c) 3 only
    d) None of the above qualifies the definition of ‘Secondary Markets’

    Q.4) Which of the following ‘non-preventable risks’ are covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
    1. Natural Fire and Lightning
    2. Storm
    3. Flood
    4. Drought
    5. Pests/Diseases
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 2, 3 and 4 only
    b) 3 and 4 only
    c) 3, 4 and 5 only
    d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    Q.5) Surya Kiran Military Joint Exercise is going to be held between which of the following countries(other than India)?
    1. Sri Lanka
    2. Nepal
    3. Bhutan
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 2 only
    b) 1 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 2 and 3 only
    Inspired by: Click2read


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  • 28 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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    Q.1) With reference to the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
    1. It also works against terrorism financing, other than money laundering.
    2. It has no official language.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] New dynamic in the north west

    Q.2) With reference to the National Legal Services Authority which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. The Chief Justice of India is patron-in-chief of NALSA.
    2. One of its purpose is to organize Lok Adalats for speedy resolution of cases.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: SC seeks details on over-crowded prisons

    Q.3) Which of the following constitutes the ‘Big three’ Credit Rating Agencies?
    1. Standard & Poor’s
    2. Kroll Bond Rating Agency
    3. Moody’s
    4. European Rating Agency
    5. Fitch Group
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 2, 4 and 5 only
    b) 1, 3 and 5 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3 only
    d) 3, 4 and 5 only

    Q.4) Which of the following statement regarding the RUSTOM-2 is incorrect?
    a) It was recently inducted in the Indian Air Force.
    b) It is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance drone (MALE).
    c) Its previous variant was RUSTOM-H.
    d) All of the above are correct
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.5) Which of the ministries are involved in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?
    1. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
    2. Ministry of Rural Development
    3. Ministry of Agriculture
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 2 and 3 only
    b) 1 and 2 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3
    d) 1 and 3 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Stemming the tide of agrarian distress


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  • 27 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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    Q.1) With reference to the MILAN Exercise, consider the following statements:
    1. It is a Naval exercise.
    2. It is an annual exercise.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) 2 only
    Inspired by: India to host mega naval exercise amid China’s manoeuvring in high seas

    Q.2) With reference to the letter of undertaking (LoU), recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
    1. It is a Financial instrument.
    2. It is a creation of the RBI.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Can banking recover?

    Q.3) With reference to the KUSUM scheme for farmers which of the following statementsis are correct?
    1. It aims to encourage the use of barren land for setting up solar power plants.
    2. The scheme is introduced exclusively for Indian farmers.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Grid stability is key

    Q.4) Consider the following regarding Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana (PMKSY)
    1. The major objective of PMKSY is to enhance the adoption of precision-irrigation and other water saving technologies.
    2. The scheme will be implemented by Ministry of Rural Development alone.
    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) The “Every Child Alive” report is recenly published by which of the following organisation?
    a) IMF
    b) World Bank
    c) UNICEF
    d) NITI Aayog
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Saving lives 


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  • 26 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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    Q.1) With reference to the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM), consider the following statements:
    1. Central Government will provide 100% subsidy for the scheme.
    2. Under the scheme, farmers can sell surplus electricity to discoms.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Grid stability is key

    Q.2) With reference to the proposed Pesticides Management Bill, 2017 which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It seeks to replace the Insecticides Act of 1968.
    2. It provides compensation under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) Neither 1 nor 2
    c) 2 only
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: Stricter penalties, more power for states in draft pesticide bill

    Q.3) Which of the following personalities were associated with the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920?
    1. Subhash Chandra Bose
    2. Mahatma Gandhi
    3. C.R. Das
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1,2 and 3

    Q.4) With reference to the National Disaster Response Force, consider the following statements:
    1. Its parent department is Ministry of Defence.
    2. The President of India is the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Both are correct

    Q.5) With reference to the Bharatmala project, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
    1. The project will subsume the National Highways Development Project.
    2. It is a centrally-sponsored project.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: NHAI plan for taxable bonds to fund Bharatmala scheme worries govt


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  • 23 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to the SARAS, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
    1. It was recently inducted in the Indian Air Force.
    2. It was designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 1 only
    d) 2 only
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.2) With reference to the Indian Ocean which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It doesn’t touch the Australian Continent.
    2. It is the deepest ocean of the world.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) 1 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 2 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The game of chicken in the Arabian Sea

