26th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The term WaarsM was recently seen in news is a: a) Computer Virus b) Gene c) Super Galaxy d) None of these Inspired by: Researchers develop transgenic rice with reduced arsenic accumulation https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/researchers-develop-transgenic-rice-with-reduced-arsenic-accumulation/ Q.2) Recently, India’s very first Open Transit Data (OTD) system portal was inaugurated in New Delhi. With reference to the OTD,… Continue reading

[Video] Samachar Manthan Week 18: Stubble Burning & its Effects

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[Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan

Context Tshering Tobgay will be new Prime Minister of Bhutan. Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa Party has won the recent general elections in Bhutan. The National Assembly is the lower house of Bhutan Parliament. This is the third general election after democracy was adopted in Bhutan in 2008. BHUTAN ELECTION BACKGROUND Election to the House of Representatives also called the… Continue reading

24th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sub-categorization of OBCs: Article 340 provides constitutional mandate for setting up of such committees. The Indra Sawhney and others vs. Union of India case (1992) puts constitutional bar on states for re-categorizing OBCs. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2… Continue reading

23rd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Bhudhaar Initiative recently seen in news is an initiative of: a) Andhra Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh c) Karnataka d) Gujarat Inspired by: The Hindu Q.2) The Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) recently seen in news is a security and defence policy of which of the following countries/group of countries? a) Australia b) European Union… Continue reading

22nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) is an initiative of: a) University Grants Commission b) NITI Aayog c) Innovation Cell, Ministry of HRD d) Ministry of Science and Technology Inspired by: [pib] Union HRD Ministry launches Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-union-hrd-ministry-launches-institutions-innovation-council-iic/ Q.2) With reference to Witnesses Protection in India, consider the following statements: Only the… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] A change in the Maldives

Context Voters in the Maldives delivered a stunning defeat for President Abdulla Yameen in a contentious presidential election, an outcome regarded as a victory for democracy over authoritarianism in the Indian Ocean island nation. The people of the small archipelago in the Indian Ocean voted for change and brought to power the Opposition candidate, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. They came out in… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] India’s Nuclear Triad

CONTEXT India has declared that its nuclear triad, stated in its nuclear doctrine, is operational This was after indigenous ballistic missile nuclear submarine INS Arihant achieved a milestone by conducting its first deterrence patrol It essentially means that Arihant is now prowling the deep seas carrying ballistic missiles equipped with nuclear warheads The second submarine in… Continue reading

21st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Russian IGLA-S (SA-24) recently seen in news is a: a) Artillery Gun b) Anti-Tank Missile c) Surface to Air Missile d) None of the above Inspired by: Indian Army zeroes in on Russian Igla-S missile https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indian-army-zeroes-in-on-russian-igla-s-missile/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Eco-sensitive Zones (ESZ): ESZ have been explicitly finds… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] National Policy on Biofuels 2018

Why in News? In May 2018, Union Cabinet approved a National Policy on Biofuels – 2018. It replaces earlier policy made by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2009. What are Biofuels? A biofuel is a fuel that is produced through contemporary biological processes, such as agriculture and anaerobic digestion, rather than a fuel… Continue reading

20th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Kibble balance is a self-calibrating electromechanical device used to measure: a) Mass b) Volume c) Time d) Gravity Inspired by: [pib] World’s standard definition of kilogram now redefined https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-worlds-standard-definition-of-kilogram-now-redefined/ Q.2) The Manodhairya Yojana, scheme providing financial support for rehabilitation of victims of rape, child sexual abuse and acid attacks is an initiative of which… Continue reading

19th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With an aim to reinforce the spirit of communal harmony and national integration the “Qaumi Ekta Week” (National Integration Week) is being celebrated across the country. With respect to this event, which of the given statements is/are correct? The event is being organised by the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH). The NFCH is… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Introduction The Parliament has recently passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill, 2016. It was first passed in Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha in the month of May 2016. The bill will replace the existing bankruptcy laws to make it easy for investors to exit within a fixed time frame, in an effort… Continue reading

[Video] Samachar Manthan Week 22: Rift Between RBI & Government

[Burning Issue] Demonetisation: A boon or bane for the Indian economy?

Context The publication of central bank’s annual report for fiscal year 2016-17 (RBI follows a July-June fiscal year) which put the estimated value of the currency that returned to the system at Rs 15.28 trillion or close to 99% of the currency notes demonetised in November-December 2016. Currency in circulation in India stood at Rs… Continue reading

17th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to East Asia Summit (EAS): India has been participating in the EAS since its very inception in 2005. The EAS consists of 10 ASEAN nations and Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the U.S. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Both 1… Continue reading

16th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently the General Assembly of Network for Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (NEDAC) was held in New Delhi. The NEDAC was established by: a) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) b) International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) c) International Labour Organisation (ILO) d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Network for Development… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] RBI Vs Government

WHY IN NEWS The stand-off between the government and the RBI has reached a flashpoint. Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government give the impression that they are not on the same page even as far as an understanding of their roles is concerned. The RBI suggests that its independence is being violated while the government rationalises its… Continue reading

15th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme: The scheme is an initiative under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is a youth-friendly scheme for attracting them to cooperative business ventures. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Ease of Doing Business in India

India ease of doing business rank jumps 23 places to 77 in World Bank’s Doing Business 2019 survey Context India’s rank in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2019 survey climbed 23 places to 77 among 190 countries surveyed, making it the only country to rank among the top 10 improvers for the second consecutive year. Last… Continue reading

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