Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) With reference to India’s first engine-less train, Train 18, consider the following statements:

1. It is a self-propelled engine-less train.
2. It is 100% manufactured under Make in India Project.
3. It is faster than Shatabdi Express.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: India’s first engine-less train set to hit tracks

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Q.2) With reference to the Currency Manipulator List by the US, consider the following statements:

1. As one of the criteria, a country should have bilateral trade surplus with the US is one that is at least $20 billion.
2. Presently India, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Switzerland are designated in this list.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: How a country gets a currency manipulator tag

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Q.3) The Malik Mazhar Sultan case is related to:

a) Setting up of Fast Track Courts

b) Speedy trial of Rape Cases

c) Vacancy of Judges

d) Pendency of Cases

Inspired by: SC fast-tracks judge selection process

Times of India

Q.4) World Development Information Day is instituted by:

a) United Nations

b) WTO

c) World Bank

d) IMF

Inspired by: World Development Information Day: Why is it important?

India Today

Q.5) Which of the following best describes the term “Merchant Discount Rate” sometimes seen in news?

a) The incentive given by a bank to a merchant for accepting payments through debit cards pertaining to that bank.

b) The amount paid back by banks to their customers when they use debit cards for financial transactions for purchasing goods or services.

c) The charge to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from his customers through the bank’s debit cards.

d) The incentive given by the Government to merchants for promoting digital payments by their customers through Point of Sale (PoS) machine and debit cards.

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) Award 2018:

1. India’s Unnayan Banka and Unified Agriculture Markets initiatives have won the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) award 2018.
2. CAPAM International Innovations Awards (IIA) is held bi-annually.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] India wins Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management Award, 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-wins-commonwealth-association-for-public-administration-and-management-award-2018/

Q.2) Which of the following ministries/department is the nodal agency for National Indicator Framework (NIF) for monitoring of SDGs?

a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

c) Ministry of Home Affairs

d) NITI Aayog

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves National Monitoring Framework on Sustainable Development Goals

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cabinet-approves-national-monitoring-framework-on-sustainable-development-goals/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF):

1. It seeks to provide concessional finance to State Governments / UTs and State entities, cooperatives, individuals and entrepreneurs etc. for investment in activities of fisheries development.
2. All scheduled commercial banks shall be the only Loaning Entities.

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] Creation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)

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Q.4) With reference to the Mammals of India (MaOI) Repository, consider the following statements:

1. MaOI is a repository of Genes of all the mammals found in India.
2. It is organized and maintained by National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS).

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: Citizen-Science Repository of Indian mammals

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/citizen-science-repository-of-indian-mammals/

Q.5) With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3.

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 only

Inspired by: CSP 2017

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Bharat Operating System Solutions (simply put BOSS Os):

1. It is an indigenously developed Linux Operating System developed by CDAC.
2. It is more secured against hacking and espionage activities than Windows Operating System.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] At digital war

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Q.2) The Bharat Stage Emission Standards are inspired from:

a) European Union

b) United States of America

c) Australia

d) United Kingdom

Inspired by: SC bans sale of BS-IV vehicles from 2020

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Q.3) Invest India is the national investment promotion and facilitation agency of India and acts as the first point of reference for investors in India.

With reference to the Invest India, Which of the following statements is not correct?

a) It is a joint venture company between the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and other investors.

b) DIPP owns the largest stakes in Invest India.

c) It provides sector-specific and state-specific information to a foreign investor, assists in expediting regulatory approvals, and offers hand-holding services.

d) It assists Indian investors to make informed choices about investment opportunities overseas.

