Category: Prelims Daily

8th Jan , Wednesday

Q.1) The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is one of the largest recruitment agencies in our country. With respect to the SSC, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The SSC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2. It was created to ease the burden of the UPSC by taking over the recruitment for posts below the Group ‘A’ level.

Select the correct code:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: MPs’ panel proposes legal status for SSC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mps-panel-proposes-legal-status-for-ssc/

Q.2) With reference to the incidence of Rare Diseases is India, consider the following statements:

1. Treatment of rare diseases in India is assisted under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
2. India does not have a definition of rare disease.
3. WHO defines rare disease as often debilitating lifelong disease or disorder condition with a prevalence of 1 or less, per 1,000 population.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: No policy for rare diseases, govt declares ‘one-time financial assistance’

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/no-policy-for-rare-diseases-govt-declares-one-time-financial-assistance/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the proposed New Delhi International Arbitration Centre:

1. It will be headed by the Prime Minister of India.
2. It is aimed to develop India as a flagship institution for only international arbitration centre.

Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Lok Sabha passes New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-new-delhi-international-arbitration-centre-bill/

Q.4) The Labour Code on Industrial Relations as prepared by the Ministry of Labour seeks to modify which of the given legislation(s)?

a) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

b) Trade Unions Act, 1926

c) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

d) All of the above

Inspired by: New national policy for domestic workers being drafted, 40 lakh to benefit

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/new-national-policy-for-domestic-workers-being-drafted-40-lakh-to-benefit/

Q.5) Which of the following is does not define a person’s eligibility for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Quota?

a) One having annual income below Rs 8 lakh

b) Agriculture land below 5 acres

c) Residential house below 100 sq.ft

d) Residential plot below 100 yards in notified municipality and residential plot below 200 yards in non-notified municipality area

Inspired by: Cabinet approves 10% quota for EWS in general category

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cabinet-approves-10-quota-for-ews-in-general-category/

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9th Jan , Wednesday

Q.1) Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease is caused by:

a) Microbial infection

b) Bacterial Infection

c) Fungal Infection

d) Viral Infection

Inspired by: Lok Sabha Passes Amendment Bill To Remove Leprosy as Ground For Divorce

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-amendment-bill-to-remove-leprosy-as-ground-for-divorce/

Q.2) The Washington Convention is referred for :

a) Migratory Birds

b) Commercial Whaling

c) Trade in endangered species of Wild flora and fauna

d) None of the above

Inspired by: India demands removal of rosewood from CITES

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-demands-removal-of-rosewood-from-cites/

Q.3) The Reserve Bank of India has recently permitted tokenization of various card transactions, including from debit and credit cards. With respect to the tokenization, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Tokenisation will be a free-of-cost service to the customer.
2. Tokens will be issued by the respective bank of the account holder
3. It will perform card transactions in contactless mode at POS terminals, QR code payments.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: RBI issues guidelines for tokenization of card transactions

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rbi-issues-guidelines-for-tokenization-of-card-transactions/

Q.4) The Nandan Nilekani Panel recently seen in news is related to:

a) Aadhaar use in KYC

b) Digital Payments

c) Bankers Repository

d) NPA Issue

Inspired by: RBI forms Nandan Nilekani-led digital payments panel

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rbi-forms-nandan-nilekani-led-digital-payments-panel/

Q.5) For a person to be in the Fugitive Economic Offenders’ List:

1. There shound an arrest warrant against him or her for involvement in economic offences involving at least Rs. 1000 crore or more and has fled from India to escape legal action.
2. The investigating agencies need to file an application in a Special Court under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 with necessary information.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: LiveMint

 

 

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Q.1) Which of the following production is not included in Strategic Partnership Model of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)?

1. Submarines
2. Aircraft Carriers
3. Helicopters
4. Single-engine Fighter Aircraft
5. Battle Tanks

Select the correct alternative from the following codes:

a) All of the above

b) 1, 2, 4, 5

c) 1, 3, 4, 5

d) 3, 4, 5

Inspired by: Defence manufacturing rules eased

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/defence-manufacturing-rules-eased/

Q.2) The Pabuk Cyclone recently seen in news was originated in:

a) South China Sea

b) Gulf of Thailand

c) Bay of Bengal

d) None of these

Inspired by: Yellow Alert sounded as Cyclone Pabuk reaches A&N Islands

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/yellow-alert-sounded-as-cyclone-pabuk-reaches-an-islands/

Q.3) Which of the following statements about Atal Solar Krishi Pump (ASKP) Yojana is/are incorrect?

1. It is a scheme of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched in all States and UTs.
2. It aims to reduce losses due to non-payment of electricity bills and promote solar energy use.
3. Farmers under this scheme are availed 100% subsidy on solar agriculture pumpsets.

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 3 only

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: Maharashtra farmers to get sops for using solar pumps

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/maharashtra-farmers-to-get-sops-for-using-solar-pumps/

Q.4) The 70 point Performance Grading Index (PGI) recently seen in news is related to the assessment of which of the following sectors?

a) Education

b) Doing Business

c) FDI

d) Swachh Survekshan

Inspired by: 70 point Performance Index to assess states on schooling system

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/70-point-performance-index-to-assess-states-on-schooling-system/

Q.5) The School Education Quality Index (India) is released by:

a) Ministry of HRD

b) NITI Aayog

c) CBSE

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Inspired by: 70 point Performance Index to assess states on schooling system

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/70-point-performance-index-to-assess-states-on-schooling-system/

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions.
2. M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (CSP 2017)

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 to make provisions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-amendment-to-the-trade-unions-act-1926-to-make-provisions-regarding-recognition-of-trade-unions/

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. The credit for the first association of Indian workers is generally given to the Bombay Mill-Hands Association founded by N.M. Lokhande in 1890.
2. The first clearly registered trade-union is considered to be the Madras Labour Union founded by B.P. Wadia in 1918.

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: [pib] Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 to make provisions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-amendment-to-the-trade-unions-act-1926-to-make-provisions-regarding-recognition-of-trade-unions/

Q.3) Which of the following are not the components of Menstrual Hygiene Scheme of the Govt. of India?

a) Improving access to and use of high quality sanitary napkins by adolescent girls in rural areas.

b) Ensuring safe disposal of Sanitary Napkins in an environmentally friendly manner.

c) Provision of funds to ASHAs to hold monthly meeting with adolescents to discuss issues related to menstrual hygiene.

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [pib] Menstrual Hygiene for Adolescent Girls Scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-menstrual-hygiene-for-adolescent-girls-scheme/

Q.4) With reference to the MSME Sector of India, consider the following statements:

1. The share of MSMEs in the country’s gross value added is estimated to be about 32%
2. It also contributes about 40% to total exports and 45% to manufacturing output.
3. More than 90% of MSMEs operate in the formal sector

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: RBI forms expert committee to rejuvenate MSMEs

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rbi-forms-expert-committee-to-rejuvenate-msmes/

Q.5) The Khushi Scheme, a female health and hygiene program to provide free sanitary pads to girl students is an initiative of:

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Haryana

c) Odisha

d) Maharashtra

Inspired by: The Indian Express

 

 

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Q.1) The Nocte’, “Tangsa’, Tutsa’ and ‘Wancho’  Naga tribes are  scheduled in the state of:

a) Mizoram

b) Arunachal Pradesh

c) Nagaland

d) Manipur

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves revision in list of Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cabinet-approves-revision-in-list-of-scheduled-tribes-of-arunachal-pradesh/

Q.2) With reference to the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model of the PPP, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. Under this system the entire project is funded by the government.
2. The contractor is legally responsible to complete the project under some fixed predetermined timeline.
3. All the clearances, land acquisition and regulatory norms have to be completed by the government itself

Select the correct alternative from the following codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-myanmar-thailand-trilateral-highway/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is considered to be an indicator of milk quality.
2. Its presence after pasteurization indicates presence of microbes that may not have been rendered inactive with pasteurization.

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: A paper sensor that can detect freshness of milk

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/a-paper-sensor-that-can-detect-freshness-of-milk/

Q.4) The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is released by:

a) UNFCCC

b) UN Environment

c) IPCC

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/climate-change-performance-index-ccpi-2019/

Q.5) Makaravilakku Festival recently seen in news is celebrated in which of the following states?

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Kerala

c) Karnataka

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Times of India

 

 

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Q.1) The Green – Ag Project recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) FAO

b) Global Environment Facility

c) Both a and b

d) None of a, b and c

Inspired by: [pib] Green – Ag Project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-green-ag-project/

Q.2) With reference to the Yarn Bank Scheme, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is aimed to curb fluctuation in yarn price.
2. It provides interest free corpus fund up to Rs.200 crore to the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)/Consortium formed by powerloom weavers.
3. It seeks to avoid middle man/ local supplier’s brokerage charge on sales of yarn.

Select the correct alternative from the following codes:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 1

Inspired by: [pib] Yarn Bank Scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-yarn-bank-scheme/

Q.3) PARIVESH Portal recently seen in news is related to:

a) MSME sector

b) FDI

c) Environment Clearances

d) Climate Change

Inspired by: States to rollout ‘PARIVESH’ by January 15

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/states-to-rollout-parivesh-by-january-15/

Q.4) Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) European Union

b) China

c) G5

d) USA

Inspired by: Trump Signs Asia Reassurance Initiative Act Into Law

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/trump-signs-asia-reassurance-initiative-act-into-law/

Q.5) The Alma Ata Declaration recently seen in news is related to:

a) Biodiversity

b) Health

c) Space

d) None of the above

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC):

1. The idea to create FSDC was first incepted by the Raghuram Rajan Committee in 2008.
2. The FSDC is headed by the RBI Governor.

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: CNBC

Q.2) The Mohan Reddy Committee Recommendations recently seen in news are related to:

a) Engineering Education

b) Research Fellowship

c) Entrepreneurship

d) None of the above

Inspired by: No new Engineering Colleges from 2020

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/no-new-engineering-colleges-from-2020/

Q.3) Recently Japan has announced its withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). With reference to the IWC, which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. IWC is a constituent body under the United Nations.
2. The body is the first piece of International Environmental Legislation established in 1946.
3. IWC completely bans commercial hunting of all breeds of Whales.

Select the correct alternative from following codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: Japan announces withdrawal from International Whaling Commission

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/japan-announces-withdrawal-from-international-whaling-commission/

Q.4) Consider the following statements about Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS):

1. It aims to identify, survey and inventorize the number of bridges and other structures on National Highways only.
2. It crucially helps identify the distressed bridges which need immediate attention.

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] Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indian-bridge-management-system-ibms/

Q.5) The concept of Agri Export Zone (AEZ) was initiated by:

a) Ministry of Commerce

b) Ministry of Trade and Industry

c) Ministry of MSMEs

d) NITI Aayog

Inspired by: [pib] No Agri Export Zones (AEZs) after 2004

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-no-agri-export-zones-aezs-after-2004/

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Q.1) The Sailesh Nayak Committee Recommendations are related to:

a) Coastal Regulations Zone

b) Biogeographic Zones of India

c) Gangetic River Dolphin

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Govt’s reason for CRZ amendments

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govts-reason-for-crz-amendments/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI):

1. It is a international body under the FAO.
2. It is known for its work in developing rice varieties that contributed to the Green Revolution in the 1960s.
3. The famous IR8 which saved India from famine in the 1960s was developed by IRRI.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 1

Inspired by: PM inaugurates Rice Research Institute, to improve production of crop

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pm-inaugurates-rice-research-institute-to-improve-production-of-crop/

Q.3) The Aichi Targets on Biodiversity were adopted at the:

a) Kyoto Protocol

b) Cartagena Protocol

c) Nagoya Protocol

d) None of the above

Inspired by: India submits sixth national report to Convention of Biological Diversity

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-submits-sixth-national-report-to-convention-of-biological-diversity/

Q.4) The COMPASS is the global satellite navigation system of which of the following countries?

a) Ukraine

b) South Korea

c) China

d) Japan

Inspired by: China’s BeiDou navigation satellite, rival to US GPS, starts global services

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/chinas-beidou-navigation-satellite-rival-to-us-gps-starts-global-services/

Q.5) The Chang’e-4 mission of Peoples Republic of China is an initiative related to the probe of:

a) Solar Corona

b) Life on Mars

c) Poles of the Moon

d) Sunspots

Inspired by: SpaceNews

 

 

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Q.1) Recently the Centre has instituted annual Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar to recognise the excellent work done by individuals and institutions in the country in the field of disaster management. With reference to this award, consider the following statements:

1. The award will be given by the National Disaster Management Authority.
2. It can be awarded to individuals as well as organisations.
3. Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions can apply for the award.

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: Govt institutes annual awards to recognise excellent work in disaster management

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-institutes-annual-awards-to-recognise-excellent-work-in-disaster-management/

Q.2) With reference to the Biennial Update Report (BUR) given by India to the UNFCCC, consider the following statements:

1. India had submitted its first report in 2016.
2. Energy sector is the prime contributor of India’s carbon emission, suggests 2^nd report report.
3. Only developing countries are obligated to submit such reports.

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: Govt approves submission of India’s second Biennial Update Report to UNFCCC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-approves-submission-of-indias-second-biennial-update-report-to-unfccc/

Q.3) The Sowarigpa system of medicines is native to which of the following countries?

a) Tibet

b) Bhutan

c) Myanmar

d) China

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves setting up of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cabinet-approves-setting-up-of-the-national-commission-for-indian-system-of-medicine-bill-2018/

Q.4) Which of the following system of medicines is not supposed to be regulated by the proposed National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCIM)?

1. Ayurveda
2. Homeopathy
3. Sowarigpa
4. Unani

Select the correct alternative:

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 2 and 4

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves setting up of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cabinet-approves-setting-up-of-the-national-commission-for-indian-system-of-medicine-bill-2018/

Q.5) With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar

b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli

c) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram

d) Varaha Image at Udayagiri

Inspired by: CSP 2015

 

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Q.1)  The V Subrahmanyam (1997), Usha Thorat (2004) and Y H Malegam (2013) Committees  are related to :

a) Capital Reserves of RBI

b) NPA Issue

c) Farm Loan Waiver

d) None of these

Inspired by: Economic Capital Framework Committee of RBI

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/economic-capital-framework-committee-of-rbi/

Q.2) The Arribadas sometimes seen in news is a word for:

a) Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys

b) Hatchling of Olive Ridleys

c) Local word for eggs of Olive Ridleys

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Another olive ridley nesting site soon

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/another-olive-ridley-nesting-site-soon/

Q.3) With reference to the conservations of Gangetic Dolphin in India, consider the following statements:

1. Gangetic river dolphins fall under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act.
2. It has been declared a ‘critically endangered’ species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
3. The Gangetic River species found in India, Bangladesh and Nepal is almost completely blind.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: River Dolphins go missing in Sunderbans as water salinity rises

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/river-dolphins-go-missing-in-sunderbans-as-water-salinity-rises/

Q.4) The Avangard Missile Systems sometimes seen in news is a hypersonic ballistic missile with an unmanned glider vehicle unveiled by:

a) Israel

b) Russia

c) USA

d) UK

Inspired by: Russia ‘successfully’ tests hypersonic missile

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/russia-successfully-tests-hypersonic-missile/

Q.5) The Dwijing Festival recently seen in news is celebrated in which of the following states?

a) West Bengal

b) Manipur

c) Assam

d) Nagaland

Inspired by: Times of India

 

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Q.1) The Aspirational District Programme is an initiative of:

a) NITI Aayog

b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

c) PMO

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] NITI Aayog releases Second Delta Ranking under the Aspirational Districts Programme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-niti-aayog-to-release-second-delta-ranking-under-the-aspirational-districts-programme/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Second Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP):

1. This ranking is released by NITI Aayog.
2. The districts have been ranked on various parameters across Health & Nutrition, Education, Agriculture & Water Resources, Financial Inclusion & Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure.
3. Inputs from household surveys are included in this program.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 only

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] NITI Aayog releases Second Delta Ranking under the Aspirational Districts Programme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-niti-aayog-to-release-second-delta-ranking-under-the-aspirational-districts-programme/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the North East Industrial Development Scheme:

1. It was launched in 2015.
2. It covers all eligible industrial units in the manufacturing and service sectors in the NE except Sikkim.
3. The Scheme does not envisage sanction of projects.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] North East Industrial Development Scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-north-east-industrial-development-scheme/

Q.4) The South Asian University (SAU), an International University sponsored by the eight Member States of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is situated in which of the following countries?

a) India

b) Nepal

c) Bangladesh

d) Sri Lanka

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Being a good neighbour

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-being-a-good-neighbour/

Q.5)    Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is

a) a division of World Health Organization

b) a non-governmental international organization

c) an inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union

d) a specialized agency of the United Nations

Inspired by: CSP 2016

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. In Assam, the tea gardens follow a different time zone, known as Tea Garden Time or Bagan Time which is one hour ahead of IST.
2. Any organisations, companies, factories, educational institutions, PSU, state governments can fix work hours based on their geographic location.

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: Government rejects separate time zone for NE States

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-rejects-separate-time-zone-for-ne-states/

Q.2) The report titled “Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Himalayan Region” is released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) MoEFCC

c) IUCN India

d) None of the above

Inspired by: NE and Himalayan states stare at climate risk

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ne-and-himalayan-states-stare-at-climate-risk/

Q.3) Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India case is related to:

a) Transgender Persons Rights

b) Right to Privacy

c) Triple Talaq

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] On a shaky foundation

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-on-a-shaky-foundation/

Q.4) The InfraInvex—an index that tracks the development and investment attractiveness of the infrastructure sector is released by:

a) CRISIL

b) FICCI

c) ASSOCHAM

d) NITI Aayog

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Policy tweaks for investment in airports and roads

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-policy-tweaks-for-investment-in-airports-and-roads/

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1. Graphene is a carbon material that is one atom thick.
2. It is a good conductor of electricity.
3. It can be used in water filtration and purification.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) Only 1

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

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Q.1) Which of the following sites is not included in the Diamond Triangle of Buddhism in Odisha?

a) Niyamgiri

b) Udaygiri

c) Ratnagiri

d) Lalitgiri

Inspired by: Buddhist site museum at Lalitgiri Odisha

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Q.2) With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world? (CSP 2018)

a) Avalokiteshvara

b) Amitabha

c) Maitreya

d) Padmapani

Inspired by: Buddhist site museum at Lalitgiri Odisha

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Q.3) Which of the following is/are the basic elements of the Carnatic music?

1. Sruti
2. Nritta
3. Swara
4. Raga
5. Tala

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 2, 3, 4, 5

c) 1, 3, 4, 5

d) All of the above

Inspired by: India’s first music museum to be set up in Thiruvaiyaru

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Q.4) The saints Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri are associated with which of the following art forms?

1. Bharat Natyam
2. Carnatic Music
3. Sangam Literature
4. None of the above

Inspired by: India’s first music museum to be set up in Thiruvaiyaru

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Q.5) The Hongyun Project recently seen in news is related to:

a) CRISPR gene editing

b) In-flight Internet

c) Global Wifi Network

d) Solar Mission

Inspired by: China launches first satellite for space-based broadband project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/china-launches-first-satellite-for-space-based-broadband-project/

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. India is a signatory to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide .
2. Article V of the Convention obligates all contracting parties to enact within their respective constitutions the necessary legislation to give effect to the provisions of the Convention.
3. India has not ratified the convention yet.

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: [op-ed snap] A duty great and grave

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-duty-great-and-grave/

Q.2) Recently the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) was established at:

a) Vishakhapatnam

b) Mumbai

c) Kolkata

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)

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Q.3) Which of the following is not a targeted beneficiary of the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme?

a) Landless Labourer

b) Fishermen

c) Share-croppers

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Odisha’s KALIA to attack poverty

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about the GST Council:

1. It is a constitutional body for making recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to Goods and Service Tax.
2. Article 304 of the constitution provides for the establishment of GST Council.
3. GST council shall only decide the dates from which GST should be levied on Petroleum products.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: GST rate cut slashed on 20+ items

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/gst-rate-cut-slashed-on-20-items/

Q.5) The Death Watch Data, a report on killings of media persons worldwide is released by:

a) International Press Institute

b) Red Cross International

c) Reporters Without Borders

d) Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation

Inspired by: Press freedom under attack around the world in 2018: Death Watch Data

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/press-freedom-under-attack-around-the-world-in-2018-death-watch-data/

 

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Q.1) With reference to the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), consider the following statements:

1. It is a constituent Board of the Quality Council of India.
2. It is responsible for accreditation of certification/inspection bodies as per applicable international standards under an international system of equivalence.
3. NABCB accreditation helps eliminate technical barriers to trade and facilitates export of Indian products in world market.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 2

Inspired by: [pib] NABCB Accreditation Secures Recognition in Asia- Pacific Region

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-nabcb-accreditation-secures-recognition-in-asia-pacific-region/

Q.2) According to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2018, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The index is prepared by NITI Aayog only.
2. It spans of all 17 SDGs.
3. Kerala and Himachal Pradesh are most progressive among all states.

Select the correct codes from following alternatives:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Inspired by: [pib] NITI Aayog Releases SDG India Index, 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-niti-aayog-releases-sdg-india-index-2018/

Q.3) With reference to the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018, which of the given statements is incorrect?

a) The bill does not define any of the consumer rights.

b) It includes right to seek redressal against unfair or restrictive trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation of consumers; and the right to consumer awareness.

c) It envisages provisions for product liability action on account of harm caused to consumers due to a defective product or by a deficiency in services.

d) It empowers to bar a person from endorsing the product or service of a misleading advertisement for up to a year.

Inspired by: Explained: Consumer Protection Bill, 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-consumer-protection-bill-2018/

Q.4) The Cassini–Huygens probe of NASA is related to the study of:

a) Jupiter

b) Sunspots

c) Saturn Ring

d) Moon

Inspired by: Times of India

Q.5) With reference to the Portuguese rule in India, consider the following statements:

1. Portuguese were the first to colonize parts of India and were the last to leave.
2. Operation Vijay was launched to annexe Portuguese territories in independent India.

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

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Q.1) The iGOT Programme recently seen in news is an initiative related to:

a) Entrepreneurship

b) Training of Govt. employees

c) Skill Education

d) Women Empowerment

Inspired by: [pib] Integrated Government Online Training Programme (iGOT)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-integrated-government-online-training-programme-igot/

Q.2) With reference to the motor vehicles certification agency ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology), consider the following statements:

1. ICAT is located at Detroit in USA.
2. It is the premier certification agency authorized by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) for providing testing and certification services to the vehicle and component manufacturers in India and abroad.