    Q.3) Consider the following:
    1. Shampoos
    2. Photographic film
    3. Capsules
    Which of the above contain Gelatin?
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 1, 2 and 3
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 2 and 3 only

    Q.4) Which of the following statements regarding the National Savings Certificates is incorrect?
    a) They can be used as collaterals while taking loans from banks.
    b) There is no limit on the purchase of NSCs.
    c) No interest is paid under the NSC scheme.
    d) All of the above are correct
    Inspired by: Government proposes amendments in small savings schemes

    Q.5) With reference to the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, consider the following statements:
    1. It has been enacted by the Central Government to provide for registration and regulation of all clinical establishments in the country.
    2. It also applies to Clinical Establishments run by the Armed forcess.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 2 only
    Inspired by: Complaints over medical bills: Centre seeks states’ response

    Q,6) In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
    a)military officers
    b)village headmen
    c)specialists in Vedic rituals
    d)chiefs of craft guilds

    Q.7) Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
    a)algae and bacteria
    b)algae and fungi
    c)bacteria and fungi
    d)fungi and mosses

    Q.8) If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
    1. Oak
    2. Rhododendron
    3. Sandalwood
    Select the correct answer using the code given below
    a)1 and 2 only
    b)3 only
    c)1 and 3 only
    d)1, 2 and 3


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  • 22 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to the Electoral Bond, sometimes seen in news, consider the following statements:
    1. These bonds can be purchased by paying cash.
    2. These bonds are issued in the nature of promissory note .
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] For cleaner, fairer elections

    Q.2) The members of the G-7 group is/are from which of the following continent/continents?
    1. Asia
    2. Africa
    3. North America
    4. Europe
    5. South America
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 3 and 4 only
    b) 1, 2, 3 and 5
    c) 1. 3 and 4 only
    d) 4 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Canadian bathos: Justin Trudeau’s vote-banks

    Q.3) In which of the following sessions of the Congress, its goal changed to attainment of Swaraj through peaceful and legitimate means?
    a) Nagpur Session 1920
    b) Banaras Session 1905
    c) Kanpur Session 1925
    d) Ahmedabad Session 1921

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Purchasing managers Index(PMI):
    1.PMI is created for manufacturing sector only.
    2.PMI uses same indexes which are used for calculating Index of industrial production (IIP)
    3.It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO)
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) None of the above

    Q.5) With reference to the Agni-II Missile which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM).
    2. It has a three stage engine.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: India test fires medium range nuclear capable Agni-II missile

    Q.6) Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India?
    1. The Finance Commission
    2. The National Development Council
    3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
    4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development
    5. The Parliament
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 5 only
    b) 1, 3 and 4 only
    c) 2 and 5 only
    d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    Q.7) Which of the following is / are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
    1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
    2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
    3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.8) Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which
    1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
    2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty
    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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  • 21 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

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    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to the the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund established under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act (CAF Act), 2016, consider the following statements:

    1. The bill also establishes a State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state, along with the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund.

    2. The fund will also work for wildlife protection.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) Both 1 and 2

    b) 1 only

    c) 2 only

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The right way to save India’s forests

    Q.2) The PJ Nayak committee was related to which of the following sector of the Indian Economy?

    a) Coal Sector

    b) Power Sector

    c) Banking Sector

    d) Information Technology Sector

    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.3) Which of the following struggles lead by Mahatma Gandhi are correctly matched?

    Struggle

    1. Champaran Satyagraha             Civil Disobedience

    2. Ahmedabad Mill Strike            Hunger Strike

    3. Kheda Satyagraha                       Non-Cooperation

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 1, 2 and 3

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1 and 3 only

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the  Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):

    1. All the Deputy Governors of the RBI are members of the MPC.

    2. Finance Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the MPC.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) Both are correct

    b) 2 only

    c) Neither 1 nor 2

    d) 1 only

    Q.5) Consider the following:

    1. Infant mortality rate:                                Probability of dying between birth and exactly 1 year of age

    2. Neonatal mortality rate:                         Probability of dying during the first 28 days of life

    Which of the definitions given above are correctly matched?

    a) Neither 1 nor 2

    b) 1 only

    c) 2 only

    d) Both 1 and 2

    Inspired by: Despite having maximum newborn deaths, India reduces under-five mortality rate by 66%

    Q.6) The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from

    a) Katha Upanishad

    b) Chandogya Upanishad

    c) Aitareya Upanishad

    d) Mundaka Upanishad

    Q.7) In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

    a) Preamble to the Constitution

    b) Directive Principles of State Policy

    c) Fundamental Duties

    d) Ninth Schedule

    Q.8) What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’?