Inspired by: Invest India wins UN award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/invest-india-wins-un-award-for-excellence-in-promoting-investments-in-sustainable-development/

Q.4) Which of the following articles provides ground for disqualification of Member Parliament or State Legislature?

a) Article 102 and 191

b) Article 100 and 189

c) Article 118 and 213

d) Article 105 and 204

Inspired by: Disqualification of T.N. MLAs upheld

The Hindu

Q.5) Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of Stat Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women

b) Participation of workers in the management of industries

c) Right to work, education and public assistance

d) Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers

Inspired by: CSP 2017

 

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Q.1) With reference to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, consider the following statements:

1. It is a multilateral nuclear arms control agreement of the cold war era.
2. It is a part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty of the UN.
3. It aims to ban the development, testing and possession of short and medium range ground-launched nuclear missiles with a range of 500-5,000 km.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: U.S. to pull out of Russia missile pact

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Q.2) Which of the following is the largest amongst the Lakshadweep Islands?

a) Andrott

b) Bangaram

c) Agatti

d) Bangaram

Inspired by: [pib] 3rd Decadal International Year of Reefs-2018

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Q.3) Consider the following pairs regarding chemical compounds used in fire crackers and colors emitted:

1. Red -Strontium salts
2. Yellow -Sodium salts
3. Green -Barium salts
4. Blue -Copper salts

Which of the given pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 4

c) 2, 3, 4

d) All are correct

Inspired by: SC moves to make festivals less noisy

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Q.4) Direct Tax is a tax levied directly on a taxpayer who pays it to the Government and cannot pass it on to someone else. Which of the following is not an example of direct tax?

1. Income Tax
2. Estate Tax
3. Wealth Tax

Select the correct codes from following options:

a) Only 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] In the net: on direct tax base

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Q.5) Druzhba III is a bilateral military exercise between which of the following countries?

a) China and Russia

b) South Korea and Russia

c) Russia and Pakistan

d) Ukraine and NATO

Inspired by: Economic Times

 

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

1. Adinath is the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
2. He along with Arishtamneni finds mention in Rig-Veda.
3. He is represented by the sign of Bull whereas Mahavira is symbolized as Lion.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Vishwashanti Ahimsa Sammelan

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Q.2) With reference to the Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali Campaign, consider the following statements:

1. It is a pan-India campaign aimed to minimize air pollution the Diwali festive period.
2. Under this initiative, all coloured and noise making crackers are completely banned throughout the country.

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] “Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali” campaign

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-harit-diwali-swasth-diwali-campaign/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. The nuclear fusion reaction is a reaction where mass is directly converted into energy.
2. On Sun, there is a nuclear fusion of hydrogen isotopes into Helium which releases tremendous amount of Heat.
3. Individual fission reaction is more energetic than fusion reaction.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 2

Inspired by: 27th Fusion Energy Conference begins in Gandhinagar

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Q.4) Yash Pal Committee recommendations are related to:

a) E-learning facilities for school going children

b) Vocational education during schooling

c) Reducing academic burden of school going children

d) Curriculum revision of Schooling

Inspired by: Experts’ group to cut schoolbag weight formed, court told

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/experts-group-to-cut-schoolbag-weight-formed-court-told/

Q.5) The term Third Pole is often seen in news. Consider the following statements with respect to the thid pole:

1. Third Pole is a region in Asia with the world’s third-largest store of ice
2. The region encompasses the Himalaya-Hindu Kush mountain ranges, the Tibetan Plateau along with the Siberia region of Russia.

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’s melting glacier draws tourists amid climate worries

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/chinas-melting-glacier-draws-tourists-amid-climate-worries/

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Q.1) The ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN and its eight Dialogue Partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the ASEAN region.

Which of the following is not a member of the ADMM Plus?

a) Republic of Korea

b) Russian Federation

c) United States

d) All are members of ADMM+

Inspired by: [pib] ASEAN Defence Ministers Meet, Singapore

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-asean-defence-ministers-meet-singapore/

Q.2) The ‘Cope India’ Air Exercise is a bilateral exercise of India with which of the following countries?

a) US

b) Japan

c) Russia

d) UK

Inspired by: India, Japan, U.S. plan joint air exercise

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-japan-u-s-plan-joint-air-exercise/

Q.3) The BepiColombo is a joint mission of the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to which of the following planet?

a) Moon

b) Venus

c) Mercury

d) Ryugu Asteroid

Inspired by: Mission Mercury: How will twin probes reach there, and why?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mission-mercury-how-will-twin-probes-reach-there-and-why/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Article 3 of the Constitution of India:

1. A state by itself can alter its name but not the geographical boundary.
2. A bill for the purpose can be introduced in the either house on recommendation of the President of India.

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: Renaming Bengal runs into MHA hurdle

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Q.5) The Migingo Island in the African continent wad recently seen in news is located in:

a) Lake Edward

b) Lake Victoria

c) Lake Malawi

d) Lake Tanganyika

Inspired by: An African island’s troubled waters

The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about Prakriti Programme:

1. It is an initiative of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE).
2. It involves students of Navodaya and Kendriya Vidyalayas to learn practical skills for judicious use of resources and environment conservation

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: ICFRE signs two MoUs for Prakriti Programme

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Q.2) With reference to the NCR RASTA mobile application of the North Central Railways, consider the following statements:

1. The app is for the use of railway officers and staff and has exact mapping of all railway assets.
2. It will enable railway staff to reach desired asset using Google Navigation in case of any emergency.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: North Central Railways launches apps for its employees, passengers

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Q.3) Recently the Azad Hind Government (AHG) has completed 75 years of its establishment. With reference to the AHG consider the following statements:

1. The idea of setting up of Indian government in exile was first incepted by Rash Behari Bose.
2. It was established in Malaya in with monetary, military and political assistance from Imperial Japan.
3. It had no territory under their jurisdiction.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) None are correct.

Inspired by: [pib] 75th Year of Establishment of Azad Hind Government

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-75th-year-of-establishment-of-azad-hind-government/

Q.4) India’s first Bitcoin ATM kiosk was recently set up in:

a) Pune

b) Bengaluru

c) Chennai

d) Hyderabad

Inspired by: XX hosts India’s first bitcoin ATM

Times of India

Q.5) The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for:

a) the participation of workers in the management of industries.

b) arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.

c) an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.

d) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.

Inspired by: CSP 2017

 

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Q.1) The term “Hyperion” related to space was recently seen in news is a:

a) Multi object Spectrograph

b) Artificial Moon

c) Artificial Sun

d) Super Galaxy

Inspired by: Largest galaxy cluster in early universe found

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/largest-galaxy-cluster-in-early-universe-found/

 

Q.2) Exercise Dharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between India and which of the following countries?

a) Nepal

b) Mauritius

c) Japan

d) Indonesia

Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Dharma Guardian- 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-dharma-guardian-2018/

 

Q.3) The earliest fossil record of complex animals with mineralized skeletal remains are found in:

a) Carboniferous Period

b) Cambrian Period

c) Devonian Period

d) Jurassic Period

Inspired by: Ancient rocks in India give clues to early life

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Q.4) With reference to the geographical extent of the Indian Standard Time (IST), consider the following statements:

1. The IST is maintained by the office of Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. India’s easternmost and westernmost corners are differed by two hours of daylight time from the geographic perspective.
3. For demarcating another time zone within India, the Siliguri Corridor or Chickens neck is the most suitable area.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) None of these

Inspired by: Should India have two time zones? National timekeeper adds new arguments

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Q.5) The “Ghost Gears” are recently seen in news refers to:

a) Abandoned ship wreckage

b) Submerged Fishing gears

c) Thick deposit of oil spills

d) Plastic debris patch in the ocean

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Unclogging our oceans

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-unclogging-our-oceans/

 

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Q.1) Swastha Bharat Yatra recently seen in news is organised by:

a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b) Ministry of Women and Child Development

c) NITI Aayog

d) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Inspired by: ‘Swastha Bharat Yatra’ campaign to create awareness about safe food

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/swastha-bharat-yatra-campaign-to-create-awareness-about-safe-food/

Q.2) With reference to the Drinking Water Disinfection System “Oneer ”, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is an indigenous system developed by CSIR-IITR.
2. It can economically eliminate all disease causing pathogens such as virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and cyst.
3. It is capable of providing safe drinking water as per National and International standards prescribed for potable water by BIS and WHO.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] CSIR develops affordable Water Disinfection System “OneerTM”

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-csir-develops-affordable-water-disinfection-system-oneertm/

 

Q.3) With reference to the outbreak of Zika Virus, consider the following statements:

1. It is a viral infection caused by the vector Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue and Chikungunya.
2. It is non-communicable disease but only gets transferred from the pregnant lady to her child during gestation.

