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? The POCSO Act does not provide for any period of limitation for reporting the child sexual offences. Any victim, at any age, can complain the sexual abuse faced by him/her as a… Continue reading 17 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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? The system has been developed by ISRO in collaboration with MoES. The system can predict extreme air pollution events 72 hours in advance and give necessary alerts. Select the correct… Continue reading 16 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about World Future Council (WFC): The WFC is a regular body of the United Nations based in Hamburg, Germany. It includes members active in governmental bodies, civil society, business, science and the arts. Its primary focus has been climate security, promoting laws such as the renewable energy Feed-in tariff. Which… Continue reading 15 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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 https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-steps-in-to-look-into-issues-arising-from-metoo/ Q.2) Gross Value Added (GVA)… Continue reading 13 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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… Continue reading 12 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with reference to the Online Assurances Monitoring System (OAMS): It is developed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA). 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… Continue reading 11 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

  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: It provides for bye-election to be held within a period of six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy. Bye elections can be held when the remainder of… Continue reading 10 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, which of the given statements is/are correct? It is issued by the Reserve Bank India on behalf of the Government of India. Investment limit of the scheme ranges from 1gm to 20kg of Gold. It will be issued from the nationalized banks for the purpose. Select… Continue reading 9 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions