17 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) The Uday Kotak Committee recommendations are based on-

a)Corporate Governance

b)Cryptocurrencies in India

c)Prevention of Mob Lynching

d)Modernisation of Army

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Overdue correction: on revisiting the Companies Act

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-overdue-correction-on-revisiting-the-companies-act/

Q.2) Consider the following statements about Brahmos Missile:

  1. It is inducted in all of the three defence services.
  2. MTCR regulation has led to its short range capability of only 290 kms.

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: BrahMos tested in extreme weather conditions

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/brahmos-tested-in-extreme-weather-conditions/

Q.3) Consider the following statements about Central Information Commission:

  1. It is set up under RTI Act.
  2. The CIC and its members are appointed by President solely on his discretion.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a)Both 1 and 2

b)Only 2

c)Only 1

d)None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] CIC bilingual Mobile app launched for complaints and appeals

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cic-bilingual-mobile-app-launched-for-complaints-and-appeals/

Q.4)  The proposed “Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration” is-

  1. First such treaty which is agreed upon by all the members of United Nations.
  2. It would be a legally binding treaty.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a)Both 1 and 2

b)1 only

c)2 only

d)All are incorrect.

Inspired by: U.N. agrees first-ever global compact for migration

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/u-n-agrees-first-ever-global-compact-for-migration/

Q.5) Consider the following statements about Vikas Engine:

  1. It is the second stage solid propellant engine developed indigenously by ISRO.
  2. It is aimed to improve payload capacity of the upcoming GSLV Mk-III, the heavy lifting launcher of ISRO.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a)Both 1 and 2

b)Only 1

c)Only 2

d)None of the above

Inspired by: Upgraded Vikas engine will soon boost ISRO’s rockets

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/upgraded-vikas-engine-will-soon-boost-isros-rockets/


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Prasad
Prasad
5 years ago

1-a
2-d
3-b
4-b
5-c

Satyam Dubey
Satyam Dubey
5 years ago

A
D
C
B
C

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