Which of the given statement is/are not correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: How Zika spreads, and harms

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-how-zika-spreads-and-harms/

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM):

1. It is an intergovernmental process established in 1996 to foster dialogue and cooperation between Asia and Europe.
2. It comprises of all members of EU and SAARC and ASEAN.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] 12th ASEM Summit

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-12th-asem-summit/

 

Q.5) Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in 1948?

a) Krislum Pillai, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and K.C. George

b) Jayaprakash Narayan, Deen Dayal Upadhyay and M.N. Roy

c) P. Ramaswamylyer, K. Kamaraj and VeeresalingamPantulu

d) Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanulam and G.G. Mehta

 

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

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Q.1) With reference to the reporting of sexual offences under Section 19 of the POCSO Act, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The POCSO Act does not provide for any period of limitation for reporting the child sexual offences.
2. Any victim, at any age, can complain the sexual abuse faced by him/her as a child.
3. The POCSO Act, 2012 defines a child as any person below the age of 16 years.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] A Victim of Child Sexual Abuse can file a complaint at any time irrespective of his/her present age

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-a-victim-of-child-sexual-abuse-can-file-a-complaint-at-any-time-irrespective-of-his-her-present-age/

 

Q.2) ‘Ask Disha’ (Digital Interaction to Seek Help Anytime) is a:

a) Digital SHE-box

b) Online counselling against suicide

c) Chat bot for IRCTC Services

d) Portal for Whistle blowers

Inspired by: IRCTC launches ‘Ask Disha’ AI chat bot

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/irctc-launches-ask-disha-ai-chat-bot/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about #Self4Society App:

1. It is an online platform aimed to create better synergies among so many CSR and other initiatives.
2. It is developed by MyGov.

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: Govt. to launch app to rope in volunteers

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-launch-app-to-rope-in-volunteers/

 

Q.4) With reference to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) It is an instant real-time payment system developed by RBI facilitating inter-bank transactions.

b) The interface is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India itself.

c) A user can send money to bank account mapped using Aadhaar number.

d) Multiple bank accounts can be handled using UPI

Inspired by: UPI to facilitate interoperability among prepaid payment instruments

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/upi-to-facilitate-interoperability-among-prepaid-payment-instruments/

 

Q.5) Which of the following multilateral body/organisation is associated with the publication of Global Innovation Index?

a) World Intellectual Property Organization

b) World Economic Forum

c) World Bank

d) International Investment Bank (IIB)

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] India’s abysmal human capital development

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-indias-abysmal-human-capital-development/

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Q.1) The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) was recently launched in Delhi. With reference to the AQEWS, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The system has been developed by ISRO in collaboration with MoES.
2. The system can predict extreme air pollution events 72 hours in advance and give necessary alerts.

Select the correct code:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi launched

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-air-quality-early-warning-system-for-delhi-launched/

Q.2) With reference to the measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for improving air quality in Delhi, which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

a) Moderate to Poor category: Stopping Garbage burning

b) Very Poor category: Stopping Diesel Gen-sets

c) Severe category: Sprinkling water on roads

d) Severe Plus Emergency category: Ban on entry of all trucks

Inspired by: Emergency Action Plan for Delhi to kick in

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/emergency-action-plan-for-delhi-to-kick-in/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) aimed to curb Delhi’s air pollution:

1. The plan is prepared and implemented by National Pollution Control Board (NPCB).
2. The plan puts governments under the lens and holds out the promise of improvement in air quality.
3. It suggests various measures to be undertaken at different AQIs.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: Emergency Action Plan for Delhi to kick in

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/emergency-action-plan-for-delhi-to-kick-in/

Q.4) With reference to the variations in Land Holding patterns in India from 1976-77 to 2015-16, consider the following statements:

1. Number of farmers has significantly declined.
2. The average farm size has almost halved from 2.28 hectares (ha) in to 1.08ha.
3. With an average size of 5ha, Nagaland is home to India’s largest farms.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: The land challenge underlying India’s farm crisis

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/the-land-challenge-underlying-indias-farm-crisis/