    1. Prevention of soil runoff

    2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers

    3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table

    4. Regeneration of natural vegetation

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2, 3 and 4 only

    c) 1, 3 and 4 only

    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

     


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  • 19 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) The phenomenon of Northern Lights takes place in which of the following region of Earth’s atmosphere?

    a) Troposphere

    b) Stratosphere

    c) Mesosphere

    d) Magnetosphere

    Inspired by: Electrons behind colourful auroras observed for the first time

    Q.2) With reference to the FAME India scheme, consider the following statements:

    1. The scheme was launched as part of the National Mission for Electric Mobility.

    2. The scheme has no provision for two-wheelers.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 1 only

    b) Neither 1 nor 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) 2 only

    Inspired by: Govt drops the idea of an India EV policy

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘P5+1’ countries:

    1. Germany is a member of the ‘P5+1’.

    2. All the five permanent members of  UN Security Council are not members of ‘P5+1’

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both are correct

    d) None is correct

    Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Initial public offering (IPO):’

    1. It is the very first sale of stock issued by a company to the public.

    2. Prior to an IPO the company is considered private.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) Both 1 and 2

    b) Neither 1 nor 2

    c) 1 only

    d) 2 only

    Q.5) The Helsinki Rules of 1966 led to the creation of which of the following convention of the United Nations?

    a) Convention against Corruption

    b) Convention on the Rights of the Child

    c) Convention on the Law of the Sea

    d) Convention on the Law of Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses

    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.6) Turkey is located between

    a) Black Sea and Caspian Sea

    b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

    c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea

    d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

    Q.7) What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South­East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?

    1. Bangkok

    2. Hanoi

    3. Jakarta

    4. Singapore

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a) 4­2­1­3

    b) 3­2­4­1

    c) 3­4­1­2

    d) 4­3­2­1

     

    Q.8) The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre­ industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the pre­industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?

    1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source

    2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.

    3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.

    4.Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a) 1 only

    b) 1 and 2 only

    c) 2, 3 and 4 only

    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

     


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  • 17 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Subjects:

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) Which of the following committees are related to Education Reforms?
    1. Kothari commission
    2. JS Verma commission
    3. Athreya Committee
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 1 and 3 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3
    d) 2 and 3 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A deepening crisis

    Q.2) Which of the following statements regarding the Prasar Bharti is incorrect?
    a) Its chairman is appointed by the President.
    b) The Prasar Bharti Act grants autonomy to All India Radio and Doordarshan.
    c) It is a statutory autonomous body.
    d) None of the above
    Inspired by: ‘We are autonomous,’ Prasar Bharati rejects Ministry’s directives’

    Q.3) ) A low Debt-to-GDP ratio primarily indicates
    a) an economy which is sufficient to pay back debts without incurring further debt
    b) an economy which is not sufficient to pay back debts without incurring further debt
    c) an economy with low per capita income
    d) an economy with high per capita income

    Q.4) Which of the following Schedule of the Indian Constitution is related to the North-Eastern States of India?
    a) Sixth
    b) Seventh
    c) Eighth
    d) Ninth

    Q.5) With reference to the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric scheme, consider the following statements:
    1. It is aimed at incentivising all 4 wheelers vehicles only.
    2. It is being administered by the Heavy Industries Ministry.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: Govt drops the idea of an India EV policy

    Q.6) Consider the following pairs :
    Hills : Region
    1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast
    2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast
    3. Mahadeo Hills : Central India
    4. Mikir Hills : North-East India
    Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
    a) 1 and 2
    b) 2 and 3
    c) 3 and 4
    d) 2 and 4

    Q.7) Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti­ defection?
    a) Second Schedule
    b) Fifth Schedule
    c) Eighth Schedule
    d) Tenth Schedule

    Q.8) The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
    a) biosphere reserves
    b) botanical gardens
    c) national parks
    d) wildlife sanctuaries


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  • 16 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) Which of the following are the official Aichi Biodiversity Targets?
    1. Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society
    2. Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services.
    3. To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1 and 3 only
    Inspired by: Government weighs doubling of protected areas over next few years

    Q.2) With reference to the Fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, consider the following statements:
    1. FDC drugs are banned in India.
    2. Antiretroviral therapy against AIDS uses FDCs.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 1 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired: Expert committee set up to review 344 banned FDC drugs

    Q.3) The ‘Pay as you use’ facility was recently launched by the
    a) National Commission on Agriculture
    b) National Dairy Development Board
    c) Indian Fertilizers Limited
    d) National Authority of India
    Inspired by: [pib]Click2read

    Q.4) In national accounts GVA is:
    a) exports minus imports
    b) revenue expenditure minus revenue earnings
    c) output minus intermediate consumption
    d) None of the above

    Q.5) In the receny financial budget, a merger of some general insurers was proposed. Which of the following are those general insurers?
    1. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
    2. United India Insurance
    3. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 1 and 3 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3
    Inspired by: ‘PSU insurers’ merger may be completed by March 2019’

    Q.6) Consider the following rivers:
    1. Barak
    2. Lohit
    3. Subansiri
    Which of the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.7) Consider the following pairs :
    Wetlands Confluence of rivers
    1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej
    2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park :Confluence of Banas and Chambal
    3. Kolleru Lake :Confluence of Musi and Krishna
    Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.8) Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
    a) Mimamsa and Vedanta
    b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika
    c) Lokayata and Kapalika
    d) Sankhya and Yoga


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  • 14 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) Which of the following statements regarding the different generations of biofuels is incorrect?
    a) First-generation biofuels are made from food crops grown on arable land.
    b) Fourth-generation biofuels are carbon neutral.
    c) Biomass for Second-generation biofules can also include animal materials.
    d) None of the above.
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Adapting better to climate change

    Q.2) With reference to the ‘ Port of Duqm’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
    1. It is a port situated in Oman.
    2. China has recently secured access to the port for military use.
    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
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.3) With reference to the India State of Forest Report which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is published in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme.
    2. It is published on an annual basis.
    Select the correct option using the codes given bllow.
    a) 2 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: India posts marginal increase in forest cover, says report

    Q.4) Which of the following mainly prohibits the formation of tropical cyclone near the Equator?
    1. Lack of Coriolis force
    2. High variation of rainfall
    Select the correct answer using the codes below.
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both 1 and 2

    Q.5) The Corporate social responsibility (CSR) was brought into effect by the
    a) The Finance Act. 2014
    b) Securities Laws (Amendment) Act. 1996
    c) Corporate Governance Act
    d) Companies Act, 2013
    Inspired by: CBI can probe FCRA violations over Rs. 5 cr.

    Q.6) In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
    1.Terrace cultivation
    2. Deforestation
    3. Tropical climate
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) I and 2 only
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.7) The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
    a) Equatorial climate
    b) Mediterranean climate
    c) Monsoon climate
    d) All of the above climates

    Q.8) With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
    a) an assembly of village elders
    b) a religious sect
    c) a style of temple construction
    d) an administrative functionary


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  • 13 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Vishakha Guidelines’:
    1. The guidelines were introduced by the Supreme Court of India.
    2. The guidelines were introduced for providing equal opportunity to women at workplace.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) Neither 1 nor 2
    c) 1 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.2) Which of the following are the objectives of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act?
    1. Long-run macroeconomic stability
    2. Better coordination between fiscal and monetary policy
    3. Transparency in fiscal operation
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 2 and 3 only
    b) 1, 2 and 3
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1 and 3 only
    Inspired by: Why the fuss about fiscal deficit?

    Q.3) Consider the following pre-independence journals:
    1. Atmasakti
    2. Sarathi
    3. Bijou
    Which of the journals given above were published by revolutionaries?
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1 and 2 only

    Q.4) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is related to which of the following Internaional Organisation?
    a) United Nations
    b) BRICS
    c) OECD
    d) European Union

    Q.5) Recently, NITI Aayog has launched the Healthy States Progressive India Report. While making the report, which of the following indicators were taken into account?
    1. Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR)
    2. Under-five Mortality Rate (U5MR)
    3. Full immunization coverage
    4. Institutional deliveries
    5. People Living with HIV (PLHIV) on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART)
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
    b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
    c) 2, 3 and 5 only
    d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
    Inspired by: NITI Aayog launches ‘Healthy States Progressive India Report’; Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu best performers

    Q.6) Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook’?
    a) The International Monetary Fund
    b) The United Nations Development Programme
    c) The World Economic Forum
    d) The World Bank

    Q.7) With reference to Union Budget, which of the following, is/are covered under Non­Plan Expenditure?
    1. Defence ­expenditure
    2. Interest payments
    3. Salaries and pensions
    4. Subsidiess 
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 nd 3 only
    c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
    d) None

    Q.8) Which of the following have coral reefs?
    1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    2. Gulf of Kachchh
    3. Gulf of Mannar
    4. Sunderbans
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 3 only
    b) 2 and 4 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


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  • 12 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to the Indian Accounting Standard (Ind-AS), recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
    1. The Ind AS are named and numbered in the same way as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
    2. IndAS are issued under the supervision and control of Accounting Standards Board (ASB), a committee under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) Neither 1 nor 2
    c) 1 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: No RBI decision on implementing IndAS yet: deputy governor N.S. Vishwanathan

    Q.2) With reference to the ‘SHe-Box’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
    1. It was developed for registering complaints of sexual harassment at workplace(only).
    2. It is an online complaint system.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) NEither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) 2 only
    Inspired by: In SC, Centre lists steps to end sexual harassment at workplace

    Q.3) The Bharat Rang Mahotsav, recently seen in news, was established by
    a) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
    b) National School of Drama
    c) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
    d) Centre for Cultural Resources and Training

    Q.4) Which of the following elements/compounds given below are used as Nuclear Coolant in the Nuclear Fission Reactor?
    1. Heavy Water
    2. Sodium
    3. Lead
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 and 3 only
    b) 1, 2 and 3
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 2 and 3 only

    Q.5) The Healthy States Progressive Report was recently launched by
    a) NITI Aayog
    b) World Health Organisation
    c) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
    d) Public Health Foundation of India
    Inspired: Click2read

    Q.6) Consider the following statements:
    1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
    2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
    3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
    Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 2 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.7) Consider the following pairs :
    Vitamin : Deficiency disease
    1. Vitamin C : Scurvy
    2. Vitamin D : Rickets
    3. Vitamin E : Night blindness
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 3 only
    c) 1, 2 and 3
    d) None

    Q.8) There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
    1. They can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and soil.
    2. They can enter the food chains.
    3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3


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  • 10 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Subjects:

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to the Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (MHS) which of the statements given below is/are correct?
    1. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
    2. It was aimed to reach girls aged 10 to 19.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 2 only
    Inspired by: Use of sanitary pads sparse despite govt schemes: studies

    Q.2) With reference to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill of 2017, consider the following statements:
    1. The amendments primarily seek to transfer the RBI’s balance equity in NABARD to the Central government.
    2. It seeks to decrease private sector share in the NABARD.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) 1 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: [oped snap] A boost to rural entrepreneurship

    Q.3) The international Intellectual Property (IP) index is relased by
    a) National Company of Industrial Property Attorneys (CNCPI)
    b) European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
    c) Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC)
    d) Centre for International Industrial Property Studies (CEIPI)
    Inspired by: India ranks 44 out of 50 nations in global IP index

    Q.4) Quasars are amazingly bright due to:
    1. Tectonic waves present in their periphery.
    2. Supermassive black holes found at their centres.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) Neither 1 nor 2
    c) 1 only
    d) 2 only

    Q.5) The Operation Cactus, recently seen in news, was conducted by Indian Army in which of the following countries?
    a) Sri Lanka
    b) Bangladesh
    c) Maldives
    d) Myanmar
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.6) Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
    a) the mosque for the use of Royal Family
    b) Akbar’s private chamber prayer
    c) the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions.
    d) the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs

    Q.7) In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the ‘Seed Replacement Rates’ of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/ constraints in its wider / greater implementation?
    1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
    2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
    3. There is a demand­ supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 and 2
    b) 3 only
    c) 2 and 3
    d) None

    Q.8) With reference to ‘Eco­ Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. Eco­ Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 .
    2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco­ Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities, in those zones except agriculture.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2


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  • 9 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to ‘Biologics’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. They are produced from living organisms.
    2. Biologics also include vaccines.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Biologics, patents and drug prices

