1st February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: The periodic table is an arrangement of all the elements known to man in accordance with their increasing atomic number and recurring chemical properties. They are assorted in a tabular arrangement wherein a row is a period and a column is a group. The idea of the Periodic Table was incepted by… Continue reading

India-Bangladesh Relations

Context Sheikh Hasina’s party, which leads the Grand Alliance, has romped back to power for an unprecedented fourth term in office. The general election has given the Grand Alliance, or, more specifically, the Awami League, a huge majority in the Jatiyo Sangshad, the country’s Parliament, to a point where no effective Opposition is in sight. Background Bilateral relations… Continue reading

31st January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) “The Future of Rail” Report recently seen in news is published by: a) Ministry of Railways b) NITI Aayog c) International Energy Agency (IEA) d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Railway Ministry launches the IEA’s Report “The Future of Rail” [pib] Railway Ministry launches the IEA’s Report “The Future of Rail” Q.2)… Continue reading

30th January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The St. Petersburg Declaration of 2010 is related to: a) Tiger Conservation b) Oceanic Plastic Waste c) Eco-sensitive Zones d) None of these Inspired by: India can’t handle more tigers, say experts India can’t handle more tigers, say experts Q.2) The blaNDM-1 recently seen in news is a: a) Bacteria b) Fungus c) Superbug… Continue reading

29th January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The READY Scheme is related to: a) Skilling India b) Startups c) Agri-Business d) MSMEs Inspired by: [pib] ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) [pib] ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) Q.2) The CRIC 17 conference referring to the decline in forest cover was recently held. It is a part… Continue reading

28th January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Yuva Swabhiman Scheme which guarantees 100 days of employment every year to the EWS youths is an initiative of: a) Gujarat b) Manipur c) Madhya Pradesh d) Chhattisgarh Inspired by: Yuva Swabhiman Yojana Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc Q.2) Consider the following statements: The Fiscal Responsibility… Continue reading

25th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Mugger Crocodile in India: The crocodile is endemic to India. It has been listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1982. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b)… Continue reading

24th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The India-Africa Field Training: Aims to synergise United Nations peacekeeping operations. It is jointly held between India and South Africa. It will be held in Nigeria. Select the incorrect option: a) 1 and 2 b) Only 1 c) 2 and 3 d) All are incorrect Inspired by: [pib] IAFTX- 2019 [pib] IAFTX- 2019 Q.2)… Continue reading

23rd January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Project ReWeave, an e-com portal for various products of handloom weavers was recently facilitated by: a) Microsoft b) Google c) NITI Aayog d) Ministry of MSMEs Inspired by: Project ReWeave enables handloom weavers to sell crafts online Project ReWeave enables handloom weavers to sell crafts online Q.2) The Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI)… Continue reading

Veto Powers of the President of India – Comprehensive Notes

Note4Students One of the most important topics specially from the Prelims perspective. Each and every minute detail and concept becomes very important for the exam. We have tried our bit to make it as interesting as possible. The power of Veto refers to the power of the executive to override any act of the legislature.… Continue reading

22nd January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following statements about the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) is/are correct? a) The AEPW is an initiative under the UNEP. b) It aims to mobilise $1 billion to eliminate plastic waste across the world. c) The Alliance mostly emphasises on Municipal Plastic Waste and its management. d) India is an… Continue reading

21st January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC): It has been established up under the Film Division of the Ministry of Culture. It is located in FTII Campus, Pune. It will showcase the journey of over a hundred years of Indian cinema. Which of the given statements is/are… Continue reading

Genetically Modified Organisms – Comprehensive Notes

Genetically Modified Organisms are the ones in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in such a way as to get the required quality. The technology is often called ‘gene technology’, or ‘recombinant DNA technology’ or ‘genetic engineering’ and the resulting organism is said to be ‘genetically modified’, ‘genetically engineered’ or ‘transgenic’. The process… Continue reading

19th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project recently seen in news was launched in: a) Sikkim b) Tripura c) Assam d) West Bengal Inspired by: Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project in Tripura Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project in Tripura Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sustainable Catchment Forest Management… Continue reading

18th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements in context to International Observatory of Human Rights (IOHR): IOHR is an apex organisation under the UNHCR. It utilizes uses expertise of its multilingual and dedicated staff to advocate for human rights worldwide. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and… Continue reading

[RSTV-Big Picture]- DGP Selection

The Supreme Court on 16 December dismissed the pleas of five states seeking modification of its order issued last year on the selection and appointment of director generals of police. The apex court was hearing applications of various state governments, including Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, Haryana and Bihar, seeking implementation of their local laws regarding… Continue reading

17th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently a new science communication platform DD Science was launched. With reference to this channel, consider the following statements: It is an initiative under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It is a free-to-air channel available 24×7 throughout the country in all regional languages. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) 1 only… Continue reading

16th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: Formalin is derived from formic acid which is a cancer-causing agent. It increases shelf life of fresh food. It is used to preserve bodies in mortuaries as well. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) 1 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d) All are correct… Continue reading

[RSTV-Big Picture]-Aviation:Flying For All

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the Global Aviation Summit 2019 in Mumbai on Tuesday.The two-day summit, with a theme ‘Flying for all-especially the next 6 Billion’,is being organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in association with FICCI.It offers stakeholders an opportunity to explore, deliberate and understand how technology-driven innovations will change air travel… Continue reading

15th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Voter Awareness Forums is an initiative of: a) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting b) Election Commission of India c) NITI Aayog d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Voter Awareness Forums for promoting awareness on electoral process Q.2) The World Marketing Summit is an initiative of: a) WTO b) IMF c) World Economic… Continue reading

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