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: [pib] ICAT Certification

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-icat-certification/

Q.3) With reference to the conservation of Asiatic Lion in India, consider the following statements

1. The MoEFCC has launched the “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” in 2015.
2. It will be a sub-scheme under Development of Wildlife Habitat (CSS-DWH)
3. The contribution ratio will be 60:40 of Central and State share.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 3

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Asiatic Lion Conservation Project

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

Q.4) India’s first ever States’ Start-up Ranking 2018 were recently released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion

c) Ministry of MSMEs

d) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Inspired by: [pib] States’ Startup Ranking 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-states-startup-ranking-2018/

Q.5) The Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) Scheme recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) West Bengal

b) Odisha

c) Chhattisgarh

d) Andhra Pradesh

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) With reference to the ISRO’s unmanned Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), consider the following statements:

1. ISRO has successfully carried out the first experimental mission in 2016.
2. The prototype is scaled to one-fifth of its actual size.
3. The ISRO model of RLV can be launched in lower Earth orbit.

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: [pib] Reusable Rocket Technology

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to E-Drishti Software:

1. It is software to check punctuality of railways.
2. It has been developed by National Informatics Centre.

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] E-Drishti Software

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Q.3) Recently the United States of America has pulled out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. With reference to the INF treaty, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It was a treaty between the US and Soviet Union only.
2. It prohibited the countries to develop, produce, possess or deploy any ground-based ballistic and cruise missiles that have a range between 500 and 5,500 km.
3. It exempts the air-launched and sea-based missile systems in the same range.

Select the correct alternatives from following options:

a) Only 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: US confirms pull out from INF treaty

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/us-confirms-pull-out-from-inf-treaty/

Q.4) The Reserved Forests in India are explicitly defined by the:

a) Indian Forest Act, 1927

b) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 1999

c) Both (a) and (b)

d) Neither (a) nor (b)

Inspired by: Centre to give Indian Forest Act a facelift

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-give-indian-forest-act-a-facelift/

Q.5) The drug Isotretinoin is used in the treatment of:

a) Skin Infections

b) Leukaemia

c) TB

d) Malaria

Inspired by: CDSCO issues safety guidelines for Isotretinoin

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Q.1) Which of the following pairs about the Paris Agreement, 2015 is/are correctly matched?

1. Article 4: Pledges
2. Article 6: Carbon markets
3. Article 9: Climate finance

Select the correct code from following alternatives:

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] What’s in climate change Rulebook

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Q.2) The recently erupted Mount Soputan is situated in which of the following countries?

a) Philippines

b) Papua New Guinea

c) Indonesia

d) Laos

Inspired by: Volcano erupts in Indonesia

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/volcano-erupts-in-indonesia/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. The American Civil War broke out in 1861-65 reverted British to export cotton from India.
2. The Bowreah Mills, India’s first cotton mill was started in 1818 in Ahmedabad.
3. India is a leading exporter of textiles and has largest number of mills.

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: How India fuelled slavery with the export of cotton

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Q.4) The Pacific Ring of fire lie along the borders of which of the following tectonic plates?

1. Pacific and Indo-Australian Plates
2. Pacific and Cocos Plates
3. Pacific and Eurasian Plate

Select the correct alternatives:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 only

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Volcano erupts in Indonesia

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Q.5) Rajkumar Shukla, Brajkishore Prasad and Anugrah Narayan Sinha are associated with Mahatma Gandhi during which of the following National Movement?

a) Kheda Satyagrah

b) Champaran Satyagrah

c) Rowlatt Act Agitation

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Issue of commemorative Postage Stamp on Rajkumar Shukla

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Q.1) With reference to the Kanchenjunga Landscape, consider the following statements:

1. The Kanchenjunga Landscape is a trans-boundary region spread across Nepal, India, Tibet and Bhutan.
2. Most of its part lies in Nepal.

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: India, Nepal, Bhutan plan joint task force to protect wildlife

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to NASA’s HiRISE mission:

1. It is a camera on board of the NASA’s InSight mission on Mars.
2. It consists of a 0.5 m aperture reflecting telescope, the largest so far of any deep space 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: NASA’s HiRISE photographs Mars InSight lander from space

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-hirise-photographs-mars-insight-lander-from-space/

Q.3) With reference to the RISE Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative under Ministry of HRD.
2. It aims to lend low-cost funds to government higher educational institutions.
3. The scheme does not include School Education and Medical Education institutions.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] IMPRESS scheme launched to promote Social Science Research in the country

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-impress-scheme-launched-to-promote-social-science-research-in-the-country/

Q.4) Which of the following is/are included as beneficiaries under the PM Ujjwala Yojana?