    Q.2) With reference to the Base Rate, often seen in news related to the RBI, consider the following statements:
    1. Base rate is the minimum rate set by the Reserve Bank of India below which banks are not allowed to lend to its customers.
    2. Base rate is decided in order to enhance transparency in the credit market and ensure that banks pass on the lower cost of fund to their customers.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: RBI to link base rate with MCLR from 1 April

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’:
    1. It used to isolate financial risk.
    2. It is a special type of Parent Company that makes its obligations secure even if the subsidiary company goes bankrupt.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 only
    d) Both are correct

    Q.4) Consider the following:
    1. Iran
    2. Iraq
    3. Kuwait
    Which of the above is/are founding members of OPEC?
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1 and 2 only

    Q.5) With reference to the Prithvi-II missile which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It has a strike range of 350 km.
    2. It was developed by the DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
    3. It is a surface-to-air missile
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 1 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 2 and 3 only
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.6) Consider the followingstatements:
    1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
    2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
    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.7) A community of people called Manganiyars is well­known for their
    a) martial arts in North­East India
    b) musical tradition in North­West India
    c) classical vocal music in South India
    d) pietra dura tradition in Central India

    Q.8) What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?
    1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States
    2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown
    3. To regulate East India Company’s trade with India
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3


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  • 8 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to the Economic survey of India which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. The Department of Revenue(Finance Ministry) presents the survey.
    2. It is prepared under the guidance of the Chief Economic Adviser, Finance Ministry.
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 2 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 1 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The manufacturing muddle

    Q.2) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘inverted duty structure (IDS)’ is correct?
    a) Inverted duty structure is a situation where import duty on finished goods is low compared to the import duty on raw materials that are used in the production of such finished goods.
    b) Inverted duty structure is a situation where Export duty on finished goods is low compared to the Export duty on raw materials that are used in the production of such finished goods
    c) Inverted duty structure is a situation where Export duty on finished goods is high compared to the import duty on raw materials that are used in the production of such finished goods
    d) None of the above
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The manufacturing muddle

    Q.3) With reference to the National Council of Educational Research and Training, consider the following statements:
    1. The NCERT and Microsoft have recently signed a pact to integrate a course on ‘digital citizenship and safety’.
    2. The National Council for Teacher Education comes under the NCERT.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: Google, NCERT partner for internet safety training in schools

    Q.4) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) handles its cases using which of the following Tribunals
    1. NCLT(National company law tribunal)
    2. Debt recovery tribunal.
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) Neither 1 nor 2
    c) 2 only
    d) Both 1 and 2

    Q.5) With reference to the World Government Summit which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is headquartered in the UAE.
    2. It is a Triannual summit.
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) 1 only
    b) Neither 1 nor 2
    c) 2 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: India, UAE to ink 12 pacts during Modi’s visit

    Q.6) With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
    a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
    b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
    c) It is an ancient form of dance­drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
    d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India

    Q.7) Consider the following pairs :
    1. Garba : Gujarat
    2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
    3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.8) With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India,
    consider the following pairs :
    Famous shrine Location
    1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
    2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley
    3. Alchi temple complex : Ladakh
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3


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  • 7 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to to the Corporate tax which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is a direct tax.
    2. In India, it is imposed at the National Level.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) 2 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Corporate income tax: a slippery slope, Budget 2018

    Q.2) Which of the following are the functions of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)?
    1. To implement and enforce the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order in accordance with the powers delegated to it.
    2. To monitor the availability of drugs and identify shortages.
    Select the correct answer using the codes gien below.
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: Demand for sub-category of stent

    Q.3) Which of the following factors are responsible for coral bleaching?
    1. Increased or reduced water temperature
    2. Over fishing
    3. Changes in salinity
    Select the correct option from the codes given below:
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about land revenue settlements during British India:
    1. In permanent settlement, land revenue was fixed.
    2. In Mahalwari settlement, land revenue was revised periodically.
    3. In ryotwari settlement, land revenue was neither fixed nor revised periodically.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 1 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 2 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.5) With reference to the National Health Protection Scheme, recently announced, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. The scheme will provide health coverage cost of up to Rs. 1 lakh annually(to a poor family).
    2. Under the scheme, hospitalisation is allowed in any private hospital.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Both 1 and 2
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Making health insurance work

    Q.6) Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
    a) 22 March (or 21st March)
    b) 15th May (or 16th May)
    c) 31st March (or 30th March)
    d) 21st April (or 20th April

    Q.7) With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
    Famous work of sculpture Site
    1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta
    2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu
    3. “Arjuna’s Penance” /”Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram
    Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 3 only,
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.8) The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
    a) revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco.
    b) nationalist organization operating from Singapore
    c) militant organization with headquarters at Berlin
    d) communist movement for India’s freedom with head­quarters at Tashkent


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  • 6 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is an institute under the Ministry of Finance.
    2. Chairman of the NITI Aayaog is an ex-officio chairman of the institute.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) 2 only
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: ‘Mega health plan may cost Rs. 1 lakh cr. a year’

    Q.2) The aim of the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is to provide social security to
    a) Women
    b) Senior Citizens
    c) SCs and STs
    d) BPL card holders
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Limited succour: Budget 2018, Senior Citizens

    Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding different deficit numbers:
    1. The revenue deficit broadly measures the extent of borrowings used for revenue expenditure
    2. Fiscal deficit measures the overall borrowing to finance both revenue account deficit as well as capital account deficit
    3. Effective revenue deficit measures the revenue deficit minus grants to states for the creation of capital assets
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1, 2 and 3
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1 and 2 only
    Inspired by: Plan on revenue deficit seen as shift towards consumption spending

    Q.4) The term ‘Anti-profiteering’ sometimes seen in news, is related to:
    a) WTO subsidies
    b) Defence procurements
    c) Goods and service tax
    d) New hydrocarbon policy

    Q.5) The REITs/InvITs, related to the Real Estate Sector(often seen in news), are regulated by the
    a) RBI
    b) India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd.
    c) None is correct
    d) SEBI
    Inspired by: SEBI gets teeth to act against exchanges, new market outfits

    Q.6) The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
    a) the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
    b) King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911
    c) Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement
    d) the Partition of India, in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan

    Q.7) The 1929 Session of Indian, National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
    a) attainmentof Self­Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
    b) attainment of Poorna Swaraj Was adopted as the goal of the Congress
    c) Non­Cooperation Movement was launched
    d) decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken

    Q.8) With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements :
    1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
    2. It is a centuries­old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
    3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
    Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 1 and 2 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3


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  • 5 Feb 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & [Tikdams]

    Dear student,

    Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

    1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
    2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

    With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

    Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.


    Q.1) With reference to the KUSUM scheme, consider the following statements:
    1. It is a scheme for promoting solar power production.
    2. The time period of the scheme is 10 years.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) Neither 1 nor 2
    d) 2 only
    Inspired by: Click2read

    Q.2) With reference to the Ayushman Bharat Programme which of the statements given below is/are correct?
    1. One of the component of the programme is to distribute essential drugs to the remote health centres in the country.
    2. The National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) is a part of the programme.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) 1 only
    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Get cracking: Ayushman Bharat programme

    Q.3) Keshav Chandra Sen
    1. founded the Brahmo Samaj.
    2. started Bamabodhini Patrika.
    Select the correct statement/statements using the code given below.
    a) Both 1 and 2
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.4) Fixed-dose combination (FDC) Drugs can’t be used against Virus/Bacteria of
    1. AIDS
    2. Tuberculosis
    Select the correct option using the codes given below.
    a) Neither 1 nor 2
    b) 1 only
    c) 2 only
    d) Both 1 and 2

    Q.5) With reference to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), consider the following statements:
    1. The standards are set by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
    2. The measurement of air quality, under the NAAQs, is based on eight pollutants.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 2 only
    b) Both 1 and 2
    c) 1 only
    d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Inspired by: Dust mitigation plan must for firms

    Q.6) Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to
    1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
    2. tolerate extremes of PH
    3. Resist disease infestation
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 and 3 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Q.7) Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?
    1. The Prime Minister
    2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
    3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
    4. Chief Ministers of the States
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    a) 1, 2 and 3 only
    b) 1, 3 and 4 only
    c) 2 and 4 only
    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    Q.8) The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the
    a) total value of goods and services produced by the nationals
    b) sum of total consumption and investement expenditure
    c) sum of personal income of all individuals
    d) money value of final goods and services produced


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