Q.5) IGHF fair, world’s largest handicraft fair was recently held in New Delhi is organised by:

a) Export Promotion Council of India

b) Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

c) Ministry of Textiles

d) TRIFED

Inspired by: MoS for Textiles inaugurates 46th edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about World Future Council (WFC):

1. The WFC is a regular body of the United Nations based in Hamburg, Germany.
2. It includes members active in governmental bodies, civil society, business, science and the arts.
3. Its primary focus has been climate security, promoting laws such as the renewable energy Feed-in tariff.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 3

Inspired by: Sikkim’s 100% organic farming wins FAO’s Future Policy Gold Award

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sikkims-100-organic-farming-wins-faos-future-policy-gold-award/

Q.2) With reference to the IMF Quotas consider the following statements:

1. Quotas determine maximum amount of financial resources a member is obliged to provide to the IMF.
2. They determine the voting powers of member in IMF.
3. It also determines the members share in Special Drawing Rights.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 3

Inspired by: India urges IMF to introduce quota reforms

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Q.3) With reference to the Global Financial Safety Net (GFSN) under the IMF, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The GFSN seeks to provide countries with insurance against crises, financing when shocks hit, and incentives for sound macroeconomic policies.
2. It is comprised mainly of countries’ own reserves and external public sources of insurance and financing.

Select the correct codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: India urges IMF to introduce quota reforms

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Q.4) The Future Policy Award is accorded originally by:

a) FAO

b) World Future’s Council

c) United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

d) Inter-Parliamentary Union

Inspired by: Sikkim’s 100% organic farming wins FAO’s Future Policy Gold Award

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Q.5) With reference to the Chandra X-Ray Observatory of NASA, which of the given statements is incorrect:

a) It is one of the initiatives of the Great Observatories series of NASA.

b) It is named after Chandrasekar Venkat Raman.

c) It is a telescope specially designed to detect X-ray emission from very hot regions of the Universe such as exploded stars, clusters of galaxies etc.

d) It takes 64Hrs to complete its orbit around the Earth.

Inspired by: NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory space telescope shuts down in orbit

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Q.1) Justice Verma Committee Recommendations are related to:

a) Quicker Trial and Stringent Punishment for Convicts of Rape

b) Sexual Harassment at Workplace

c) Powers and Authority of Internal Complaints Committee

d) Monetary Compensation to Rape Victim

Inspired by: Govt steps in to look into issues arising from #MeToo

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Q.2) Gross Value Added (GVA) is a measure of total output and income in the economy. With reference to the GVA, Consider the following statements:

1. It provides the rupee value for the amount of goods and services produced in an economy after deducting the cost of inputs and raw materials that have gone into the production of those goods and services.
2. It also gives sector-specific picture like what is the growth in an area, industry or sector of an economy.
3. GVA is always greater than GDP.

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: Estimates panel wants GDP norms changed

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Q.3) Recently India is re-elected by the UN General Assembly as a member UN Human Rights Council. With that context, consider the following statements:

1. India had previously been elected to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council for the 2011-2014 and 2014-2017 terms.
2. Countries are voted through a secret ballot.
3. Countries applying under competition-free slates mean that all candidates, regardless of their rights records, are virtually assured seats on the council.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: India wins election to UNHRC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-wins-election-to-unhrc/

Q.4) The “Economic Losses, Poverty and Disasters” Report is released by:

a) NDMA (India)

b) UN Environment

c) World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

d) United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

Inspired by: India lost $79.5 billion due to climate-related disasters in last 20 years: UN

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Q.5) M20 and DM20 were recently seen in news are :

a) New artillery guns procured for Indian Army from Israel

b) Newly discovered Exoplanets

c) Blended Biofuels

d) Grades of Anthracite Coal found in India

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Turning dirty coal into clean energy

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Q.1) The Global Hunger Index 2018 is released by:

a) World Economic Forum

b) International Food Policy Research Institute

c) WHO

d) None of these

Inspired by: 21% Indian children are under-weight: Global Hunger Index

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/21-indian-children-are-under-weight-global-hunger-index/

Q.2) With reference to the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is one of the series of centres established by International Labour Organization.
2. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will coordinate the partnership on behalf of the Government of India.
3. The launch of this Centre is the fourth in the world after San Francisco, Tokyo and Beijing.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: [pib] Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India

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Q.3) The Human Capital Index (HCI) of the World Development Report is released by:

a) UNDP

b) IMF

c) World Bank

d) World Economic Forum

Inspired by: [pib] World Bank’s Human Capital Index released

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-world-banks-human-capital-index-released/

Q.4) Which of the following parameter is not an indicator used in determining Global Hunger Index?

a) Calorie intake

b) Child Wasting

c) Child Stunting

d) Child and Maternal Mortality

Inspired by: 21% Indian children are under-weight: Global Hunger Index

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/21-indian-children-are-under-weight-global-hunger-index/

Q.5) The Human Development Index (HDI) is released by:

a) UNDP

b) IMF

c) World Bank

d) World Economic Forum

Inspired by: [pib] World Bank’s Human Capital Index released

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-world-banks-human-capital-index-released/

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with reference to the Online Assurances Monitoring System (OAMS):

1. It is developed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA).
2. It is aimed to make the information regarding assurances given on the floor of the Houses of Parliament paperless and available in digital format.

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] Online Assurances Monitoring System

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Q.2) Which of the following statements best describes the Environmental flow (Ecological flow) of a river?

a. It is the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater and estuarine ecosystems and the human livelihoods.

b. It is the amount of volumetric flow rate required to propel the blades of a turbines.

c. It is the amount of pure water from a stream or river required to dilute the polluted river water.

d. It is the downstream flow of river without any obstructions such as dams or canals etc.

Inspired by: Centre sets ‘minimum river flows’ for the Ganga

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Q.3) With reference to India’s first ever National Environment Survey (NES), which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The National Sample Survey Office is tasked to conduct the nationwide survey.
2. The NES will rank all the districts on their environmental performance and document their best green practices.
3. The survey will assess carbon sequestration potential of all the districts across the country.

Select the correct code:

a. All are correct

b. 1 and 2

c. 2 and 3

d. 1 and 3

Inspired by: India’s first ever National Environment Survey to start in Jan 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-first-ever-national-environment-survey-to-start-in-jan-2019/

Q.4) The ‘India for Humanity’ initiative is launched by:

a. NITI Aayog

b. Ministry of Home Affairs

c. Ministry of External Affairs

d. PMO

Inspired by: MEA launches ‘India for Humanity’ initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mea-launches-india-for-humanity-initiative/

Q.5) Justice K.S. Radhakrishnan Committee is constituted for the purpose of study of:

a. Road Safety in India

b. State of Malnutrition in India

c. Ceasefire Violation across LoC

d. Illegal migration in Assam

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Deadly roads in India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-deadly-roads-in-india/

 

 

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Q.1) With reference to the provisions of bye-elections under Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act 1951, consider the following statements:

1. It provides for bye-election to be held within a period of six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy.
2. Bye elections can be held when the remainder of the term of a member in relation to a vacancy is less than one year.

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] Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act 1951

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Q.2) The National Security Council is an agency under:

a) Ministry of Defence

b) Ministry of Home Affairs

c) PMs Office

d) Ministry of External Affairs

Inspired by: Strategic Policy Group to assist National Security Council

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/strategic-policy-group-to-assist-national-security-council/

Q.3) With reference to the Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA), consider the following statements:

1. EPCA is a Supreme Court mandated body for the National Capital Region under the section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. It acts only on the basis of complaints made by any individual, representative body or organization functioning in the field of environment.
3. It is mandated to deal with environmental issues pertaining to the National Capital Region which may be referred to it by the Central Government.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Centre reconstitutes EPCA, the authority tasked with tackling environment pollution in NCR

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-reconstitutes-epca-the-authority-tasked-with-tackling-environment-pollution-in-ncr/

Q.4) Vishaka guidelines are associated with:

a) Child Rights Abuse

b) Transgender Rights

c) Sexual Harassment at Workplace

d) Triple Talaq

Inspired by: Explained: When a woman is harassed at work

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-when-a-woman-is-harassed-at-work/

Q.5) The report “Strengthening Forest Fire Management in India” is jointly released by MoEFCC and:

a) UN Environment

b) WWF

c) IMF

d) World Bank

Inspired by: Forest fires cost India ₹1,100 crore a year: report

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/forest-fires-cost-india-%e2%82%b91100-crore-a-year-report/

 

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Q.1) With reference to the sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is issued by the Reserve Bank India on behalf of the Government of India.
2. Investment limit of the scheme ranges from 1gm to 20kg of Gold.
3. It will be issued from the nationalized banks for the purpose.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) 1 only

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2018 -19

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-sovereign-gold-bond-scheme-2018-19/

 

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the International Social Security Association (ISSA):

1. The ISSA was founded under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva.
2. It promotes excellence in social security administration through professional guidelines, expert knowledge, services and support to enable its Members to develop dynamic social security systems.
3. The regional office of ISSA is headquartered in New Delhi.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] ESIC wins ‘ISSA GOOD Practice Award, Asia & the Pacific 2018’

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-esic-wins-issa-good-practice-award-asia-the-pacific-2018/

Q.3) With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) consider the following statements:

1. PMFBY covers damages to crops in wild animal attacks.
2. Damages to the individual fields due to incidents of local disasters like cloud bursts and fire are taken up now for insurance claims.

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: Crop damages in animal attacks put under PMFBY on pilot basis

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/crop-damages-in-animal-attacks-put-under-pmfby-on-pilot-basis/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with reference to the Kuiper Belt:

1. Kuiper belt is a region of the solar system beyond the planets, extending from the orbit of Neptune.
2. It consist mainly small bodies or remnants from the solar system’s formation.
3. It is home to dwarf planets such as Pluto, Haumea and Makemake.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) None of these

Inspired by: NASA probe to fly by most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasa-probe-to-fly-by-most-distant-object-ever-visited-by-a-spacecraft/

Q.5) New Horizon Probe of NASA was launched to study the planetary system of which of the following celestial bodies?

a) Jupiter

b) Saturn

c) Venus

d) Pluto

Inspired by: NASA probe to fly by most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft

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Q.1) With reference to the National Aquatic Animal, the Gangetic Dolphins, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Gangetic river dolphins fall under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act.
2. The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) is Asia’s first such research centre on Dolphins.
3. Vikramshila WLS in Bihar is the only dolphin sanctuary in India.
4. IUCN conservation status of Gangetic Dolphin is Critically Endangered.

Select the correct codes:

a) 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 4

d) All are correct

Inspired by: India’s first dolphin research centre to come up soon in Patna

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-first-dolphin-research-centre-to-come-up-soon-in-patna/

Q.2) With reference to the maritime exercise JIMEX, consider the following statements:

1. It is a biennial trilateral maritime exercise between Japan, India and Maldives.
2. It is aimed to enhance interoperability, improve understanding and imbibe the best practices of each other.
3. It is carried out in Harbour Phase as well as Sea Phase.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 only

Inspired by: [pib] Bilateral Maritime Exercise JIMEX 18

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-bilateral-maritime-exercise-jimex-18/

Q.3) The report ‘Financial and Economic Impact of SBM in India (2017)’ is released by:

a) WHO

b) UNDP

c) UNICEF

d) UNECOSOC

Inspired by: [pib] Beyond Dispute: The SBM Facts

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-beyond-dispute-the-sbm-facts/

Q.4) The National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey (NARSS) 2017-18 is conducted by an independent agency under:

a) World Bank

b) Asian Development Bank

c) UN Environment

d) WHO

Inspired by: [pib] Beyond Dispute: The SBM Facts

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Q.5) Which of the following pairs of the satellite navigation systems along with their countries is/are correctly matched?

1. United States (GPS)
2. Japan (QZSS)
3. Russia (GLONASS)
4. China Peoples Republic of China (BeiDou Navigation Satellite System) …
5. European Union (Galileo)

Select the correct codes:

a) All of the above

b) 1, 3, 4

c) 1, 2 4, 5

d) 1, 4, 5

Inspired by: ISRO & ROSCOSMOS to work together for first Indian manned mission

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Q.1) Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC-2018 is a bilateral coastal security exercise between India and which of the following countries?

a) Bangladesh

b) Myanmar

c) Vietnam

d) Cambodia

Inspired by: India, Vietnam hold joint drill in Bay of Bengal

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-vietnam-hold-joint-drill-in-bay-of-bengal/

Q.2) SEZs are set up under Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 as duty free enclave in India. Which of the following statements about SEZs is not correct?

a) They shall be deemed to be foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations and duties and tariffs in India.

b) Goods and services rendered from the SEZ are treated as imports into India.

c) Exemption from State sales tax and other levies as extended by the respective State Governments.

d) 100% Income Tax exemption on export income for SEZ units under Section 10AA of the Income Tax Act for lifetime operations.

Inspired by: [pib] SEZ Policy Review Committee holds final meeting

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-sez-policy-review-committee-holds-final-meeting/

Q.3) With reference to the India’s first “Methanol Cooking Fuel Program”, which of the following statements is not correct?

a) It is an initiative of a state-owned company, Northeast and Assam Petro-chemicals.

b) It is Asia’s first cannisters based “Methanol Cooking Fuel Program”.

c) The technology is very unique as it handles methanol extremely safely, does not need regulator or any piping system.

d) Cooking with the help of Methanol is a costlier practice than traditional LPG.

Inspired by: [pib] Launch of Methanol Cooking Fuel Program of India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-launch-of-methanol-cooking-fuel-program-of-india/

 

Q.4) With reference to the Masala Bonds, consider the following statements:

1. ‘Masala Bonds’ are Indian rupee denominated bonds issued in offshore capital markets which issued to offshore investors settled in dollars or any other currencies.
2. It is used to refer to rupee-denominated borrowings by Indian entities in overseas markets.
3. Masala bond was the first Indian bond to get listed in London Stock Exchange.

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: [op-ed snap] Avoiding the currency basket case

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Q.5) “It is a method of using light to capture and manipulate tiny objects has changed the way we’re able to study microscopic life. It uses momentum of light beam called the momentum pressure. It can be used to sort healthy cells from infected ones, or identify those that might be cancerous. It is also possible to use them to measure both the minute movements of a trapped object (equivalent to a few atoms in diameter) and similarly tiny forces.”

Which of the following devices is best described in the above paragraph?

a) Optical Grafter

b) Optical Tweezers

c) Ophthalmic Refractometer

d) Laser Glowforge

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Augmenting life — on Nobel Prize 2018

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Q.1) Under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), which of the following assisting living devices is/are distributed to the senior citizens?

1. Tetra/Tripod
2. BTE Hearing Aids
3. Crutches
4. Walking Sticks
5. Spectacles

Select the correct codes:

a) 2, 3, 5

b) 2, 3, 4

c) 2 and 4

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Assistive Aids and Appliances distributed to Senior Citizens Under 58th Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana Camp

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-assistive-aids-and-appliances-distributed-to-senior-citizens-under-58th-rashtriya-vayoshri-yojana-camp/

Q.2) With reference to the Global Renewable Energy Atlas, consider the following statements:

1. It is a web platform that allows its users to find maps of renewable energy resources for locations across the world.
2. It is an initiative of UNEP.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] 21 IORA Countries adopt the Delhi Declaration on Renewable Energy

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-21-iora-countries-adopt-the-delhi-declaration-on-renewable-energy/

Q.3) The Government E-Payments Adoption Ranking (GEAR) is released by:

a) National Payments Corporations of India

b) Visa

c) RBI

d) World Economic Forum

Inspired by: India moves up 8 spots in e-payments adoption ranking

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-moves-up-8-spots-in-e-payments-adoption-ranking/

Q.4) The Islands of Java and Sumatra are separated by:

a) Makassar Strait

b) Sunda Strait

c) Bering Strait

d) Tsugaru Strait

Inspired by: India launches ‘Operation Samudra Maitri’ to help tsunami-hit Indonesia

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-launches-operation-samudra-maitri-to-help-tsunami-hit-indonesia/

Q.5) Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a national campaign to: (CSP 2016)

a) rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide then with suitable sources of livelihood

b) release the sex workers from the practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood

c) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavenger

d) release the bonded labourers free their bondage and rehabilitate them

Inspired by: No trial in sewer death cases

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