1. Forest dwellers
2. Beneficiaries of Antyodaya Anna Yojana
3. Tea & Ex-Tea Garden Tribes
4. People residing in Islands / river islands

Select the correct alternatives from following options:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Expansion of beneficiaries list under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-expansion-of-beneficiaries-list-under-pradhan-mantri-ujjwala-yojana/

Q.5) With reference to the Bhasha Sangam Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Culture under the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat initiative.
2. It aims to familiarize every child with simple dialogues in all the 22 languages under Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India.

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] Bhasha Sangam Programme

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Q.1) With reference to the Global Stocktake (GST), one of the agendas under COP-24, consider the following statements:

1. The GST refers to a periodic appraisal by countries on where the world stands vis-à-vis emissions and what more needs to be done.
2. It would form the basis for countries taking the call on increasing their emission cuts.
3. It works on the sidelines of Article 14 of the Paris Agreement which addresses equity amongst developed and developing nations.

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: [pib] Outcome of 24th Session of Conference of Parties

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-outcome-of-24th-session-of-conference-of-parties/

Q.2) The Talanoa Dialogue sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Climate Change

b) Chemical Weapons

c) NATO

d) Animal Trafficking

Inspired by: [pib] Outcome of 24th Session of Conference of Parties

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-outcome-of-24th-session-of-conference-of-parties/

Q.3) Recently India’s very first Railway University the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) was set up in which of the following states?

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Gujarat

c) Rajasthan

d) West Bengal

Inspired by: India’s 1st Railway University dedicated to nation

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Q.4) The Trans Regional Maritime Network (T-RMN) is a white shipping agreement for exchange of prior information on the movement and identity of commercial non-military merchant vessels.

With reference to the T-RMN, which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. The T-RMN agreement is steered by the US.
2. India is a signatory to the T-RMN agreement.

Select the correct alternatives from following codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Navy to helm centre on maritime security

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/navy-to-helm-centre-on-maritime-security/

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the satellite GSAT-7A:

1. It is the first satellite built primarily for military purposes.
2. Indian Airforce will be the most beneficial amongst all three services.

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: ISRO’s GSAT-7A to add more heft to Air Force

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/isros-gsat-7a-to-add-more-heft-to-air-force/

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Q.1) The ICESat-2 recently seen in news is an initiative related to:

a) Studying polar regions of Moon

b) Study of Arctic and Antarctic

c) Traces if water on Mars

d) None

Inspired by: NASA’s ICESat-2 maps Antarctic ice sheet melting: Study

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-icesat-2-maps-antarctic-ice-sheet-melting-study/

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) adjudicates on disputes to protect the interests of service providers and consumers of the telecom sector.
2. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act 1997 was amended to establish adjudication powers for TRAI.

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: Telecom tribunal scraps TRAI predatory pricing norms

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/telecom-tribunal-scraps-trai-predatory-pricing-norms/

Q.3) The proposed National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) will be an agency under:

a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

b) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises

c) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

d )None of the above

Inspired by: Govt to set up National Medical Devices Promotion Council

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-set-up-national-medical-devices-promotion-council/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to Groundwater extraction in India:

1. India is the largest user of ground water in the world.
2. The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) is the nodal agency for regulation of groundwater use in India.
3. The CGWA is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 1

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Revised Guidelines for Ground Water Extraction

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-revised-guidelines-for-ground-water-extraction/

Q.5) With reference to the ECO Niwas Samhita, consider the following statements:

1. It has been launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2. It promotes energy efficiency in design and construction of all government offices and buildings.

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] ECO Niwas Samhita 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-eco-niwas-samhita-2018/

 

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