Q.1) With reference to the National Aquatic Animal, the Gangetic Dolphins, which of the following statements is/are correct? Gangetic river dolphins fall under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act. The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) is Asia’s first such research centre on Dolphins. Vikramshila WLS in Bihar is the only dolphin sanctuary in… Continue reading 8 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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… Continue reading 6 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

  Q.1) Under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), which of the following assisting living devices is/are distributed to the senior citizens? Tetra/Tripod BTE Hearing Aids Crutches Walking Sticks 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… Continue reading 5 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1)  Udyam Abhilasha, the Entrepreneurship Awareness Campaign is launched by- a) NITI Aayog b) SIDBI c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship d) Ministry of HRD Inspired by: [pib] Udyam Abhilasha https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-udyam-abhilasha/ Q.2) MASCOT the first robot to land on the surface of an asteroid is launched by: a) ISRO and NASA b) Japanese space… Continue reading 4 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to RE-INVESTMENT, consider the following statements: It is an initiative of NITI Aayog. RE-Invest is a global platform to explore strategies for development and deployment of renewables. 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:… Continue reading 3 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are the members of Gulf Cooperation Council? Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Select the correct codes: a) 2, 3, 4 b) 1 and 3 c) 2 and 4 d) All of the above. Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Raja Mandala: The Gulf in foreign policy https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-raja-mandala-the-gulf-in-foreign-policy/ Q.2) The RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique… Continue reading 2 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the Model Code of Conduct during elections, consider the following statements: MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. It is mainly regulated with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, election manifestos, processions and general conduct.… Continue reading 1 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions