Category: Prelims Daily

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

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

Select the correct option:

a) Only 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) None of the above

Inspired by: DIPP rechristened to include internal trade

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

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

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: DIPP rechristened to include internal trade

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Q.3) The Thangka paintings are native to:

a) Tibet

b) Myanmar

c) Bhutan

d) Ladakh (India)

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

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

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

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

a) Kanishka

b) Vasubandhu

c) Padmasambhava

d) Harsha

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

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

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

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The periodic table is an arrangement of all the elements known to man in accordance with their increasing atomic number and recurring chemical properties.
2. They are assorted in a tabular arrangement wherein a row is a period and a column is a group.
3. The idea of the Periodic Table was incepted by Henry Rutherford.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 2

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Periodic Table completes 150 years

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Polar Vortex:

1. It spins in the stratosphere where most familiar weather patterns develop.
2. It forms a wall that protects the mid-latitudes from cold Arctic air.
3. In winter, the polar vortex sometimes becomes less stable and expands which leads to extreme cold in parts of USA.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: What’s causing extreme cold in US Midwest

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Q.3) Motion of Thanks is a motion in Indian Parliament which follows the address of the President of India to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the:

1. Commencement of first session of a new Lok Sabha
2. First session of each year

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: The President’s address to both Houses of Parliament

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Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the P5+1 Countries:

1. The P5+1 refers to the UN Security Council’s five permanent members (the P5); namely China, France, Russia, the UK, and US; plus Germany.
2. It is a group joined together in diplomatic efforts with Iran with regard to its nuclear program.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: China refuses to budge, says India must sign NPT to gain entry into NSG

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Q.5) Carnot Cycle more closely resembles to the:

a) Heat Engine

b) Propulsion Jet engine

c) Turbines

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Economic Times

 

 

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Q.1) “The Future of Rail” Report recently seen in news is published by:

a) Ministry of Railways

b) NITI Aayog

c) International Energy Agency (IEA)

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Railway Ministry launches the IEA’s Report “The Future of Rail”

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Q.2) Which of the given statements about the South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) is/are not correct?

1. It is an executive body under the UN Environment.
2. It aims to study the impact of the different forms of pollution to form a coherent picture of the nitrogen cycle.
3. It focuses at nitrogen in agriculture in eight countries – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives.

Select the correct option:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Nitrogen Pollution

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Q.3) The Airpocalypse III report recently seen in news is released by:

a) Greenpeace International

b) World Economic Forum

c) Friends of the Earth

d) None of these

Inspired by: Airpocalypse III Report

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Q.4) The Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve often seen in news for joint tiger census between India and Nepal is in the state of:

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Bihar

c) West Bengal

d) Both a and b

Inspired by: No Indo-Nepal pact on tigers yet

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Q.5) The Kra Canal sometimes seen in news connects:

a) Andaman Sea and South China Sea

b) Andaman Sea and Yellow Sea

c) South China Sea and Yellow Sea

d) Andaman Sea and Java Sea

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Stormy weather awaits India in 2019

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Q.1) The St. Petersburg Declaration of 2010 is related to:

a) Tiger Conservation

b) Oceanic Plastic Waste

c) Eco-sensitive Zones

d) None of these

Inspired by: India can’t handle more tigers, say experts

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Q.2) The blaNDM-1 recently seen in news is a:

a) Bacteria

b) Fungus

c) Superbug gene

d) Virus

Inspired by: New Delhi superbug reaches the Arctic

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Programme for International Student Assessment or PISA:

1. It is a competency-based test, which evaluates the learning level of 15YO students in reading, mathematics and science.
2. It is an initiative of UN Development Programme.
3. The tests will be held across all the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and schools in the country.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 only

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: Indian students to participate in PISA 2021

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Q.4) Recently the first survey of captive elephants was held in the country. With reference to this survey, consider the following statements:

1. The survey was conducted by the Animal Welfare Board of India.
2. There are 2,454 elephants in captivity, of which 560 are in possession with forest departments and 1,687 with private individuals.
3. Assam and Kerala account for more than half the nationwide total of 2,454.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 2

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: First Captive Elephant Survey

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Q.5) Which of the given statements about the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) is/are not correct?

a) The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) is the leftover radiation from the Big Bang, or the time when the universe began.

b) The CMB represents the heat left over from the Big Bang.

c) It is easily observable to a layman.

d) Its radiation is most visible in the microwave part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Inspired by: Project Cosmic Microwave Background-Bharat

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Q.1) The READY Scheme is related to:

a) Skilling India

b) Startups

c) Agri-Business

d) MSMEs

Inspired by: [pib] ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-icar-launches-national-agricultural-higher-education-project-nahep/

Q.2) The CRIC 17 conference referring to the decline in forest cover was recently held. It is a part of:

a) UN Environment

b) UN Convention to Combat Desertification

c) UNFCCC

d) IPCC

Inspired by: Earth’s tree-covered areas fell by 35,204 sq km in 15 years

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Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Input tax credit means that when a manufacturer pays the tax on his output, he can deduct the tax he previously paid on the input he purchased.
2. While paying the tax on his output, he can deduct or take credit for the tax he paid while purchasing inputs.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Tax officials to examine high usage of Input Tax Credits

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Q.4) The Zearalenone is a:

a) Pesticide traces in Cereals

b) Fungal Toxin

c) Contaminated Gene

d) None

Inspired by: Explained: Zearalenone in cereals

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Q.5) The V. Surendra Mohan v. Union of India case is related to:

a) Disabled People

b) Temple Entry

c) Transgender Rights

d) Manual Scavenging Prevention

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Capable even if disabled

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Q.1) The Yuva Swabhiman Scheme which guarantees 100 days of employment every year to the EWS youths is an initiative of:

a) Gujarat

b) Manipur

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Chhattisgarh

Inspired by: Yuva Swabhiman Yojana

Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 60% for the general (combined) government by 2023, comprising 40% for the Central Government and 20% for the State Government.
2. The Central Government has domestic liabilities of 21% of GDP as compared to that of 49% of GDP of the State Government.
3. As per the Constitution of India, it is mandatory for a State to take the Central Government’s consent for raising any loan if the former owes any outstanding liabilities to the letter.

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Centre’s debt-to-GDP falls, States’ rises

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme:

1. It is an initiative under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
2. It aims to improve the vocational skills and quality of life of industrial workers amongst various others.
3. The JSS is aligned with National Skills Qualification Framework.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 only

d) 1 only

Inspired by: Skill Ministry strengthens Jan Shikshan Sansthans

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Q.4) The Red Fort Declaration for Strategic Partnership was partnered by India with:

a) Australia

b) Germany

c) South Africa

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Explained: Why India-South Africa relations are unique

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Q.5) The DAMAN Initiative is related to:

a) Health

b) Shipping

c) Skill Training

d) Higher Education

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Mugger Crocodile in India:

1. The crocodile is endemic to India.
2. It has been listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1982.
3. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) None

Inspired by: Crocodylus palustris, a crocodile species that is being removed from the Narmada

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Q.2) Recently the indigenous produced bio-fuel has been finally cleared for use by the Armed Forces aircrafts. With reference to this, consider the following statements:

1. The approval for the use of bio-jet fuel as fuel is granted by the DRDO in India.
2. This bio-jet fuel has been produced from seeds of Jatropha plant.
3. The fuel presently, is ready to use by all sorts of aircrafts in the armed forces.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Bio-Jet fuel for Military Aircrafts

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Q.3) The Shailesh Nayak Committee recommendations sometimes seen in news are related to:

a) Prohibition of Trawling

b) Coastal Regulation Zones

c) Eco-Sensitive Zones

d) None of these

Inspired by: MoEFCC notifies new CRZ norms

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Q.4) The Haber-Bosch Process is related to:

a) Ozone Depletion

b) Nitrogen Fixation

c) Oceanic Acidification

d) None of these

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) The Bandipur National Park is a part of:

a) Sheshachalam Biosphere Reserve

b) Nilgiri BR

c) Agasthyamalai BR

d) None of the above

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) The India-Africa Field Training:

1. Aims to synergise United Nations peacekeeping operations.
2. It is jointly held between India and South Africa.
3. It will be held in Nigeria.

Select the incorrect option:

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) 2 and 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: [pib] IAFTX- 2019

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Exercise Sea Vigil:

1. It is the largest coastal defence drill ever conducted by India since a decade.
2. It aims to simultaneously activate the coastal security mechanism across all 13 coastal States and Union Territories.
3. The Coast Guards is the designated agency responsible for overall maritime security, including offshore and coastal security.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Exercise Sea Vigil

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Q.3) The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT):

1. Bench is to be located in New Delhi.
2. Is to be presided by Union Finance Minister.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves creation of the National Bench of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

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Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana:

1. It is a special scheme for Indian diaspora which includes government sponsored religious tourism.
2. It will be held biannually.
3. Every person above the age of 16 is eligible for this scheme.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: PM launches Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana

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Q.5) The Supreme Court Judgment in Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar (1962) Case is regarding to:

a) Grant of Special Status

b) Article 35A

c) Sedition

d) None of these

Inspired by: [Explained] Sedition and its discontents

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Q.1) The Project ReWeave, an e-com portal for various products of handloom weavers was recently facilitated by:

a) Microsoft

b) Google

c) NITI Aayog

d) Ministry of MSMEs

Inspired by: Project ReWeave enables handloom weavers to sell crafts online

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/project-reweave-enables-handloom-weavers-to-sell-crafts-online/

Q.2) The Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI) recently seen in news is released by:

a) INSEAD

b) OPEC

c) Ford Inc.

d) CRISIL

Inspired by: India ranks 80th on Global Talent Competitive Index 2019

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Q.3) The VaR analysis sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Electricity Distribution

b) Banking

c) Export-Import

d) Immigration

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Legislating payments out of RBI’s excess capital could compromise its independence

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Q.4) The Size India project recently seen in news is related to:

a) Clothing

b) Big Data

c) Logistics

d) None of these

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to:

a) Immunization of children and pregnant women

b) construction of smart cities across the country

c) India’s own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space

d) New Educational Policy

Inspired by: CSP 2016

 

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Q.1) Which of the following statements about the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) is/are correct?

a) The AEPW is an initiative under the UNEP.

b) It aims to mobilise $1 billion to eliminate plastic waste across the world.

c) The Alliance mostly emphasises on Municipal Plastic Waste and its management.

d) India is an observer and will not participate in the initiative.

Inspired by: Global alliance of companies to eliminate plastic waste launched

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Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. Indian citizens going to Nepal and Bhutan do not necessarily need a visa.
2. Any Indian can use Aadhaar as ID proof instead of a visa.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Indians can use Aadhaar to visit Nepal, Bhutan

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Q.3) The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP):

1. Is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. Aims to provide financial assistance to the elderly, widows and persons with disabilities in the form of social pensions
3. It uses SECC data for identifying beneficiaries.

Select the incorrect codes:

a) 1 and 3

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Centre proposes to hike monthly pensions for the elderly poor, disabled and widows

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Q.4) Which of the following Asian countries is/are not the member of International Solar Alliance?

1. Pakistan
2. Bhutan
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bangladesh

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) All are members

Inspired by: International Solar Alliance plans bank to fund energy access

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Q.5)  Recently the government of Arunachal Pradesh has declared the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF)–the state’s only conservation festival, as a “state festival”. With reference to the festival, consider the following statements:

1. The PPHF is being celebrated since colonial era.
2. The resident Nyishi tribe plays a pivotal role in conserving hornbills in the region.
3. The festival includes cultural programmes, food stalls, plays, sightseeing, river and village walks, bird-watching, as well as local tribal sports and dances.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Arunachal govt declares Pakke Hornbill Fest as ‘state festival’

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC):

1. It has been established up under the Film Division of the Ministry of Culture.
2. It is located in FTII Campus, Pune.
3. It will showcase the journey of over a hundred years of Indian cinema.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 3

d) 3 only

Inspired by: [pib] National Museum of Indian Cinema

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-museum-of-indian-cinema/

Q.2) The Outbreak Readiness and Business Impact Report is published by:

a) World Meteorological Organisation

b) World Economic Forum

c) WHO

d) None of these

Inspired by: LiveMint

Q.3) The Samwad with Students (SwS) recently seen in news was organized by:

a) IISc Bangalore

b) DRDO

c) ISRO

d) None of these

Inspired by: Times of India

Q.4) The Project Udayank sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Construction Activities

b) Nuclear Research

c) Educational Reforms

d) Mental Health

Inspired by: UNI

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Group of 77 (G77):

1. It is a coalition of developing countries under the United Nations.
2. It to promote its members’ collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations
3. It has 77 developing countries as members across the globe in all.
4. China is a fulltime member of the G77.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Inspired  by: The Indian Express

 

 

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Q.1) The Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project recently seen in news was launched in:

a) Sikkim

b) Tripura

c) Assam

d) West Bengal

Inspired by: Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project in Tripura

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sustainable-catchment-forest-management-scatform-project-in-tripura/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project:

1. It is a project funded Asian Development Bank.
2. It aims to improve quality of forest in the catchment area by sustainable forest management, soil and moisture conservation and livelihood development.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project in Tripura

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sustainable-catchment-forest-management-scatform-project-in-tripura/

Q.3) The Great Indian Bustard is predominantly found at the:

a) Desert National Park

b) Ranthambore NP

c) Keoladeo NP

d) Sariska NP

Inspired by: Great Indian Bustard may be extinct soon

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Goa became independent state of India after its independence from Portuguese in 1961.
2. Konkani was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution on August 20, 1992 (71st Amendment).

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: What is Goa’s ‘Opinion Poll Day’?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-is-goas-opinion-poll-day/

Q.5) Recently Mt. Shindake a volcano was erupted. It is in:

a) Indonesia

b) Japan

c) Philippines

d) None of the above

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Q.1) Consider the following statements in context to International Observatory of Human Rights (IOHR):

1. IOHR is an apex organisation under the UNHCR.
2. It utilizes uses expertise of its multilingual and dedicated staff to advocate for human rights worldwide.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: First human rights TV channel to ‘lend voice to the voiceless’

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the UNNATI Programme:

1. It is an initiative of the ISRO.
2. It aims to train astronauts for the upcoming Chandrayaan Mission.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] UNNATI- Unispace Nanosatellite Assembly & Training Programme of ISRO

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-unnati-unispace-nanosatellite-assembly-training-programme-of-isro/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. The budget for the year approved by Parliament gives the government spending rights only till the end of the financial year ending March 31.
2. Through the interim Budget, Parliament passes a vote-on-account that allows the government to meet the expenses of the administration until the new Parliament considers and passes the Budget for the whole year.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: Interim Budget

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-interim-budget/

Q.3) The Global Risks Report 2019 is released by:

a) UN

b) Greenpeace International

c) World Economic Forum

d) None of these

Inspired by: Global Risks Report 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/global-risks-report-2019/

Q.4) Kumbh Mela :

1. is the largest public gathering and collective act of faith, anywhere in the world.
2. is included in the list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO since 2017.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Press Information Bureau

Q.5) The SANJHI-MUJH MEIN KALAKAR is related to:

a) Music

b) Dance

c) Drama

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Press Information Bureau

 

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Q.1) Recently a new science communication platform DD Science was launched. With reference to this channel, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2. It is a free-to-air channel available 24×7 throughout the country in all regional languages.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: DD Science and India Science channels launched

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/dd-science-and-india-science-channels-launched/

Q.2) Which of the following statements about the Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) is correct?

a) CCHS is a disorder of the nervous system in which the cue to breathe is lost when the patient goes to sleep.

b) It is a viral disease whose cause is yet unknown.

c) It can be found amongst infants.

d) Presently no medical treatment is available for its cure.

Inspired by: CCHS: What makes sleep deadly in this rare disease?

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Q.3) Consider the following statements about Womaniya on Government eMarketplace (GeM):

1. It is a specialised initiative for facilitating e-commerce platform to products of women entrepreneurs and women SHGs.
2. Their products will now be available to all customers throughout India.

 Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Womaniya on GeM initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/womaniya-on-gem-initiative/

Q.4) Saksham 2019 is an initiative related to:

a) Defense Manufacturing

b) Green Mobility

c) Petroleum Conservation

d) Energy Sufficiency

Inspired by: [pib] Saksham 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-saksham-2019/

Q.5) The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is published by:

a) UGC

b) RUSA

c) HRD Ministry

d) None of these

Inspired by: What ASER says about quality of learning in India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-aser-says-about-quality-of-learning-in-india/

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. Formalin is derived from formic acid which is a cancer-causing agent.
2. It increases shelf life of fresh food.
3. It is used to preserve bodies in mortuaries as well.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Fish from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal banned in Patna

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/fish-from-andhra-pradesh-west-bengal-banned-in-patna/

Q.2) The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023) is ruled out by:

a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

d) NITI Aayog

Inspired by: National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-action-plan-for-drug-demand-reduction-2018-2023/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC):

1. It is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban- Urban (PMAY-U).
2. It aims to construct affordable houses and meet the target of constructing 1.2 crore houses by 2022.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Government launches Global Housing Technology Challenge to build houses in shorter time

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-launches-global-housing-technology-challenge-to-build-houses-in-shorter-time/

Q.4) The Harvest season is celebrated across India in diverse names. Which of the following states with their respective name to the harvest is/are correctly matched?

1. Maghi: Punjab
2. Uttarayan: Gujarat
3. Kicheri: UP
4. Saaji: Himachal Pradesh

Select the correct code:

1. 1, 2 and 4
2. 2 and 4
3. 2 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Inspired by: Firstpost

Q.5) The Operation Kachappa recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) Odisha

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Kerala

d) Karnataka

Inspired by: The Wire

 

 

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Q.1) Voter Awareness Forums is an initiative of:

a) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

b) Election Commission of India

c) NITI Aayog

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Voter Awareness Forums for promoting awareness on electoral process

Q.2) The World Marketing Summit is an initiative of:

a) WTO

b) IMF

c) World Economic Forum

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] First-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award presented to PM Modi

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-first-ever-philip-kotler-presidential-award-presented-to-pm-modi/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSCs):

1. It is an initiative of National Crimes Record Bureau (NCRB).
2. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been established for the finance of the OSCs.
3. OSC are established in every district of our country.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Only 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: Sakhi One Stop Centre

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sakhi-one-stop-centre/

Q.4) The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is carried out by:

a) Wetlands International

b) Birdlife International

c) IUCN

d) None of these

Inspired by: Asian Waterbird Census (AWC)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/asian-waterbird-census-awc/

Q.5) The Trishna WLS recently seen in news is in the state of:

a) West Bengal

b) Tripura

c) Assam

d) Meghalaya

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about National Population Register (NPR):

1. It is maintained under the office of Union Home Minister.
2. It aims to create a comprehensive identity database of every usual resident in the country.
3. It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Centre to revive National Population Register (NPR)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-revive-national-population-register-npr/

Q.2) The National Youth Parliament Festival is an initiative under:

a) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

c) PMO

d) Ministry of HRD

Inspired by: [pib] National Youth Parliament Festival 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-youth-parliament-festival-2019/

Q.3)  The ‘One Family One Job’ scheme which entitles one government job for every family was recently launched in which of the following states?

a) Goa

b) Kerala

c) Sikkim

d) Odisha

Inspired by: Sikkim launches “One Family One Job” Scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sikkim-launches-one-family-one-job-scheme/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Magnetic North Pole of the Earth:

1. Earth’s magnetic North Pole is more or less same as the geographic North Pole.
2. It drifts at a uniform speed of 50km/year.
3. Both North and South Magnetic Pole drift at uniform rate.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: Shifting north magnetic pole forces urgent navigation fix

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Q.5) A Private Member’s Bill:

1. can be introduced by only ruling party MPs.
2. can be introduced a bill in the parliament after giving prior notice of one month.
3. president can easily exercise his absolute veto power against such bills.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 2

Inspired by: Private Member’s Bill to allow employees to ignore calls after work

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The Global Solar Council is an executive body under the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
2. It offers programs in regulatory policy, trade policy, new market opening and jobs & skills training.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Business Standard

Q.2) The Tons and Giri Rivers are tributaries of which of the following major river?

a) Ganga

b) Brahmaputra

c) Mahanadi

d) Yamuna

Inspired by: Centre signs pact with 5 States on Renukaji dam

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Q.3) With reference to the India-Central Asia Dialogue, consider the following statements:

1. The first India-Central Asia Dialogue was recently held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
2. Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are also parties to this dialogue.
3. The participants aim to deliberate on developing viable connectivity options between India and Afghanistan and Central Asia.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: First India-Central Asia Dialogue to be held in Uzbekistan

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/first-india-central-asia-dialogue-to-be-held-in-uzbekistan/

Q.4) Certain Amendments to the Constitution of India requires the amendment bill to be passed by Special Majority and Ratification by half of the States. Which of the following is/are such a grounds?

1. Manner of election of President
2. Executive power of the Union and the State
3. The Supreme Court and the High Courts
4. Distribution of legislative power between the Union and the States
5. Article 368 itself

Select the correct code:

a) All of the above

b) 1, 2 and 5

c) 1, 2, 4, 5

d) 1, 3, 4, 5

Inspired by: Explained: The Amendment procedure

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Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Off-Budget Financing:

1. It refers to expenditure that’s not funded through the budget.
2. It does not have any implications on the budget and the fiscal deficit.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: Off-Budget Financing

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Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are not the members of Gulf Cooperation Council?

1. Bahrain
2. Kuwait
3. Oman
4. Qatar
5. Iran

a) 4 and 5

b) 1, 3 and 5

c) Only 4

d) Only 5

Inspired by: Iran proposes new regional forum for Gulf

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/iran-proposes-new-regional-forum-for-gulf/

Q.2) The Democracy Index recently seen in news is released by-

a) Transparency International

b) The Economist Intelligence Unit

c) German-watch

d) None of the above

Inspired by: India moves up a rank on The Economist’s Democracy Index 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-moves-up-a-rank-on-the-economists-democracy-index-2018/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. “Election matter” has been explicitly defined in the Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act.
2. Same act prohibits displaying any election matter by means of television or similar apparatus, during the period of 48 hours before the hour fixed for conclusion of poll in a constituency.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Report on Section 126 of the RP Act, 1951, Submitted

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-report-on-section-126-of-the-rp-act-1951-submitted/

Q.4) Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza (SIDCOP) is an initiative of:

a) NASSACOM

b) FICCI

c) ASSOCHAM

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-sino-indian-digital-collaboration-plaza/

Q.5) The Henley’s Index recently seen in news is related to:

a) Tourism

b) Visa Policy

c) Immigration

d) Travel Safety

Inspired by: CNBC

 

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Q.1) The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) is the body to check the unfair profit-making activities by the trading community. With reference to the NAA, consider the following statements:

1. The decision about the formation the NAA was taken by the GST Council in its 22^nd meeting at Guwahati.
2. It was formed to check if Traders charge high price from the consumers by naming the GST factor.
3. NAA is authorised to examine and check profiteering activities and recommend punitive actions including cancellation of licenses.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-anti-profiteering-authority-naa/

Q.2) Web-Wonder Women Campaign recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) Ministry of HRD

b) Ministry of WCD

c) NITI Aayog

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] “Web- Wonder Women” Campaign

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-web-wonder-women-campaign/

Q.3) With respect to the conduct of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) of India, consider the following statements:

1. An IFS officer is wholly independent of the district administration and exercises administrative, judicial and financial powers in his own domain.
2. Forests finds place in the Union List of the Seventh Schedule of Indian Constitution.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Government plans to rename Indian Forest Service

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-plans-to-rename-indian-forest-service/

 

Q.4) Which of the following will be the first state to roll out Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India?

a) Kerala

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Sikkim

d) West Bengal

Inspired by: Sikkim to roll out Universal Basic Income

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sikkim-to-roll-out-universal-basic-income/

Q.5) Which of the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization is distinguished by its unique fire altars and “world’s earliest attested ploughed field?

a) Alamgirpur

b) Suktagendor

c) Rakhigarhi

d) Kalibangan

Inspired by: What a Harappan grave says about marriage

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-a-harappan-grave-says-about-marriage/

 

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